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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Russia
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Russia has 33 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 22 cultural and 11 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 1990 and 2025. This map of UNESCO sites in Russia covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Russian World Heritage Sites range from Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad onwards; Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments was the country's first inscription, added in 1990; Rock Paintings of Shulgan-Tash Cave is the most recent, listed in 2025; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations, nordic heritage and sacred places.
4 inscriptions are transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: Curonian Spit, Landscapes of Dauria and Struve Geodetic Arc. Start with Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, Assumption Cathedral and Monastery of the town-island of Sviyazhsk and Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal University, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 33
- Cultural
- 22
- Natural
- 11
- First inscribed
- 1990
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Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- KZNKazan3 sites
- PESPetrozavodsk3 sites
- SVOMoscow2 sites
- VKOMoscow2 sites
- LEDSt. Petersburg2 sites
- ULYCherdakly1 site
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All 33 sites in Russia
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Russia
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev PosadArchitectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1993 | Cultural | Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Assumption Cathedral and Monastery of the town-island of SviyazhskAssumption Cathedral and Monastery of the town-island of Sviyazhsk — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2017 | Cultural | Assumption Cathedral and Monastery of the town-island of Sviyazhsk — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal UniversityAstronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal University — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2023 | Cultural | Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal University — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Bolgar Historical and Archaeological ComplexThis property lies on the shores of the Volga River, south of its confluence with the River Kama, and south of. | 2014 | Cultural | This property lies on the shores of the Volga River, south of its confluence with the River Kama, and south of. |
| Central Sikhote-AlinCentral Sikhote-Alin — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2001 | Natural | Central Sikhote-Alin — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Church of the Ascension, KolomenskoyeChurch of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1994 | Cultural | Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Churches of the Pskov School of ArchitectureChurches of the Pskov School of Architecture — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2019 | Cultural | Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of DerbentThe Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent were part of the northern lines of the Sasanian Pe. | 2003 | Cultural | The Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent were part of the northern lines of the Sasanian Pe. |
| Cultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky IslandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1992 | Cultural | Cultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Cultural Landscape of Kenozero LakeCultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2024 | Cultural | Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Curonian SpitCuronian Spit — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2000 | Cultural | Curonian Spit — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Ensemble of the Ferapontov MonasteryEnsemble of the Ferapontov Monastery — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2000 | Cultural | Ensemble of the Ferapontov Monastery — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Ensemble of the Novodevichy ConventEnsemble of the Novodevichy Convent — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2004 | Cultural | Ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Golden Mountains of AltaiGolden Mountains of Altai — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1998 | Natural | Golden Mountains of Altai — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Historic and Architectural Complex of the Kazan KremlinHistoric and Architectural Complex of the Kazan Kremlin — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2000 | Cultural | Historic and Architectural Complex of the Kazan Kremlin — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of MonumentsThe 'Venice of the North', with its numerous canals and more than 400 bridges, is the result of a vast urban p. | 1990 | Cultural | The 'Venice of the North', with its numerous canals and more than 400 bridges, is the result of a vast urban p. |
| Historic Monuments of Novgorod and SurroundingsHistoric Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1992 | Cultural | Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Historical Centre of the City of YaroslavlHistorical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2005 | Cultural | Historical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Kizhi PogostWooden domes built without a single nail. | 1990 | Cultural | Wooden domes built without a single nail. |
| Kremlin and Red Square, MoscowInextricably linked to all the most important historical and political events in Russia since the 13th century. | 1990 | Cultural | Inextricably linked to all the most important historical and political events in Russia since the 13th century. |
| Lake BaikalLake Baikal — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1996 | Natural | Lake Baikal — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Landscapes of DauriaLandscapes of Dauria — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2017 | Natural | Landscapes of Dauria — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Lena Pillars Nature ParkLena Pillars Nature Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2012 | Natural | Lena Pillars Nature Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Natural System of Wrangel Island ReserveNatural System of Wrangel Island Reserve — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2004 | Natural | Natural System of Wrangel Island Reserve — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Petroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White SeaPetroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White Sea — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2021 | Cultural | Petroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White Sea — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Putorana PlateauPutorana Plateau — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2010 | Natural | Putorana Plateau — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Rock Paintings of Shulgan-Tash CaveRock Paintings of Shulgan-Tash Cave — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2025 | Cultural | Rock Paintings of Shulgan-Tash Cave — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Struve Geodetic ArcThe Struve Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through 10… | 2005 | Cultural | The Struve Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through 10 countries and over 2,820 km. |
| Uvs Nuur BasinUvs Nuur Basin — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2003 | Natural | Uvs Nuur Basin — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Virgin Komi ForestsVirgin Komi Forests — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1995 | Natural | Virgin Komi Forests — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Volcanoes of KamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1996 | Natural | Volcanoes of Kamchatka — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Western CaucasusWestern Caucasus — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1999 | Natural | Western Caucasus — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| White Monuments of Vladimir and SuzdalWhite Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1992 | Cultural | White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Russia
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Russia?
- Russia has 33 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 22 cultural and 11 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Russia?
- Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments was inscribed in 1990. The 'Venice of the North', with its numerous canals and more than 400 bridges, is the result of a vast urban p.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Russia?
- Rock Paintings of Shulgan-Tash Cave, inscribed in 2025. Rock Paintings of Shulgan-Tash Cave — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Which sites in Russia are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 11 of the 33 listings are natural: Central Sikhote-Alin, Golden Mountains of Altai, Lake Baikal, Landscapes of Dauria, Lena Pillars Nature Park and Natural System of Wrangel Island Reserve.
- Which UNESCO sites in Russia are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Russia.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Russia?
- The 33 UNESCO-listed sites above are Russia's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments (1990). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Russian World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 33 Russian UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.