This isn’t just a checklist; it’s a set of detailed route maps for car travelers, featured on the Rostourism Russia Travel site. The collection includes 133 distinct driving itineraries, spanning short getaways to trips lasting five days or more. These routes aren’t limited to the soon-to-be-famous destinations like the Golden Ring, Kazan, or St. Petersburg. Anyone eager for a road adventure can find a road trip that suits any Russian region.
On the Federal Tourism Service’s autotravel portal, the maps are organized into seven broad zones:
- Central Russia
- North
- South
- Volga Region
- Siberia
- Ural
- Far East
Finding a suitable route is quick and straightforward: each guide presents a compact description that lists the points of interest, the starting point, and the trip length. The map itself ties everything together, offering essential details about the route and the region. You’ll see the total distance, seasonal considerations, and how far the journey is from major cities. A visual map highlights the principal waypoints along the route, while daily plans outline the attractions, time needed at each stop, and any admission fees where applicable. This makes it easy to estimate travel time, plan daily pacing, and budget for the trip (Rostourism).