Title: Northwest Russia Travel Guide: Best of Northwest Russia, Russia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Northwest Russia](https://expedia.co.uk/Northwest-Russia-Hotels.d6057757.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Northwest Russia](https://expedia.co.uk/Northwest-Russia-Holiday-Rentals.d6057757.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Northwest Russia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Northwest-Russia.d6057757.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Northwest Russia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Northwest-Russia.d6057757.Car-Hire-Guide)[Northwest Russia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Northwest-Russia.d6057757.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Northwest Russia Travel Guide ## Tourist 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/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) ## Visit Northwest Russia Things to do ## Check Northwest Russia hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14)[13 Jan - 14 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15)[14 Jan - 15 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026)[16 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6057757&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### History and Heritage Administration You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at History and Heritage Administration during your trip to Cherepovets. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/History-And-Heritage-Administration-Cherepovets.d553248621532523438.Attraction) #### Valaam Monastery You can learn about the history of Valaam when you stop by Valaam Monastery. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Valaam-Monastery-SortavalSkoe.d6316016.Attraction) #### Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery Learn about the local history of Kirillov with a stop at Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kirillo-Belozersky-Monastery-Kirillov.d6318392.Attraction) #### Vakkosalmi Park Explore the great outdoors at Vakkosalmi Park, a lovely green space in Sortavala. Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vakkosalmi-Park-SortavalSkoe.d6313992.Attraction) #### Monument to Peter the Great Learn about the local history of Petrozavodsk when you take a trip to Monument to Peter the Great. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monument-To-Peter-The-Great-Petrozavodsk.d6316007.Attraction) #### Lenin Nuclear Icebreaker 4/5(1 review) Find out about the history of Murmansk when you spend time at Lenin Nuclear Icebreaker. Make time to visit the monuments and churches while you're in the area. 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