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

Shaperon’s program

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
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 PRICE - EUR 677 PER PERSON
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PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES (MINIMUM 10 PERSONS):
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• 5 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 FOLKLORE PERFORMANCE DURING DINNER IN LAST PALACE
Pulkovo 2 Arrival international (Click below link for Floorplan)
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Pulkovo 2 airport was renovated and rebuilt for the 300 years anniversary 2003 and located in the south east are of St. Petersburg in the direction of Pushkin. Prior to arrival 2 forms must be filled in on board the plane.
• IMMIGRATION: Immigration Forms that should be duly filled in and delivered to the immigration officer that will stamp the form upon arrival and should be registered in the hotel and submitted upon departure to the Immigration Officer. Passport and Immigration Forms will be needed and collected upon check-in at the hotel and could be retrieved the same evening / the following morning at the reception. The Immigration Area has totally 10 separate booths (from the left) for Diplomatic entry, Russian Citizen and foreigners and might be crowdie during peak hours after 3 pm and usually takes some 15 - 30 minutes. The arrival area have three luggage belts, toilets and basic souvenir shop. Very Limited amount of luggage cart with charge in Euro coins only.
• CUSTOMS:Customs Forms should be filled in for Arrival & Departure in case of carrying currency in cash over USD 3000 (for foreigners) and in order to be given permission to bring cash back while departure from Russia. In case of carrying an access amount these forms should be stamped by the customs at the Red Line "Goods To Declare". All other passengers will go at the Green Lane "Nothing to Declare" where random checks will be done of luggage in X-rays. In case of lost luggage the person must proceed through Red Line and declare luggage arrived and luggage except. Lost & Found Office located in Customs Zone through Red Channel. Due to security reasons Lost Luggage must be retrieved personally with Identification
• ARRIVAL: Arrival Area includes Meet & Greet Area, bar/ cafe area (rubles only), toilets (free of charge) and access with security control only. Guides/ escorts will meet with in the Meet & Greet Area following the customs zone and transport will be parked outside the Arrival Hall. Approx. transfer to the city 45min - 1 1/2 hours depending on traffic. If agreed and confirmed by RP in advance, presence of representatives of Russkie Prostori Company.
• LUGGAGE ASSITANCE ((preordered): Luggage can be delivered from the Meet & Greet Area after customs according to below portage prices . Luggage can also be delivered from the belt to the bus after identification by each passenger authorized travel staff for a supplement (double price of portage prices listed below) .
• VIP SERVICES & GREEN CORRIDOR: can be supplied upon request to facilitate group arrivals and delivered according to prepaid / pre-arrangedservices and timing informed well in advance and if above froms are duly filled in prior arrivial to the Customs Cabins.
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.
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.


DAY 02 ~ 21. 03. 10 ~ SUNDAY
09:00 - - 16:30 Transport & Guide Full Day
09:00 - - 18:00 Full Day City Sightseeing with Peter & Pauls Fortress
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• An introduction tour of the city with its five and a half million people and the main attractions in the center along the impressive Boulevard "Nevsky Prospect" with buildings, palaces, Churhes, Cathedrals, shopping areas. You will pass the many Canals and as well the view of the many beautiful palaces facing the Neva River. Since the creation in 1703 as a small fortification at the present Peter & Paul Fortress the city of myths and mystery was build on a flat march land by architects and prisoners of wars. The whole sophisticated development of St. Petersburg is materialized in its palaces and temples, park ensembles, street labyrinths and multistoried houses and as a master plan of Venice of the North and Amsterdam. Like any other large city (St. Petersburg is the fourth largest city in Europe) still looks like an old city in spite of according to European measurements it’s a rather young city. During the tour we will get acquainted with the rather small and concentrated city center(around the Nevsky Prospect, Neva River, St. Isaacs Square and peter & Paul Fortress with its many canals and bridges and land marks such as St. Isaacs Cathedral, The Church on Spilled Blood, the Kazan Cathedral, the Singer Sewing machine Head Quarters- today the House of books - Dom Knigi, the Neva River, The Hermitage and the Winter Palace to mentioned a few of the possible spots that you will be surrounded of.
• The tour includes a visit to Peter & Paul Fortress is considered to be the birthplace of St Petersburg, since it was founded in 1703 by Peter the Grate as the beginning of the city. The Cathedral of St. Peter & Paul is the main part of the fortress complex. It took 21 years to build it and is the burial place of the Czars beginning from Peter the Great. The remains of Nicholas II and his family where buried here on the 17th of July 1998. It is also possible to walk up to the Fortress Murals, from where a wonderful panoramic view of the city opens up. In 1999 parts of the walls of Peter & Paul Fortress has been reconstructed as a walking path with one of the best views of the River Neva and its spectacular view along the embankments. The impressive facades of numerous Palaces include the Hermitage complex, the Marble Palace and many other former palaces of Russian Nobility. The view creates a strict skyline, since the palaces were not allowed to be built higher the t Palace of the Russian Czars (Winter Palace) Closed on Wednesdays. Opened 11:00-18:00. On Tuesdays till 17:00. Actual visit 1 hr.During the tour several picture stops are done as well as an eventual opportunity to stop for souvenirs if time allows.
09:30 - Orthodox ceremony in St. Vladimir Cathedral
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.
10:30 - 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.
11:30 - Peter & Paul Fortress Visit
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Peter & Paul Fortress is considered to be the birthplace of St Petersburg, since it was founded in 1703 by Peter the Grate as the beginning of the city. The Cathedral of St. Peter & Paul is the main part of the fortress complex. It took 21 years to build it and is the burial place of the Czars beginning from Peter the Great. The remains of Nicholas II and his family where buried here on the 17th of July 1998. It is also possible to walk up to the Fortress Murals, from where a wonderful panoramic view of the city opens up. In 1999 parts of the walls of Peter & Paul Fortress has been reconstructed as a walking path with one of the best views of the River Neva and its spectacular view along the embankments. The impressive facades of numerous Palaces include the Hermitage complex, the Marble Palace and many other former palaces of Russian Nobility. The view creates a strict skyline, since the palaces were not allowed to be built higher the t Palace of the Russian Czars (Winter Palace)

Workig hours:
1 OCT-30 APR 10:00 - 18:00, till 17:00 on TUESDAYS, closed on WEDNESDAY
1 MAY-30 SEP 10:00 - 19:00 DAYLY
12:30 - - 14:00 Lunch at Restaurant Tinkoff
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The first TINKOFF restaurant was opened in St. Petersburg in 1998. It was located a minute away from Nevsky Prospekt, and it was a must-visit restaurant for every guest of St. Petersburg. To this day, TINKOFF is the only place in the city where the beer is brewed and sold. From metal barrels the freshly brewed filtered and non-filtered beer flows through a system of pipes straight to the bar tap. The brewery is separated from the hall only with a thick glass wall. Although the brewing process has been mostly automated, restaurant guests will enjoy observing brewery workers pouring out hops and malt into the bunker. If the guest so wishes, a tour can be arranged where he or she will hear the secrets of living beer brewing.

The restaurant offers six main brands of beer and four seasonal varieties. The brewers welcome in each season with a new type of the foamy drink.
The restaurant menu contains a large variety of European cuisine dishes. Each restaurant has a sushi bar with a selection of over 250 various dishes. Most dishes on the European menu are based on Italian and German recipes. We offer various pizzas and types of pasta, bratwursts and flavorful meat dishes, appetizing fish and fresh salads that all go so well with beer.

TINKOFF is known for its hospitality, excellent beer and fine cuisine, but there’s more. In the afternoon the guests enjoy free Internet service. Many guests appreciate the souvenir shop, and beer mug storage facility is a real hit. You will not get bored lounging on soft couches and listening to live jazz music on Fridays and Saturdays. Foreign musicians play in the restaurant each month.
14:15 - - 16:00 Afternoon visit to Yusupov Palace
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The Yusupov Palace located on Moika Embankment is one of the most beautiful examples of classicism style constructions in Saint Petersburg. Decorated with six-column portico, the palace delights with harmony of proportions and silhouette elegancy. On the site where the palace is situated used to be the mansion that belonged to Prince Shuvalov. In 1760s the mansion was overbuilt and extended to the design of the architect J.-B. Vallen de la Mothe. In 1830 the palace became the property of Prince N. Yusupov, who was one of the richest and the most powerful persons in Russia. He ordered to throw out a new wing and rebuild the gala rooms' suite of the palace. In 1858-1859 such architects as I. Monigetti, A. Stepanov, A. Vaitens and others participated in the palace interiors planning.
The Yusupov Palace acquired its present appearance in the course of palace’s constructions from 1760 till 1850 done by the famous architects of the time. The building belonged to the Yusupov family. The staterooms in neoclassical style are remarkable for their rich and elegant decoration. The unique West European works of art as well as musical instruments of the 19th century adorn the palace interior. The gem of the palace is the unique Domestic Theatre built in the Baroque style as a miniature of the world-known Mariinsky Theatre.
The Palace saw one of the most dramatic episodes in Russia's history - the murder of Grigory Rasputin.
In 1916 a group of the city's noble elite, including one of the Grand Dukes and led by the prominent anglophile Prince Felix Yusupov, conspired to kill the one man who they felt threatened the stability of an already war-torn Russian Empire. Grigory Rasputin, a peasant and self-proclaimed holy man, had gradually won favor with the Tsar's family through his alleged supernatural powers. His control over the decisions of the family and the Russian ruler himself, put him in a potentially manipulative position and posed a very real threat to their power. Consequently, Rasputin was murdered at the Yusupov Palace on the night of December 16-17 1916, and his death proved to be an almost greater mystery than his life had been.
The exhibition dedicated to Grigory Rasputin is set up in the original rooms where the tragedy took place.
Open: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm.
The Rasputin exhibition can be visited only with a tour. Visit can be organized upon request only.
Address: 94 Moiki embankment.
17:00 - - 18:30 REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION MEETING for THE 14TH SAINT PETERSBURG INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE
SPIMUN is one of the United Nations Models affiliated to The Hague International Model United Nations (www.thimun.org). The conference is a three-day-long simulation of the work of the United Nations. The structure of SPIMUN includes the Security Council, the General Assembly (4 Committees), the the ECOSOC and the Special Conference (the Baltic conference). The conference is designed for high school students (14 – 19 years old).
The object of the conference is to seek, through discussion, negotiation and debate solutions to the various problems of the world, dealing with economic, social, environmental and cultural issues. The young delegates, in seeking solutions to these problems, can learn to break away from narrow national interests and to develop true international cooperation.
At SPIMUN students playing the roles of diplomats and represent any member-state of the UN, except their own. Before the conference participants should research and prepare draft resolutions on the issues of agenda (from the point of view of the country they represent).
The official language of SPIMUN is English.
SPIMUN 2009 brought together about 650 delegates and teachers from Belarus, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Italy, Nepal, Qatar, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Turkey and Zambia.

SPIMUN offers a unique opportunity for students to experience both a UN simulation and enjoy the splendor of St. Petersburg, one of the world's most beautiful cities.

Delegation size: 4-7 delegates per country delegation. Please note that each foreign school may have up to 25 participants in a group (including delegates, chairs, chaperons and MUN-Directors).
Forums
Security Council (1 delegate from every SC member country)
General Assembly (4 Committees, 1 delegate per country in each)
ECOSOC (1 delegate from every ECOSOC member country)
Baltic Conference (Baltic Conference (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Belarus, Czech Republic, Norway, Slovakia, Ukraine are invited to participate)
19:00 - Dinner at Restaurant U Spasa (Russian club)
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Located in the very center of the city on Konushennaya Square in front of Church on the Spilled blood. 3 connected halls classical and modern design interiors. Russian and European cuisine. Capacity from 160 to 240 seats.The famous work of Alfred Parland – The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood – always shares your meal. The architectural masterpiece is really close – as if it were sitting at the next table, as if you could reach out and touch it.
The restaurant is called 'The Russian Club' and is over seven years old now. It was first opened in 2000 and has been a popular place of rest and dining ever since. The Church is not the only reason.
A lot of space is the first thing guests of the Russian Club notice. A big foyer and five rooms seating 240 people totally. Different interior solutions divide the space into two zones – restaurant and bar. The restaurant rooms have a more solemn atmosphere with classic table laying and traditional furniture. The bar also offers a lot of space but a more democratic environment. The interior is a stylized village street with benches designed as couches and a small bridge over a brook. A decorative country horse is 'drinking' from it. Guests gradually plunge into an idyll, especially, when they get to know the local cuisine.
18:30 - - 22:00 Transport Evening (Hotel -Venue-Hotel)
•Please note that due to the traffic situation and according to Russkie Prostori Quality Standards - all transportation is ordered 30 minutes prior to use to ensure exact departure. Guides will be available 15 minutes prior to dispatching of the coaches. Transportation in according to stated time and hours can be used with or without guide. We recommend to have assistance to enable assistance with translation - non English speaking drivers - and providing general help and explanations.
• Transport Evening service Hotel-Venue-Hotel is based on 5 hours of transport use. All additional hours are charged additionally according to drivers' journals. In the nihgt time between 23-00 - 06-00 the rate per hour is additional 50% of the regular cost.
• RE. assistance of guide/hostesse during dinner: an additional cost for the meals of drivers & guides might be charged. Beverages in the bus (mineral water) will be supplied only upon extra order. Please note restrictions of drinking and eating in some vehicles. In case of more then three (3 coaches/vehicles) we strongly recommend an additional "runner" providing service and coordination at each stop and arrival (assistance with parking, tickets, forgotten things advising correct bus and items not provided by guides at the time). NB! The vehicles presented on the pictures above are samples of vehicles used but not necessarily provided during the actual transportation confirmed.


DAY 03 ~ 22. 03. 10 ~ MONDAY
09:00 - - 19:00 Transport & Guide Full Day (Hotel - Conference - Excursions-Conference- Hotel)
10:00 - - 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.
14:00 - - 15:00 St. Isaac's Cathedral
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Saint Isaac's Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia is the largest cathedral in the city and was the largest church in Russia when it was built (101.5 meters high). It was dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, a patron saint of Peter the Great who had been born on the feast day of that saint.
The church on St Isaac's Square was ordered by Tsar Alexander I, to replace an earlier Rinaldiesque structure. A specially appointed commission examined several designs, including that of the French-born architect Auguste de Montferrand (1786–1858), who had studied in the atelier of Napoleon's designer, Charles Percier. Monferrand's design was criticized by some members of the commission for the dry and allegedly boring rhythm of its four identical pedimented octastyle porticos. It was also suggested that despite gigantic dimensions, the edifice would look squat and not very impressive. The emperor, who favoured the ponderous Empire style of architecture, had to step in and solve the dispute in Monferrand's favour.
The cathedral took 40 years to construct, under Montferrand's direction, from 1818 to 1858. Under the Soviet government, the building was abandoned, then turned into a museum of atheism. The dove sculpture was removed, and replaced by a Foucault pendulum. During World War II, the dome was painted over in gray to avoid attracting attention from enemy aircraft. Worship activity has since resumed in the cathedral, but only in the left-hand side chapel, and in the main body of the cathedral on feast days only.
The severe neoclassical exterior expresses a traditional Russian-Byzantine formula: a Greek-cross groundplan with a large central dome and four subsidiary domes. It is similar to Andrea Palladio's Villa La Rotonda, with a full dome on a high drum substituted for the Villa's low central saucer dome.
The exterior, which barely hints at the riotously rich interior, is faced with gray and pink stone, and features a total of 112 red granite columns with Corinthian capitals, each hewn and erected as a single block: 48 at ground level, 24 on the rotunda of the uppermost dome, 8 on each of four side domes, and 2 framing each of four windows. The rotunda is encircled by a walkway accessible to tourists. 24 statues gaze down from the roof, and another 24 from the top of the rotunda.

Opened 16 SEP - 30 APR: 11 am – 7 pm.
1 MAY - 15 SEP: 10 am - 7 pm.
Colonnade of St.Isaak Cathedral opened 16 SEP - 30 APR: 11 am - 6 pm,
Opened 1 MAY - 15 SEP: 10 am - 6 pm.
Closed: Wednesdays. On school holidays opened - daily.
15:00 - - 17:00 Shopping at the Department Stores on Nevsky Prospect
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St. Petersburg has a growing number of stores offering a variety of goods and services including everything from hand-made arts, crafts, and souvenirs to fresh fruits and vegetables. Shopping along the city's festive main thoroughfare, Nevsky Prospekt makes you feel more like a native Piterbyrzhets (Petersburger), and offers the best variety of stores in the city. Many stores accept credit cards, and all stores accept only rubles that you can buy at a number of conveniently located currency exchange points (obmenni punkti) throughout the city. You're likely to get the best exchange rates on Nevsky Prospekt, but be sure to bring along your passport. Without a passport you can not change money. Most obmenni punkti charge about 50 cents to change money. Finally, before you do your shopping, have a look to the list of stores, markets and galleries and plan your shopping destinations to save time and money. St. Petersburg has several department stores, which offer a varying selection of goods and services. Three of the larger and more popular department stores (Bolshoi Gostiny Dvor, Grand Palace and the Passage) are all conveniently located within a few minutes walk from each other in the city center. Shops opened also during Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 till 21:00.Shopping in smaller groups with assistance for translations recommended due to language finding the various goods.
19:00 - Dinner at Ibis Hotel: "Sud & Cie" Restaurant
Open website
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 - 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 04 ~ 23. 03. 10 ~ TUESDAY
09:00 - - 22:00 Transport & Guide Full Day (Hotel - Conference - Excursions-Conference - Hermitage - Dinner - Hotel)
10:00 - - 13:00 Visit to Russian President Residence - Konstantinovsky Palace
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Konstantin Palace, the former estate of the Grand Dukes Romanovs was constructed in the beginning of the XVIII century in Strelna, a suburban town of St. Petersburg, on the shore of the gulf of Finland. The area of the Palace is about 4800 sc. meters, and the architectural ensemble comprises the Palace and two vast parks. The half-ruined Palace was made part of the jurisdiction of the Presidential Affairs Management in 2000 and was restored for the city Jubilee. After the restoration, the Palace received the name of the State Palace of Congress. Now the complex also includes a hotel, 20 hospitality cottages, a pavilion for conducting talks, and additional buildings. The Palace is connected with the Gulf of Finland with a channel.
Konstantinovsky Palace is the architectural and historic dominant of the complex. The Blue and the Marble halls of the palace are designed to accommodate international forums at the top level, as well as other important events. The Belvedere Hall located above the central part of the Palace, is designed for housing music salons, fourchettes, tasting. A museum and wine-cellars will be open for the visitors in the Palace. An excursion should be booked in advance (1 month)
Visitors' information:
work hours: from 10.00 till 18.30
An exursion can be organized on days off and holidays and before 10 am/ after 5 pm
The group of visitors should be up to 15 pax.
15:00 - - 16:00 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.
17:00 - - 19:00 UNFORGETTABLE SPECIAL LATE VISIT to Hermitage State Museum
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The State Hermitage occupies six magnificent buildings situated along the embankment of the River Neva, right in the heart of St Petersburg. The leading role in this unique architectural ensemble is played by the Winter Palace, the residence of the Russian tsars that was built to the design of Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli.
The Winter Palace was built between 1754 and 1762 for Empress Elizabeth, the daughter of Peter the Great. Unfortunately, Elizabeth died before the palace’s completion and only Catherine the Great and her successors were able to enjoy the sumptuous interiors of Elizabeth’s home. Many of the palace’s impressive interiors have been remodeled since then, particularly after 1837, when a huge fire destroyed most of the building. Today the Winter Palace, together with four more buildings arranged side by side along the river embankment, houses the extensive collections of the Hermitage. The Hermitage Museum is the largest art gallery in Russia and is among the largest and most respected art museums in the world.
The basic display areas of the State Hermitage occupy 365 rooms in the Main Museum Complex. The Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage, the Old Hermitage and the New Hermitage display the collections of monuments of culture and art of the ancient world, Western Europe, Russia and the countries of the Orient, as well as archeological and numismatic collections. The Hermitage Theatre and the Reserve House also form part of the Main Museum Complex.

The museum was founded in 1764 when Catherine the Great purchased a collection of 255 paintings from the German city of Berlin. Put together throughout two centuries and a half, the Hermitage collections of works of art (over 3,000,000 items) present the development of the world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century. The Hermitage’s collections include works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian, a unique collection of Rembrandts and Rubens, many French Impressionist works by Renoir, Cezanne, Manet, Monet and Pissarro, numerous canvasses by Van Gogh, Matisse, Gaugin and several sculptures by Rodin. The collection is both enormous and diverse and is an essential stop for all those interested in art and history. The experts say that if you were to spend a minute looking at each exhibit on display in the Hermitage, you would need 11 years before you’d seen them all.

Open: 10:30 am – 6 pm, on Sundays 10:30 am - 5 pm. Closed: Mondays. Address: 34 Dvortsovaya embankment.
19:30 - Dinner at Restaurant Last Palace (RRRR)
The palace of Prince Abamelek-Lazarev happened to be the last building erected in St. Petersburg before the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. Only months later, it became no more than a splendid reminder of the Imperial Russia’s past glory. Located in the most magnificent part of St. Petersburg’s historical downtown, the building has retained its dazzling palatial interiors. The palace reopened after a complete restoration and is ready to host exhibitions, presentations, conferences, gala parties and banquets. One room (blue) is for 150 guests maximum capacity another one is with the stage (pink room) with maximum capacity of 100 guests. There is a convenient boat landing in front of the palace’s main entrance. Guests can arrive by boat, or embark from here on an exciting tour of St. Petersburg’s enchanting rivers and canals.
Balalaika Orchestra (Exclusive Intertainment during Dinner in Last Palace)
The balalaika is a stringed instrument of Russian origin, with a characteristic triangular body and 3 strings (or sometimes 6, in pairs).
Not surprisingly, the concept of the balalaika orchestra was adopted wholeheartedly by the Soviet government as something distinctively Soviet (that is, Russian). Enormous amounts of energy and time were devoted by the Soviet government to foster conservatory study of the balalaika, from which highly skilled ensemble groups such as the Osipov State Balalaika Orchestra emerged. Balalaika virtuosi such as Boris Feoktistov and Pavel Necheporenko became stars both inside and outside the Soviet Union. The world-famous Red Army Choir used a normal orchestra, except that the violins, violas and violoncellos were replaced with various sizes of balalaika and domra.
Nowadays Balaika is strongly associated with Russian Culture and used as the main entertainment for the Russian style dinners. The orchestra plays as background music and consists of 15 musicians. The musicians can be dressed in national costumes or elegant - black and white depending on the request. Duration - 2 hours (45 min, 15 min break, 45 min). The time can be prolonged upon request.
Cossack Dance Show (30 minutes Exclusive Intertainment during Dinner in Last Palace)
Cossack Dance Show is performance of traditional Cossack Russian folk dance routine consisting acrobatic tumbles, jumps, breathtaking spins and leaps and the infamous Cossack kicks!

Kazaki are better known outside of Russia as Cossacks (Turkish word meaning Outlaw, Adventurer or freebooter/freeman). Kazaki (Cossacks) are first mentioned in the 15th century as freedom-loving ex- serfs, Tatars and descendants of Scythian warriors living on the open plains of southern Ukraine and Russia's Don River basin. The Cossacks of Russia were legendary horsemen and warriors, but it was really through their music and dance that they unleashed their relentless energy and passion for life and freedom. Unrivalled in their field, the Cossack Dance Show captivate audiences with the ultimate in folklore presentation. Theirs is a truly remarkable performance, rich in energy, passion and excitement, that will leave lasting memories of a truly remarkable evening's entertainment.

The duration of the performance is about 20-25 minutes (depending on client’s wish). Highly recommended as entertainment for Russian folklore dinners or events and as perfect combination with Vodka tasting theme. Usually dancing group include 8 couples, but size of the group can be changed depending on venue.


DAY 05 ~ 24. 03. 10 ~ WEDNESDAY
09:00 - - 17:00 Transport & Guides Full Day (Hotel - Plenary session - Excursions - Plenary Sessions - Hotel)
10:00 - - 12:00 Artillery Museum
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The museum traces its origin to the prescient objectives of Emperor Peter I, who decreed that an especially historic captured mortar be preserved at a time the Russian army was desperately melting down all possible metal to cast new cannon. Jacob Bruce, the Tsar's chief of artillery followed through by organizing the acquisition and safe storage of historically important weapons. The Artillery Museum was founded by a government UKAZ in 1756 as the Main Artillery and Fortifications Museum. In 1868 the collections were moved to the Crownwork Arsenal of the Peter and Paul Fortress, built by the architect P. I. Tamanski. The museum was named Artillery Museum in 1903 and in 1963 it was merged with the Central Historical Military Engineer Museum. A section on the history of military signaling was created in 1965.
Founded in 1703, it is one of the oldest and largest museums in Russia. The collection is housed in 13 halls containing 15,000 square meters of floor space. The museum collections include many unique pieces of artillery, rocket weapons, small arms, and cold weapons. It has a large collection of military engineer and signal equipment and many displays and dioramas illustrating the history of these branches. The museum also has outstanding collection of military flags and standards, military awards and decorations, medals, uniforms and accoutrements, and combat equipment. It has a large collection of combat art and graphics displays, sculpture, and paintings. The archive has an extensive collection of documents dating back to the 16th century. Large weapons and equipment including vehicles are on display outside, in the courtyard.
Address: 7, Alexandrovsky Park.
Open: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays and the last Thursday of every month.
15:00 - - 16:00 Beluga Deluxe Souvenir Boutique
Beluga Deluxe souvenir boutique in the best sense of the word. It gives a feel of stylized, contemporary version of a Russian fairytale or else - a luxurious jewel-case that opens as soon as you ring the door-bell. An amazing décor features white boles of birch trees, a twinkling crystal chandelier, lightening a table with amber jewelry and legendary Arne Jacobsen's egg chairs, adorned with traditional embroidery. Fine artwork of Russian craftsmen - jewelry, vases, crockery, Faberge eggs, stylized items of typical folk art and much more are exhibited in golden frames and glass niches along one of the walls. Prices are proportional - therefore do not search for cheep souvenirs there. Five small jars of black caviar - the finest product you could ever find in Russia, perhaps - are elegantly displayed in a laconic, black fridge. Before leaving Beluga Deluxe, do not miss the opportunity of visiting its restroom, as the Russian fairytale scenery with white birches extends there as well. Only slowly falling sow flakes could make the picture more perfect.

Recommended for any groups. Can be combined with any tours due to good locateion - Art Square,5.
17:30 - 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.
17:30 - 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.
19:00 - - 23:00 Transport Evening (Hotel -Disco Club-Hotel)
•Please note that due to the traffic situation and according to Russkie Prostori Quality Standards - all transportation is ordered 30 minutes prior to use to ensure exact departure. Guides will be available 15 minutes prior to dispatching of the coaches. Transportation in according to stated time and hours can be used with or without guide. We recommend to have assistance to enable assistance with translation - non English speaking drivers - and providing general help and explanations.
• Transport Evening service Hotel-Venue-Hotel is based on 5 hours of transport use. All additional hours are charged additionally according to drivers' journals. In the nihgt time between 23-00 - 06-00 the rate per hour is additional 50% of the regular cost.
• RE. assistance of guide/hostesse during dinner: an additional cost for the meals of drivers & guides might be charged. Beverages in the bus (mineral water) will be supplied only upon extra order. Please note restrictions of drinking and eating in some vehicles. In case of more then three (3 coaches/vehicles) we strongly recommend an additional "runner" providing service and coordination at each stop and arrival (assistance with parking, tickets, forgotten things advising correct bus and items not provided by guides at the time). NB! The vehicles presented on the pictures above are samples of vehicles used but not necessarily provided during the actual transportation confirmed.
19:30 - - 22:00 Exclusive Disco Party at Night Club Ostrov (Island)
Located in a newly restored mansion, build by architect Briullov back in the 19th century. Interiors are great and classy. One o fteh biggest and most stylish night club in St. Petersburg! There are several dance floors, lounge area and restaurant , in Ostrov Night club.
Night clubs will be opened specially for you on exclusive basis. Special DJ will be invited for your disco.


DAY 06 ~ 25. 03. 10 ~ THURSDAY
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.