Cruises aboard MS Rossia will feature guided tours of Moscow, St Petersburg, Uglich and Yaroslavl, giving guests the opportunity to visit the Kremlin and Hermitage Museum.

There will also be onboard lectures in Russian history, as well as cooking, language and handicraft demonstrations, and live classical and traditional entertainment.

Facilities onboard MS Rossia include two bars, a restaurant, sun deck, library and fitness room, as well as free WiFi.

Riviera will offer seven Russian Odyssey sailings this summer, and eight in 2022. Prices lead in from £2,199pp based on two sharing.

Fares include all meals, including two lunches in local Russian restaurants; return flights and transfers; all tours and visits as per the itinerary; and port taxes.

Katja Hildebrandt, Riviera’s river cruise product manager, said: "Russia boasts an epic history, monumental architecture, incredible culture and sweeping landscapes that are uniquely explored via the comfort and convenience of a river cruise.

"The sailing has proved popular with guests for this year and we’re confident 2022 will be no different as international travel continues to open up. A Russian river cruise really is an experience like no other."