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Re: Russia, a forgetten country?

by jaoto 16 August 2011

Though you can keep visiting Russia for a lifetime without going back to the same places, there are very good reasons why most people…
RE: Russia, a forgetten country?

by everbrite 14 August 2011

There are hundreds of places in Russia worth visiting but most tourists see little besides Moscow and St. Petersburg. The visa application…
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…
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: Sochi in August? - Is it worth the long trip from up North?

by everbrite 10 May 2011

It will depend some on your interests. Flying domestically is not an issue regardless of your Russian language abilities. Sochi is a…
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: Russia in Winter - Kizhi or Solovetsky Islands

by iexela 19 February 2011

northenbear, you couldn`t get to the parade on 7th of November without invitation the best spot is on the Lenin Masoleum, but last 20…
Re: Russia in Winter - Kizhi or Solovetsky Islands

by northernbear 19 February 2011

Thanks everyone for the feedback. Ruth - the info in your last post is great. It will give me alot to think about when firming up the…
RE: Russia in Winter - Kizhi or Solovetsky Islands

by everbrite 16 February 2011

There is no reason to travel to Kizhi with children this young. When my kids were that age and traveling in Russia, they loved the [Vitoslav…
RE: Russia in Winter - Kizhi or Solovetsky Islands

by northernbear 16 February 2011

Thanks for the quick and helpful feedback. The children are all under 10yrs old. We've found they can handle 1 or 2 things each day…
RE: Russia in Winter - Kizhi or Solovetsky Islands

by Firehazard Jack 16 February 2011

+Moscow - 2 days+ +St Petersburg - 3 days+ This is a very small amount of time to spend in these cities unless you've been there before…
RE: Russia in Winter - Kizhi or Solovetsky Islands

by conetop 15 February 2011

http://nordveter.ru/tourszima/exurszima/solovetskie_ostrova_zimoi.html To give you an example: this travel agency based in the town of…
RE: Russia in Winter - Kizhi or Solovetsky Islands

by everbrite 15 February 2011

This will be a VERY expensive trip to go to either of these places since in winter transport is only by air. There are plenty of other…
RE: Russia in Winter - Kizhi or Solovetsky Islands

by Palladium 15 February 2011

Both Kizhi and Solovki are accessible in winter by air - Solovki by plane (several options) and Kizhi - by helicopter. You can get to…
Russia in Winter - Kizhi or Solovetsky Islands

by northernbear 15 February 2011

I'm planning on travelling to Russia at the end of 2011 following something like this for an itinerary Moscow - 2 days St Petersburg…
RE: Any cities to recommend in Northern European Russia?

by everbrite 15 November 2010

>I thought I could make a short trip to either Solovetsky Islands, Kola Peninsula and Karelia. Are these places any good in December?…
RE: Any cities to recommend in Northern European Russia?

by tengkygan 15 November 2010

Hi, I will be spending two weeks in Russia and will be visiting Moscow and St. Petersburg. I thought I could make a short trip to either…
RE: Any cities to recommend in Northern European Russia?

by everbrite 14 November 2010

I have been to both Solovetsky and Karelia. OTOH I have also been to Russia about 2 dozen times. There are other places that I would probabl…
Any cities to recommend in Northern European Russia?

by tengkygan 14 November 2010

Lonely Planet recommends Solovetsky Islands, Kola Peninsula and Karelia. Are there anyone who has been there who can recommend if it's…
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…