[vlin]

Planning to go Russia for about 2 weeks in late Aug early Sep (after all the school holiday crowds evacuated from the HKIA). Any good 'must see/do' suggestions? Is it difficult for a female traveller who knows no Russian language to go alone? Any one interested to join?

[PDLM]

Russia is a big place - which bit of it did you have in mind?

[littleblom]

Vlin!

Moscow is a must.. the atmosphere there is just so.. hmm.. Russian (~USSR) compared to St. Petersburg, which is a very beautiful city as well. However I think it'd be safer not to travel on your own, also as you need "invition" to get Russian visa, backpacking could be a problem.

Ever thought of taking Tran-serbian Railway?

Cheers, Blom

[penguinsix]

Moscow in August can be pretty awful, if I recall. It's quite hot, a lot of folks are on vacation. Aim more for September for Moscow.