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The 14th Saint Petersburg International Model United Nations Conference
21 – 24 March 2010
Cultural Program
 

Conference and St. Petersburg + St. Petersburg Extension

All Cultural Program is organized by Russkie Prostori Destination Management Company (www.russkie-prostori.ru)

Please contact Mr. ALEXANDER RODIONOV (alexander@russkie-prostori.com)

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
IBIS hotel
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This is a new and the first economy level hotel of the world-known chain in a brand new building - IBIS HOTEL. This 3-star hotel was opened in spring 2008.
It is ideally situated in the historical part of the city, just in 5 minute walking distance from Nevsky Prospect – the major city shopping, business and night life district, only in 400 meters from the main city railway station – Moskovsky Vokzal and 40 minutes driving time from airport.
Rooms are modern, spacious and cosy, with a comfortable bed and a functional bathroom.
Hotel offers 221 modern rooms (118 Standard Double / 100 Standard Twin and 3 Suites) with flat screen TV, satellite, Wi-Fi Internet connection, telephone, air – conditioning, shower and toilet.The hotel features the Sud et Cie restaurant with a capacity of 120, a bar with space for 50 guests. Buffet breakfast is served from 6.30 till 10.00 am.
Hotel has 5 meeting rooms with capacity up to 120 pax and modern conference equipment. The undercover parking is offering 21 car spaces.
Dostoevsky Hotel
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The "Dostoevsky" is conveniently situated in the very heart of the city to the address 19, Vladimirsky prospect in the "Vladimirsky Passage" trading center. Newsy prospect - the main street of the city, the center of business and night life of Saint-Petersburg is just 5 minutes away from the hotel.
There are 207 rooms of different categories, ready to satisfy the requirements of any client. Each room is equipped with a telephone, TV set, mini bar, an Internet connection, a desk and a conditioner.
The hotel is built with the use of the most advanced international technologies, modern construction and finishing materials and per strict European three-star standard. The hotel is especially proud of its bar "Raskolnikov" located on the 7th floor. On the territory of "Vladimirsky Passage" there are fast food restaurant "Food-Court", "Sushi-bar", pub "Negoziant", cafe-bar "Atrium", bakery "Baltic bread".
The hotel offers the services of its Business Center and 4 equipped conference-halls, the total territory of which is 300 sq. m. The professional equipment and an individual approach to each conference will make every meeting successful and promising. For all guests a wide range of additional services are offered. Each guest can visit a fitness center and a sauna.


DAY 01 ~ 20. 03. 10 ~ SATURDAY
PACKAGE #3: CONFERENCE AND ST. PETERSBURG + St. PETERSBURG EXTENTION - PRICE - EUR 600 PER PERSON
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PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES (MINIMUM 20 PERSONS):
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• 7 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN DOUBLE ROOM IN;:

= IBIS ST. PETERSBURG MOSKOVSKY VOKZAL HOTEL

= DOSTOEVSKY HOTEL

• 7 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN DOUBLE ROOM IN;:

= IBIS ST. PETERSBURG MOSKOVSKY VOKZAL HOTEL

= DOSTOEVSKY HOTEL


• ALL SIGHTSEEING AND SPECIAL EVENTS ACCORDING TO ITINIRARY

• CONFERENCE EXPENSES

•• GROUND TRANSPORTATION BY BUS DUIRNG THE WHOLE PROGRAM

• THREE MEALS PER DAY

• UNFORGETTABLE SPECIAL LATE VISIT TO HERMITAGE STATE MUSEUM

• EXCLUSIVE DINNER AT LAST PALACE

• EXCLUSIVE FOPLKLORE PERFORMANCE DURING DINNER IN LAST PALACE

• VISIT TO CATHERINE PALACE AND LUNCH AT RUSSIAN RESTAURANT PODVORIE

• Kaleidoscope program - 5 Steps to explore The City & its people:

• Metro Tour St. Petersburg

• Farmers Market visit

• Orthodox ceremony in St. Vladimir Cathedral

• Flea market souvenirs shopping

• Church of Resurrection "The Savior on Spilled Blood"
DAY 1 - DAY 5: THE SAME PROGRAM AS BASIC PACKAGE


DAY 06 ~ 25. 03. 10 ~ THURSDAY
09:00 - - 13:00 Catherines Palace & Park Czarskoe Tzelo
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Departure for Pushkin (Tzarskoe Selo/ Tzars Village) 28 kilometers away from St. Petersburg and approximate 1 hour depending on traffic where the Catherine the Great Summer Palace is located.

The palace-and-park ensemble of Tsarskoye Selo - former country residence of Russian emperors - is a fascinating monument of the world's architectural and gardening arts of the XVIII-XIX centuries. Its three parks occupy the area of 600 ha.
In the seventeenth century there was a Finnish farm here at Dudorovsky eminence called "Saari mois" in Finnish language. In 1708 it became a possession of the Russian Tsar, and the Finnish toponymy word "Saari mois" was transformed into "Tsarskaya Mysa" that sounded more Russian.
In 1708-1724 Tsarskaya Mysa was the residence of Peter the Great's wife, the Empress Catherine I. From 1741 Tsarskoye Selo became the residence of the Empress Elizabeth and during her reign the architect Rastrelli created a magnificent Emperial Palace, a brilliant masterpiece of Russian baroque.
Bolshoy Catherine Palace is a remarkable example of Russian baroque architecture. The existing palace was built between 1744 and 1756 by architects Zemtsov, Kvasov, Chevakinskiy, Rastrelli, Cameron, Quarenghi, Monighetti, Stasov.
In the years 1811 - 1843 the Tsarskoselsky Lyceum was established there, an elite school for noble families offsprings, where the great Russian poet A.S. Pushkin was educated. After revolution of 1917 the palace-and-park ensemble was made the museum, and best buildings were given to educational and health-care establishments. Because of it in 1918 the town was renamed to Detskoye Selo (Children's Village).
One can enjoy the magnificent view of the 300-meter facade of the palace. Reconstructed Amber Room in Catherine Palace of the State museum- "Tsarskoe Selo" was officially opened for the visitors on May, 31 2003 course of the meeting of the chapters and the governments of 8 conducting industrial countries of the world in St.-Petersburg.

A flee market is located near the Palace.

Open: 10 am - 5 pm. Closed Tuesday’s & last Monday/month. The day before holidays open till 4 pm.
13:00 - - 14:30 Lunch at Russian Restaurant Podvorie
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Lunch or dinner at Podvorie restaurant is a nice continuation of a walkabout or excursion in the Palaces and parks of Pavlovsk or Pushkin. Ten years of work gave this restaurant popularity and faultless reputation. Famous politicians, businessmen and artists that has been visiting the restaurant are President Vladimir Putin, the composer Rostropovich, Prince Charles, Gerhard Schroeder, Jacque Chirac and others. Podvorie is considered by many as the most Russian of all Russian restaurants where you will be offered traditional Russian cuisine, exclusive home products and wines made by the restaurant owner at his private summer residence in Crimea from the grapes of his own vineyards. In the summer there is an open-air cafe located outside the wooden building and in the winter there is an out-door skating rink and a true Russian slide. The wooden rustic building contains five halls: 1st hall (92 seats), 2nd hall (76 seats), 3rd hall (52 seats), 4th hall (30 seats), 5th hall (40 seats). The Summer outdoor veranda (130 seats). Russian Folklore group is performing during the meals and is included for the groups from 25 guests. Supplement for the groups, less, than 25 guests will be EURO 250.
19:00 - Buffet Dinner at Dostoevsky Hotel: Resturant Dostoevsky
Restaurant Dostoevsky is designed in classical style of Saint-Peterburg of the 19th century: parquette floors, white, yeallow and beige colours. The unique menu includes the best dishes of Russian and European cuisine.
The wine card of restaurant offers a wide choice of wines and elite drinks. In sunny days Small Atrium is open for the guests and invites you may take pleasure of finest cuisine sitting in the opened air near the small fountain.
Buffet breakfast from 7 till 10:30 a.m.
The restaurant is designed for 100 places.
Opened from 7 a.m. till 11 p.m.



19:00 - Buffet Dinner at Ibis Hotel: "Sud & Cie" Restaurant
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Our restaurant staff do their utmost to make sure you are satisfied and enjoy your meal. With quality and service its highest priorities, Ibis has always been committed to fully training personnel and nurturing their professionalism. At all our restaurants the staff want nothing more than to make you feel at home! Their ideas, their commitment, and their attention to guests are essential components in the Ibis Experience.

With a seasonal choice of tajines and couscous dishes from the Maghreb, Spanish tapas, Italian carpaccio, and Provencal bouillabaisse… all the sun and magic of the Mediterranean region brought to both the surroundings and your plate.
Open daily from 12-2:30pm and from 7-10:30pm


DAY 07 ~ 26. 03. 10 ~ FRIDAY
09:00 - - 14:00 Kaleidoscope program - 5 Steps to explore The City & its people
We are inviting you to see the city from different sides of classical programs. We are offering you to see how Russian people live every day. This tour is recommend for small groups 15- 20 accompanied by guide. Main Purpose is to understand the Russian way of living seeing & feeling the contrast and day-to-day life with different means of transportation.
You will see:
- the most beautiful stations of St. Petersburg metro,
- Historical Farmers market
- Orthodox ceremony in St. Vladimir church
- local department store
- the Spilled Blood Cathedral ( which has unique mosaic works).

Tour recommended for small group (not more than 20 persons for guide).
Duration of the program is 4 hours.
The best period for this tour is Saturday and Sunday morning in order to avoide traffic.
STEP 1: Metro Tour St. Petersburg
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Saint Petersburg Metro is an underground rapid transit system in Saint Petersburg. Formerly known as Leningrad Metro, the system exhibits many typical Soviet designs and features exquisite decorations and artwork making it one of the most attractive and elegant metros in the world. Due to the city's unique geology, the Saint Petersburg Metro is the deepest metro system in the world. Serving nearly three million passengers daily, it is also one of world's busyest metro system. St. Petersburg's metro is the same majestic as the one in Moscow, and it looks more impressive than most other subways and undergrounds of the world.

The guided tour around the Metro of St. Petersburg you will visit the the most beautiful stations, some of which reminde of real palaces, decorated with marble and semi - precious stones. It will include: Ploshad Vosstania, Vladimirskaya, Avtovo, Nesky Prospect and other stations.

Duration of the tour is 1 hour.
Recommend to combine with Farmer’s market visit and Orthodox Church Ceremony.
The tour is recommended to handle in small groups of 10 -15 persons each.
It is not permitted to take pictures on metro stations, staircases and the train carriages.
STEP 2: Farmers Market visit
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History: The first Petersburg market "Obzhornyy" was established at Trinity (Troitskaya) Square right after the founding of St. Petersburg. In 1711 the market was moved to the city's outskirts to the Kronverk region and renamed "Sytnyy." The first indoor market of the city was Kuznechnyy, which was established in 1927.
What: The lively farmer's markets are the best place to buy fruit, vegetables, meat, sausage, cheese, milk, honey, eggs, jams, preserves, flowers, baked goods and usually at the best prices anywhere, if you know how to bargain. Many fruits and vegetables are now imported; seasonal fruits and vegetables are from Russia or CIS.
How: Take along plenty of plastic shopping bags, egg cartons and jars for honey, etc., as none is provided. Prices are quoted per kilo (2.2 pounds), eggs are sold by tens. Don't be surprised by the "kilo" of bananas or bag of tomatoes used as a "counterweight," but do watch for thumbs on the scales.
Haggle: This is a bazaar. Smell, squeeze, select and taste before you buy. A "net" (no) can bring a price down.
Food Testing: Most markets have facilities for testing for chemicals and radioactivity.

Note: Be very aware of pickpockets.

The tour is recommended to handle in small groups of 10 -15 persons each.

Opened from 08.00 - 19.00. Weekends until 16.00.
STEP 3: Orthodox ceremony in St. Vladimir Cathedral
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Early in the morning the group departs by coach, metro or walking to get the warmest feeling of a Russian Orthodox Ceremony during an actual mass. The cathedral is named in honor of one of the most respected icons in Russia and Orthodox religion - Icon of our Lady odf Vladimir.The architectural style of the church may be determined as a transition of late Barroque to Classisism. The church was built presumably in 1761 - 1769 on the place of an old wooden church. In the construction of the new church and its fiurther renovantions participated such famous architectors as Tresini, Quarengi, Melnikov. The church was visited many times by a famous russian writer Fedor Dostoevsky. During the Soviet epoch, in 1932 the church was closed and housed a workshop. And only in 1989 the church was returned to the believers with following sanctification in 1990.
St. Vladimir's Cathedral is located in walking distance from Nevskiy Prospect, Corinthia Hotel, the Farmers Market and one of the most beautiful metro stations - Vladimirskaya. Vladimirskiy Prospect 20.
Services daily.
STEP 4: Flea market souvenirs shopping
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Flea Souvenirs Market is located in a very picturesque place, in 5 minutes walking from the Hermitage and the Square Palace, in front of the Church of our Savior on the Spilt Blood, between two canals & two bridges. Highly recommended to include Flea Market visit during tours of Spilled Blood church, walking tour around the city center and different treasure hunt programs.

Recommended shopping: Russian watches, scarves, fabrics, handicrafts, fur hats, souvenirs, glassware, crystal, Russian CD, paintings, lacquer boxes, amber, matryoshka wooden dolls.

Note: Be very aware of pickpockets.

Flea market is opened Mon-Sun during time 10:00 - 17:00.

Recommended size of the group: 10 persons for 1 guide
Recommended duration: 1 hours
STEP 5: Church of Resurrection "The Savior on Spilled Blood"
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The Church of Resurrection (Savior on Spilled Blood) was built as a historical and memorial center of all Russian people. The Cathedral was built in the memory of Emperor Alexander II, and his reforms, and served a symbol of repentance of the Russian people. It is also a historical monument to the tragic events of March 1, 1881. The Church of Our Savior on The Blood that was commissioned by Alexander III to commemorate the death of his father, Alexander II, and is built on the exact spot where Alexander II was assassinated on this spot. The cathedral boasts a luxurious and rich decor, ornamental architraves, frames, corbels, ceramic tiles, and colored glazed tiles. Five cupolas of the church, some 1000 square meters in area are covered with jewelry enamel. The belfry is decorated with mosaic coats-of-arms of cities and regions of the Russian empire. The facades of the church are lined with ceramic tiles, and colored glazed bricks; in the interior decoration the Italian marbles and different sorts of semi precious Russian stones were used. Outstanding and breath taking mosaic exterior and interior!

Day off is Wednesday.
Opened 16 SEP - 30 APR: 11 am – 7 pm.
1 MAY - 15 SEP: 10 am - 7 pm.
19:00 - Buffet Dinner at Ibis Hotel: "Sud & Cie" Restaurant
Open website • Locate on the map
Our restaurant staff do their utmost to make sure you are satisfied and enjoy your meal. With quality and service its highest priorities, Ibis has always been committed to fully training personnel and nurturing their professionalism. At all our restaurants the staff want nothing more than to make you feel at home! Their ideas, their commitment, and their attention to guests are essential components in the Ibis Experience.

With a seasonal choice of tajines and couscous dishes from the Maghreb, Spanish tapas, Italian carpaccio, and Provencal bouillabaisse… all the sun and magic of the Mediterranean region brought to both the surroundings and your plate.
Open daily from 12-2:30pm and from 7-10:30pm
19:00 - Buffet Dinner at Dostoevsky Hotel: Resturant Dostoevsky
Restaurant Dostoevsky is designed in classical style of Saint-Peterburg of the 19th century: parquette floors, white, yeallow and beige colours. The unique menu includes the best dishes of Russian and European cuisine.
The wine card of restaurant offers a wide choice of wines and elite drinks. In sunny days Small Atrium is open for the guests and invites you may take pleasure of finest cuisine sitting in the opened air near the small fountain.
Buffet breakfast from 7 till 10:30 a.m.
The restaurant is designed for 100 places.
Opened from 7 a.m. till 11 p.m.





DAY 08 ~ 27. 03. 10 ~ SATURDAY
Pulkovo 2 Departure International (Click below link for Floorplan)
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• PASSPORT: Prior to check out of the hotel please ensure that all passports and Immigration Forms that was initially stamped by Immigration and Hotels registration has been collected. Customs forms declared and stamped upon arrival should be originals only and again de4clared in Red Channel if bringing back more than USD 1.500 (or equivalent). Transfer from the city approx. 45minutes - 1 1/2 hour. If combining the departure with an excursion to Pavlosk / Pushkin the transfer time will be approx 20-30 minutes (all depending on traffic). Departure from the hotel 3 hours prior departure time or as agreed.
• DEPARTURE: Security check with X-ray for suitcases and hand luggage - which will be marked with security label - in two lines outside the building (and might include queue line outdoor) as well as personal security check prior entering the Arrival Hall. Access to customs area with control of Passport and Airline Ticket prior to Red & Green Channels. Items & Paintings from 1945 or older must be officially cleared from authorities and limitations also of caviar (please note at present - Beluga Caviar is forbidden to bring to the United states) and food product restrictions should be foreseen in respective countries. Airline Counters available in the hall as well as Paper & Magazine shop and Bara / Cafe on the First Floor.
• CHECK IN AREA: on two sides prior Immigration & Border Control. In case of a non sufficient cover of Visa period a penalty will be charged at the Consular Pointe following the Border control.
• DEPARTURE HALL / GATE AREA: Security control of Hand luggage and personal scanning prior to Departure Area in 2 floors. Bottom floor includes Bar, Toilets Tax free shop (with sortiment of Russian souvenirs, Liquors, tobacco perfumes, Russian Champagne & vodka and Red Caviar - Black Caviar is not for sale at the airport). First Floor includes Restaurant & Bar (including Sushi bar), Souvenir Shop, CD & DVD Shop, Fur Shop, Toilets. 2 Business Class Lounges where off one in the end of the Departure Area. All departure gates demands x-ray of hand luggage, shoes and body search (plastic covers available for the feet's). The airport have also introduced a limited amount of liquid that is allowed according to International standards.