Title: Visit Northwest Russia: Best of Northwest Russia Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Northwest Russia](https://expedia.com/Northwest-Russia-Hotels.d6057757.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Northwest Russia](https://expedia.com/Northwest-Russia-Vacation-Rentals.d6057757.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Northwest Russia](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Northwest-Russia.d6057757.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Northwest Russia](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Northwest-Russia.d6057757.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northwest Russia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Northwest-Russia.d6057757.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Northwest Russia ## Travel Guide ![#Russia #Kuzino #monastery #Kirillov #CyrilBelozersky #Culture Após a chegada a Kuzino fizemos uma curta viagem de ônibus de cerca de 20 minutos e chegamos ao mosteiro Kirillov-Belozersky. É considerado o maior mosteiro do norte da Rússia. No seu interior tem 11 igrejas, a maioria do século 16. Todas belíssimas. Dentro do mosteiro existem 2 priorados: Priorado de Uspensky (Assunção) e o menor, o priorado de Ivanovsky dedicado a St. John o Percursor. As paredes da muralha têm 732 metros de comprimento e 7 metros de espessura. Foi fundado por Saint Cyril em 1397. Upon arrival in Kuzino we took a short bus ride of about 20 minutes and arrived at Kirillov-Belozersky monastery. It is considered the largest monastery in northern Russia. Inside it has 11 churches, most of the 16th century. All beautiful. Within the monastery there are 2 priories: Priory of Uspensky (Assumption) and the smaller, Priory of Ivanovsky dedicated to St. John the Percursor. The walls are 732 meters long and 7 meters thick. It was founded by Saint Cyril in 1397.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313370/b1cf951d-68a3-4d99-8396-7fa4ec4d5c2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Russia #Kuzino #monastery #Kirillov #CyrilBelozersky #Culture Após a chegada a Kuzino fizemos uma curta viagem de ônibus de cerca de 20 minutos e chegamos ao mosteiro Kirillov-Belozersky. É considerado o maior mosteiro do norte da Rússia. No seu interior tem 11 igrejas, a maioria do século 16. Todas belíssimas. Dentro do mosteiro existem 2 priorados: Priorado de Uspensky (Assunção) e o menor, o priorado de Ivanovsky dedicado a St. John o Percursor. As paredes da muralha têm 732 metros de comprimento e 7 metros de espessura. Foi fundado por Saint Cyril em 1397. Upon arrival in Kuzino we took a short bus ride of about 20 minutes and arrived at Kirillov-Belozersky monastery. It is considered the largest monastery in northern Russia. Inside it has 11 churches, most of the 16th century. All beautiful. Within the monastery there are 2 priories: Priory of Uspensky (Assumption) and the smaller, Priory of Ivanovsky dedicated to St. John the Percursor. The walls are 732 meters long and 7 meters thick. It was founded by Saint Cyril in 1397.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313370/99d36b1c-dd9c-4c16-bb50-205296cc36f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Russia #Kuzino #monastery #Kirillov #CyrilBelozersky #Culture Após a chegada a Kuzino fizemos uma curta viagem de ônibus de cerca de 20 minutos e chegamos ao mosteiro Kirillov-Belozersky. É considerado o maior mosteiro do norte da Rússia. No seu interior tem 11 igrejas, a maioria do século 16. Todas belíssimas. Dentro do mosteiro existem 2 priorados: Priorado de Uspensky (Assunção) e o menor, o priorado de Ivanovsky dedicado a St. John o Percursor. As paredes da muralha têm 732 metros de comprimento e 7 metros de espessura. Foi fundado por Saint Cyril em 1397. Upon arrival in Kuzino we took a short bus ride of about 20 minutes and arrived at Kirillov-Belozersky monastery. It is considered the largest monastery in northern Russia. Inside it has 11 churches, most of the 16th century. All beautiful. Within the monastery there are 2 priories: Priory of Uspensky (Assumption) and the smaller, Priory of Ivanovsky dedicated to St. John the Percursor. The walls are 732 meters long and 7 meters thick. It was founded by Saint Cyril in 1397.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313370/163aa8d3-b6a9-4af0-a084-d0b8796a06df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery is a male monastery of the Vologda Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, located on the shore of Siverskoye Lake within the city of Kirillov, Vologda Region, which grew out of the settlement at the monastery. In the XV — XVII centuries - one of the largest and richest monasteries in Russia, the center of the spiritual life of the Russian North. Since 1924 - historical, architectural and art museum-reserve.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313370/b8bc1dac-72ee-445f-b8c0-d36c33c56e73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Russia #Kuzino #monastery #Kirillov #CyrilBelozersky #Culture Após a chegada a Kuzino fizemos uma curta viagem de ônibus de cerca de 20 minutos e chegamos ao mosteiro Kirillov-Belozersky. É considerado o maior mosteiro do norte da Rússia. No seu interior tem 11 igrejas, a maioria do século 16. Todas belíssimas. Dentro do mosteiro existem 2 priorados: Priorado de Uspensky (Assunção) e o menor, o priorado de Ivanovsky dedicado a St. John o Percursor. As paredes da muralha têm 732 metros de comprimento e 7 metros de espessura. Foi fundado por Saint Cyril em 1397. Upon arrival in Kuzino we took a short bus ride of about 20 minutes and arrived at Kirillov-Belozersky monastery. It is considered the largest monastery in northern Russia. Inside it has 11 churches, most of the 16th century. All beautiful. Within the monastery there are 2 priories: Priory of Uspensky (Assumption) and the smaller, Priory of Ivanovsky dedicated to St. John the Percursor. The walls are 732 meters long and 7 meters thick. It was founded by Saint Cyril in 1397.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313370/2f9383d3-bb29-4107-8848-de258c6916ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northwest Russia Things to do ## Check Northwest Russia hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19)[Mar 18 - Mar 19](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20)[Mar 19 - Mar 20](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Murmansk Municipal Swimming Pool Bring the kids to Murmansk Municipal Swimming Pool and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Murmansk. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Murmansk-Municipal-Swimming-Pool-Murmansk.d553248621532523997.Vacation-Attraction) #### Petrozavodsk State Puppet Theater You can make plans for a show at Petrozavodsk State Puppet Theater on your trip to Petrozavodsk. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls. [](https://expedia.com/Petrozavodsk-State-Puppet-Theater-Petrozavodsk.d6313935.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lenin Square You can learn about the history of Petrozavodsk with a trip to Lenin Square. Wander the lakeside and forest while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Lenin-Square-Petrozavodsk.d6239939.Vacation-Attraction) #### History and Heritage Administration You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in History and Heritage Administration in Cherepovets. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.com/History-And-Heritage-Administration-Cherepovets.d553248621532523438.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ruskeala Mountain Park Explore the great outdoors at Ruskeala Mountain Park, a lovely green space in Kaalamskoe. [](https://expedia.com/Ruskeala-Mountain-Park-Kaalamskoe.d6316024.Vacation-Attraction) #### Severodvinsk Drama Theater Get tickets for a show at Severodvinsk Drama Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Severodvinsk. Discover the area's theater scene and monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Severodvinsk-Drama-Theater-Severodvinsk.d6308541.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Northwest Russia ![Panoramic view of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Solovetsky Monastery from the side of the Holy Lake on a sunny cloudless morning, Solovetsky Island, Arkhangelsk region, Russia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/413/20d53edf-5cd5-48d4-9083-f2803d9bd867.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arkhangelsk ![Aerial view of the town of Kirovsk surrounded by Khibiny mountains in Russia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1963/11761b34-80e5-4c47-824e-89cf0fc1ff10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kirovsk ![Onego Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2768/e0692ce5-0b4b-4438-b34e-d6fa26514a44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Petrozavodsk ![View from Vologda river](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130483/3473ae8b-6b59-4704-8979-44855424f9a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vologda - Cities near Northwest Russia - Places of interest [Arkhangelsk](https://expedia.com/Arkhangelsk.dx413)[Kotlas](https://expedia.com/Kotlas.dx1932)[Kirovsk](https://expedia.com/Kirovsk.dx1963)[Petrozavodsk](https://expedia.com/Petrozavodsk.dx2768)[Syktyvkar](https://expedia.com/Syktyvkar.dx3103)[Ukhta](https://expedia.com/Ukhta.dx3607)[Vorkuta](https://expedia.com/Vorkuta.dx3712)[Amderma](https://expedia.com/Amderma.dx6120)[Cherepovets](https://expedia.com/Cherepovets.dx6589)[Lakhta](https://expedia.com/Lakhta.dx179607)[Perovo](https://expedia.com/Perovo.dx179625)[Novinki](https://expedia.com/Novinki.dx179666)[Naryan Mar](https://expedia.com/Naryan-Mar.dx6085069)[Ust-Tsilma](https://expedia.com/Ust-Tsilma.dx6124877)[Vologda](https://expedia.com/Vologda.dx6130483)[Ferapontovo](https://expedia.com/Ferapontovo.dx6205752)[Segezha](https://expedia.com/Segezha.dx6205769)[Kizhi](https://expedia.com/Kizhi.dx6206831)[Sortavala](https://expedia.com/Sortavala.dx6308173)[Solvychegodsk](https://expedia.com/Solvychegodsk.dx6308871)[Krasnoborsk](https://expedia.com/Krasnoborsk.dx6308873)[Shenkursk](https://expedia.com/Shenkursk.dx6308874)[Oktyabrsky](https://expedia.com/Oktyabrsky.dx6308875)[Velsk](https://expedia.com/Velsk.dx6308876)[Kargopol](https://expedia.com/Kargopol.dx6308878) - 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[Arkhangelsk Museum of Fine Arts ](https://expedia.com/Arkhangelsk-Museum-Of-Fine-Arts-Arkhangelsk.d6308486.Vacation-Attraction) - [Arkhangelsk Literature Museum ](https://expedia.com/Arkhangelsk-Literature-Museum-Arkhangelsk.d6308507.Vacation-Attraction) - [Plotnikova House ](https://expedia.com/Plotnikova-House-Arkhangelsk.d6308671.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dormition Church ](https://expedia.com/Dormition-Church-Arkhangelsk.d6118280.Vacation-Attraction) - [Church of the Savior on Waters ](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-The-Savior-On-Waters-Murmansk.d6313481.Vacation-Attraction) - [Murmansk Oceanarium ](https://expedia.com/Murmansk-Oceanarium-Murmansk.d6313470.Vacation-Attraction) - [Solovetsky Monastery ](https://expedia.com/Solovetsky-Monastery-Solovetskoe.d6118252.Vacation-Attraction) - [Northern Fleet Naval Museum ](https://expedia.com/Northern-Fleet-Naval-Museum-Murmansk.d6313520.Vacation-Attraction) - [National Theater of Karelia ](https://expedia.com/National-Theater-Of-Karelia-Petrozavodsk.d6313958.Vacation-Attraction) - [Museum The World of Forgotten Things ](https://expedia.com/Museum-The-World-Of-Forgotten-Things-Vologda.d6317823.Vacation-Attraction) - [Monument to a Lamppost ](https://expedia.com/Monument-To-A-Lamppost-Vologda.d6317809.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cherepovets Museum of Arts ](https://expedia.com/Cherepovets-Museum-Of-Arts-Cherepovets.d6313456.Vacation-Attraction) - [Panov Arkhangelsk Regional Youth Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Panov-Arkhangelsk-Regional-Youth-Theatre-Arkhangelsk.d553248621532523651.Vacation-Attraction) - [Memorial Complex to the Soldiers and Seamen Who Died in Peaceful Time ](https://expedia.com/Memorial-Complex-To-The-Soldiers-And-Seamen-Who-Died-In-Peaceful-Time-Murmansk.d553248621532523998.Vacation-Attraction) - [Great Patriotic War Monument ](https://expedia.com/Great-Patriotic-War-Monument-Murmansk.d6118276.Vacation-Attraction) - [Komi Republican State Puppet Theater ](https://expedia.com/Komi-Republican-State-Puppet-Theater-Vorkuta.d6313427.Vacation-Attraction) - [AA Borisov Museum ](https://expedia.com/AA-Borisov-Museum-Arkhangelsk.d553248621533020486.Vacation-Attraction) - [Northern Maritime Museum ](https://expedia.com/Northern-Maritime-Museum-Arkhangelsk.d6308502.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lenin Square ](https://expedia.com/Lenin-Square-Arkhangelsk.d6118278.Vacation-Attraction)