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QR codes to be installed on churches of Vologda oblast
A project named «The ring of historical memory» has gained a grant of 700,000 rubles for installing QR codes on ancient orthodox churches. The link will follow to the old pictures of the location. This project will affect mostly lost monuments including merchants’ houses, churches and cathedrals.
Transaero starts direct flights to Taipei from Moscow
The day before yesterday Transaero Airlines started weekly flight between Taipei and Moscow. Boeing 767-300 departs from the capital of Russia at 0.40 on Thursdays and arrives at 16.30. From Taipei, it departs at 18.00 on Thursdays, arrival in Moscow at 1.50.
Free ticket for Pushkin’s poems
On Pushkin’s Day (June 6) in Novosibirsk is will be possible to have a free ride on an underground train. Students, teachers and librarian will become «ticket collectors» for one day. Pushkin’s Day is also called Russian language day. It is celebrated with performances based on Pushkin’s fairytales and poems.
Toll roads to Moscow airports
Moscow authorities and Russian Ministry of Transportation are developing a paid option for A105 (a highway from Moscow to Domodedovo airport). State-owned Avtodor has been charged with working on a fee system. This innovation is related to reconstruction of the road and presents a part of a big project.
Russian government banned smoking on trains
Since June 1 smoking is no longer allowed on trains and local train platforms. The law is not applicable for long distance train platforms. Last year Russian authorities published the document that prohibited smoking in train station buildings and closer than 15m to the train station entry.
Moscow is not one of the most expensive tourist destinations
According to the Moscow authorities, the capital of Russian Federation was not included in the top ten most expensive cities for tourists. By average cost of one day, Moscow occupies the 15th place. Sergei Sobyanin (Moscow Mayor) believes it is related to the rising of the number of new hotels. He said that 1,400 beds […]
Get a visa to Russia will be easier
Conditions for obtaining a Russian visa will be simplified! Government of the Russian Federation has proposed a bill aimed to improve the ability to stay in Russia for foreign citizens. According to forecasts, this will soon become a reality. Thanks to changes, lengths of stay for tourists and businessmen in Russian territory will be more. […]
Baku for tourism!
The tourist infrastructure of the capital of Azerbaijan continues to develop. Now is possible to see the sights of Baku thanks to new types of tourist transports and special attractions.In the spring, along new Seaside boulevard, Ferris wheel has been opened. The diameter of the attraction is 60 meters and is equipped with 38 cabins […]
Lenin’s Mausoleum is closing for May holidays
Lenin’s Mausoleum is closing for May holidays the 25th of April. Tourists will be able to get in there only the 14th of May. Moreover, Moscow Kremlin will be closed as well on Victory Day (May 9). These changes are concerned with preparations for celebrating of the 69th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic […]
