Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country spanning Eastern Europe and North Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area, extending across eleven time zones and sharing land borders with fourteen countries.

The Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, an architectural masterpiece, stands as a cultural beacon in Siberia. Renowned for its grandiose scale and elegant design, the theatre hosts world-class performances and captivates audiences with its exceptional acoustics and rich repertories. This iconic venue is not just a testament to artistic excellence but also a cherished symbol of Novosibirsk’s cultural prestige.

The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, known in English as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is an Orthodox church in Red Square of Moscow, and is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia.

The Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces and gardens located in Petergof, Saint Petersburg, Russia, commissioned by Peter the Great as a direct response to the Palace of Versailles by Louis XIV of France.