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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…
Kizhi by hydrofil

by Hide123 08 April 2012

Hello, I would like to visit Kizhi island from Petrozavodsk by hydrofil in early of May. Does anyone know when the hydrofil service…
RE: 12 Days in Russia (May)

by everbrite 20 March 2012

You can make a circuit by taking the train from Moscow to Petersburg to Petrozavodsk and then directly back to Moscow. With 12 days…
RE: 12 Days in Russia (May)

by everbrite 17 March 2012

Lake Lagoda is lovely in sections but hiking in the area is not recommended unless you are with a guide as trails are unmarked. I have…
Re: From PETROZAVODSK to KIJI ISLAND

by salmysh 12 September 2011

There are daily speedboats leaving Petrozavodsk to Kizhi at 11:00, 11:30, 12:00 and 12:15. The round trip is RUB 2200.
Re: Karelia - Petrozavodsk and Solovki

by uulu10 28 August 2011

I was recently in Petrozavodsk. I have no different point of view what the others said about that town. There is not so much to do and…
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 mikko11 26 August 2011

Hm, OK. I think I will go to Petrozavodsk to see Kizhi, if I find it not so interesting I can always take a train down to Vologda or further…
Re: Karelia - Petrozavodsk and Solovki

by jaoto 24 August 2011

Accomondation in Vologda will porbably be much more affordable than in Petrozavodsk. Looking in Lonely Planet, allowing some inflation…
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 mikko11 23 August 2011

Thanks for the quick responses! So, it sounds like Petrozavodsk probably isn't worth a stop, then. I've been to St. Petersburg a few…
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,…
Re: Karelia - Petrozavodsk and Solovki

by jaoto 23 August 2011

Check out Vologda as alternative to Petrozavodsk if you would like to see a nice provincial town in this part of Russia. Unless a nice…
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: plans for a trip to Siberia

by everbrite 04 July 2011

>The hydrofoils is quicker than the trains and offers a way to experience lake Baikal as I travel. Severobaikalsk has less tourists than…
RE: Thank you Ruth. Request for suggestion for my dilemma

by black_climber 28 June 2011

#6 Elbrus area is closed for the counterrorist measures unfortunately. And Kizhi (the wooden architecture open-air museum on Onego Lake…
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…
RE: TRAIN FROM PETROZAVODSK TO VELIKY NOVGOROD

by achp 10 June 2011

Yes, there is Murmansk-Minsk train which passes through both Petrozavodsk and Novgorod, 3 times a week (departing from Murmansk on Tue,…
RE: TRAIN FROM PETROZAVODSK TO VELIKY NOVGOROD

by everbrite 10 June 2011

No direct train. In fact, there is very limited train service to Veliky Novgorod. Your best option from Petrozavodsk is probably train…
TRAIN FROM PETROZAVODSK TO VELIKY NOVGOROD

by diegoincorregible 10 June 2011

Please, is there any direct train from Petrozavodsk to Veliky Novgorod? If not so, what is the best way to go from Petrodzavodsk to Veliky…
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: BOAT TICKETS FROM PETROZAVODSK TO KIZHI

by jorkki 06 June 2011

You can get tickets in advance from one of the numerous tour agencies in Petrozavodsk. They usually sell guided tours, but you might be…
RE: BOAT TICKETS FROM PETROZAVODSK TO KIZHI

by everbrite 01 June 2011

The hydrofoil ride takes about 1h 20-30min in each direction. [Hydrofoil schedule Petrozavodsk to Kizhi 2011|http://www.ticrk.ru/ru/sect…