Newsdesk Archive - Travel news in Russia and ex USSR |
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| 01.02.2010 |
Russia provides humanitarian support to Mongolia Due to extreme cold temperature in Mongolia Russian Railways sent a humanitarian cargo train delivering medicine, warm clothes, lubricants, as well as fodder for farmers. | |
| 25.01.2010 |
Russian Railways Electronic Check-in Facility Russian Railways are now offering electronic check-in for trains numbered 001 to 199. | |
| 18.01.2010 |
Tourist Information Centre in Golden Ring A new tourist information centre was opened in Uglich, one of the Golden Ring towns. | |
| 11.01.2010 |
Development of tourism in Kamchatka region A government programme "Development of tourism in Kamchatka region for 2010-2012" has been approved, providing for 52 million investment (over £1 million). | |
| 11.01.2010 |
Baikonur Cosmodrome Observations Tours We have just updated our schedule for tours to Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness Manned and Cargo Missions to the International space Station. We offer you a chance of a lifetime to enjoy space launches from the distance of less than two miles. All inclusive 7 day tour – from just £2.955 per person | |
| 08.01.2010 |
Trans-Mongolian Special Offer Following great demand for tours along Trans-Mongolian railway we are now offering£100 discount per person plus free extras for bookings received by 28 Feb 2010. | |
| 02.01.2010 |
Russian Christmas Holidays in January Russia celebrates New Year on 31 December and Orthodox Christmas on 07 January. However, the festive period lasts from 01 January for 10 days. Russian Christmas Holidays in January | |
| 24.12.2009 |
Go Russia wishes Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Go Russia wishes Merry Christmas and Happy New Year | |
| 16.12.2009 |
Go Russia Team Wishes You Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010 If you are still thinking where to celebrate the New Year please join us on a special New Year tour to Russia. There are still places available. We have also prepared for you some amazing offers and discounts for any bookings received by us by 31 December 2009. Read more about Go Russia Special Offers. | |
| 10.12.2009 |
Sapsan – high speed regular service between Moscow and St. Petersburg High speed regular service between Moscow and St. Petersburg starts on 17 December 2009 with the launch of the new train “Sapsan” constructed in Germany by Siemens. | |
| 04.12.2009 |
Ice-boat on the Moskva river A new service has been recently introduced on the Moskva river – the main river of the Russian capital Boat trips are now possible even in winter following the lunch of the new ice-boat. | |
| 20.11.2009 |
Spa Breaks in Estonia, from £275 We are delighted to present you our new product – Spa Breaks in Baltic countries 4 days from £275 including accommodation, half board, unlimited use of hotel facilities, 7 spa treatments. More details... | |
| 06.11.2009 |
Russia at World Travel Market 2009 Russian Federation will have a unified stand on the International Travel Sow – World Travel Market taking place in London from 09 till 12 November 2009. More than 50 tour operators, hotels and museum will take part at the show. If you need more information bout the WTM travel show please contact Go Russia. | |
| 08.10.2009 |
The Russian Railways reduce train ticket prices The Russian Railways reduce train ticket prices | |
| 08.10.2009 |
Premium 4* Accommodation New Year Eve 2010 Prices start from only £95 per double room per night including breakfast and all taxes. Available hotels: Marriott Courtyard in Moscow and Ambassador in St. Petersburg. Book now | |
| 30.09.2009 |
SNOWMOBILE SAFARI IN RUSSIA Feel like a real arctic pioneer riding a snowmobile in Russia. Join us on this 6-days winter tour. Russian visa included. From £845 per person. More details | |
| 23.09.2009 |
New Online Russian Visa Application Form New Online Russian Visa Application Form | |
| 22.09.2009 |
Cruising the Dnepr and the Black Sea We have recently launched a new route for our cruises. Visit four countries and four different cultures – Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey. Prices from £1,395 per person. No visa required. More details | |
| 16.09.2009 |
Train Schedule Change Moscow – St. Petersburg 20-22 October 2009 Train Schedule Change Moscow – St. Petersburg 20-22 October 2009 | |
| 16.09.2009 |
Russian River Cruises 2010 We have updated our prices and departure dates for Russian river cruises. We advise to book early to guarantee the best available airfare and the boat cabin. View Russian river cruise schedule | |




We have just updated our schedule for tours to Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness Manned and Cargo Missions to the International space Station. We offer you a chance of a lifetime to enjoy space launches from the distance of less than two miles.
Following great demand for tours along Trans-Mongolian railway we are now offering
We are delighted to present you our new product – Spa Breaks in Baltic countries
Prices start from only £95 per double room per night including breakfast and all taxes. Available hotels: Marriott Courtyard in Moscow and Ambassador in St. Petersburg. 






