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Thinking of Russia, two great cities immediately come to mind: Moscow and St. Petersburg. Various itineraries from Viking, Amawaterways, Uniworld, Valueworld include multiple days in both cities, touring such landmarks as Moscow’s Kremlin and Red Square as well as Pushkin, Peter & Paul Fortress and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg one of the world’s most beautiful cities, spread over 101 islands and 66 canals.
But, there is another side of Russia that only a river cruise can provide—the villages and quaint towns like Yaroslavl, Uglich and Goritzy. See opulent palaces, discover fortified monasteries and visit beautiful cathedrals. It is an unforgettable way to experience the history and culture of this unique and mysterious country. Enjoy Guest Lectures on Russian History, Culture, Art, Politics and Economy. Onboard Music Performances and Russian Language Classes.
We offer many itineraries with rates always less than the River Cruise Lines.
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The Volga is the largest river in Europe in terms of length, discharge, and watershed. It flows through the western part of Russia, and is widely viewed as the national river of Russia. In fact, eleven out of the twenty largest cities of Russia, including its capital Moscow, are situated in the Volga basin. Some of the largest reservoirs in the world can be found along the Volga.
Most cruises include two nights in Moscow, "city of golden onion domes and Gothic skyscrapers" and a similar period in St Petersburg, "conceived by Peter the Great to evolve Russia from the 'Dark Ages' into the 'Enlightened Age'."
It's true that Moscow has a lot of gold-domed monasteries, but there's also Red Square with its Karl Marx Monument, GUM department store and Lenin’s Tomb (see it before they bury him), the Kremlin, the Armoury and St. Basil’s Cathedral (the scaffolding and green net has now gone). On the river, the gigantic (300ft tall) new monument to Peter the Great is truly awesome kitsch, while the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, a sprawling Russian Orthodox church on the northwest bank of the Moscow River is an exact reproduction of the original 19th-century cathedral, which was dynamited by Stalin in the 1930s to make way for the biggest skyscraper in the world (never built).
In St. Petersburg, centuries-old historic sites such as the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Hermitage Museum with its extraordinary collection of art are a given, while the famous navy ship Aurora that signaled the attack on Winter Palace in 1917, the culmination of October Revolution, is worth visiting
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| Russia Ukraine Cruise Options for 2009 |
| Viking |
13 - 16 Days Moscow - St Petersburg |
May-Oct Dates |
$1,999 - $5,999 p.p. |
| Uniworld |
14 - 17 Days Moscow - St Petersburg |
May-Sept Dates |
$2,299 - $5,399 p.p. |
| Amawaterways |
14 Days Moscow - St Petersburg |
May-Sept Dates |
$2,599 - $4,599 p.p. |
| Valueworld |
12 Days Moscow - St Petersburg |
May-Sept Dates |
$1,999 - $2,599 p.p. |
| Various |
11 - 13 Day Ukraine Kiev - Odessa |
April - Sept Dates |
$1,599 - $4.699 p.p. |
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This weeks Best Value
Amawaterways
10% per person discount
· Russian Waterways cruise departs from excitement-packed Moscow and disembarks in sophisticated St. Petersburg.
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The Dnieper is the third longest European river after the Volga and Danube. On its meandering course, the Dnieper passes through the forested regions of Smolensk oblast, and then enters Belarus. The Dnieper is navigable for almost 1,243 miles (from Dorogobuzh)
The former Soviet Union state has long been in the shadow of its big neighbor Russia. However, after the much publicized 2004 "Orange Revolution" which ended with the declaration of pro-Western candidate Viktor Yushchenko as the first, truly democratically elected President, tourist entry visas for Americans were quickly abolished in a successful effort to attract more visitors. While the Ukraine is still in an early state of its new found independence, it will charm you with its contrast of old and new and above all, its warm and hospitable people.
A cruise along the Dnieper River is a journey of discovery: explore ancient cities, gaze upon grand monuments and encounter a vibrant culture rich in tradition. See how differing societies from the Vikings to the Tatars and the Cossacks have influenced the architecture and people of today’s Ukraine. Visit landmarks like Yalta’s famed White Palace and Odessa’s Potemkin Steps, learn about the country’s maritime history in Sevastopol, tour the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev, and immerse yourself in Cossack traditions in Zaporozhye.
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