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Friday, June 1, 2012

About I am going to take a travel trip to Russia. Anyone out there travel by barge from Moscow to St. Peters burg

I am going to take a travel trip to Russia. Anyone out there travel by barge from Moscow to St. Peters burg?
I enjoy somewhat 'exotic' travel destinations. (EX: This Spring I went to China for a month.) I want to try a boat/barge trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg, Russia. Have any of you guys done this? Would you recommend it? Did you use a travel group or do it on your own? Any insights or tips? Thanks for your time.
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Answer 1 :
who cares...seriously
Answer 2 :
I would just take the train.
Answer 3 :
A boat from Moscow to St. Petersburg? How? Moscow is not a port.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

About St. Petersburg in December

St. Petersburg in December?
I am studying abroad for Fall 2008, and at the end of my studies (in mid- to late- december), a friend and I were planning on travelling to St. Petersburg (we would take a ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki, train to St. Petersburg. On the way back, a train to Tallinn, ferry to Stockholm). I've always been fascinated by St. Petersburg and I want to go there so bad, but I'm a little wary of travelling there in December. Has anyone been there in December who can tell me a little about it? I know it's going to be super cold and dark, but I've always wanted to go there, and December is the only time I would be able to. Would you recommend going there? I'll be studying near Stockholm, Sweden. Has anyone been to both places in the winter? If so, how do they compare weather-wise?
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Yes, I would recommend going there, it is gorgeous! And yes, December will be cold and dark. But dress warmly. There are wonderful museums, concerts and sights to see. Make sure you get the right kind of visa
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Sunday, April 1, 2012

About what is the distance between the russian cities of demyansk and st. petersburg

what is the distance between the russian cities of demyansk and st. petersburg?
how long would it take to travel between the two on bus or train? is there a website for demyansk?
Russia - 2 Answers
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google earth will tell you
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Distance by road: 1.300 miles or 2.100 kilometers (travel over Moscow) I think you can do this by train (at least you can go by train from Moscow to St. Petersburg). Remind that in winter there is a lot of snow over there... There are some sites about the Demyansk Pocket and the demyansk Shield (something from the 2nd world war
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Thursday, March 1, 2012

About St Petersburg Fl

St Petersburg Fl?
I am traveling to St Petersburg Fl in July. (will be spending some time in Tampa as well). Can anyone recommend any hotels on the beach or things to do while I am there. i am going to visit a friend and have no clue whats there. Thanks!
Other - United States - 2 Answers
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St Pete beach, at this time going through alot of construction. Ripping down hotels to build condos. This is happening also Clearwater Beach, where I live. So if it does not bother you the noise, all day, try it. But before you book, ask, see what they say. There are plenty things to do, Salvador Dali museum, Mosi'Imax' the Bodies exhibit is there. Tampa has Ybor City, Busch Gardens, enjoy youself.
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you can go to the races if you like races thats what we do sometimes. Busch gardens, disney, and universal studios are great places to visit or if you like to site see drive around st pete but be careful some areas are dangerous
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

About Looking for a book set in early 1900 Russia in St Petersburg

Looking for a book set in early 1900 Russia in St Petersburg?
A young man commits suicide. His step dad travels from country side Russia to investigate his death. In St Petersburg he lives in a widow's apartment with whom he gets involved. He discovers his son was involved with some polical organisation and might have been murdered.
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You are thinking of The Master of Petersburg, by J. M. Coetzee From Library Journal "St. Petersburg is poised for revolution as Fyodor Dostoevsky returns from Germany to claim his deceased stepson's papers. Although the police rule Pavel's death a suicide, the famous writer is drawn into a group of shady characters, including the anarchist Nechaev, who is possibly Pavel's killer. Plagued by seizures and tormented by a torrid affair with his stepson's landlady, Dostoevsky struggles to ascertain once and for all a writer's responsibility to his family and society. The strength of South African writer Coetzee (Age of Iron, LJ 8/90) lies in his ability to draw characters and scenes evoking the dark mood of the master's novels. Unfortunately, this story of action and ideas lapses into monotonous debate in its final chapters, but there is much to enjoy despite the flagging plot. Recommended for literary collections
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