DID YOU KNOW? 12 June is Russian National Day and an official holiday in Russia which was established after the break-up of the USSR. Go Russia wishes everyone who was celebrating a happy National Day earlier this month!
WE'RE BACK! We’ve been keeping quiet for the last three months, having been especially busy over this season, all the way through to the UEFA final in Moscow. Congratulations to all Manchester United fans, and thank you to everyone who travelled with us to this historic match. As usual we will be keeping you up to date with the most interesting cultural events involving Russia, as well as our own initiatives and new projects.
RACING WITH REINDEER - POLLY EVANS ON CHUKOTKA WITH GO RUSSIA “On many overseas travels, I’ve been invited to visit tribes of indigenous minorities, but I’ve never been to a settlement quite so unique and authentic as this one” –says Polly in her blog about travelling to Chukotka in the recent article. We are proud to have had the honour of arranging Polly’s trip to one of the wildest and most remote corners of the world.
Polly is an award-winning travel author and journalist. She is the author of five travel memoir books, published in the UK, US and in German and Dutch translations. Polly writes regularly for newspapers and magazines across the globe as well as appearing regularly on BBC Breakfast TV to talk about travel issues. To read Polly’s article please click here.
DISCOVER RUSSIA AS YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE! Jonathan Dimbleby, the distinguished broadcaster and author, has now published his amazing book “RUSSIA. A Journey into the Heart of Modern Russia”. Mr. Dimbleby does more than probably any other Western journalists ever: he sets off on an epic journey right across Russia. Dimbleby crosses six time zones and passes through some of the most extreme landscapes on Earth encountering a fascinating range of people and getting a great insight into Russian life and culture. “I want to immerse myself in a country that straddles half the globe and is, in some senses, still an empire,..” he says. Filled with fascinating historical and literary references, this is a timely and revealing portrait of modern Russia written in a brilliant ironic style. You can also hear Mr. Dimbleby introducing his book at the Royal Geographical Society on 2nd July at 7 p.m. For tickets please call 020 7836 1321 or register online.
TRAVEL TO RUSSIA ON SCREEN – GO RUSSIA'S VIDEOS ARE READY! We are happy to let you know that you can now watch short video summaries of our tours to various regions of Russia on Go Russia website. The videos have been carefully made to give a full picture of the amazing nature and wildlife, and the activities available in the respective regions, as well as the tour travel arrangements (accommodation, transport, food, etc). The list of videos will be extended over the next month, please watch this space! To view the first films please click here.
NATIONAL MEDIA ON RUSSIA We regularly review recent articles on travel to Russia. Here are some of the articles which we think you may find interesting: Times Online: A brilliant and romantic article by Jonathan Dimbleby on Yasnaya Poljana, once Tolstoy’s estate, and now one of the most popular tourist destinations. Please click here to read.
Guardian Online: A short but very informative article about the history of the Moscow tube (the most beautiful in the World) and some of the city’s attractions. For less than a fiver, Paul Torpey takes in the sights above and below ground on a stop-by-stop tour of Moscow's famous Koltsevaya (Circle) line. Please click here to read.
FREE SEMINARS ON RUSSIA: THREE CAPITALS: KIEV-MOSCOW-ST.PETERSBURG The Go Russia Expert Team is delighted to announce our next seminar: THREE CAPITALS. Discover three most amazing cities of Russia and the Ukraine - from magnificent, powerful, busy Moscow to the aristocratic beauty of St Petersburg, the Venice of the North, and authentic Kiev covered with golden domes churches. As well as describing the cultural highlights, 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. Please note that we are off for two months to enjoy the rest of the summer! The next seminar will be held on 16 September 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 or by phone 020 33 55 77 17.
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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.
THREE CAPITALS: KIEV - MOSCOW - ST. PETERSBURG (CB-09)from £879 (land-only)
We have designed this amazing tour to introduce you to the past and present capitals of Russia and the Ukraine, the beautiful cities of Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kiev. It is in Kiev, an ancient city on the bank of the beautiful Dnepr River, that the Russian people were introduced to Christianity more than a thousand years ago. The city is still considered a sacred place for all Orthodox Christians in Russia and the Ukraine. From Kiev you move to magnificent Moscow, the present capital of Russia, its business and cultural centre. Your journey will end in the elegant “museum city” of St. Petersburg, the former capital of Russia, founded by the rebel tsar Peter the Great.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR EVE IN THE RUSSIAN CAPITALS (CB-10)from £939 (land-only)
Celebrate New Year in Russia with our very special seasonal city-break! It's a fabulous eight days holiday, combining the New Year spirit of Moscow, Europe's third-largest city and one of the fastest-growing, and magical St. Petersburg, revealing the romance and Zhivago-esque charm of winter in Russia. Experience the unforgettable White Days of the Russian winter and enjoy the spirit of festive Moscow. From beautiful St. Petersburg you travel to powerful, magnificent Moscow. We've arranged a full programme of guided sightseeing and seasonal activities for you, including a magnificent ballet performance and a real Troika ride!
TWO CAPITALS AND THE GOLDEN RING BY SHIP (CB-12)from £949 (land-only)
One of the best ways to explore the immense cultural and natural treasures of Russia is on board ship! Combining a rich and varied cultural programme with breathtaking Russian scenery, this tour is truly a must for anyone interested in exploring the fascinating complexities of Russian history and enjoying the mellow beauty of Russian nature. You will start your discovery of Russia from the beautiful city of St Petersburg, a unique treasure of the world’s cultural heritage. You’ll then move on to the powerful magnificent, city of Moscow via some beauty spots in Northern Russian, and the old provincial towns of the “Golden Ring” route.
CLIMBING TO THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN EUROPE - ELBRUS (EL-01)from £849 (land-only)
The legendary Mount Elbrus (5,642m) is one of the World’s Seven Summits and an essential ascent for those who can meet the challenge and reach the roof of Europe! Travelling amongst the four- and five thousand metre peaks you can’t miss the highest one of all. You’ll be stunned by the view of the double- capped Elbrus, towering in its majestic grandeur over lower ranges of snowy mountains, and inviting you to scale it. The breathtaking scenery of the Caucasian mountains and this ultimate climbing challenge will make this trip unforgettable for anyone looking for some holiday adrenaline!
TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILROAD: CLASSIC JOURNEY (TS-03)from £1419 (land-only)
The most epic journey of all by rail, the Trans-Siberian is the longest railway in the world and the only rail journey to span two continents and take you through such unforgettable scenery of unbounded open lands. From Moscow to Vladivostok it covers about 9,300 km, a 7 day journey by train if you travel non-stop. It is also a perfect chance to get to know the real Russia, its people and its day-to-day culture. You’ll relish the beauty of the Ural Mountains and the legendary, mysterious land of Siberia; see one of the most interesting places in the world, Lake Baikal; and reach the Pacific Ocean after traversing the vast spaces of two continents.
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organization, safety and individual care approach both on tailor-made and standard package group tours.
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