Lonely Planet Pocket Moscow & St Petersburg

Your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on exploring Russia's two greatest cities. Gawk at Red Square and St Basil's Cathedral, lose yourself in a performance at the Bolshoi, or be dazzled by the wealth of imperial art at the State Hermitage Museum—all with your trusted travel companion.

This handy pocket guide is packed with colour maps, highlights and tailored itineraries to help you make the most of a quick trip. You'll find insider tips to save time and money, honest reviews for all budgets, and cultural insights into the history, art, literature, music and architecture that make these cities so captivating. Coverage includes Moscow's Kremlin & Kitay Gorod, Presnya & Tverskoy, Arbat, Khamovniki & Zamoskvorechie, and Meshchansky & Basmanny, plus St Petersburg's Historic Heart, Sennaya, Kolomna & Vasilyevsky Island, Smolny & Vosstaniya, and Petrograd & Vyborg Sides.

Whether you're seeking the can't-miss sights or hidden gems that most guidebooks overlook, this guide helps you get to the heart of Moscow and St Petersburg, understand the local culture, and travel like an insider rather than a tourist.