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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…
RE: Karelia - Petrozavodsk and Solovki

by everbrite 23 August 2011

Given that the train from Moscow to Kem takes 21+-25 hours and the boat from Kem to Solovki takes a several hours as well, with a week,…
Karelia - Petrozavodsk and Solovki

by mikko11 23 August 2011

Hello, I have about a week to travel from Moscow, and was thinking to go north into Karelia. I have heard that Solovki is particularly…
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 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…
RE: What is left to see and experience in two unexpected extra weeks ?

by everbrite 22 June 2011

I am a little confused about your plans and what has been eliminated. I would travel to the following places: Petersburg to get to Vala…
Murmansk to St Petersburg

by Sammler 09 June 2011

Hello , in July-August I go on an Ship trip from Murmansk.I flight direct to Murmansk,but on the way back I will go overland,stopping…
RE: Questions about Booking Russian trains, public transport in MOW and LED etc

by everbrite 08 June 2011

1. Transport within Russia can be booked in advance on the rzd.ru website for the same price as purchasing the tickets at the train station.…
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…
RE: Karelia and Kola

by everbrite 23 March 2011

I would NOT recommend driving in Russia. If your goal is Lovozero, I would take the train to Murmansk and then arrange transport from…
RE: Russian Artic

by everbrite 10 March 2011

I am not sure that I understand. What are your interests? It is hard to suggest a place to visit without knowing what sorts of things…
RE: Honeymoon Destination...Russia

by everbrite 12 September 2010

Altai is a possibility but it probably takes a day to get to Barnaul and then a couple of hours to get someplace worthwhile in Altai.…
RE: solovetsky islands

by ig0r 22 June 2010

IMHO, Solovki are definitely worth doing the trip. For info on getting there google-translate this website: [http://solovki.info/?action=arc…
RE: solovetsky islands

by everbrite 22 June 2010

When are you traveling? The boat from Kem to the Solovetsky doesn't operate all year round. The train from Petersburg to Kem takes about…
RE: Russia 30days schedule

by everbrite 12 March 2010

1. There is a daily fast train 0#45 from Yaroslavl to St Petersburg. It takes 12h 31m, departs at 2205 and arrives at 1106 the following…
RE: Getting to the Arctic Circle from Russia

by tyrker 21 September 2009

If you're not keen on actually crossing the Arctic Circle I can recommend a great place near the AC: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solovetsk…
RE: Russian influence of Eastern Europe or the less touristy part

by everbrite 24 February 2009

If you only have 2-3 weeks, want to see more of Russia than Moscow and Petersburg, then you will probably spend your time all in Russia.…
RE: Off the beaten trail in Russia

by everbrite 30 January 2009

It would help to know how long you are thinking of traveling and also your interests. Altai is beautiful but it isn't really about seeing…
RE: Local train journeys around Arkhangelsk / Moscow

by everbrite 20 January 2009

I don't personally have experience with the trains about Arkangelsk I can tell you how far an hour by train will take you, and where to…
RE: Glad to be here

by everbrite 23 December 2008

I would suggest the following possibilities - - Altai - though it would be best to go with someone else there is beautiful scenery and…
RE: Trans Siberian Railway to Moscow...and then what?

by everbrite 21 December 2008

For sure you need to visit Petersburg. Then if you still have time on your Russian visa, I would suggest a trip up north to places such…
Re: Fastest Route to Solovetsky from Moscow

by krussia 13 October 2008

In 2006 the boat from Kem' didn't operate in the winter.
RE: Fastest Route to Solovetsky from Moscow

by everbrite 09 October 2008

I think the only way to get there in Feb will be to fly. I suspect that flights are quite limited and probably only from Moscow, Arkhangelsk…
MY FAST FACTS ABOUT TRAVELING IN RUSSIA

by cresti 29 August 2008

Hi Travelfolks, Here are my quick hints. 1) LANGUAGE. You don’t need to know Russian to travel throughout the country, but you do need…
RE: Arkhangelsk - Solovki

by hansiHH 22 July 2008

Dear All, After my return, I would like to publish some experiences I made during my journey 1) The Solovki Islands ARE great (who…