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RE: Ferries from Archangel to Murmasnk?

by everbrite 19 May 2012

There used to be a ferry between Arkhangelsk and Solovetsky Island but it didn't take vehicles. There is a 30 minute ferry ride from…
Good universities to study Russian at

by squashed 08 May 2012

Hi everyone, I know this topic has been repeated many times over the years, but thought it was worth asking again so that there will…
RE: Names

by Kape 20 March 2012

Arkhangelsk Aragon Baw Baw
RE: Leviticus 25:44-46

by Kape 27 December 2011

I could try and find a non-mafia-connected poor Russian from Arkhangelsk. Someone around 25-29 yo.
RE: Karelia - Petrozavodsk and Solovki

by yblanter 26 August 2011

I believe the only airport which has regular flights to Solovki is Arkhangelsk. There is no train Petrozavodsk to Vologda, as they are…
RE: Karelia - Petrozavodsk and Solovki

by everbrite 23 August 2011

I liked Petrozavodsk but others didn't find it all that interesting. You don't need to stop in Petersburg on the return unless you want…
Travelling on New Years day

by Sasmo 02 August 2011

I am planning to fly from Moscow to Arkhangelsk on New Years day. The flight is from Sheremeveto 1 at 8.00pm. It is the only flight…
RE: What is left to see and experience in two unexpected extra weeks ?

by EddyV 23 June 2011

Neither Murmansk nor Arkhangelsk cities are very interesting, it's the areas around them that are worth visiting in my opinion. There…
RE: What is left to see and experience in two unexpected extra weeks ?

by ozitraveller 23 June 2011

Hi EddyV, Thanks for the links to your blog, very interesting. Between going to Murmansk and Arkhangelsk what would you choose? Murmansk…
RE: What is left to see and experience in two unexpected extra weeks ?

by everbrite 22 June 2011

No, you can't get from Arkangelsk to Kem by train. They are essentially on opposite sides of the White Sea. What you can do is fly from…
RE: What is left to see and experience in two unexpected extra weeks ?

by ozitraveller 22 June 2011

Hi Ruth, Yes, everything you said is correct. I liked your suggestion about going to Solovetsky Islands, I did not realize before tha…
RE: What is left to see and experience in two unexpected extra weeks ?

by everbrite 22 June 2011

I still am not completely clear - you will be traveling in Kamchatka and across Russia with friends in 5 weeks and still have another…
Mainly Murmansk oblast summer 2011

by hurricanebertha 21 April 2011

I am doing a 3 month trip this summer starting mid May in Arctic Norway, ending mid August. The IDEAL trip would only include the Arctic…
RE: The White Sea Canal

by everbrite 10 April 2011

I am not sure that you will find too many cruises or possibilities to travel from Petersburg to through the White Sea Canal. There should…
Northern Lights in Vorkuta

by danielsprague 05 December 2010

I'm looking to see the Northern Lights this winter in Russia. Of the accessible Arctic cities, Vorkuta looks like the best bet to me as…
Re: Any cities to recommend in Northern European Russia?

by kseniayar 20 November 2010

Hi, Sorry to interfere but I am from the North-West of Russia and I thought that my opinion might be of use to you. December is definitely…
Free accomodation in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

by sapunov 12 September 2010

AFT(AVP) House - Academy of Freedom Travels invites you to Dushanbe! Originaly it is a travelers club from Moscow, but for the last 4…
RE: Russia off the beaten track

by everbrite 07 August 2010

Moscow-Murmansk is 34+ hours - Most of the population is Russian, Ukrainian or Belarussian in origin (93.91% according to 2002 census)…
Russia off the beaten track

by possopo 07 August 2010

currently thinking about adding a few extra days ( up to a full week) on my late september transmongolian trip, I'm now thinking heading…
RE: Quality of trains - Yekaterinburg to Irkutsk

by zhp 07 June 2010

Ruth, no - the only designated place for smoking is the so-called "nerabochii tambur" at hte end of the carriage. It is strictly observed,…
RE: Trans Siberian / BAM / NE Russia

by everbrite 23 April 2009

June 21 will be the longest day of the year. In Petrozavodsk, they don't turn on the street lamps at night until mid August. Best…
RE: Trans Siberian / BAM / NE Russia

by everbrite 21 April 2009

One more thought. There used to be the possibility of traveling to the Solovetsky islands from Arkangelsk and then the boat from there…
RE: Trans Siberian / BAM / NE Russia

by frodfrog3 21 April 2009

First of all, I obviously meant NW Russia, not NE Russia... I have a problem with directions. Ruth - thanks so much for clearing up my…
RE: Trans Siberian / BAM / NE Russia

by everbrite 20 April 2009

1. There is NO luggage storage in Plaztkartney. NONE 2. Not sure about outlets but there should be at least one for shavers near the…
Trans Siberian / BAM / NE Russia

by frodfrog3 20 April 2009

Hello, hello! I am going to do the Trans-SIberian (from Petersburg to Vladivostok) in late May/early June with a friend. She is flying…