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May Getaways: 7 Great Long Weekend Destinations in Russia From up-and-coming cities to medieval towns and a land art village in the countrysideMay 5, 2017 — 23:55— Update: May. 05 2017 — 20:56The marriage registration building in Kazan.May brings two long weekends in a row, making it a perfect opportunity to get out of Moscow. With generous transport options and competitive air fares, those wanting to discover more of Russia can do so. Here are seven of our picks:KazanA melting pot on the Volga River Kazan is a real melting pot of nationalities and religions, with mosques and Orthodox churches scattered all around the city and a beautiful kremlin sitting up on a hill overlooking the Volga. Start with the city’s new Qol Sharif mosque, the 16th-century Annunciation Cathedral and the “leaning” Suyumbike tower. ....The North Ossetian capital of Vladikavkaz is set against a stunning mountain backdrop....Pskov is one of the oldest cities in Russia and was first recorded several centuries before the founding of Moscow. Continued: https://themoscowtimes.com/articles/may-getaways-7-great-long-weekend-destinations-57922