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Preview: Russia’s Unforgettable Stars of the White Nights Festival 2014

Phil Butler

For the next three months nighttime becomes a sort of extended, mystical twilight in many parts of Russia. Coming to St. Petersburg May 23rd through July 31st, the Stars of the While Nights Festival is an experience to never forget.

11 years ago

Russia’s Foreign Ministry Issues Travel Warning

Aleksandr Shatskih

A spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry has cautioned Russians intent on traveling abroad about possible detentions. While Alexander Lukashevich issued a statement earlier in the week about how to avoid problems with US law enforcement agencies when traveling.

11 years ago

A New Cold War Nightmare: The Big Tourism Slump to Come

Phil Butler

Already the conflict between west and east over Ukraine is having its negative effect on travel. 2014 was shaping up as a very positive year for Europe travel, but with fewer Russians planning trips abroad, the upcoming May holidays will be the first tourism casualties of a new Cold War detentes. A just now emerging travel industry, can ill afford a slippage of bookings.

11 years ago

Wedding Bliss at Mamaison Pokrovka Moscow

Aleksandr Shatskih

Mamaison Pokrovka Moscow has recently been stage to the Wedding School, an occasion for guests, and participant parties, to witness the latest trends in wedding decorations; hotel trends for brides and grooms, and more.

11 years ago

Russia Tourism Report Q1 2014

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from marketbuyer.com, BMI’s Russia tourism report examines indicators, including expected growth in inbound and outbound travel.

11 years ago

Aeroflot Upgrading to Boeing 777-300ER

Aleksandr Shatskih

Russian airline Aeroflot has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777-300ER named in honour of the famous Russian writer Anton Chekhov.

11 years ago

Mamaison Hotel Pokrovka Has a New Restaurant, Meat&More

Aleksandr Shatskih

Formerly known as Numbers, the restaurant at Hotel Pokrovka has rebranded to Meat&More, and serves contemporary cuisine by Chef Alexis Zhelnova.

11 years ago

Russia: Second-largest gathering of geysers on Earth

Guest Author

On the eastern side of Russia, the Kamchatka Peninsula stretches away from the continent of Asia, reaching between the Bering Sea and the Sea of Okhotsk.  Here, in this isolated spot, lies one of earth’s great geological treasures – the Valley of the Geysers, one of the country’s seven main natural wonders. The valley is […]

11 years ago

Attending Sochi Winter Olympics? How Dangerous Are We Talking?

Phil Butler

Only 11 days left till the XXII Olympic Winter Games begin in Sochi, Russia, and travelers must be concerned over security. But just how concerned should they be?

11 years ago

Sochi Olympic Travel Report: Get Your Red Hot Tickets

Phil Butler

News that tickets sales for the upcoming Sochi Olympics are largely unsold is pointedly not true. With the cheapest “sold out” resale seats to the Ferbruary 6th gala going at a premium above $1200 now, nothing could be further from the truth.

11 years ago

Leading Hotels of the World Official Partner of Conde Nast Traveller Luxury Travel Fair

Aleksandr Shatskih

Condé Nast Traveller Luxury Travel Fair – the world’s first luxury travel-trade event organized by Condé Nast, chose the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) as Official Partner.

12 years ago

Thracian Gold from Bulgaria Exhibited in Moscow Museum

Aleksandr Shatskih

The State Historical Museum in Moscow hosts until November 30 a special exhibition dedicated to Ancient Thrace: Thracian Gold from Bulgaria. Living Legends. This special exhibition is one-of-a-kind, as it includes 317 exhibits of seven Bulgarian museums, two of which are private: the National Historical Museum, the Regional Archaeological Museum – Plovdiv, the Regional Historical Museum […]

12 years ago

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