Trans-Siberian Railway: from Moscow to Vladivostok.

The Trans-Siberian Railway is considered the longest railway route in the world and takes thirteen years, passing through the Ural Mountains, stretches through the coniferous forests of Siberia. With a total length of 9259 kilometers, it departs from Moscow Yaroslavsky Railway Station, passes through Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Chita, Khabarovsk and finally reaches Vladivostok. The process of building the Trans-Siberian Railway is extremely complicated, as many rivers, lakes, mountains and harsh climate can become the biggest problem. The design speed of the railway is 80 kilometers per hour, which takes about seven days and six nights from Moscow to Vladivostok.

The Trans-Siberian Railway Line refers to the entire Moscow-Vladivostok railway route, and there are two separate branches of the Trans-Siberian Railway, one is the Trans-Mongolian Railway Line, and the other is the Trans-Manchurian Railway Line connecting Beijing and Moscow. Each individual railway line has its own unique characteristics and charming landscapes on its way.

Three branches of the Trans-Siberian railway

Trans-Russia

As everyone knows, transportation in Russia is developed, including on domestic and international railway routes. The entire Trans-Siberian Railway crosses eight time zones, three regions and countries, as well as the Autonomous okrug of the Russian Federation. The trans-Russian line departs from Moscow, the capital of Russia, passes by many important cities such as Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and Irkutsk, and finally arrives in Vladivostok. The port city of Vladivostok is located in the Far East of Russia, is famous for its port location, and is also the last stop of the Trans-Siberian railway. Traveling along the Siberian Railway, you can see many landscapes with different styles and meet many people with different cultures. It should be an interesting experience for every traveler. You can take the train 002/ 001, 100/099 for your trip according to your travel plan.

Trans-Mongolia

The Trans-Mongolian Line is one of the branches of the Trans-Siberian Railway, also departing from Moscow, passing through Ulaanbaatar and finally reaching Beijing. Since this railway runs mainly through Mongolia, you will appreciate the Mongolian yurts, extensive meadows, as well as herds and herds. A stop halfway can be another great opportunity for travelers to enjoy the wind of Lake Baikal. No one can deny that the scenery along the way and the impressions on the train will make this journey more colorful, so traveling by Siberian train should be a great way for people to see the real Russia. You can consider train 004/003, 006/005 for this unforgettable trip.

Trans-Manchuria

The Trans-Manchurian line refers to another branch of the Trans-Siberian Railway, which departs from Moscow, skirting the territory of Mongolia, then passes through Northeast China and finally arrives in Beijing. This railway line also passes through important cities and amazing landscapes, which is the same with trans-Russia and trans-Mongolia. Another point is that this railway line separates from the Trans-Siberian Railway in Chita and passes through the Manchuria region, so people can appreciate the beautiful landscape of Manchuria. If you choose this route from Beijing to Moscow directly, you will not need to apply for a visa to Mongolia, which will be more convenient for some travelers. You can take the 020/019 train on this route.

Landscape along the railway

Traveling by this railway can be time-consuming (it takes about 7 days to complete the entire journey), but it is not boring at all. Just think about starting with a thriving Moscow in inner Europe, traveling through wild and primitive Siberia and reaching coastal Vladivostok in Asia, isn't that exciting? Along the way, you can enjoy a variety of natural landscapes, including the vast and clean Lake Baikal, dense pine forests, majestic Ural Mountains, endless plains and meadows; in addition, you can try the Russian flavor, appreciating towns and villages, meeting and chatting with all kinds of passengers, as well as buying unique local souvenirs. Arriving at the Vladivostok railway station, do not miss the monument 9288 (Kilometer column) installed on the platform.

Difficulties and values

The construction of the railway began in 1891 and ended in 1916, during which it encountered many difficulties, such as a wide water area and steep cliffs along Lake Baikal, permafrost in Eastern Siberia, severe cold in winter and extreme heat in summer. However, since the line connected wild but rich Siberia and the Russian Far East with the populated European part, it brought Russia great profits. With its opening, soldiers could be transported very quickly to the Far East from Europe during the war, cities and towns appeared on both sides of the railway; the Siberian population grew rapidly, as did Russia's economic trade; those who were interested in the primitive natural landscapes and distinctive Russian flavors of Siberia could finally get to Earth by making her new tourist area.

Until today, the Trans-Siberian Railway is considered as an important part of the "Eurasian Land Bridge", making a great contribution to the economy and security of Russia, even Europe and Asia.