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Itinerary for Jul 17 — Jul 30, 2013

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Day One: Wednesday, July 17 - Departure from the USA to St. Petersburg, Russia 
Note: Travel overnight, arriving the next day

Depart From: Depart USA via overnight flight to St Petersburg.

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Type: Three-Star Hotel

 Description: The international-class Park Inn Pulkovskaya Hotel is a comfortable, conference-style hotel offering facilities for tourists and business guests. It is located 3 miles away from Pulkovo Airport, about 5 miles to the heart of St. Petersburg, and close to a Metro station (5-7 minute walk), on a direct line to the heart of the city. The hotel is located in two buildings and has total of 840 guestrooms and suites. For this program, rooms are reserved in Building 2 of the hotel.

Ship Information: N/A

Contact info:
1 Pobedy Square
St. Petersburg, 196240 Russia
phone: +7 (81274) 039-00
web: www.parkinn.com/hotelpulkovskaya- stpetersburg

Room amenities: Standard guestrooms are spacious and air conditioned, all have telephone and TV, are nicely furnished, have a small refrigerator, have private baths and standard amenities, including hair dryers. No WiFi service is available in standard rooms but is available in the hotel lobby.

Facility amenities: The Park Inn Pulkovskaya Hotel has a pleasant, newly updated lobby, excellent conference facilities, WiFi service in the hotel lobby, a business center with Internet access, 3 restaurants, several bars, a theater ticket desk, a fitness center with solarium, sauna, swimming pool and a beauty salon (fee applies). The hotel offers various services, employs English-speaking staff and has 24-hour security.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: not available
Additional nights are subject to availability and should be booked independently by participants. Note: the rooms for the program dates are reserved in Building 2 of the hotel, which is adjacent to the main building. Please note that this hotel is not located in the city center and is chosen to best fit the program schedule for the first two days in St. Petersburg, which we spend outside the city.

Day Two: Thursday, July 18 - Arrival in St. Petersburg / Dinner at hotel / Group orientation... 
Arrival in St. Petersburg / Dinner at hotel / Group orientation meeting

Note: IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION TO CONSIDER: expected walking up to 2 miles daily, including on cobblestone and uneven surfaces, and possibly standing in museums. No wheelchair facilities are available and no elevators on board the ship. Luggage limit: 1 piece/1 carry-on. All personal expenditures, including medical, must be paid directly by participants. The Group Leader is not authorized to make any payments on participants' behalf. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Afternoon: Arrival at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport. Transfers to the Pulkovskaya Hotel, Building 2, for everyone holding air tickets from Roads Scholar. Independent travelers must indicate their arrival flights on the Passenger Information Form (PIF) to secure space on group transfer vehicles. Please refer to detailed transfer information on p. 3 of this mailing. All participants arriving on transfers 1 and 2 meet in the hotel lobby at 6:30 pm for dinner. All participants arriving on transfer 3 will be met upon arrival at the hotel and escorted to dinner.

Dinner: Dinner at hotel.

Evening: Group orientation and introductions will take place starting at 8:30 pm. Meet your Group/Study Leader and your fellow program participants.

Lodging: Park Inn Pulkovskaya Hotel, Building 2

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Three-Star Hotel

 Description: The international-class Park Inn Pulkovskaya Hotel is a comfortable, conference-style hotel offering facilities for tourists and business guests. It is located 3 miles away from Pulkovo Airport, about 5 miles to the heart of St. Petersburg, and close to a Metro station (5-7 minute walk), on a direct line to the heart of the city. The hotel is located in two buildings and has total of 840 guestrooms and suites. For this program, rooms are reserved in Building 2 of the hotel.

Ship Information: N/A

Contact info:
1 Pobedy Square
St. Petersburg, 196240 Russia
phone: +7 (81274) 039-00
web: www.parkinn.com/hotelpulkovskaya- stpetersburg

Room amenities: Standard guestrooms are spacious and air conditioned, all have telephone and TV, are nicely furnished, have a small refrigerator, have private baths and standard amenities, including hair dryers. No WiFi service is available in standard rooms but is available in the hotel lobby.

Facility amenities: The Park Inn Pulkovskaya Hotel has a pleasant, newly updated lobby, excellent conference facilities, WiFi service in the hotel lobby, a business center with Internet access, 3 restaurants, several bars, a theater ticket desk, a fitness center with solarium, sauna, swimming pool and a beauty salon (fee applies). The hotel offers various services, employs English-speaking staff and has 24-hour security.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: not available
Additional nights are subject to availability and should be booked independently by participants. Note: the rooms for the program dates are reserved in Building 2 of the hotel, which is adjacent to the main building. Please note that this hotel is not located in the city center and is chosen to best fit the program schedule for the first two days in St. Petersburg, which we spend outside the city.

Day Three: Friday, July 19 - St. Petersburg and the Romanov Tsars / Visit to Peterhof / Evening... 
St. Petersburg and the Romanov Tsars / Visit to Peterhof / Evening performance

Note: Expected walking up to 2 miles. Comfortable shoes are a must. Rest areas are available.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast in the hotel restaurant.

Morning: We begin exploring St. Petersburg with a visit to Peterhof -- a summer residence of the Romanov tsars on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. En route to Peterhof, hear about the city and the Romanov tsars. We learn about Tsar Peter I (the Great) and his vision to build a city on the Baltic Sea and to 'open a window on the West' for then-medieval Russia in the early 1700s. Have an expert-led walk in the famous lower park of Peterhof, featuring over 150 fountains and see numerous constructions, now beautifully restored (note: inside visits to the Grand Palace and other museums in the park are not part of the visit). Free time in the park.

Lunch: Lunch on your own in Peterhof

Afternoon: Return to hotel. Free time before dinner.

Dinner: Dinner

Evening: Evening performance.

Lodging: Park Inn Pulkovskaya Hotel, Building 2

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Type: Cabin

 Description: For 10 nights your floating hotel/study site will be your river cruiser. The ship, MS RUSS, run by Vodohod cruise operator, was built in Germany in 1986, and completely refurbished in 2002 and 2007 and freshly painted in 2010, with new carpeting installed in the cabins and all public areas, and with new furniture in the restaurants and bars. This ship and all cabins are updated every travel season. The all-Russian crew and cruise staff are trained to service western travelers and most of them speak English.

Ship Information: Ship Type 302 – a 4 passenger deck vessel. Length – 129 m. Width – 16,7 m. Draft – 2,9 m. Speed – 25,5 km per hour (approx.15 mph). Passenger capacity: 260 -280. The ship has two suites (not offered for this program),120 standard twin cabins (approx.129 sq. feet) and 10 single cabins (approx.100 sq. feet). These are all outside cabins with large windows located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th decks. For this program we have reserved cabins with 2 twin lower beds on the 2nd and 3rd decks only. The same cabin types are used for single occupancy as well. Single cabins are usually assigned on 2nd deck. The ship is equipped with the latest navigational system and satellite phones. Communication: radio and mobile phones (used for emergencies only).

Contact info:
River Terminal Utkina Zavod
Oktyabrskaya nab. 31
St. Petersburg, Russia
phone: +011-7 916 641 0623
web: www.vodohod.com

Room amenities: All outside cabins (129 sq. feet) with 2 lower beds, located on the 2nd and 3rd decks; they are air conditioned with large windows, have private facilities, a built-in wardrobe,a table, and a small refrigerator. The cabins are clean and pleasant but modest by western standards. Bed linen is changed every 3 days, and towels are changed daily. No hairdryers are provided in the cabins, but electrical outlets are available for hairdryers.

Facility amenities: There is ample sun deck space, a reception area, a gift shop, two bars, a large conference / meeting room, two restaurants, and recreation areas. The ship is fully air-conditioned. The ship has medical facilities and a medical doctor or trained nurse on board. Other services on board include laundry and a hair salon. There are no ATMs and no public phones on board.There is no WiFi service on board. Personal mobile phones suitable for use in Russia are recommended to bring along for possible personal emergency communication. It must be remembered that this ship is comfortable, but it is still a river vessel, not a luxury ocean cruise ship. The ship will serve the needs of sailing along the rivers and canals with frequent stops for shore excursions along the way. In inclement weather all passengers gather inside and attend various activities on board.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights after: n/a
Not available on board the ship

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Four: Saturday, July 20 - Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin) / Leningrad Defenders' Memorial Museum /... 
Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin) / Leningrad Defenders' Memorial Museum / Transfer to the ship

Note: Walking up to 2 miles in the palace and park. Rest areas are available.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at hotel.

Morning: Today we continue exploring the summer residences of the Romanovs and visit Tsarskoye Selo (now known as Pushkin). En route to Tsarskoye Selo and during the visit there, learn more about the Romanov dynasty. Have an inside visit to Catherine's Palace -- an elaborate baroque and rococo palace built in 1752 by Tsarina Elizabeth to honor the memory of her mother Katarina, first wife of Tsar Peter I (the Great). This palace was later rebuilt to become the main summer residence of Tsarina Catherine II (the Great). Here see the eighth wonder of the world -- the extraordinary Amber Room -- decorated with six tons of solid amber, carved and framed in gold leaf. The original room was mysteriously lost or stolen by the Nazis during WWII, never found, and finally meticulously reconstructed in 2003 by a team of Russian restoration artists.

Lunch: Lunch on your own.

Afternoon: In the afternoon participate in a visit to the Leningrad Defenders' Memorial Museum. Hear the story of the 900-day siege during WWII. If desired, view the museum's collection of old documents and photographs. Transfer to the ship.

Dinner: Dinner in ship's restaurant

Evening: Ship's Orientation, meet your on-board representative. Evening free on board

Lodging: MS Russ

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Type: Cabin

 Description: For 10 nights your floating hotel/study site will be your river cruiser. The ship, MS RUSS, run by Vodohod cruise operator, was built in Germany in 1986, and completely refurbished in 2002 and 2007 and freshly painted in 2010, with new carpeting installed in the cabins and all public areas, and with new furniture in the restaurants and bars. This ship and all cabins are updated every travel season. The all-Russian crew and cruise staff are trained to service western travelers and most of them speak English.

Ship Information: Ship Type 302 – a 4 passenger deck vessel. Length – 129 m. Width – 16,7 m. Draft – 2,9 m. Speed – 25,5 km per hour (approx.15 mph). Passenger capacity: 260 -280. The ship has two suites (not offered for this program),120 standard twin cabins (approx.129 sq. feet) and 10 single cabins (approx.100 sq. feet). These are all outside cabins with large windows located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th decks. For this program we have reserved cabins with 2 twin lower beds on the 2nd and 3rd decks only. The same cabin types are used for single occupancy as well. Single cabins are usually assigned on 2nd deck. The ship is equipped with the latest navigational system and satellite phones. Communication: radio and mobile phones (used for emergencies only).

Contact info:
River Terminal Utkina Zavod
Oktyabrskaya nab. 31
St. Petersburg, Russia
phone: +011-7 916 641 0623
web: www.vodohod.com

Room amenities: All outside cabins (129 sq. feet) with 2 lower beds, located on the 2nd and 3rd decks; they are air conditioned with large windows, have private facilities, a built-in wardrobe,a table, and a small refrigerator. The cabins are clean and pleasant but modest by western standards. Bed linen is changed every 3 days, and towels are changed daily. No hairdryers are provided in the cabins, but electrical outlets are available for hairdryers.

Facility amenities: There is ample sun deck space, a reception area, a gift shop, two bars, a large conference / meeting room, two restaurants, and recreation areas. The ship is fully air-conditioned. The ship has medical facilities and a medical doctor or trained nurse on board. Other services on board include laundry and a hair salon. There are no ATMs and no public phones on board.There is no WiFi service on board. Personal mobile phones suitable for use in Russia are recommended to bring along for possible personal emergency communication. It must be remembered that this ship is comfortable, but it is still a river vessel, not a luxury ocean cruise ship. The ship will serve the needs of sailing along the rivers and canals with frequent stops for shore excursions along the way. In inclement weather all passengers gather inside and attend various activities on board.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights after: n/a
Not available on board the ship

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Five: Sunday, July 21 - City's architectural highlights / Hermitage Museum  
Note: Air-conditioned motor coaches are used for city excursions. No facilities on board. Rest stops are made. At the Hermitage: walking up to 2 miles and standing in the museum can be unavoidable. Rest areas are available.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast on board the ship

Morning: This morning take an expert-led motor coach excursion and learn about the city's architectural and cultural treasures. Stops are made at major architectural sites: the Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral -- the birthplace of the city and the burial place of the Romanovs; St. Isaac's Cathedral; the Bronze Horseman statue; the Summer Garden; St. Petersburg University; and other sites. Drive along glamorous Nevsky Prospekt and pass by splendid palaces, numerous statues, and elegant bridges over rivers and canals before returning on board the ship.

Lunch: Lunch in a restaurant in the city

Afternoon: This afternoon enjoy a field trip to the Hermitage Museum, one of the world's greatest art galleries. Take pleasure viewing the dazzling collection of Old Masters, French Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, as well as numerous items of all eras, including various newly-revealed collections of masterpieces now on display (2.5 hours with a licensed expert).

Dinner: Dinner in ship's restaurant

Evening: Free evening

Lodging: MS Russ

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cabin

 Description: For 10 nights your floating hotel/study site will be your river cruiser. The ship, MS RUSS, run by Vodohod cruise operator, was built in Germany in 1986, and completely refurbished in 2002 and 2007 and freshly painted in 2010, with new carpeting installed in the cabins and all public areas, and with new furniture in the restaurants and bars. This ship and all cabins are updated every travel season. The all-Russian crew and cruise staff are trained to service western travelers and most of them speak English.

Ship Information: Ship Type 302 – a 4 passenger deck vessel. Length – 129 m. Width – 16,7 m. Draft – 2,9 m. Speed – 25,5 km per hour (approx.15 mph). Passenger capacity: 260 -280. The ship has two suites (not offered for this program),120 standard twin cabins (approx.129 sq. feet) and 10 single cabins (approx.100 sq. feet). These are all outside cabins with large windows located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th decks. For this program we have reserved cabins with 2 twin lower beds on the 2nd and 3rd decks only. The same cabin types are used for single occupancy as well. Single cabins are usually assigned on 2nd deck. The ship is equipped with the latest navigational system and satellite phones. Communication: radio and mobile phones (used for emergencies only).

Contact info:
River Terminal Utkina Zavod
Oktyabrskaya nab. 31
St. Petersburg, Russia
phone: +011-7 916 641 0623
web: www.vodohod.com

Room amenities: All outside cabins (129 sq. feet) with 2 lower beds, located on the 2nd and 3rd decks; they are air conditioned with large windows, have private facilities, a built-in wardrobe,a table, and a small refrigerator. The cabins are clean and pleasant but modest by western standards. Bed linen is changed every 3 days, and towels are changed daily. No hairdryers are provided in the cabins, but electrical outlets are available for hairdryers.

Facility amenities: There is ample sun deck space, a reception area, a gift shop, two bars, a large conference / meeting room, two restaurants, and recreation areas. The ship is fully air-conditioned. The ship has medical facilities and a medical doctor or trained nurse on board. Other services on board include laundry and a hair salon. There are no ATMs and no public phones on board.There is no WiFi service on board. Personal mobile phones suitable for use in Russia are recommended to bring along for possible personal emergency communication. It must be remembered that this ship is comfortable, but it is still a river vessel, not a luxury ocean cruise ship. The ship will serve the needs of sailing along the rivers and canals with frequent stops for shore excursions along the way. In inclement weather all passengers gather inside and attend various activities on board.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights after: n/a
Not available on board the ship

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Six: Monday, July 22 - Free time in the city / Lecture on board / SET SAIL 
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast on board

Morning: Transfer to the city center to ppend this morning on Nevsky Prospekt -- the main street of St. Petersburg, center of shopping, commerce, and culture. Consider a visit to the House of Books -- a magnificent art nouveau building -- or visit a nearby museum of your choice (for example, the Russian Museum, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Resurrection, the Ethnography Museum). Transfer to the ship.

Lunch: Lunch in ship's restaurant

Afternoon: (Exclusively for Road Scholars): This afternoon attend a lecture on board: "Russia Today": an overview of current issues concerning nationalities, ethnicity, religion, and contemporary social issues (presented by a university professor), followed by a Q&A session. Program on board. Welcome Cocktail. Meet the ship's crew and staff. SET SAIL

Dinner: Dinner in ship's restaurant

Evening: At leisure to enjoy on-board activities.

Lodging: MS Russ

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cabin

 Description: For 10 nights your floating hotel/study site will be your river cruiser. The ship, MS RUSS, run by Vodohod cruise operator, was built in Germany in 1986, and completely refurbished in 2002 and 2007 and freshly painted in 2010, with new carpeting installed in the cabins and all public areas, and with new furniture in the restaurants and bars. This ship and all cabins are updated every travel season. The all-Russian crew and cruise staff are trained to service western travelers and most of them speak English.

Ship Information: Ship Type 302 – a 4 passenger deck vessel. Length – 129 m. Width – 16,7 m. Draft – 2,9 m. Speed – 25,5 km per hour (approx.15 mph). Passenger capacity: 260 -280. The ship has two suites (not offered for this program),120 standard twin cabins (approx.129 sq. feet) and 10 single cabins (approx.100 sq. feet). These are all outside cabins with large windows located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th decks. For this program we have reserved cabins with 2 twin lower beds on the 2nd and 3rd decks only. The same cabin types are used for single occupancy as well. Single cabins are usually assigned on 2nd deck. The ship is equipped with the latest navigational system and satellite phones. Communication: radio and mobile phones (used for emergencies only).

Contact info:
River Terminal Utkina Zavod
Oktyabrskaya nab. 31
St. Petersburg, Russia
phone: +011-7 916 641 0623
web: www.vodohod.com

Room amenities: All outside cabins (129 sq. feet) with 2 lower beds, located on the 2nd and 3rd decks; they are air conditioned with large windows, have private facilities, a built-in wardrobe,a table, and a small refrigerator. The cabins are clean and pleasant but modest by western standards. Bed linen is changed every 3 days, and towels are changed daily. No hairdryers are provided in the cabins, but electrical outlets are available for hairdryers.

Facility amenities: There is ample sun deck space, a reception area, a gift shop, two bars, a large conference / meeting room, two restaurants, and recreation areas. The ship is fully air-conditioned. The ship has medical facilities and a medical doctor or trained nurse on board. Other services on board include laundry and a hair salon. There are no ATMs and no public phones on board.There is no WiFi service on board. Personal mobile phones suitable for use in Russia are recommended to bring along for possible personal emergency communication. It must be remembered that this ship is comfortable, but it is still a river vessel, not a luxury ocean cruise ship. The ship will serve the needs of sailing along the rivers and canals with frequent stops for shore excursions along the way. In inclement weather all passengers gather inside and attend various activities on board.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights after: n/a
Not available on board the ship

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Seven: Tuesday, July 23 - Mandrogy Village / Lecture on board 
Breakfast: Breakfast in ship's restaurant.

Morning: (Exclusively for Road Scholars): Attend a lecture on board, followed by a Q&A session. Enjoy the lake region and beautiful northern forest. Arrive in Mandrogy and take a stroll in this quaint riverside village dotted with wooden cottages (a reproduction of a typical rural Russian settlement). Free time.

Lunch: Lunch ashore (local specialties)

Afternoon: Cruise the 139-mile long Svir River and then along the southern shores of Lake Onega, the second largest lake in Europe and one of the world's purest, then along Lake Ladoga, Europe's largest lake. Both lakes are more like inland seas and can experience waves as high as 3-4 feet during inclement weather. Take time along the way to admire the sandy and rocky beaches and beautiful shores overgrown with graceful willows, tall alder trees, and stately pines.

Dinner: Dinner in ship's restaurant

Evening: On-board entertainment

Lodging: MS Russ

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cabin

 Description: For 10 nights your floating hotel/study site will be your river cruiser. The ship, MS RUSS, run by Vodohod cruise operator, was built in Germany in 1986, and completely refurbished in 2002 and 2007 and freshly painted in 2010, with new carpeting installed in the cabins and all public areas, and with new furniture in the restaurants and bars. This ship and all cabins are updated every travel season. The all-Russian crew and cruise staff are trained to service western travelers and most of them speak English.

Ship Information: Ship Type 302 – a 4 passenger deck vessel. Length – 129 m. Width – 16,7 m. Draft – 2,9 m. Speed – 25,5 km per hour (approx.15 mph). Passenger capacity: 260 -280. The ship has two suites (not offered for this program),120 standard twin cabins (approx.129 sq. feet) and 10 single cabins (approx.100 sq. feet). These are all outside cabins with large windows located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th decks. For this program we have reserved cabins with 2 twin lower beds on the 2nd and 3rd decks only. The same cabin types are used for single occupancy as well. Single cabins are usually assigned on 2nd deck. The ship is equipped with the latest navigational system and satellite phones. Communication: radio and mobile phones (used for emergencies only).

Contact info:
River Terminal Utkina Zavod
Oktyabrskaya nab. 31
St. Petersburg, Russia
phone: +011-7 916 641 0623
web: www.vodohod.com

Room amenities: All outside cabins (129 sq. feet) with 2 lower beds, located on the 2nd and 3rd decks; they are air conditioned with large windows, have private facilities, a built-in wardrobe,a table, and a small refrigerator. The cabins are clean and pleasant but modest by western standards. Bed linen is changed every 3 days, and towels are changed daily. No hairdryers are provided in the cabins, but electrical outlets are available for hairdryers.

Facility amenities: There is ample sun deck space, a reception area, a gift shop, two bars, a large conference / meeting room, two restaurants, and recreation areas. The ship is fully air-conditioned. The ship has medical facilities and a medical doctor or trained nurse on board. Other services on board include laundry and a hair salon. There are no ATMs and no public phones on board.There is no WiFi service on board. Personal mobile phones suitable for use in Russia are recommended to bring along for possible personal emergency communication. It must be remembered that this ship is comfortable, but it is still a river vessel, not a luxury ocean cruise ship. The ship will serve the needs of sailing along the rivers and canals with frequent stops for shore excursions along the way. In inclement weather all passengers gather inside and attend various activities on board.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights after: n/a
Not available on board the ship

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Eight: Wednesday, July 24 - Russian customs and traditions / Wooden architecture of Kizhi Island... 
Russian customs and traditions / Wooden architecture of Kizhi Island / On-board program

Note: Walking excursion. Comfortable shoes are a must.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast in ship's restaurant.

Morning: Arrival in Kizhi -- one of 1650 islands on Lake Onega. This morning participate in an expert-led walking excursion of the open-air museum and learn about unique fairytale-like wooden churches built in the 1700s. Most spectacular is the Church of the Transfiguration with its 22 domes built without a single nail and featuring rare icons and an iconostasis. The island of Kizhi has been declared a major site for preservation by UNESCO.

Lunch: Lunch in ship's restaurant

Afternoon: On-board program.

Dinner: Dinner in ship's restaurant

Evening: On-board entertainment.

Lodging: MS Russ

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Cabin

 Description: For 10 nights your floating hotel/study site will be your river cruiser. The ship, MS RUSS, run by Vodohod cruise operator, was built in Germany in 1986, and completely refurbished in 2002 and 2007 and freshly painted in 2010, with new carpeting installed in the cabins and all public areas, and with new furniture in the restaurants and bars. This ship and all cabins are updated every travel season. The all-Russian crew and cruise staff are trained to service western travelers and most of them speak English.

Ship Information: Ship Type 302 – a 4 passenger deck vessel. Length – 129 m. Width – 16,7 m. Draft – 2,9 m. Speed – 25,5 km per hour (approx.15 mph). Passenger capacity: 260 -280. The ship has two suites (not offered for this program),120 standard twin cabins (approx.129 sq. feet) and 10 single cabins (approx.100 sq. feet). These are all outside cabins with large windows located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th decks. For this program we have reserved cabins with 2 twin lower beds on the 2nd and 3rd decks only. The same cabin types are used for single occupancy as well. Single cabins are usually assigned on 2nd deck. The ship is equipped with the latest navigational system and satellite phones. Communication: radio and mobile phones (used for emergencies only).

Contact info:
River Terminal Utkina Zavod
Oktyabrskaya nab. 31
St. Petersburg, Russia
phone: +011-7 916 641 0623
web: www.vodohod.com

Room amenities: All outside cabins (129 sq. feet) with 2 lower beds, located on the 2nd and 3rd decks; they are air conditioned with large windows, have private facilities, a built-in wardrobe,a table, and a small refrigerator. The cabins are clean and pleasant but modest by western standards. Bed linen is changed every 3 days, and towels are changed daily. No hairdryers are provided in the cabins, but electrical outlets are available for hairdryers.

Facility amenities: There is ample sun deck space, a reception area, a gift shop, two bars, a large conference / meeting room, two restaurants, and recreation areas. The ship is fully air-conditioned. The ship has medical facilities and a medical doctor or trained nurse on board. Other services on board include laundry and a hair salon. There are no ATMs and no public phones on board.There is no WiFi service on board. Personal mobile phones suitable for use in Russia are recommended to bring along for possible personal emergency communication. It must be remembered that this ship is comfortable, but it is still a river vessel, not a luxury ocean cruise ship. The ship will serve the needs of sailing along the rivers and canals with frequent stops for shore excursions along the way. In inclement weather all passengers gather inside and attend various activities on board.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights after: n/a
Not available on board the ship

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Nine: Thursday, July 25 - Talk on famous Russians of the Volga and Lake region / Excursion in... 
Talk on famous Russians of the Volga and Lake region / Excursion in Goritzy

Note: During the excursion in Goritzy, expect to walk up to 2 miles on uneven terrain.

Breakfast: Breakfast in the ship's restaurant

Morning: (Exclusively for Road Scholars): Attend a presentation on famous Russians whose lives and artistic creations are connected to the Volga and lake region

Lunch: Lunch in ship's restaurant

Afternoon: Arrival in Goritzy. Have an expert-led walking excursion of the village. Learn about the medieval history of these old settlements. Goritzy is a small, picturesque village located about 4 miles from the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, which is famous for its rare icons. Goritzy is also known for its convent, a place of exile for politically unpopular ladies of nobility, including Maria Nagaya, sent there by an infamous ruler of Russia, Boris Godunov, in the late 1600s.

Dinner: Dinner in ship's restaurant

Evening: On-board activities

Lodging: MS Russ

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cabin

 Description: For 10 nights your floating hotel/study site will be your river cruiser. The ship, MS RUSS, run by Vodohod cruise operator, was built in Germany in 1986, and completely refurbished in 2002 and 2007 and freshly painted in 2010, with new carpeting installed in the cabins and all public areas, and with new furniture in the restaurants and bars. This ship and all cabins are updated every travel season. The all-Russian crew and cruise staff are trained to service western travelers and most of them speak English.

Ship Information: Ship Type 302 – a 4 passenger deck vessel. Length – 129 m. Width – 16,7 m. Draft – 2,9 m. Speed – 25,5 km per hour (approx.15 mph). Passenger capacity: 260 -280. The ship has two suites (not offered for this program),120 standard twin cabins (approx.129 sq. feet) and 10 single cabins (approx.100 sq. feet). These are all outside cabins with large windows located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th decks. For this program we have reserved cabins with 2 twin lower beds on the 2nd and 3rd decks only. The same cabin types are used for single occupancy as well. Single cabins are usually assigned on 2nd deck. The ship is equipped with the latest navigational system and satellite phones. Communication: radio and mobile phones (used for emergencies only).

Contact info:
River Terminal Utkina Zavod
Oktyabrskaya nab. 31
St. Petersburg, Russia
phone: +011-7 916 641 0623
web: www.vodohod.com

Room amenities: All outside cabins (129 sq. feet) with 2 lower beds, located on the 2nd and 3rd decks; they are air conditioned with large windows, have private facilities, a built-in wardrobe,a table, and a small refrigerator. The cabins are clean and pleasant but modest by western standards. Bed linen is changed every 3 days, and towels are changed daily. No hairdryers are provided in the cabins, but electrical outlets are available for hairdryers.

Facility amenities: There is ample sun deck space, a reception area, a gift shop, two bars, a large conference / meeting room, two restaurants, and recreation areas. The ship is fully air-conditioned. The ship has medical facilities and a medical doctor or trained nurse on board. Other services on board include laundry and a hair salon. There are no ATMs and no public phones on board.There is no WiFi service on board. Personal mobile phones suitable for use in Russia are recommended to bring along for possible personal emergency communication. It must be remembered that this ship is comfortable, but it is still a river vessel, not a luxury ocean cruise ship. The ship will serve the needs of sailing along the rivers and canals with frequent stops for shore excursions along the way. In inclement weather all passengers gather inside and attend various activities on board.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights after: n/a
Not available on board the ship

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Ten: Friday, July 26 - Lecture on board / Excursion of Yaroslavl  
Note: Afternoon excursion by motor coach and by foot.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast in the ship's restaurant

Morning: (Exclusively for Road Scholars): This morning attend a lecture on "Medieval Russia: the reigns of the Rurik Tsars" (presented by an expert and followed by a Q&A session).

Lunch: Lunch in ship's restaurant

Afternoon: Arrival in the ancient town of Yaroslavl. This morning take a motor coach excursion of the city and the Spassky Monastery. Stretching along both banks of the Volga, Yaroslavl is an important river port with a population of 600,000. It was founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslavl the Wise and today retains many noteworthy monuments of its rich history. Of special interest are the 13th-century Spassky Monastery ensemble, a group of 17th-century cathedrals; an elegant rotunda; and remnants of an ancient trading center. Loveliest of all is the Church of the Prophet Elijah in the town's central square. The frescoes on the walls and vaulting inside the church form a valuable collection of old Russian paintings. The second-largest city in Russia in the 17th century, Yaroslavl was the de facto capital of Russia during the Polish occupation of Moscow in 1612 (the so-called "Time of Troubles").

Dinner: Dinner in ship's restaurant.

Evening: On-board concert

Lodging: MS Russ

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cabin

 Description: For 10 nights your floating hotel/study site will be your river cruiser. The ship, MS RUSS, run by Vodohod cruise operator, was built in Germany in 1986, and completely refurbished in 2002 and 2007 and freshly painted in 2010, with new carpeting installed in the cabins and all public areas, and with new furniture in the restaurants and bars. This ship and all cabins are updated every travel season. The all-Russian crew and cruise staff are trained to service western travelers and most of them speak English.

Ship Information: Ship Type 302 – a 4 passenger deck vessel. Length – 129 m. Width – 16,7 m. Draft – 2,9 m. Speed – 25,5 km per hour (approx.15 mph). Passenger capacity: 260 -280. The ship has two suites (not offered for this program),120 standard twin cabins (approx.129 sq. feet) and 10 single cabins (approx.100 sq. feet). These are all outside cabins with large windows located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th decks. For this program we have reserved cabins with 2 twin lower beds on the 2nd and 3rd decks only. The same cabin types are used for single occupancy as well. Single cabins are usually assigned on 2nd deck. The ship is equipped with the latest navigational system and satellite phones. Communication: radio and mobile phones (used for emergencies only).

Contact info:
River Terminal Utkina Zavod
Oktyabrskaya nab. 31
St. Petersburg, Russia
phone: +011-7 916 641 0623
web: www.vodohod.com

Room amenities: All outside cabins (129 sq. feet) with 2 lower beds, located on the 2nd and 3rd decks; they are air conditioned with large windows, have private facilities, a built-in wardrobe,a table, and a small refrigerator. The cabins are clean and pleasant but modest by western standards. Bed linen is changed every 3 days, and towels are changed daily. No hairdryers are provided in the cabins, but electrical outlets are available for hairdryers.

Facility amenities: There is ample sun deck space, a reception area, a gift shop, two bars, a large conference / meeting room, two restaurants, and recreation areas. The ship is fully air-conditioned. The ship has medical facilities and a medical doctor or trained nurse on board. Other services on board include laundry and a hair salon. There are no ATMs and no public phones on board.There is no WiFi service on board. Personal mobile phones suitable for use in Russia are recommended to bring along for possible personal emergency communication. It must be remembered that this ship is comfortable, but it is still a river vessel, not a luxury ocean cruise ship. The ship will serve the needs of sailing along the rivers and canals with frequent stops for shore excursions along the way. In inclement weather all passengers gather inside and attend various activities on board.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights after: n/a
Not available on board the ship

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Eleven: Saturday, July 27 - Excusion of Uglich / Captain's Farewell Dinner 
Note: Expected walking up the hill to the town and on uneven terrain.

Breakfast: Breakfast in ship's restaurant

Morning: Arrival in the town of Uglich. Join a walking excursion of the town and its cathedrals. Founded in 1148, Uglich is one of the most beloved towns in old Russia. The view of the city from the Volga River is especially lovely, with the blue-domed Cathedral of the Resurrection and St. John's Church looming on the horizon. At the end of the 16th century, Tsaritsa Maria Nagaya, the seventh wife of Ivan the Terrible, lived in exile here in the local kremlin before being sent to the monastery near Goritzy. It was here that Tsarevich Dmitry, son of the deceased Ivan the Terrible, met his "mysterious" death in 1591 and where the Church of St. Dmitry on the (Spilled) Blood stands today. Located inside the kremlin walls is the oldest building in Uglich, the Palace of Tsarevich Dmitry.

Lunch: Lunch on board.

Afternoon: On-board program.

Dinner: Dinner in ship's restaurant.

Evening: Enjoy the Captain's Farewell Dinner to celebrate the last sailing night on board the ship before arriving in Moscow.

Lodging: MS Russ

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cabin

 Description: For 10 nights your floating hotel/study site will be your river cruiser. The ship, MS RUSS, run by Vodohod cruise operator, was built in Germany in 1986, and completely refurbished in 2002 and 2007 and freshly painted in 2010, with new carpeting installed in the cabins and all public areas, and with new furniture in the restaurants and bars. This ship and all cabins are updated every travel season. The all-Russian crew and cruise staff are trained to service western travelers and most of them speak English.

Ship Information: Ship Type 302 – a 4 passenger deck vessel. Length – 129 m. Width – 16,7 m. Draft – 2,9 m. Speed – 25,5 km per hour (approx.15 mph). Passenger capacity: 260 -280. The ship has two suites (not offered for this program),120 standard twin cabins (approx.129 sq. feet) and 10 single cabins (approx.100 sq. feet). These are all outside cabins with large windows located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th decks. For this program we have reserved cabins with 2 twin lower beds on the 2nd and 3rd decks only. The same cabin types are used for single occupancy as well. Single cabins are usually assigned on 2nd deck. The ship is equipped with the latest navigational system and satellite phones. Communication: radio and mobile phones (used for emergencies only).

Contact info:
River Terminal Utkina Zavod
Oktyabrskaya nab. 31
St. Petersburg, Russia
phone: +011-7 916 641 0623
web: www.vodohod.com

Room amenities: All outside cabins (129 sq. feet) with 2 lower beds, located on the 2nd and 3rd decks; they are air conditioned with large windows, have private facilities, a built-in wardrobe,a table, and a small refrigerator. The cabins are clean and pleasant but modest by western standards. Bed linen is changed every 3 days, and towels are changed daily. No hairdryers are provided in the cabins, but electrical outlets are available for hairdryers.

Facility amenities: There is ample sun deck space, a reception area, a gift shop, two bars, a large conference / meeting room, two restaurants, and recreation areas. The ship is fully air-conditioned. The ship has medical facilities and a medical doctor or trained nurse on board. Other services on board include laundry and a hair salon. There are no ATMs and no public phones on board.There is no WiFi service on board. Personal mobile phones suitable for use in Russia are recommended to bring along for possible personal emergency communication. It must be remembered that this ship is comfortable, but it is still a river vessel, not a luxury ocean cruise ship. The ship will serve the needs of sailing along the rivers and canals with frequent stops for shore excursions along the way. In inclement weather all passengers gather inside and attend various activities on board.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights after: n/a
Not available on board the ship

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Twelve: Sunday, July 28 - Informal on-board discussions / Moscow's architectural highlights /... 
Informal on-board discussions / Moscow's architectural highlights / Evening performance

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast in the ship's restaurant

Morning: Participate in an informal round-table discussion on various aspects of life in Russia.

Lunch: Lunch on board.

Afternoon: Arrival in Moscow. This afternoon during a motor coach excursion we learn about the history and architecture of Moscow. Explore Moscow's cultural and historical treasures and take pictures during stops at major architectural and historic sites: Moscow University, Manezh Square, Novodevichi Convent (exterior only), the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, and other important sites. Free time: have a walk in UNESCO-listed Red Square, where all rulers of Russia left traces of their reigns. Admire the striking Kremlin Clock Tower, the Lenin Mausoleum, and see the exterior of the ornate, multi-colored architectural grandeur of the 16th century, St. Basil's Cathedral, commemorating Russia's victory over the Tatars at Kazan. Enjoy this politically-charged architectural wonder reflecting the mysterious Russian soul. .

Dinner: Dinner

Evening: Attend an evening performance

Lodging: MS Russ

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cabin

 Description: For 10 nights your floating hotel/study site will be your river cruiser. The ship, MS RUSS, run by Vodohod cruise operator, was built in Germany in 1986, and completely refurbished in 2002 and 2007 and freshly painted in 2010, with new carpeting installed in the cabins and all public areas, and with new furniture in the restaurants and bars. This ship and all cabins are updated every travel season. The all-Russian crew and cruise staff are trained to service western travelers and most of them speak English.

Ship Information: Ship Type 302 – a 4 passenger deck vessel. Length – 129 m. Width – 16,7 m. Draft – 2,9 m. Speed – 25,5 km per hour (approx.15 mph). Passenger capacity: 260 -280. The ship has two suites (not offered for this program),120 standard twin cabins (approx.129 sq. feet) and 10 single cabins (approx.100 sq. feet). These are all outside cabins with large windows located on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th decks. For this program we have reserved cabins with 2 twin lower beds on the 2nd and 3rd decks only. The same cabin types are used for single occupancy as well. Single cabins are usually assigned on 2nd deck. The ship is equipped with the latest navigational system and satellite phones. Communication: radio and mobile phones (used for emergencies only).

Contact info:
River Terminal Utkina Zavod
Oktyabrskaya nab. 31
St. Petersburg, Russia
phone: +011-7 916 641 0623
web: www.vodohod.com

Room amenities: All outside cabins (129 sq. feet) with 2 lower beds, located on the 2nd and 3rd decks; they are air conditioned with large windows, have private facilities, a built-in wardrobe,a table, and a small refrigerator. The cabins are clean and pleasant but modest by western standards. Bed linen is changed every 3 days, and towels are changed daily. No hairdryers are provided in the cabins, but electrical outlets are available for hairdryers.

Facility amenities: There is ample sun deck space, a reception area, a gift shop, two bars, a large conference / meeting room, two restaurants, and recreation areas. The ship is fully air-conditioned. The ship has medical facilities and a medical doctor or trained nurse on board. Other services on board include laundry and a hair salon. There are no ATMs and no public phones on board.There is no WiFi service on board. Personal mobile phones suitable for use in Russia are recommended to bring along for possible personal emergency communication. It must be remembered that this ship is comfortable, but it is still a river vessel, not a luxury ocean cruise ship. The ship will serve the needs of sailing along the rivers and canals with frequent stops for shore excursions along the way. In inclement weather all passengers gather inside and attend various activities on board.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights after: n/a
Not available on board the ship

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Thirteen: Monday, July 29 - Excursion to the Kremlin compound / Lecture on board / Free time 
Note: Expected walking up to 2 miles.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast in ship's restaurant

Morning: Drive to the city center. Participate in a field trip to the legendary Kremlin compound led by an expert. Visit the grounds inside the Kremlin walls, learn about the medieval history of Moscow, and see the preserved intact medieval fortress: the walls, towers, palace, and cathedrals (including the interior of one cathedral). Explore Cathedral Square and take pictures of the legendary Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell.

Lunch: Lunch

Afternoon: Free afternoon

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship.

Evening: Evening free on board to pack.

Lodging: MS Russ

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Fourteen: Tuesday, July 30 - Program ends. Departures 
Note: All participants who travel on air tickets from Road Scholar will be transferred to airports. Independent travelers are welcome to join the designated group transfer bus to DME only.

Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast on board.

Morning: Check out. Program ends. Transfers to airports.

Meals Included: Breakfast
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