Newsdesk Archive

Travel News in Russia, ex USSR, Mongolia & China

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October. 05
2020Coronavirus - Advice for Customers

We know that many of you are concerned with the recent developments following the outbreak of the new coronavirus disease.

March. 19
2020Super saver promotion for tours departing in 2020 - 2021

Have you already planned your holidays for this summer - autumn season or even for 2021? We are here to help you make up your mind.

March. 08
2020Coronavirus outbreak in China – Trans-Mongolian tours - customer update

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April. 17
2018Vote for Go Russia at World Travel Awards 2018

After winning the prestigious travel award in the past we are proud to announce we have been nominated for 2018 competition as a “Russia’s Leading Travel Agency”. If you have previously used our services and believe we deserve this prestigious title - please vote for us!

March. 20
2018What’s it really like to holiday in Russia now?

Dear customers, these are just quick comments following recent concerns of British travellers who are planning to visit Russia in the near future. Let’s be honest, some of the press we get here in the UK about Russia makes it seem a poor choice for a holiday now, when in fact that’s just about the opposite of what you’ll actually experience if you went.

September. 05
2017The Festival of fountains on 14-15 of September

The Autumn Festival of Fountains is one of the most awaited traditional presentations in St. Petersburg. Thousands of residents and visitors of Saint Petersburg will arrive to Peterhof in Autumn to see a unique and spectacular show of fountains, light and dramatic art.

August. 31
2017Zaryadye park opening in Moscow

Moscow’s huge new Park Zaryadye, the Russian capital’s first major new park in 50 years, is officially opening for the City Day celebrations on 9 September. It is located by the Moscow River, just a stone’s throw from Red Square and the Kremlin.

April. 24
2017Moscow Spring A Capella festival

The Moscow Spring A Capella festival will run between 28 April and 9 May at 31 venues in the city, including rooftops and balconies of some buildings in the centre. During the contest each Capella will sing different kinds of songs, including pop, rock, jazz, blues, gospel, folk, Russian and foreign hits of the 20th century, and classical works too.

April. 18
2017Moscow Spring and Easter Gift Festivals

The Moscow Spring Fest is opening on April 28 2017. It will run until May 9.Tens of chalet-tents will be set in the city centre (including Manezhnaya Square, Kuznetsky Most, Tverskaya Street) to treat residents and guests with all sorts of traditional and exotic jams, candies and souvenirs.

April. 14
2017The International Knight Festival ‘Tournament of St. George’ will be held in Moscow!

The International Knight Festival ‘Tournament of St. George’ will be held in Moscow at the Kolomenskoye museum-reserve from April 29 until May 1. Nine most famous knights from Russia, Norway and France will compete at the 3rd St. George International Tournament.

April. 05
2017Free Museum Day in Moscow on the 16th of April

The best museums of Moscow offer free admission on 16 April 2017! Don’t miss your chance!

February. 21
2017Monument to Samuil Marshak to be installed in downtown Moscow

A monument to Samuil Marshak is to be installed in the historical centre of Moscow in honour of the writer’s 130th birthday anniversary.

February. 16
2017The Moscow Maslenitsa Festival 2017

The Moscow Maslenitsa Festival 2017 will take place from 17 to the 26th of February. This year, the Moscow Maslenitsa Festival will open with the Moscow Seasons street festivities. Traditional Maslenitsa fairs will open at 13 venues in the city’s centre. Visitors will enjoy public festivities, sporting events, historical re-enactments, street performances, workshops and many pancakes.