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European Russia stretches from the borders of the states of Belarus and Ukraine to the Ural mountains, over 1000km east of Moscow; even without the rest of the Russian Federation, it constitutes by far the largest country in Europe. It was also, for many years, one of the hardest to visit. Today Russia is far more accessible, and although visas are still obligatory and accommodation often has to be booked in advance, independent travel is increasingly an option. Nonetheless, Moscow and St Petersburg remain the easiest places to visit, and these are covered below. For the adventurous, travel further afield can be booked through various agencies in Russia and abroad, and there are an increasing number of Web sites offering advice and travel services for the less standard routes. Moscow and St Petersburg are mutually complementary. Moscow , the capital, is hugely enthralling. It is not a beautiful city by any means, and is a somewhat chaotic place. However, Moscow's central core reflects Russia's long and fascinating history at the heart of a vast empire, whether in the relics of the Communist years, the Kremlin with its palaces and churches of the tsars, the wooden buildings still tucked away in backstreets, or in the massive building projects of the mayor, Yuriy Luzhkov, which have radically changed the face of the centre. By contrast, Russia's second city, St Petersburg , is Europe at its most gracious, an attempt by the eighteenth-century tsar Peter the Great to re-create the best of Western European elegance in what was then a far-flung outpost. Its position in the delta of the River Neva is unparalleled, full of watery vistas of huge and faded palaces. St Petersburg has not been revamped anywhere near as much as Moscow, which many consider a good thing, and it preserves a unity and stability lacking in the capital. You will not be bothered by the so-called Russian mafia in either city, but, as in any other big city, you should beware of petty crime
find your way in MoscowNatalia says "Dear
If You are tired of grey days, ordinary journeys, simple city-excursions
and guids telling You with gloomy face about the sights of the city,
if You do not want to hear phrases repaeted year by year and do not
wish to join the indifferent folk of tourists- you are on right way!
If You desire to learn the real life-style of the country and people,
visit what You really want and not what You were told to - You are on
Your way!!!
With us You will see and learn that way of life which is carefully
hiden from You by the tourist companies and guids.
Say:"STOP!!!" and visit the most exciting places which will show You
more than You might expect!
We offer You a programm on tourism in Russia.
There is a whole number of absolutely new opportunities for You: the
first one is that You have opportunity to choose the route of Your
journey yourself(or we may help You), You may start from visiting
Museums, Art Galeries, Opera-Houses and the second capital of the
Russian Federation - St. Petersburg, where You may enjoy a marvellous
river - voyage .
Or you may even go to hike and sit at the fire the whole night
enjoying the starry sky of Russia, sing song and eat shashljk (specially
fried meat in the fire with spices, first appeared in the Caucasus)
You will have an opportunity to visit not only the city -centres, but
other city-heroes of Russia, such as
Novgorod, Pskov, Tver, Vladimir, Suzdal, Ivanovo (the city where only
unmarried young ladies live).
So with our help You will see the whole internal world full of
traditins and customs, which You will never forget!!!
From Russia with love
always Your Natasha and Ann
many happy returnings!!!
" find your way in MoscowNatasha and Ann says "Dear everyone
If You are tired of grey days, ordinary journeys, simple city-excursions
and guids telling You with gloomy face about the sights of the city,
if You do not want to hear phrases repaeted year by year and do not
wish to join the indifferent folk of tourists- you are on right way!
If You desire to learn the real life-style of the country and people,
visit what You really want and not what You were told to - You are on
Your way!!!
With us You will see and learn that way of life which is carefully
hiden from You by the tourist companies and guids.
Say:"STOP!!!" and visit the most exciting places which will show You
more than You might expect!
We offer You a programm on tourism in Russia.
There is a whole number of absolutely new opportunities for You: the
first one is that You have opportunity to choose the route of Your
journey yourself(or we may help You), You may start from visiting
Museums, Art Galeries, Opera-Houses and the second capital of the
Russian Federation - St. Petersburg, where You may enjoy a marvellous
river - voyage .
Or you may even go to hike and sit at the fire the whole night
enjoying the starry sky of Russia, sing song and eat shashljk (specially
fried meat in the fire with spices, first appeared in the Caucasus)
You will have an opportunity to visit not only the city -centres, but
other city-heroes of Russia, such as
Novgorod, Pskov, Tver, Vladimir, Suzdal, Ivanovo (the city where only
unmarried young ladies live).
So with our help You will see the whole internal world full of
traditins and customs, which You will never forget!!!
From Russia with love
always Your Natasha and Ann
many happy returnings!!!
nata2702@rambler.ru
"
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