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| Dear Traveller, |
| Autumn newsletter: a great year so far for Russian tourism |
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Autumn’s drawing to a close and what a summer it has been for Russia. The World Cup was a roaring success, not least because
England reached the semi-finals. Whether you were there in person or watching on TV, you can’t have failed to notice that Russia
was a big deal this year.
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If you are the lucky recipient of a Fan ID, Putin’s announcement that you can return to Russia until the end of 2018 visa-free
is a great opportunity to see more of this wonderful and diverse country. Cruise and ferry passengers booking an organised tour
can also visit for up to 72 hours
visa-free.
If you’re not in possession of a Fan ID, or you’d like to stay longer, it’s a straightforward process to secure a visa and we
will be happy to assist you.
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Where would you go? Autumn’s a great time to cross Russia on the iconic
Trans-Siberian railway –
temperatures are still not
below zero and yet, the crowds of summer have dissipated. Moscow is a popular destination in its own right, of course, and who
can resist a trip to elegant St Petersburg? After a rocky patch and some political tension earlier in the year, Russia proved
this summer that it welcomes tourists with open arms and gained their trust. We’re looking forward to
arranging tours
for many more of you in 2019.
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But we’re also not limiting ourselves to Russia – we’re expanding into the
Caucasus.
Once off the beaten track to all but the
most intrepid of travellers, more and more people are discovering the charms of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Each country
has its own character and attractions, but it’s easy to travel between them to combine them into one holiday should you wish.
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Perhaps you’d like to try out the thermal baths of Tbilisi, the Georgian capital, try the delicious wines of Kakheti or hike
the breathtaking mountain trails of Svaneti? In
Armenia,
why not experience the vibrant capital Yerevan, with its many museums,
cafes and markets? Or venture into the countryside to see hilltop monasteries overlooking azure lakes and vertiginous gorges?
Azerbaijan
is the most Soviet of the three; take a trip to see Baku’s Flame Towers or pop out of town to see the flaming
hillside of Yanar Dag. There’s plenty more inspiration on our dedicated Caucasus website,
www.best-of-caucasus.co.uk,
so why not take a look?
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If you’re already planning your travels for 2019 and if you’re planning on heading our way,
we’d love to help you build the holiday of your dreams, so
why not give us a call?
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| The latest from our blog |
Subscribe to our blog and get £25 off your next tour booking.
In case you haven't visited for a while, why not take a fresh look at our
travel blog,
which features articles and news
about Russia: destinations, events, festivals, lifestyle, travel tips, and restaurant and theatre suggestions.
Our amazing team of travel writers will keep you up to date with what's important, and don't forget, we'd love to hear
from you too so we'll be posting reviews and stories from our customers who have visited Russia recently.
Please see the latest stories below:
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Is it time you visited Novosibirsk?
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Unless you’re a regular visitor to Russia, you probably won’t have put Novosibirsk on your sightseeing itinerary. But that’s a mistake: though overshadowed by Moscow and St Petersburg, there are plenty of reasons why you should visit Novosibirsk too.
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October sees World Space Week
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Over 3700 events spread across 80 countries marked 2017’s World Space Week and this year is set to equal if not better that programme. This year the theme is “Space Unites the World” and events take place from the 4th to the 10th of October. Just some of the highlights include Cunard...
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Winter Romance and New Year Fun in the Russian Capitals (CB-10)
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Celebrate New Year 2019 in Russia! This eight-day holiday is a very special city break offering you the chance to join the Russians for their unrivalled New Year celebrations. Combining elegant, romantic St Petersburg with modern, vibrant Moscow, yo...
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Best of Moscow & St. Petersburg Guided Tour (CB-17)
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This is our most popular tour and deservedly so. Combining Russia's two greatest cities, you'll experience the best this country can offer. Offering a full sightseeing programme, this eight day tour encompasses Russia's cultural treasures, iconic archit...
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Best of Georgia - 8 days (GE-02)
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This tour crams the highlights of the wonderful country of Georgia into an eight day package. From the ancient churches and historic museums of the capital Tbilisi to the natural splendour of the Kazbegi region with plenty of fascinating stops in betwee...
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| Recommend a friend and get a £50 reward per person |
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Recommend a friend to Go Russia and if they book a holiday or any other travel related service with us we will give you both
a £50 discount per person to say "thank you". Read more about our
recommend a friend scheme.
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GO Russia, Boundary House, Boston Road, London W7 2QE, UK
tel.: +44 (0) 20 33 55 77 17
e-mail: info@justgorussia.co.uk
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