5 Unusual Ways To Get To Know Russia

Don't just head to the usual touristy spots - here's how to appreciate Russia's true beauty

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From way up high to down low, these five experiences will show you a different side of Russia.

2. From way up high

We can’t guarantee this is 100 per cent legal (or safe, for that matter), but rooftop tours have now become a must-go for travellers seeking a different sort of experience.

More for the thrill-seekers and less so for those with a fear for heights, these unconventional “climbs” will take you to the top of the city’s neoclassical and baroque buildings and afford you a beautiful, albeit treacherous, view of the city and beyond.

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The print version of this article appeared in the WEEKENDER Travellers' Choice 2017 catalogue. To find out which travel brands our readers voted as the top, visit weekender.com.sg/travellerschoice.