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Explore Russia with Us
Highlights of the October 2004 Tour
During our October 2004 tour, travelers will attend private exhibitions by the following St. Petersburg Artists:
Michael Nikiporenko, Robert Miff, Alexander Maslak, Ekaterina Nikporenko, and Eugenia Gradova.
Join us for the amazing New Year and the Russian Christmas Tour
During our winter tour, we will take advantage of St. Petersburg's emphasis on musical performances that have drawn
thousands to the city. If you are worried about the cold, rest assured that every season in Russia has its own special
charms and beauty. You may not only visit the palaces in the Tsarist city of Pushkin,
you may ride across the palace grounds in a troika.
Russia's Past and Present
History of Russia - Chechnya conflict
For almost two centuries there has been an on going conflict between Russia and
Chechnya. Recent events have seen an escalation of terrorism which has tragically cost many innocent lives. The history
of this conflict is long and cruel and was handled by different Russian leaders with limited success except for Stalin.
Stalin solved the problem by relocating the population and sending in ethnic Russians to settle the land...
The First Russian Railroad
In September 1837 Russia's first railway opened to transport the royal family between St. Petersburg
and their country residences at Tsarskoe Selo....
Siege of Leningrad (September 8, 1941 - January 27, 1944)
This was certainly the most tragic period in the history of this city. It was full of suffering and heroism. For everyone who
lives in St. Petersburg the Blockade or the Siege of Leningrad is an important part of his heritage, and for the older
generations it brings memories that they will never forget....
Russian Calendar History
Until 1918 traveling Russian
people that crossed borders would also find themselves 13 days ahead in the calendar, and the Russian Orthodox Church
still celebrates Christmas on January 7...
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