Flights to Russian cities via Kaliningrad
The pride of Kaliningrad is the zoo, where the visitors can see various animals and birds, including many rare species. Kaliningrad is also one of the scientific centres of Russia, as there are several famous Universities and Naval schools in the city.
Busts of Marx still line streets, and it’s not rare to find hard core communists still picketing government buildings for a return to the old days. Having been obliterated during the war, Kaliningrad can now boast a surprising number of attractive parks and gardens, some surviving remnants of the city’s German heritage and an interesting selection of war time monuments and museums.
Having been closed to Western visitors for nearly half a century the city is a fascinating living lesson in history. Armed with patience, and a sense of humour, Kaliningrad is a challenging, unforgettable and ultimately rewarding destination. The Konigsberg Cathedral and the Victory Monument are a must, along with Kourshian Lagoon National park (Kurshskaya kosa), a sand split between the Baltic sea and the Kourshian Bay.
