Today we would like to introduce a city of Kazan to you - which very often is mixed up by foreigners with a separate country - Kazakhstan (former republic of USSR). Kazan in fact is a capital of Tatarstan region which is part of the Russian Federation. The city has gained its fame not only due to its history but as a place where traditionally different religions have been coexisting very peacefully. Please find the information on different programs in the region as well as our latest Project for Private Jet Group from USA - please see the sample program…

This issue is devoted to Saint Petersburg - "Venice of the North" and one of the most beuatiful cities of the world. It was recently recognized once agian as the best cultural city in the world. Saint Petersburg was awarded the World Travel Awards, considered the Oscar in tourism, left behind Paris, London, Rome, Venice, Sydney, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Beijing and Quito. And anybody can witness it once arriving here. The activities are diverse and we would liek to offer some of them for your groups. Sincerely, Helen Isaeva Ballet class and performance of the children ballet theatre…

While planning a program or event in Russia be sure to include some activities or master classes. Travel Russia is willing to offer a variety of master-classes which will make your program a memorable one! In this issue we introduce some of them. Sincerely, Helen Isaeva Russian Impressionists museum with painting master class The Museum of Russian Impressionism opened recently in former Bolshevik chocolate factory presenting its permanent exposition as well as different temporal exhibitions. The first exhibition –retrospective of Arnold Lakhovsky and multimedia installation by contemporary American artist Jean Christophe. The permanent exposition is based on the masterpieces of…

Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, Saint Petersburg remains one of the most romantic cities in Russia. Among the many poetical names applied to St. Petersburg the most common are “Northern Venice” and “Northern Palmyra”. The fascinating palaces and cathedrals, beautiful bridges over Venice-like canals, spacious squares and wide streets decorated with edifices of flourished baroque and impressive classical styles, monumental sculpture and lacy iron grilles and, of course, the special spirituality of this city infects everyone who visits it. In 1991 the city was placed on the UNESCO list of world cultural heritage. We offer you some venues…