“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 WriterOur PromiseYou 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 maps43 palaces & kremlins10 authorsToo many vodka toasts to countInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsIn-depth background3D plans of iconic sightsComprehensive planning toolsAt-a-glance practical info