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St. Petersburg is seeking funds for preservation of the historical center

St. Petersburg is seeking funds for preservation of the historical center

Monday, December 28, 2009
Governor of St. Petersburg Valentina Matvienko has proposed to create a legislative framework for the collection of a new tax on tourism. As an example of the long and successful existence of such a gathering, Mrs. Matvienko has led Europe and the United States, where the tax is called the “city tax” and is usually included in hotel bills. So often a tourist pays it, not even knowing it. Read
Journey from Petersburg to Moscow now takes just over three hours

Journey from Petersburg to Moscow now takes just over three hours

Monday, December 21, 2009
On Thursday, December 17, a high-speed train “Sapsan” made his first trip on a route Moscow – St. Petersburg. Read
Agreement between Italy and Russia

Agreement between Italy and Russia

Tuesday, December 15, 2009
In the course of Russian- Italian consultations that took place in the beginning of December in Rome, President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi have discussed the number of the questions connected with collaboration of two countries. Read
Duma toughen the punishment for disorderly behavior in airports

Duma toughen the punishment for disorderly behavior in airports

Monday, December 7, 2009
Last week Duma has adopted a number of amendments to the Code of administrative violation, which extends the retaliation for violation of public order on board of aircraft and in airport. Read
The first capsule hotel opened in Russia

The first capsule hotel opened in Russia

Monday, November 30, 2009
The 25th of November 2009, in Terminal “Aeroexpress” of Sheremetyevo International Airport the solemn opening of the first Russian capsule hotel “Air express” was hold. Read
Iceboats on Moscow River

Iceboats on Moscow River

Monday, November 23, 2009
17 November the winter navigation on Moscow River was opened. Now river rows in Moscow are all year round. Read
Sheremetyevo Airport strives to European standards

Sheremetyevo Airport strives to European standards

Monday, November 16, 2009
According to the press service of OJSC “Sheremetyevo international airport” soon the airport terminal symbols will be changed from digital to lettering. As stated in a press release, “This decision is taken to streamline terminal identification, taking into account apparition of new complexes and forward-looking development of the airport”. Read
Russia is prepared to participate in the international exhibition WTM-2009 in London

Russia is prepared to participate in the international exhibition WTM-2009 in London

Monday, November 9, 2009
From 9 to 12 November in London will take place one of the largest international tourism exhibitions in Europe – World Travel Market (WTM). It will take up residence in the great exhibition complex “ExCel” in Docklands. According to Rosturism, taking into account the long and successful cooperation with Moscow and Moscow's participation as an official partner in the exhibition WTM-2005, Russia is granted with a stand in the best part of the hall – in the centre of S7 place EM5040. Read
“Breakthrough in relations with Latin America”. The President of Ecuador visited Russia

“Breakthrough in relations with Latin America”. The President of Ecuador visited Russia

Monday, November 2, 2009
Last week The President of Ecuador Rafael Correa has visited Russia. The purpose of the visit was negotiations on the development of cooperation between two countries and signing of a number of documents to facilitate this cooperation. Read
Visa regime: possibility of agreement between Russia and Great Britain

Visa regime: possibility of agreement between Russia and Great Britain

Monday, October 26, 2009
According to “Interfax”, one of the main subjects of negotiations between the leaders of Foreign Affairs of Russia and Great Britain Sergey Lavrov and David Miliband, to be held in Moscow on 2 November, will be the project of simplification of the visa regime. Read
75 years ago the Metro was faster

75 years ago the Metro was faster

Monday, October 19, 2009
The 15th of October this year is the 75 anniversary since the first passenger train took the trip from the Metro station “Komsomolskaya” to the station “Sokolniki”. Read
Russian airlines will survive

Russian airlines will survive

Monday, October 12, 2009
The formation of a new public company “Rosavia”, which will bring together leading Russian air carriers, will be completed by 2012. Read
Russia and Denmark achieve a new level of cooperation

Russia and Denmark achieve a new level of cooperation

Monday, October 5, 2009
The 1 October 2009 came into force an agreement on simplification of visa system between the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Denmark. The agreement was signed the 27 May, 2008. Read

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