RUSSIA

Russia is the country of:
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the lagest area of the World, spreading over Europe and Asia, sharing
land and maritime borders with 19 countries; 1/8 of the Earth’s land;
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11 time zones with a wide range of environments and landforms;
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the famous “Blue Eye” – the most voluminous and clean Lake in the World - Baikal, containing more than a quarter of the world’s fresh water;
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numerous of different nations and culturals;
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traditional Russian hospitality;
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the 1-st Cosmonaut and famous Star City;
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Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Pushkin, Nabokov, Chaikovsky and the eminent Russian ballet;
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famous Russian Vodka and Caviar;
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the longest Trans Sibirian railway;
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Olympic Games of 2014 in Sochi;

Why St.Petersburg?
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Russian Window into Europe: the most Russian city in Europe and the most European city in Russia;
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Open-air Museum: The famous Hermitage, the Russian Arts Museum, astonishing churches and cathedrals including the third world-highest domed building St.Isaac’s Cathedral, marvelous palaces and parks;
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Well-known White Nights and the unknown White Days - the city of “Stars of White Nights” festival;
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“The Northern Venice” - laces of more that 300 bridges, mirrors of more than 90 canals and rivers, built on more than 30 islands;
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So-called Cultural capital of the World is the richest collection of culture and art of the most various epochs and styles. It was the capital of the Russian Empire for almost two centuries;
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The Royal Grandeur of the original venues and palaces for Gala dinners and conferences;

Why Moscow?
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The Capital and the largest city of Russia with papulation of more than 10 milllions. It is also the largest
metropolitan area in Europe and ranks among the largest urban areas in the world;
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Easiest accessibility: direct flights from all European cities which take less than 3hours;
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City of contradictions: mixture of a cosmopolitan city, Russian ancient village and the “Moscow of the Golden Domes”;
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Major political, economic, cultural, religious, financial, educational and transportation center of Russia and the world – a global city - with its numerous of huge Congress, Exhibition and Business centers;
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Magic Kremlin with its residence of Russian President – Grand Kremlin Palace – the former Tsar’s Moscow residence;
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City of sophisticated entertainments: best luxury hotels, venues or trendy restaurants, glamour bars and night clubs;
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The motherland of the famous Russian Circus;
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Capital of Russian Fur and Fashion – Valentin Yudashkin, Irina Tantsurina, Russian Sable;
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Unique possibility to touch the Real Russian Winter;