There's no better place to grow than in the towns like my historic Tara, founded in 1594, without traffic jams and supermarkets, but with winter fun and fresh air. 

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One of Novosibirsk's gems, Nord Castle is described as a 'luxury boutique hotel', with a very good quality spa and wellness centre, indoor pool, fitness centre, and free wifi.

Rooms are air conditioned and spacious, with balconies overlooking one of the city’s most beautiful pine forest in the city, Zayeltsovskiy Bor.

The Nord Castle attracts a high number of returning guests, who come both for business and pleasure. The restaurant, with a nice summer terrace, offers a good selection of  Russian, French and Mediterranean dishes, and boasts an an extensive wine collection. 

Independent film makers from around the world choose Siberia.

Siberia's hotel revolution is growing apace with work underway on a top of the range property.