Russia’s vast network of waterways, the Volga and Svir Rivers and the expansive lakes of Onega and Ladoga among them, deliver you to a breathtaking collection of cultural and historic riches. From the stately Kremlin of Moscow to the sophisticated allure of St. Petersburg, here is a sample of a few highlights of a Viking river cruise in Russia:

• The colorful onion domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral
• Moscow’s artful subway stations
• The Golden Ring city of Uglich
• Tea and conversation with a local Russian family
• Yaroslavl’s colorful food market
• Art and culture of Yaroslavl’s Governor’s Palace
• Kizhi Island’s magnificent wooden Transfiguration Church
• The art of matryoshka doll making
• The vast collections of the Hermitage Museum
• A St. Petersburg ballet performance