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Trans-Siberian

1 February 2022
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Here (finally!) the long-awaited article of the Trans-Siberian where you have the opportunity to discover the stops of my journey across Russia (from Moscow to Vladivostok), one of the most fascinating in the world 🌏

Lasted almost a month (exactly 26 days!), the trip can be divided into two large areas: train transfers between cities and visiting cities/places that occur during the journey.

To start getting an idea of the places and views that I was able to admire, I invite you to watch the video below containing the most significant images of this experience.

I forgot: in this article, as well as in the descriptions of the videos, I use the expression “my Trans-Siberian” because this is a type of experience that every traveler can organize as they see fit. Let me explain: I have entered stages/visits (for example the Buddhist temple in Ulan-Udė or the city of Belogorsk) that are usually not mentioned or, there are those who prefer to take a photographic trip, those who video, I have decided to make a mix. Another example can be the starting point: there are those who start from St. Petersburg and those from Moscow.

Moscow

After a flight (with a stopover!) from Italy, I finally arrived in Moscow (find out the article here). My Trans-Siberian would leave from here.

[1 di 20] Mosca (Moskow) (Москва́) - Ferrovia Transiberiana 2018 - Trans-Siberian Railway 2018 - Транссиб 2018 - in viaggio con Mirco Polo

And what else was special (and perhaps more important) in Moscow in those days? The answer is simple: the day after my arrival, there would be the final of the Soccer World Cup (Russia 2018).

Moscow → Yekaterinburg: departure of my Trans-Siberian

After wandering around Moscow for a while, it was time to start the train journey. The first train that would take me to Ekaterinburg.

Yekaterinburg

After the first (many hours!) by train I arrived in Ekaterinburg (find out the article here), where I also found a keyboard to write in Cyrillic :D

Yekaterinburg → Novosibirsk

In this long distance to cover by train, I had the chance to see this sunrise too.

Novosibirsk

The stop in Novosibirsk (find out the article here) offered me a stop under the sign of rain. Despite this, I managed (sometimes in difficult conditions) to reach the points of greatest interest.

Novosibirsk → Irkutsk

Again, the train ride allowed me to see the landscapes and panoramas of Russia (of Siberia).

Lake Baikal: the main stop on my Trans-Siberian

When I arrived in Irkutsk, I decided to go and spend a few days on the island of Olchon on Lake Baikal (find out the article here). Mini bus, ferry boat and again mini bus and here I am to admire the sunsets on the shores of this island.

Irkutsk

After Lake Baikal, returning to Irkutsk (find out the article here), I decided to see this city. I remember that I was impressed to find such a big city in Siberia: traveling helps to “overcome” certain stereotypes :)

[8 di 20] Irkutsk (Иркутск) - Ferrovia Transiberiana 2018 - Trans-Siberian Railway 2018 - Транссиб 2018 - in viaggio con Mirco Polo

Listvyanka: a village of sunsets during my Trans-Siberian

Not far from Irkutsk is the village of Listvyanka (find out the article here).

[9 di 20] Listvjanka (Listvyanka) (Листвянка) - Ferrovia Transiberiana 2018 - Trans-Siberian Railway 2018 - Транссиб 2018 - in viaggio con Mirco Polo

Between stalls and boats docked at the pier, I went in the afternoon to be able to see the sunset over Lake Baijkal: goal achieved! :)

Irkutsk → Ulan-Udė

This time a few hours by train (every now and then!) In which I was able to admire the shores of Lake Baikal during the route that took me from Irkutsk to Ulan Ude.

Datsan Rinpoche Bagsha: a Buddhist temple during my Trans-Siberian

As soon as I arrived in Ulan-Udė, as the sky was clear, instead of having a look at the city immediately, I decided to walk the 3 km to reach the Datsan Rinpoche Bagsha (find out the article here).
What’s it? It’s a well-known and visited Buddhist temple in those parts.

Why do I remember that day? Fortunately, I had a large bottle of water with me, which I almost totally served during the ascent. That day, there in Siberia, it was more than 30 ° C (I stress, in Siberia).

Ulan-Udė: direction Mongolia? No, I continue with my Trans-Siberian

After the Buddhist temple, the following day, I saw Ulan-Udė (find out the article here), a city not far from Mongolia. Some travelers deviate towards Mongolia as I continue my journey across Russia. Of this stage of my Trans-Siberian, I remember one thing in particular: the white and blue colors of the churches. Color in tune with the clear sky of that day.

Ulan-Udė → Čita

Continue east, always remaining in Russian territory, final direction Vladivostok.

Čita

With this stage, the least interesting part of my Trans-Siberian has begun (perhaps). Or rather, I thought she was less interested but, both here in Chita (find out the article here) and in the next stop, I was able to find something to see (and photograph!).

Čita → Belogorsk

The longest route by train, useful for resting and regaining strength!

Belogorsk

Perhaps the least known stop of the whole trip but, anyway, even here I managed to take a walk in the center of Belogorsk (find out the article here) and its surroundings to see the proposed (or hidden) tourist attractions.

Belogorsk → Vladivostok

Last train ride that will take me, despite the uncertain weather, to the finish line of the journey.

Vladivostok: arrival of my Trans-Siberian

Once off the train, it’s time to celebrate the 9288th km of the Trans-Siberian Railway: I had arrived in Vladivostok (find out the article here).

Upon arrival, the weather was not looking good. Luckily the following day he completely changed and thus also allowed me to take decent photos as well as a “clear” video in the lighthouse area.

Vladivostok → Moscow

The return to the Russian capital was by plane. Just to do fast :D

Moscow (again)

SI returned to Moscow (find out the article here) and did a walking tour (more complete than the previous time) to see many areas that I had not seen on my first arrival.

Also, this time around, there were more tourists/travelers/excursionists than fans: D
The next day, I headed to the airport and that meant my Trans-Siberian was coming to an end :(

Extra (not to be missed!) of my Trans-Siberian

After this brief overview of Trans-Siberian, aren’t you curious to go beyond simple images to better understand the travel experience? No problem, here is a preview of the places mentioned above.

Remember that you can find all the videos of this and other trips on the YouTube channel. I invite you to visit it and subscribe (also by activating the bell) by clicking here.

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