Russia and Central Asia

Inside the Russian Space Program

Lands of great contrasts—Russia, the Baltic States, and the countries of Central Asia—offer travelers an experience like none other. Visit the cultural and architectural treasures of St. Petersburg. Get an exclusive insider’s look at Russia’s space program. Or, travel through the “Five ‘Stans” and witness how the past and the present converge in these seldom-traveled countries. Travel with Smithsonian Journeys to gain unique insights into this varied and vibrant and part of the world.