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February, 2009
DID YOU KNOW?
Last time Britain won Eurovision in 1997 with “Love Shine a Life”
performed by Katrina and the Waves.
It’s about the right time to do it again while Britain is short-listed for the Final to take place in Moscow on 16 May 2009!
Special Offer
£75 PER PERSON DISCOUNT ON OUR EUROVISION PACKAGES
Offer code: NLEV02
The preparations are in its full swing now: Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is running his campaign for Eurovision glory and our team prepared a few packages to Moscow to let everyone be there for support when Britain will be on stage. Don’t forget - there is always a chance to make friends in Russia and convince them to vote for Britain.

Please read more about our packages. Prices start from £795 including flights and visa. Our Representative offices in both cities are on-line 24/7 to give you support and advice under your stay.

Thank you for visiting our stand at the Destinations Show in London in the first week of February Special thanks for everybody who visited us at our stand at Destinations Travel Show in London or listed to our lectures. Please do not forget to redeem your cash back vouchers and book your next tour to Russia before end of March. If you missed Destinations London this year, don't worry. Destinations is taking place from 27 February - 1 March at the Birmingham NEC. For more information about the exhibition please click here.

Free talks on Russia: Trans-Siberian railroad – epic journey - 17 March 2009 The Go Russia Expert Team is delighted to announce our next free talk at Pushkin House in London: TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILROAD – EPIC JOURNEY. It is the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway which holds the vast territory of Siberia together. Apart from the cultural highlights and treasures of nature to be found along the route, the travel experts from Go Russia will give you details of accommodation and transport options available in various regions, a wide range of holiday activities, and many other practicalities you need to consider before taking this trip. The lecture is supported by video and photographic presentation. Next talk: 17 March 2009, Pushkin House (Holborn, London), 7 pm. Please register here.

A Journey With Jonathan Dimbleby: The Producer’s Tale by Ms. Teresa Cherfas In May and June 2008, the BBC’s landmark series about Russia was broadcast to wide critical acclaim. Across seven time zones, the viewer was taken on an epic journey through the world’s largest country and deep into its heart. This is a journey not just across Russia’s awesome landscape but through her turbulent history and rich cultural heritage. Years in the planning, every inch of the journey was plotted and tramped in advance by series producers Teresa Cherfas, and George Carey (who may also be present). Venue: Pushkin House, 26 February 2009, 7.00pm. More

Russian Festival Maslenitsa Sunday 1st March 2009 in London Maslenitsa – a free public and family-friendly festival of Russian culture to take place on the banks of the River Thames on Sunday 1 March 2009 from 1 till 6 pm. Offering a unique blend of music, dance and theatre performances, the London Festival Maslenitsa will mark the traditional Russian pre-Lent celebrations. Maslenitsa is akin to a weeklong version of Britain’s Shrove Tuesday, which survived the Soviet period to recently experience a strong revival in Russia. In keeping with home grown traditions various tasty Maslenitsa specialty foods, including the quintessentially Russian food ‘blini’ or pancakes, will be available at the event. Venue: Potters Field Park, SE1 (between Tower Bridge and City Hall).

Rodchenko & Popova - Defining Constructivism Rodchenko & Popova are at the Tate Modern from 12 February 2009: Defining Constructivism will explore the work of Alexander Rodchenko and Lyubov Popova between 1917 and 1929. With over 350 objects, this exhibition charts the evolution of their aesthetics from abstract painting to graphic design and will include their designs for cinema and theatre as well as numerous posters, books, and costumes. Read more.

Magnificence of the Tsars is at the V&A for a while yet (until 29 March 2009) showing off the grandeur of Imperial Russia. Starting in the 1720s with the lavishly embroidered coats and elaborately patterned silk banyans from the wardrobe of Tsar Peter II, the display will span a period of almost two centuries. Garments on display will include coronation uniforms and regalia of Paul I, Alexander I, Nicholas I, Alexander II and Alexander III. Read more.
£100 DISCOUNT PER PERSON ON OUR BESTSELLING CITY-BREAK TOURS
QUOTE CODE NL02100.
Terms and conditions: offer valid for new bookings only, your booking form must be received by our company by 6 pm on Monday, 16 March 2009, applies to our tours Two Capitals of Russia – Treasures and Riddles (CB-17), Three Capitals: Kiev - Moscow - St. Petersburg (CB-18), subject to availability.

Eurovision Grand Final 2009 (EV-01) from £545 (land-only)
Last time Britain won Eurovision in 1997 with “Love Shine a Life”performed by Katrina and the Waves. It’s about the right time to do it again while Britain is short-listed for the Final. The preparations are in its full swing now: Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is running his campaign for Eurovision glory and our team prepared a few packages to Moscow to let everyone be there for support when Britain will be on stage.
Two Capitals of Russia – Treasures and Riddles (CB-17) from £910 (land-only)
Make the most of your visit to Russia with our recently launched and already most popular tour; have a real taste of all the best this mysterious country can offer – exciting history, cultural treasurers, impressive architecture, delicious cuisine and much more. During our 8 days journey you will not only see the magnificent, powerful, busy Moscow and the aristocratic beauty of St Petersburg, the Venice of the North but will also get a an insight into modern history of Russia and learn local traditions.
Three Capitals: Kiev - Moscow - St. Petersburg (CB-18) from £1300 (land-only)
Did you know that Kiev was the initial capital of Russia before Moscow and St. Petersburg? We have designed this amazing tour to introduce you to the past and present capitals of Russia and of the Ukraine - the beautiful cities of Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kiev. This tour offers you the incredible experience of discovering the cultural and historic treasures of two countries in ten unforgettable days!
Cruise - Two Capitals and the Ancient Towns of the Golden Ring - 12 Days (CB-22) from £1050 (land-only)
This two-week cruise and sightseeing tour is a wonderful opportunity to discover the major highlights of Russian culture and history in relaxing style. From busy and beautiful Moscow with its glorious Kremlin, you will sail in comfort to St Petersburg, stopping en route to discover the beauty of the ancient cities of the Golden Ring and masterpieces of traditional Russian architecture. At the end of your journey you approach the Venice of the North, St Petersburg, with its magnificent palaces and squares.
Trans-Mongolian Railroad: Moscow - Beijing (TS-01) from £1650 (land-only)
The journey of a lifetime, the Trans-Mongolian railway stretches across 3 countries, passing through Mongolia and China as well as Russia. This trip is considered one of the greatest adventures in the world. Starting from vibrant, cosmopolitan Moscow, busy and magnificent, you make you way over the border between Europe and Asia. Highlights: Moscow (Red Square, Kremlin) – Irkutsk (Lake Baikal, Museum of Wooden Architecture) – Mongolia (Terelj National Park, Gandan Hiid Monastery) – China (Great Wall, Ming tomb).
Snowmobile Safari to the Snowy Domes of Kizhi (KL-05) from £849 (land-only)
During this 6-day tour you will be able to see the beautiful “Venice of the North”, St. Petersburg. In a very short time you will be able to take in the history and culture of this truly unique and memorable city and explore its major attractions. You will also visit Karelia. This region in the Russian Northwest has vast areas covered with forests, thousands of rivers and lakes, two National Parks and several Nature Reserves.
  A perfect gift - GO RUSSIA travel voucher
The voucher can cover the full cost of the trip or an exciting surprise to your holiday. Whether the lucky owner of the voucher will want to join any of our group tours, spend it on the magnificent ballet performance at the Bolshoi or just treat themselves with some luxury hotel accommodation in the beautiful city of St. Petersburg at their convenience - everything is possible! The vouchers are to be redeemed within a one year period. Please call us to buy your voucher.

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