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Russian Waterways - Views from the Grand Circle M/S Rossia River Ship
Cruising Russian Waterways between St. Petersburg and Moscow

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Cruising the Russian waterways between St. Petersburg and Moscow is a great way to see some of the Russian countryside. Many ocean-going cruise ships visit St. Petersburg on cruises to northern Europe and the Baltics, but for those seeking an in-depth experience in just one country, a Russian Waterways cruise is a marvelous way to discover the culture, history, and people of Russia. Since Russia's capital is landlocked, a waterways cruise is the only way to get to Moscow on a ship.

I sailed on the Grand Circle Small Ship Cruises' M/S Rossia, and loved the ship and itinerary. The small ship sailed the 900 miles separating St. Petersburg and Moscow in seven days, and we passed through 21 locks as the Captain navigated the rivers, lakes, canals of the Volga-Baltic Waterways.

Photo Galleries of the Grand Circle Small Ship Cruises' M/S Rossia

M/S Rossia Russian River Ship - Cabins and Interior

M/S Rossia Exterior and Deck Areas

M/S Rossia Dining and Cuisine

Russian Waterways Onboard Activities

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  1. Saint Petersburg River Terminal AreaSaint Petersburg River Terminal Area
  2. Riverboats at the Saint Petersburg, Russia River Cruise TerminalRiverboats at the Saint Petersburg, Russia River Cruise Terminal
  3. Neva River Bridge and Sunset Near St. Petersburg, RussiaNeva River Bridge and Sunset Near St. Petersburg, Russia
  4. Factory on the Neva River Near St. Petersburg, RussiaFactory on the Neva River Near St. Petersburg, Russia
  5. Neva River Bridge Near St. PetersburgNeva River Bridge Near St. Petersburg - Sights Along Russian Waterways Cruise
  6. Neva River Sunset in RussiaNeva River Sunset in Russia - Sights on a Russian Waterways Cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow
  7. Cargo Ships on the Neva River in RussiaCargo Ships on the Neva River in Russia - Russian Waterways Cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow
  8. Cruising the Svir River in RussiaCruising the Svir River in Russia on a Russian Waterways Cruise
  9. Industrial Area Along the Svir River in RussiaIndustrial Area Along the Svir River in Russia
  10. Small Russian Village on the Svir RiverSmall Russian Village on the Svir River
  11. Cruising the Svir River in Russia - Evergreens and Beech TreesCruising the Svir River in Russia - Evergreens and Beech Trees
  12. Svir River BridgeSvir River Bridge
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