May 2026: where to go with children in Russia?
May 2026 is a great chance for a family holiday with children for 4-6 days. Weekends from 1 to 3 May (Spring and Labor Day) and 9 to 11 May (Victory Day) allow you to even go to the neighboring city or to another region. The main thing is to choose a direction by type of rest and budget.
Top 5 destinations with prices for May 2026
1. Sochi: sea, parks and attractions
Sochi It remains one of the most popular places for family holidays in May.
Housing in May 2026:
Private sector / guesthouses - cost from 1,800-2,500 евые per room per day.
Hotels 2-3 stars - the cost from 4000-6000 . per room per day.
Apartments and 4-5-star hotels - the cost from 8000-15,000 д and above.
Kids will love it.
Sochi Park (tickets from ~1,500-2,500 еты).
Dolphinarium, water parks, Skypark (tickets from 1000 еты per attraction).
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2. Crimea: beaches and mountains for children
Crimea is suitable for family holidays with children in May and combines the sea, parks and attractions.
Housing in May 2026:
Private sector by the sea - the cost from 2000-3500 , per room per day (for example, in Evpatoria or Popovka).
Mini-hotels and guesthouses - the cost from 3,500-6000 ..
Sanatoriums and hotels 3-4 stars - the cost from 5 000-8 000 . and above.
Tickets to parks, children’s railways, Nikitsky Botanical Garden – as a rule, from 300-800 е per person.
3. St. Petersburg: history and fountains
St. Petersburg Suitable for educational family holidays in May.
Tours to St. Petersburg from Moscow for May 2026:
Tours with a flight for 3 nights - the cost from 19,000-22,000 ом per adult.
Overnight at a hotel in St. Petersburg:
Budget hotels 2-3 * - the cost from 4000-6000 . per room per day.
The average segment of 3-4* is the cost from 6000-10,000 ..
Entrance to museums, Peterhof, Zoo and Divo Island – usually from 300-1 500 . per person.
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4. Moscow: zoos and interactive
Moscow A convenient option for a family holiday in May without a flight.
Tours to Moscow from the regions for May 2026:
Tours with a flight for 3 nights - the cost from 16 000-20 000 ом per adult (depending on the city of departure).
Overnight in Moscow:
2-3 star hotels - the cost from 5 000-7 000 д per room per day.
3-4 * - the cost from 7000-12,000 ..
Children's parks, oceanarium at VDNKh, Museum "Experimentanium" - tickets from 700-2000 и per person.
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5. The Golden Ring: History and Nature
The route to ancient cities is the best option for a budget family holiday in May.
Overnight in hotels/guest houses:
Entrance to museums, parks and theaters is more often from 200-600 ы per person.
How to choose a budget for May 2026?
Economy option (up to ~30 000 per family): The Golden Ring, Crimea in the private sector, a small city near nature.
Average budget (30,000-70,000 й): Sochi in guest houses, 2-3 star hotels in Moscow or St. Petersburg.
Comfort/premium (from 70,000 and above): Sochi and Crimea with hotels, Moscow or St. Petersburg with 4-5 star hotels and excursions.
May 2026 is a great time for a family trip to Russia!
May 2026 is a great time for a family trip to Russia! You can enjoy the warm spring weather without going abroad. A family trip to Russia will give an unforgettable experience - from historical excursions to natural adventures, without visa hassles and with favorable prices for trains and hotels.
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