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Re: Khaborovsk consulate

by xokapi 30 May 2010

Thanks for that, Everbright. Sounds like the difference is mainly in cost. Each time I got one it was R1800 (900 + 900 for on the spot).…
Don't get cheated in Chita!

by lcgraham_2000 18 May 2010

We are 2 experienced travellers, though new to Russia. Having successfully bought train tickets unassisted at Vladivostok and Khabarosk…
RE: Reveiw of travel in the Russian Far East

by iexela 10 March 2010

Birobidzhan is one of the worst Russian cities I`ve seen (and I saw dozens of them). The WC on local train station is extremely dirty…
Reveiw of travel in the Russian Far East

by librarian_on_fire 09 March 2010

Hi, I’ve just come back after spending 21 days travelling around cities in the Russian Far East (non Trans Siberian travel). Here are…
Entry/exit points

by librarian_on_fire 25 May 2009

Hi, I am starting to plan for my second visit to Russia. This time exploring the Russian Far East, and NOT doing the Trans Siberian.…
RE: Travel from Khabrovsk to Birodzhan

by zashibis 20 April 2009

Presuming you actually meant to type "Birobidzhan" and "Khabarovsk," the short answer is, yes, virtually all east-bound trains from Chita…
RE: Khabarovsk or Birobidzhan?

by cresti 24 June 2008

Thanks, davyd.
Re: Khabarovsk or Birobidzhan?

by davyd 24 June 2008

I agree, as I visited both towns though long time ago (I think 10 years ago or more, don't remember) especially if you have limited time…
RE: Khabarovsk or Birobidzhan?

by cresti 23 June 2008

Thank you, folks.
RE: Khabarovsk or Birobidzhan?

by everbrite 23 June 2008

[The last Jews of Birobidzhan|http://www.therussianchronicles.com/rc95/Russia/R04a.html] Ruth
RE: Khabarovsk or Birobidzhan?

by zashibis 23 June 2008

I've been to both, and my answer is Khabarovsk. Birobidzhan is a pleasant enough small town (pop. 77,000) but, really, there's almost…
Khabarovsk or Birobidzhan?

by cresti 22 June 2008

Hi Travelfolks, I will be making a stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway either in Khabarovsk or Birobidzhan, and I would appreciate any…
RE: Side trips from Eastern Russia

by everbrite 31 December 2007

If you look at a map, you will see that there isn't much of note really near Khabarovsk for a side trip with the possible exception of…
New Russia Sticky

by manulike 14 September 2007

ULAN UDE

Cheapest place to stay is the University (Institute) Hostel.
It is open to all, even non-students year-round,…
Driving through Russia...impossible (impassable)?

by yblanter 06 June 2007

1) He would need to prove he was driving (did not stay at the same place for more than three days). I assume receipts from gas stations…
The Nobler Tradition of Spelling Bees

by VinnyD 21 February 2007

Snopes on Presidents'…
The Nobler Tradition of Spelling Bees

by bjd 20 February 2007

Boxxla, the Jewish "homeland" Stalin wanted to establish was called Birobidzhan. It was in 1934.
BAM/TransMongolian: trains and accommodation bookings

by everbrite 17 May 2004

#18 I am a bit unclear. You mention 15 days. Is that 15 days for the entire trip? if so, I would reconsider. The transSiberian takes 7+days…
From lake Baikal to Yakutsk

by Europakorps 28 October 2003

Ruth,

Thanks again for all and sorry for being a bit of a hassle but it's just that information is sometimes quite difficult to…