Azerbaijan is the center of international tourism. Several millennia ago, the Great Silk Road ran here. Currently, Azerbaijan is a country with a rich history, diverse architecture and original cuisine. Every year it attracts tourists from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and other countries.
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku. This is the largest city of the republic and the most popular for tourism: in recent years it has been visited by several million foreigners. Russians make up the majority of tourists traveling to the republic (according to statistics, about a quarter of the total).
From Azerbaijan to Russia can be reached by three main modes of transport: plane, train and car. Most direct flights are Baku-Moscow and Baku-St. Petersburg flights. Residents of other cities will have to make one or more transfers.
There are also buses from Baku to St. Petersburg and Moscow, but this is a long and tiring way to travel, especially in summer. Not many people decide to spend almost 2 days on a trip. Therefore, the bus is not as popular as, for example, the plane.
Airplane
As a means of transportation, most peopleselects an aircraft. This is the fastest way to get to the desired city. So, depending on the chosen airline, the Moscow-Baku flight takes about 3 hours, and the ticket price starts from 13,500 rubles.
By train
There is a dry border between Russia and Azerbaijan, so those who for some reason cannot fly by plane or like comfortable, leisurely trips often prefer the train. In this case, the route Baku-Moscow will take a little more than two days, and a seat in the reserved seat will cost 6-7 thousand.
By car
Many consider this way of traveling one of the most convenient. Besides, it's very interesting. After all, you can stop at any place you like, relax and continue the journey at a convenient time.
The distance from Baku to Moscow is 2317.5 km. With the average price of gasoline, the trip will cost 7-8 thousand, not counting the cost of food and renting rooms in hostels and roadside hotels, where you will need to stay for rest.
The Baku-Moscow time difference is only +1 hour, so the body will adapt to new conditions quickly, and upon returning home, it will not take long to restore your usual daily routine.
Popular attractions
Ateshgah is one of the unique attractions described in all guidebooks. Built by the Hindu community, this is the only surviving Zoroastrian temple. The entrance fee is 2 manats (4 dollars).
Little Venice is a place completelycorresponding to its name. Here, for 3 manats (5 dollars), you can take a boat trip along the water canals past small picturesque islands.
Icherisheher Fortress (Old City) mainly consists of a complex of mosques that were built in different historical eras. There is also a market square and caravanserais. Entrance is free, but you can only move around the Old Town on foot. For the sake of order on the streets, only local residents and workers have passes to use transport.
In addition to excursions to historical places, when traveling in Azerbaijan, you must definitely take the time to local national cuisine and try kebab, pilaf, baklava, Turkish delight. These dishes are known not only in Azerbaijan, but only here they are prepared according to all the rules, in earthenware and with pomegranate juice or sour milk sauce. Cane and beet sugar are used to make desserts.
Baku is a city with its own unique flavor. Historic buildings, markets and the Old Town are side by side with skyscrapers, oil rigs and expensive hotels. Such a trip guarantees unforgettable emotions and vivid impressions.
