Some great places to visit in Russia are Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Irkutsk, Samara, Lake Baikal, and The Golden Ring . The population in Moscow is 11.5 million. This city is a major political, economic, and etc. in Russia and in Eastern Europe. The population in Saint Petersburg is 4.88 million. It is located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea. The population in Irkutsk is 587,891. It is the biggest administrative center. The population in Kazan is 1.144 million. It is the eight most populated city in Russia and the oldest at 1010. The population in Samara is 1.165 million. It is the sixth largest city in Russia. Lake Baikal is the deepest lake on Earth. The Golden Ring is a city known for its great churches and monasteries.