Russian investments in Spain exceeded 3.000 million euros in 2017, which makes Russia one of the countries where the most focus should be placed when it comes to strengthening the national real estate market. The figures show that the Russians are only surpassed by the Chinese when it comes to real estate investments, with more than 700 billion euros in real estate, with Madrid being the second most preferred city.. Although it is true that it is thought that they do it to obtain the so-called “Golden Visa”, or what is the same, the residence permit in Spain after a large investment in housing, the truth is that it is still Russian capital that enters Madrid in the form of houses, so it seems even obligatory to return the courtesy and, at least, get to know a little more about the country that hosts the World Cup final and that you can find in agencies like De Salas and its clients, a business opportunity.
The last list Forbes, which includes the largest assets in the world, reflected that the combined fortune of the 200 wealthiest Russian businessmen grew by 5,4% in 2017. You only have to think about Román Abramovich, owner of the English soccer team Chelsea, to understand the profile of the new Russian. And the fact is that the Russia of the tsars has been left behind, the Siberian cold that not even Napoleon's own troops could fight, or Perestroika and its opening to the world. The fall of the Berlin Wall and the disintegration of the former Soviet Union opened the doors to a country, customs and majestic and traditional cities that are undoubtedly worth visiting to soak up history. The capital Moscow has become one of the most expensive and luxurious in the world, where major car brands such as Ferrari, Bentley or BMW, or clothing brands such as Prada, Gucci or Yves Saint Laurent, today occupy the premises that once housed them. bookstores and small family businesses. That is why it is worth visiting the Kremlin, Red Square or the famous St. Basil's Cathedral, attending a performance at the Bolshoi Theater or going shopping in the sophisticated Gum shopping center., which became a mausoleum for Stalin's wife.
Saint Petersburg is the other city par excellence that deserves a stay, with the Hermitage Museum as its main jewel, but without forgetting the Church of the Resurrection of Christ, built in the same place where Tsar Alexander was murdered, the victim of an attack. II of Russia, and that during World War II it received a bomb on the highest dome but it did not explode, remaining inside for 19 years until a worker found it.
Those who know the Peterhof Palace say that it has nothing to envy of Versailles, and the Kazan Cathedral is consecrated to the Virgin of the same name, the most revered icon in the country.
Staying in these two cities is no problem. One of the most spectacular, due to the views, is the Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy from Moscow. The panoramic suite costs more than 2.000 euros per night but the spectacle and luxury are undoubtedly worth it.
El Ritz-Carlton from the same city is also another interesting option, where the style and attention to detail is evident from the façade, and for 2.300 euros per night.
In Saint Petersburg it is best to stay in the Lion Palace, from the Four Seasons chain, an authentic trip back in time to the tsarist palaces of the time, but with the sophistication and needs of a modern hotel, from 700 euros.
The Spanish National Team has not reached the World Cup final, but perhaps that is why it is a good time to get to know the country of one of the most faithful investors eager to come to our country. Let's raise our glasses and toast, Vashe zdorovie!
Gala Mora
DESALAS Lifestyle
