Top 5 Theme Parks And Amusement Parks In Russia

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Aside from the vibrant history and culture of this beautiful Eastern European country, it also offers a world of exciting activities for solo or family vacations. Russia has a myriad of monuments, museums, and parks that will keep you fully occupied throughout your visit. However, if you are visiting with family, your kids will appreciate a trip somewhere fun and magical, and this vast nation has the perfect options for you. From the Disney-like Sotschi-Park to fantastic amusement parks featuring rides, slides, and other adventurous attractions, an exhilarating and adrenaline-pumping experience awaits you and your household. Check out these top theme parks and amusement parks in Russia.

1. Sotschi-Park, Sochi

Sochipark in the evening
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Give your family some thrilling moments and an adrenaline rush in this beautiful theme park, nicknamed the Russian Disneyland. It is situated in the 133.4-acre (54-hectare) Imeretinskaya Lowland and features five theme sites offering exclusive experiences. Try any of the 20 rides on-site, including the fastest and the highest roller coaster the country has to offer. Your kids will also get to encounter their favorite characters from Alexander Pushkin’s tales and Russian folklore and have fun with the kiddie rides, games, parades, and shows. There are lots of household-friendly events, including the lights and fountain display and circus performances. In addition, you can never go hungry here with the numerous food joints, restaurants, and cafes within the venue.

Sotschi-Park

Address: Olimpiyskiy Ave, 21, Imeretinskaya lowland, Sochi 354340, Russia

Website: Sotschi-Park

Opening hours: Wed - Sun: 11am - 6pm (closed on Mon - Tue)

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2. Divo Ostrov, St Petersburg

Primorsky Park of Victory in Saint Petersburg
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Divo Ostrov is yet another must-visit if you are looking forward to giving your family the best vacation yet. Aside from the exhilarating atmosphere and rides, there are also extra activities to do, including joining the fire brigade to learn how to put out a fire. Your young ones will adore the 34 exciting rides, including the whirlwind roller coaster, big wheel, crazy bumper, and even one that descends 56 miles per hour (90 kilometers per hour) vertically and has 10 loops. You will love every moment you spend in this glamorous park.

Divo Ostrov

Address: Kemskaya Ulitsa, 1А, St Petersburg 197110, Russia

Website: Divo Ostrov

Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)

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3. Funland Amusement Park, Tolyatti

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Funland is a family-oriented park that opened in 1980 and boasts lots of amusement rides, attractions, and recreational areas with ponds, grass, and trees. The venue also plays host to numerous annual events. It covers a space of 20 acres (8 hectares) within Auto Factory District in Tolyatti, within which you will find a magnificent glade, a petting zoo, arcades and cafes, an outdoor swimming pool, a Ferris Wheel, go-karts, and much more for your entertainment. During winter, you can engage in ice-skating, tour Magical Fairyland of Ice, and join several celebrations held during the holidays.

Funland Amusement Park

Address: Ulitsa Frunze, 16А, Tolyatti, Samara Oblast 445028, Russia

Website: Funland Amusement Park

Opening hours: Sat: 9am - 8:50pm; Sun: 10am - 10pm; Mon - Tue: 24 hours; Wed - Fri: 1pm - 8:50pm

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4. Gorky Park, Moscow

Moscow Gorky Park View from Frunzenskaya Embankment 04
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Gorky’s Central Park of Culture and Leisure is unlike the usual theme parks you find around the world. However, just like its name implies, it is indeed a world of leisure and culture and enlightens you on how the Russians have fun. In summer, the place features exciting outdoor activities, including petanque, table tennis, beach volleyball, rollerblading, and cycling, with many skate and bicycle rental spots on-site. Winter doesn’t stop the fun as the ponds freeze and turn into the largest ice-skating arena in the city. The park is dotted with lots of art exhibitions to see, and you can also check out amazing relics at Darya Zhukova’s Garage Museum of Contemporary Art.

Gorky Park

Address: Krymsky Val, 9, Moscow 119049, Russia

Website: Gorky Park

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

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5. Family Park Skazka, Moscow

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If you find yourself in Moscow, Skazka provides an ideal way to wow your kids. The family park’s theme is based on modern cartoons and Russian national fairy tales, reflected in its many rides and attractions. Have a pleasurable adventure in Dinopark, Kashchei Castle, Hut on Chicken Legs, Magic Cave, and much more. Skazka also boasts an amusement park, Husky Land, featuring carousels, rides, and roller coasters for some family fun. Further, there is a cinema on-site to catch your favorite movies. A world of fun awaits you at this exciting entertainment hub!

Family Park Skazka

Address: Krylatskaya Ulitsa, 18, Moscow 121552, Russia

Website: Family Park Skazka

Opening hours: Sat - Sun: 10am - 9pm; Mon - Fri: 10am - 7pm

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Have an exhilarating family vacation

Russia may be famous for beers, vodka, and cold climate, but the country also offers ways to turn your vacation into a memorable experience. For one, its parks boast features you won’t find anywhere else. And with these top theme parks and amusement parks in Russia, your holiday is bound to be exhilarating!

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