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The temperatures here in the UK are on the slide, leaves are on the turn and the shops are unveiling this year’s
Christmas decorations. Whether we like it or not, the end of autumn is fast approaching and if you’re anything like us,
our thoughts have turned to winter holidays.
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If you’re contemplating something a little different to your usual ski trip this year, then why not consider one of our
special winter holidays? Russia is arguably at its seasonal best when covered with a liberal dump of snow, and no region
does this winter wonderland better than in the far north. Kizhi Island in the heart of Karelia is one of Russia’s
UNESCO World Heritage sites. This fascinating open air museum contains an eclectic collection of authentic wooden structures,
some of which are centuries old. Everything from churches to agricultural buildings is represented here, transported from
across the region to their final resting place. You’ll be able to explore the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus, the
oldest surviving wooden church in the country, and marvel at the Church of the Transfiguration of our Saviour, constructed
almost entirely without the use of nails. They just don’t make places like this anymore!
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Better still, though the island is open year round, in winter Lake Onega, in which it sits, freezes over, so visitors have
the adventure of a thrilling snowmobile ride in order to reach it. We operate several group tours which feature Kizhi Island
and a popular option is to combine it with a stay in elegant St Petersburg, Russia’s Venice of the North. With myriad museums
and palaces to explore, this is truly one of the world’s great cities and one that should be on everyone’s bucket list.
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For outdoor adventurers, we also offer a fabulous dog sledding and ice fishing trip. On the shores of Lake Onega, Europe’s
second largest lake, you’ll be given a practical class about how to mush before taking to the ice to try dog sledding for
yourself. Once you’ve got the hang of it, there are beautiful pine forest trails to investigate. Just as much fun is a visit
to the dogs’ farm where you’ll have the opportunity to meet them and see how they’re looked after. Taking advantage of the
frozen lake, you’ll also have the chance to try ice-fishing, a popular pastime in Russia. And if you get lucky and catch
something, our hosts will prepare it for supper.
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If you haven’t explored this region before, then we definitely recommend you expand your travel education and see for yourself
what beautiful Karelia has to offer. Feel free to give us a call to find out more.
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| The latest from our blog |
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In case you haven't visited for a while, why not take a fresh look at our
travel blog,
which features articles and news
about Russia: destinations, events, festivals, lifestyle, travel tips, and restaurant and theatre suggestions.
Our amazing team of travel writers will keep you up to date with what's important, and don't forget, we'd love to hear
from you too so we'll be posting reviews and stories from our customers who have visited Russia recently.
Please see the latest stories below:
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How will you spend November 7th?
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In Russia, November 7th is a date with an interesting story behind it. From 1917, it marked the Great October Socialist Revolution, though in post-Soviet times, it was renamed The Day of Accord and Conciliation by Boris Yeltsin’s government. Though the commemoration takes place on...
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How much do you know about Fabergé’s exquisite eggs?
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Most visitors to Russia will have heard of Fabergé, creator of the most ornate and precious Easter eggs on the planet. But how much do you know about these eggs? Here’s what you need to know. Peter Fabergé, also known as Karl, was born in St Petersburg, the son of a jeweller. His father...
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| Winter tours |
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We’re pleased to announce our winter tours for this season ranging from discovery city-breaks to some activity based trips
with dog-sledding, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling. Please see below for more details.
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Snowmobile Safari to the Snowy Domes of Kizhi (KL-05)
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You will start this exciting 6-day tour from the beautiful “Venice of the North”, St. Petersburg. In a very short time you can take in the history and culture of this truly unique and memorable city and explore its major attractions...
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| Recommend a friend and get a £50 reward per person |
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Recommend a friend to Go Russia and if they book a holiday or any other travel related service with us we will give you both
a £50 discount per person to say "thank you". Read more about our
recommend a friend scheme.
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GO Russia, Boundary House, Boston Road, London W7 2QE, UK
tel.: +44 (0) 20 33 55 77 17
e-mail: info@justgorussia.co.uk
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