The language of a country is more than the spoken word. Music, dance, theater, art, history, food, and literature combine with language to weave a tapestry that makes every country I visit unique. Though I always try to delve deeply into local cultures, it can be difficult to have those deep, rich experiences that I crave, especially when my time is limited. I was concerned about this when I visited Russia, as my Waterway of the Tsars river cruise with Viking River would only be two weeks long. I need not have worried. Viking took great pains to create experiences that provided unique insight into Russian culture, and nowhere was this more evident than in the rural towns we visited as we sailed the Volga-Baltic Waterway. The video below shows a small sample of the cultural activities we attended in these small rural communities:
Note: I was a guest of Viking River Cruises during my Waterway of the Tsars cruise. However, the receipt and acceptance of complimentary items or services will never influence the content, topics, or posts in this blog. I write the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
The culture of Russia has a rich history and influential arts for cinema, music and animation. Your introduction is fabulous.
Thank you so much JinPak.
Amazing how they integrate cultural opportunities on river cruises … might have to take one soon!
Larry, that was the most impressive thing for me. I’ve rarely traveled with a company that provided such intimate, authentic cultural opportunities.
Lovely post! I would not mind to have a trip into Russia, especially now after reading and watching your nice introduction of Russian culture.
Thanks Monika. Russia is definitely not what I expected and I think most people would be very surprised by it as well.
Russia is really rich in traditions & variety of cultures. As far I know Viking River Cruise has a fame in the world. Keep it up your writing & sharing such this awesome post.
Best regards,
Saiful
Thank you Saiful! I will definitely keep on writing and photographing places around the world.
I’m honored! Thanks for the reply 🙂