Russian Railways change Trans-Siberian tariffs
From January 2013 Russian Railways (RZD) will replace the international tariff for selected trains on the Trans-Siberian route with the domestic tariff.
View ArticleClosure of bookings for Russia - Helsinki trains
From January 23rd 2013 Russian Railways (RZD) has announced the closure of bookings for the Lev Tolstoi train, an overnight train from Moscow to Helsinki.
View ArticleUpcoming consulates closures
It has been announced that, during February, the following visa application centres and consulates will be closed on some days due to national holidays:
View Article70th anniversary of the Battle of Stalingrad
Today commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Stalingrad between 1942-1943. Over 200 days and nights, over 2 million lives were lost as the German advance into Russia was blocked at...
View ArticleOne year to go…
Last week marked a year to go until the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics take place. Russia is promising an unforgettable Olympics – starting off with a perfect destination. Situated on the Black Sea, Sochi...
View ArticleDynamic pricing introduced for some train routes
From 1st March 2013 Russian Railways (RZD) are introducing “dynamic pricing” to some train routes.
View ArticleRussia announces smoking ban
Russia is the second largest tobacco market in the world yet an anti-smoking bill was signed by President Putin in February, phasing out smoking in public.
View ArticleEaster bank holidays
As Easter approaches, this often means that we are exposed to reduced visa lodgement and visa processing capabilities due to the bank holidays.
View ArticleDuty Free Shopping on International Trains
On Monday, it was announced that as of May 2013, Russian Railways will trial duty free shopping on board international Russian trains, complimenting the summer timetables. Initially, the service will...
View ArticleVisa fee-waiver for Moscow 2013 World Athletic Championships
The Russian Government is hopefully about to approve plans for a simplified visa procedure and possible fee-waiver, ahead of the World Athletic Championships, held in Moscow this August.
View ArticleNew Tour Ranges Now Available
Allow us to introduce our improved tour ranges, inspired and designed around you. Now with unbeatable choice and flexibility, you’re free to customise your trip exactly how you want. Combining our...
View ArticleStalin’s Secret Bunker
The view across the conference room towards the entrance of the bunker. Ahead of Russia’s 68th Victory Day (9th May), which marks the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union in 1945, let’s take...
View ArticleNew timetable for "Rossiya" Train #2 on Trans-Siberian Route
Russian Railways, RZD, have announced a change to the current schedule of one of their most famous trains on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
View ArticleEasyjet flights to Russia – soon to include Manchester to St Petersburg
The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood - St.Petersburg Customers living in the north of England will soon have easier access to Russia, as Easyjet recently gained approval to operate a service...
View ArticleMariinsky reveals new theatre
One of Russia’s most iconic and recognised theatres, the Mariinsky, unveils its recent architectural additions to the site, creating a new complex that will be unparalleled throughout Russia.
View ArticleWorld Travel Awards Beckon Real Russia
Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year the World Travel Awards (WTA) are back; and Real Russia are competing for the title of Russia’s Leading Travel Agency 2013.
View ArticleFour New Train Stations Planned for Moscow
Train Station in Moscow Russia's capital could be on track to receive four new train stations, providing better links within the city and further. Following an announcement from Russian Railways,...
View ArticleRussia Day/Russia’s Independence Day
Commemorating their declaration of independence in 1990, Russia have a national holiday on June 12th – known as Russia Day (День России – pronounced ‘Dyen Rossii’) or Russia’s Independence Day (День...
View ArticleSt Petersburg International Economic Forum 2013
The St Petersburg International Economic Forum started this morning, in an attempt to find a common purpose and establish frameworks to forge solutions for emerging markets and growing economies....
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