Winter Activities

Russia is often associated with a country covered in snow from east to west, from south to north.

  

Why not experience a diverse range of cold weather activities by yourself?

Lake Baikal

• the heart of Siberia;
• the deepest lake in the world;
• covers 7.8 mln acres.

The transparent ice imparts a different beauty to the scenery and ice-skating, ice-fishing and dog-sledding are possible. In March winter activities are still available and are complemented by some sunshine.

Siberia and Far East

• the pine forests of Eastern Russia are home to the biggest of all the big cats, the Siberian (or Amur) Tiger;
• these areas also facilitate responsible wildlife tourism and welcome visitors seeking a glimpse of the elusive creatures.

Kamchatka

• the most unique peninsula in Russia;
• geysers well out of the ground near the volcanoes, visitors are welcome to experience hot bath in these geysers;
• rare expeditions as driving with the help of dogs’ teams around the volcanos.

Altai

• southern part of Siberia, forest reserve;
• climb the highest Siberian summit – The Belukha Mountain;
• visit ancient burial mound;
• go kayaking.

Ural

• mountain range that divides European and Asian Russia, Russian «precious stones belt»;
• find treasure at the bottom of the Azov Mountain;
• climb the «Bear Stone»;
• find the Mistress of the Copper Mountain (the Malachite Lady).

Russian Arctic

• region of northern lights, winter cruises on the ice breakers, deer- and dog-sledging;
• meet Arctic bears see a sea-unicorn;
• go ice-fishing.

Elbrus

• legendary mountain, pearl of the skiing sport;
• enjoy water from clean mineral sources;
• see and climb the highest Russian summit and an active volcan.

MEET RUSSIA recommends:

• gain corporate spirit while skiing and ice fishing on Baikal, Sakhalin and Kuril Islands;
• try extreme team building in Yakutia, the place known as «Pole of Cold» with -128.5 F (-89.2 C);
• take part in corporate competitions in reindeer or dog sledding.