DID YOU KNOW? The Troika - a well-known symbol of Russia - is truly unique, you will not find anything like this in the whole world! It has been the traditional cold weather transport in Russia since the 18th century. Foreigners who have tried a troika ride claim that they’ve never experienced anything so thrilling.
VISIT US AT THE BIRMINGHAM TRAVEL SHOW! We are pleased to announce that this year for the first time we are participating in the Destinations Travel Show in Birmingham on 29th February to 2nd March 2008. Please come and see us at our stand is no. E6. We are proud to be the only company representing adventure travel in Russia at this Show. Apart from receiving personal assistance with our consultants that are available at our stand, you will also have a chance to participate in our Vodka Testing sessions or watch the latest videos from our tours from all over Russia! We hope to see many of you there!
THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR STAND AT THE DESTINATIONS AND ADVENTURE TRAVEL SHOWS IN LONDON IN JANUARY! Special thanks for everybody who visited us at our stand at both Travel shows or listed to our lectures. Please do not forget to redeem your cash back vouchers and book your next tour to Russia before end of March. We are also proud to announce the results of our exciting shows’ prize draw - “A beautiful weekend in St Petersburg”. The name of the lucky winner is Nick Steiner. Congratulations! We hope that Nick and his partner will enjoy a fantastic time in the Russian Venice later this year!
FREE SEMINARS ON RUSSIA: UNESCO TREASURES IN RUSSIA- (Baikal, Altai, Kamchatka). The Go Russia Expert Team is delighted to announce our next seminar: UNESCO TREASURES IN RUSSIA- As well as describing the cultural highlights of Baikal, Altai and Kamchatka, the travel experts from Go Russia will give details of the accommodation and transport options available in the regions, a wide range of holiday activities, and many other practicalities that you may need to consider before going to Russia. The seminar will be held on 19 February 2008 at Pushkin House (5A Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2TA (Holborn, View map). There are no entrance charges, but a reservation is required to secure your place. Please register online here or by phone 020 8434 3496.
CARNIVAL - BLINI WEEK - IN MOSCOW In the middle of February Russia celebrates the end of the long winter with a famous traditional carnival week, the “Blini Week” or “Maslenitsa”. Anyone visiting Moscow around this time can enjoy a different programme and rituals every day, as well as many traditional games for all ages. As always the highlight of the week is the burning of the huge scarecrow, as the symbol of the departing winter. Please join us for this celebration!
GO RUSSIA BROCHURE 2008 The Go Russia brochure is now available - please let us know if you’d like a copy. It will of course be distributed at the Travel Show in Birmingham. The brochure covers highlights of all the most exciting destinations around Russia, as well as the Baltic countries and the Silk Road as well as our group tours to those beautiful places. Order your brochure online.
ABOUT US AND MOSCOW Laura Leveson, who is a journalist and the Press Officer of the Destination Travel Show, visited Moscow with Go Russia tour around the New Year. “I am extremely happy to add a small yellow flag for Moscow on my TripAdvisor map on the previously untouched landmass of Russia. The world seems to have suddenly become much smaller, since I visited the largest country” To read more about Laura’s impresions please visit her blog.
Update on the 2009 New Year tour: Thank you to all the customers who have given us their timely and constructive feedback so far. To make your New Year celebration in Russia truly special we have now upgraded your accommodation, following the preference of our customers to stay in the very centre of both cities: In Moscow we’ve moved from the 4* Korston to the 4* Marriott Courtyard, which is only 5 minutes’ walk from Red Square. And in St. Petersburg we now offer accommodation in the central 4* Dostoevsky Hotel. Please join us next year for the New Year Celebration in Red Square – let the celebration in Russia be truly special! ! For the tour details please click here
ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS presents French and Russian Master paintings 1870 – 1925 from Moscow and St. Petersburg. This landmark exhibition presents modern masterpieces drawn from Russia’s principal collections: the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Art and the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. The exhibition runs between 26 Jan—18 Apr 2008. Do not miss your chance to visit the best of Russia in London! To read more please click here.
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FULLY ESCORTED TOUR - TRANS MONGOLIAN ADVENTURE -from £3780 (land-only)
Join us on one of the longest rail journeys in the world! The Trans-Mongolian route takes us through three different countries – Russia, Mongolia and China – each with its own unique and spectacular scenery. Highlights include the deepest lake on Earth, Baikal; a night in a traditional yurt in Mongolia; and a visit to the Great Wall of China. We offer a completely new way of experiencing this route. Break your journey with four stop-overs of one or two nights’ duration to relax and see the highlights of Russia, Mongolia and China. To make this journey of a life time a real thrill, this year we offer a fully escorted tour. More...
A WEEK DISCOVERY - TWO CAPITALS AND THE GOLDEN RING (RUSSIAN PROVINCE) (CB-06)from £1060 (land-only)
The Golden Ring is the name given to the chain of ancient towns lying to the north and east of Moscow. These towns contain a collection of architectural masterpieces, set in the charming landscape of central Russia. The Golden Ring is also an opportunity to get acquainted with life of the Russian provinces, unhurried and calm, miles away from the hussle and bustle of the big cities. In one action packed week we offer you the opportunity to see all major treasures of fascinating Moscow and beautiful St. Petersburg together with the most beautiful towns of the Golden Ring. More...
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE IN THE HEART OF SIBERIA (AL-01)from £869 (land-only)
During this tour you will witness a total solar eclipse in absolutely wild, unpopulated and rarely visited area. On the 1st of August you will have a unique chance to observe a full solar eclipse for 2 minutes 27 seconds. Our route crosses the area of lake Ak-Kem, which rests at the heart of the Altai mountains. Here you can find one of the most beautiful spots for trekking in the world. The mystical tranquillity and the local beauty gave rise to the numerous legends of Altai. The Altai boasts many lakes and rivers: there are more than 6,000 lakes and thousands of rivers here. We will pass several of these beautiful lakes and rivers on our trek. More...
TREKKING ALONG THE SIBERIAN RIVIERA AND THE ANGARA HEADWATERS (BK-04)from £465 (land-only)
The trek starts from the picturesque Peschanaya bay, often called the “Siberian Riviera”, one of the best-known natural landmarks of Baikal and a popular recreation site. The route consists of two parts: the first section follows an old hunter's path in the densest Siberian forest, while the other one runs along the coastline of Lake Baikal – the oldest and deepest freshwater lake on our planet. More...
THE BEST OF KAMCHATKA ALL IN ONE TRIP - BEARS AND VOLCANOES (KK-06)from £2320 (land-only)
This truly unique tour for wild life and nature lovers will take place only once a year – in August, the best time to observe so many natural species in one place. You will travel to Kurilskoye Lake, which is one of Kamchatka's trademark destinations, situated in the crater of an ancient volcano. The lake is recognized as the biggest spawning-ground for salmon in the world, and you will see the massive pink salmon swimming, as well as amazing scenes of bears fishing. When they come to feast on fresh fish, brown bears - the largest in the world - are pretty safe to watch at this time of the year, as they are too busy to pay attention to people. More...
BALTIC SEA ODYSSEY (BL-02)from £999 (land-only)
Although small, and squeezed in between the lands of the north, the Baltic Sea has been the most strategically important place in Northern Europe throughout centuries, with its adjoining countries trying to establish themselves around its shores. The oldest capitals, Tallinn and Riga, have been constantly battered by various invaders. Helsinki appeared on the map in the late 16th century as a rival to Tallinn, and the latest addition, the splendid St. Petersburg, evoked jealousy with its elegance and majesty. Our Baltic discovery takes you also through charming small villages where life is lived at a slow, rural pace, and along the astonishingly fine sand dunes of the Baltic Sea; essentially combining the best of the region. More...
IN THE STEPS OF THE SILK ROAD CARAVANS (SR-01)from £1699 (land-only)
Over centuries the Silk Road created an unprecedented exchange of ideas and dissemination of cultures, ideologies and faiths along its route; it was a melting pot of religions, nations and cultures. The reigning diversity and tolerance were its most significant innovation, enabling the peaceful coexistence of different beliefs and religions. Let us introduce you to one of the most mythical and astonishing places on earth, Central Asia: lands of extremes and contrasts that for centuries remained a blank on the map. Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan – the four “stans” - are back in the travel spotlight, and with their enormous swathe of territory and cultural heritage have much to offer. More...
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