It’s not so often any travel writer gets to report truly inspiring news. News from the site of the 2014 Olympics in Sochi makes today special. The Center of Dolphin Therapy there is conducing therapy sessions for kids with illnesses ranging from autism to children’s cerebral paralysis.
Russian Federation
Winter Olympics Ski Resort Opens for New Season
Russia’s newly-revamped Olympic ski resort near Krasnaya Polyana is reaching out to the world’s leading travel agencies as part of its plans to establish itself as a premiere ski holiday destination ahead of the 2014 Winter Games.
WTTC Highlights Tourism’s Importance to Russian Economy
The importance of Russia’s travel and tourism industry to its economy was recently underlined in a new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which showed that it has now become even more important than the country’s highly prized chemical and automotive industries.
Killy: Sochi Winter Olympics Set To Be Best Ever
With the Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony being less than 500 days away, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has applauded Russia for the pace of its preparations as it gears up to welcome the world to its premiere Black Sea resort.
Kamchatka: A New Frontier in Adventure Surfing
Few places in the world are more enticing for the adventure traveler than Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, what with its desolate landscapes, stirring volcanoes, unearthly black-sand beaches, and countless miles of virgin forest.
Russia’s Lavrov Paints Free Visa Discussions Pure Political
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov echoed concerns that the European Union is stalling on a decision on the long awaited EU-Russia free visa issue. Lavrov, speaking at a meeting of the Association of European Businesses last Monday, suggested the delays have been purely political.
Saigon – Moscow’s New Expat-Style Eatery
Saigon is a good easygoing Vietnamese restaurant opened recently in Moscow on Tishinskaya Ploshchad that serves good quality affordable food.
Russian Rope Jumpers Set Record
If wacky events are your thing you just missed one in the Russian Federation. One hundred thirty five people leaped into the record books “rope jumping” from a bridge.
Moscow’s Hotel Metropol Auctioned
Times in hospitality, they are a changing. news from the Russian Federation last week tells of an iconic stay in Moscow being auctioned. The Hotel Metropol, a Moscow landmark, was sold last Thursday to entrepreneur Alexander Klyachin.
Sochi.Park Offers Previews of Future Olympics Destination
Once the London 2012 Games are over, Sochi 2014 will pick-up the baton.
Hilton Forecasts Huge Financial Success for Russia Tourism
Findings suggest that incoming tourist expenditure in Russia may double to US$15.3bn by 2016 if vital infrastructure changes are implemented.
Moscow International Film Festival Kicks Off
The 34th edition of the Moscow International Film Festival got underway last week, with the opening night featuring a premiere of the highly anticipated Russian language movie Duhless, directed by Roman Prygunov.
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