Russia

From beautiful Lake Baikal to St Petersburg 's gilded palaces, Russia is so blessed with cultural and natural treasures that it would take a lifetime to experience them all. Simon Richmond, Lonely Planet Writer. Our Promise: You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book: — 114 maps; — 43 palaces & kremlins; — 10 authors; — Too many vodka toasts to count; — Inspirational photos; — Clear, easy-to-use maps; — In-depth background; — 3D plans of iconic sights; — Comprehensive planning tools; — At-a-glance practical info.