A selection of destinations where it is best to relax with a child in Russia in any of the seasons: summer, autumn, spring and winter 2021. We tell you about beach, active and sightseeing holidays. Choose what you and your children like!
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Rest on the Sea of Azov
Where to relax in the summer of 2021 with children in Russia? Most want to bask by the sea. The first to open the season are the resorts of the Azov Sea - Yeysk, Dolzhanskaya, the village of Golubitskaya and others. These are inexpensive resorts with sandy or sandy shell beaches, so they are ideal for families with small children. In addition, the entertainment infrastructure is diverse and not overloaded - attractions, water parks, zoos, aquariums, etc. Accommodation is mainly represented by the private sector or budget guest houses.
When to go. The Sea of Azov is shallow and warms up quickly: already in June the water temperature is +22 ... + 23 ° С, the air is warm +27 ... + 28 ° С, in the sun it is above + 30 ° С. By mid-September, the water is rapidly cooling down, and if the season is still in full swing on the Black Sea, then on the Sea of Azov it is already close to completion. In winter, it is cold and windy here.
How to get there. The resorts of the Azov Sea can be reached by buses both from Krasnodar and from Rostov-on-Don - so you decide which city to fly to or go by train (the cost of a flight from Moscow is about the same).
Black Sea: resorts of the Krasnodar Territory
Where to relax with a child in Russia in the summer, if not on the Black Sea? Everlasting classics: Anapa, Sochi, Tuapse, Gelendzhik are the largest and most popular resorts in the Krasnodar Territory with a developed infrastructure. That is why the most expensive and crowded. The outskirts of the resorts are more inexpensive and quieter. Many people believe that it is best to relax with children in the vicinity of Anapa - there are long sandy beaches, a gentle entrance and warm shallow water. But in Gelendzhik, the shores are rocky, and you can often swim only from pontoons, but the nature is beyond praise.
If you want to relax with children on the Black Sea inexpensively, come in autumn. At this time, the flow of tourists decreases and prices go down. The markets are full of cheap fruits and vegetables.
When to go. The season opens at the end of May, but the peak influx of tourists is July and August. The air temperature during the day is +30 ... + 32 ° С, the sea warms up to +25 ... + 26 ° С. Find out what the weather is like in Sochi in summer.
In September and early October - the velvet season: the temperature is kept at around +24 ... + 25 ° С, the sea is warm, the weather is dry and sunny, you can still sunbathe and swim. Perfect for those who cannot stand the heat.
How to get there. By plane or train to Sochi, Anapa or Gelendzhik. You can first go to Krasnodar, and from there by bus or train. Cheap tickets sell out instantly, so buy in advance.
Crimea
Where is the best place to relax with a child at sea this summer? Recognized children's resorts in Crimea are Feodosia, Sudak, Evpatoria, Sevastopol. Sandy and pebble beaches, many children's entertainment, unique climate, beautiful and relatively flat terrain, perfectly clean air and water. In addition to the usual water activities, there is a good excursion program in Crimea: Yalta Zoo, Oceanarium, Crocodilyarium, Nikitsky Botanical Garden, numerous dolphinariums. Interesting places of Crimea >>
Good pebble beaches in Miskhor, Simeiz, Alupka, Yalta, Alushta and other places of the South Coast. But for young children, walking along a mountain serpentine or steps is tiresome, and it is inconvenient to use a stroller.
When to go. Summer in Crimea is good: the air temperature is +30 ... + 35 ° С, the water in the sea is + 24 ° С. Peak season is July and August. The velvet season is September and early October. The water at this time is +22 ... + 23 ° С. There are fewer tourists, the weather is excellent, the prices are slightly lower. Read what the weather is like in Crimea in summer.
How to get there. By plane to Simferopol, using a "single ticket" (train + bus) or by car. Tickets to Crimea are sold out quickly - do not hesitate to buy. Find out about the "single ticket" >>
Rest on the Baltic Sea
Do not like the heat, but would like to spend a vacation with your child at sea in Russia? The most suitable place is the Baltic: sandy beaches with dunes, fragrant pine forests, neat houses.
The most popular among vacationers with children is the Curonian Spit and its resorts - Lesnoy, Rybachy and Morskoe. You should definitely visit the Dancing Forest, Lake Swan, ornithological station, Svetlogorsk, Zelenogradsk, Kaliningrad.
When to go. It is comfortable to swim only in summer. In July-August, the water warms up to +20 ... + 22 ° С. On average, the air temperature is + 24 ° С.
How to get there. First to Kaliningrad by plane or train, then by bus to the resorts.
Caucasian Mineral Waters
KavMinVody is a non-trivial option where you can relax with your child in Russia in 2021. There are many sanatoriums in Yessentuki, Zheleznovodsk and Kislovodsk. Take a course of medical procedures, drink mineral water, go on excursions (for example, to the beautiful Bermamyt plateau). Walk along mountain paths and museums, walk through the places of Lermontov, admire the Proval.
- What to see in Kislovodsk
- What to see in Essentuki
When to go. You can have a rest all year round. In autumn, a mild climate reigns here: in the first half it is very warm +20 ... + 25 ° С, and by November it gets colder up to +10 ... + 15 ° С.
How to get there. By plane to MinVod, from there by bus or train to the resorts.
Gold and Silver Ring of Russia
Not sure where to go on vacation with your child in Russia in the fall of 2021? Choose the Gold or Silver Ring of Russia - informative and beautiful. Suitable for schoolchildren, but it's better not to ride with kids.
The extended route along the Golden Ring includes visiting not only the main cities (Suzdal, Vladimir, Yaroslavl and others), but also less well-known settlements. The Silver Ring is a trip to Veliky Novgorod, Velikiye Luki, Staraya Ladoga, Vyborg, Pskov, Vologda and other Russian cities.
When to go. It is better to plan a trip in September or early October, when it is still warm and dry + 12 ... + 18 ° С. Good late spring. There are a lot of tourists in summer and too cold in winter.
How to get there. First to Moscow, then by buses or trains.
Caucasus
Krasnaya Polyana has a well-developed infrastructure for a good family vacation - new hotels and apartments, restaurants, spas, heated pools and fitness centers. Other popular resorts where you can relax with a child in Russia in winter are Dombay, Arkhyz and Elbrus. The resorts are all-season: in winter they go skiing and snowboarding, and the rest of the time they go in for trekking, go on multi-day hikes, and raft down the rivers.
When to go. In winter, weather conditions are mild: in the daytime –1 ... –5 ° С, at night up to –10 ° С. In the summer during the day from + 17 ° C to + 24 ° C. Find out when is the best time to relax in the mountains >>
How to get there. All routes are with transfers. Krasnaya Polyana: first in Sochi, and from there - by bus. Dombay, Arkhyz and Elbrus region (Terskol, Cheget): first in MinVody, then by bus.
Karelia
Romantic but harsh Karelia! In summer - walks in the woods, bonfires, excursions and outdoor activities. In winter, tourists ride dog sleds, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, ski, play snowballs, and travel on an air cushion to the islands. Families with children visit the Karelian Father Frost, who lives on the shores of Lake Onega.
When to go. The weather is changeable. In summer, the average is +20 ... + 22 ° С. In the summer months, there is an increased fire hazard of the forest! It is rainy in autumn, but very beautiful. In spring, the average is + 15 ° С. In winter, it is quite frosty in Karelia: in the daytime –13 ° C and below, but there is a lot of snow and entertainment. New Year in Karelia >>
How to get there. To Petrozavodsk by plane, train or bus.Many people drive by car - find out how to get to Karelia by car.
Mountain Altai
Excellent and varied nature in Gorny Altai: wide steppes, high mountains, icy rivers, pine forests. The most popular are Belokurikha, Turquoise Katun, Manzherok - tourists mainly settle here. For strong impressions, we advise you to go to another Gorny Altai - beyond the Seminsky pass. We traveled there by car.
In winter, ski resorts open in Belokurikha, Turquoise Katun and Manzherok. All resorts have learning trails for beginners, good hotels and special areas for families with children. Snow lasts longer here, and the infrastructure of the resorts is constantly evolving.
When to go. Best in summer and early autumn. In summer +24 ... + 28 ° С, it rains a lot. The weather is changeable because the climate is sharply continental. Don't look at the degrees - take warm clothes! In winter, mainly residents of neighboring regions come to ride. The weather in winter is sunny and frosty: in the daytime –12 ... –15 ° С, at night –18 ° С and below.
How to get there. The most convenient way for residents of Central Siberia is by car or bus. Everyone else must first fly to Gorno-Altaysk, Barnaul or Novosibirsk.
Veliky Ustyug
Where is the best place to relax with children in Russia in winter? For the New Year and Christmas holidays, visit the homeland of Father Frost - Veliky Ustyug. Theatrical performances, noisy games and sleigh rides are more suitable for children of preschool and primary school age. Teenagers will be more interested in excursions to local museums and temples.
When to go. Of course, in winter. It is frosty, the temperature is about –20 ° С. There are many tourists, so book hotels in advance.
How to get there. Getting here is not easy. Planes - from Moscow and St. Petersburg with a transfer in Cherepovets. The train is only for winter holidays, and even then tickets can only be bought together with the tour.
St. Petersburg
Where is the best place to relax with a child in Russia in the spring? When it gets warmer (best in May), it is ideal to go to St. Petersburg and its suburbs for a few days. Go to museums, see architecture, take a boat ride, just take a walk in the park. The most popular trips with children are trips to the Kunstkamera, the Hermitage, the Summer Garden, the cruiser Aurora, the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Puppet Museum. Go to Peterhof, Pavlovsk, Vyborg and Pushkin.
Leisure
Residents of the central regions of Russia with older children can safely go to Karelia, to Seliger, the Caucasus and Crimean mountains, on a cruise along the Volga. Siberians and residents of the Urals - to Baikal, Altai, Kamchatka or Primorsky Krai. Horseback riding and hiking, river rafting, fishing, climbing mountain peaks, wading through gorges and exploring caves will require a lot of physical endurance and dexterity. You can swim in Seliger, Baikal, Primorye and Karelia in mid-July and early August.
Karelia will be interesting for families with children of any age. There are 60 thousand lakes for every taste, including those with clean sandy beaches and a gentle entrance for a relaxing holiday, as well as a variety of options for both active and educational travel.
