Samara Travel Blogs

Samara this one of many most beautiful places of Russia

Samara, formerly known as Kuibishev during Soviet era, is the fifth largest city in Russia with 1.5 million inhabitants. It is situated in the east of European Russia, about 700 miles south-east of Moscow.The city has a rich and various history. It was built as a fortress to protect Russian borders…

Train stations are called “Vokzals” in Russian.Samara vokzal is a very impressive construction. Around its dome an observation site is constructed. One can enjoy a wonderful view from this site and watch the city from the Volga River to Bezymyanka districts. The observation site is at the heigh…

The Volga is the largest river in Europe. This is the heart of Russian land. Not in vain many generations called Volga "Mother river". Samara embankment of the Volga is the best among all the towns situated on this river!.. I think so... :o)

This old, unattractive building standing on the Chapaev Square of Samara city hid until 1990 one of the most important secrets of Soviet government. In 1942, with German Army at the doors of Moscow, Samara (than Kuybishev) was named USSR (the Union of Soviet Socialistic Republics) second capital …

After staying a week in Moscow, I'm going to travel around the south of the country.

Zghigulevski brewery was founded in 1811. Since then its production became famous all over Russia. It worth to visit Samara just to try the glorious Zghigulevski beer.