Russian craft and souvenirs - individual VIP TOURS

Are you looking for shopping for a Real Russian Craft?  You are in the right place right now.


Main souvenir cities are Semyonov, Nozhniy Novgorod, Gorodets, Veliki Ustug (Great Ustug). 

In Velikiy Ustyg they have rememberable celebration of new year eve with russian Santa - DED MOROZ and his residence. For kids it can be very interesting.

See below video of examples of Russian hand made crafts:

Had-made dolls and clothes:




Musical Instruments:


Fur:



Toys and dolls:



HOHLOMA - painting tradition which was born from religious craft. Main colours-golden, black and red.



Hand -made musical dolls:


Russian style boxes:


When you going visit Russia for souvenir shopping, best places to visit is Russian Craft Yarmarka - it is open market with tradition of holiday and celebration. It is always been place for fun and making shopping, selling your traditional products from the farm etc.

Christmas and New Year Eve holidays in Moscow

Have you ever had a dream to celebrate Christmas and New Year Eve in Moscow? I am sure it will be fantastic holidays.

Here is nice video from my favourite TV-channel "Russia Today":




If you want assistance in planning your Moscow holidays contact me via email: katrina.karitskaya@gmail.com

If you looking for Private guide with a car - drop me a line and I will arrange for you English speaking guide in Moscow and In Saint-Petersburg.

Trully yours,
Ekaterina

Walking city tour in Moscow with Elena (3-4 hours)

Walking city tour with Elena (3-4 hours)

We offer walk tour with our guide Elena who will show you the most central places of Moscow. You will learn fascinating stories and legends about history of the city. You will see various monuments of architecture, sculpture compositions, the great sights of Moscow. This tour will show you our capital as historical and cultural centre. Alongside with historical Moscow you will see modern culture non-formal places where young people actualize their creative ideas every day.





The program includes visiting the Red Square  ( you will see Moscow Kremlin, GUM, St. Basil Cathedral, the Lobnoe Mesto (place of execution), Mausoleum and others); walking in the Alexander Garden and Manezh Square. You will see such great and significant sights as Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Russian State Library, The Pashkov House and more. You can rest and take photos in Park of Arts Museon or remarkable views from Tretyakov Bridge. Our walk will finish near the most unusual and protreptic sculpture composition «Children – victims of adults’ vices». Enjoy))



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Moscow walking tours

Walking City Tour around Moscow, 3 hours

Moscow is the capital of Russia, the country’s largest city, its major political, industrial and cultural center. Moscow is a unique city, its architecture combines the features of both Oriental and Western cultures.  Includes the following main streets, squares and places of interest: Tverskaya Street is considered Moscow’s most animated and saucy avenue, the former headquarters of the KGB, the Russian White House, Red Square, the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Bolshoi Theatre, and much more. 

I will give you suggestions and you will make your choice.

Cost per person: 150 USD day time, late evening time 200USD (from 10PM to 12PM when elimination is on).

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St.Basil's Cathedral on foot, 3 hours

Opening hours:	11:00-18:00 Closed on: Tue

The Cathedral of Intercession of Theotokos on the Moat, popularly known as the Cathedral of Basil the Blessed, is a Russian Orthodox cathedral erected on the Red Square in Moscow in 1555–1561. Built on the order of Ivan IV of Russia to commemorate the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan, it marks the geometric center of the city and the hub of its growth since the 14th century. It was the tallest building of Moscow until the completion of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower in 1600. 

Cost per person: 100 USD.

   
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Novodevichiy Convent, 3 hours

Opening hours:

10:00-17:30

Closed on:

Tue

The Novodevichy Convent was founded in 1524 by Grand Prince Vasili III in commemoration of the conquest of Smolensk in 1514. It was built as a fortress at a curve of the Moskva River and became an important part of the southern defensive belt of the capital, which had already included a number of other monasteries. 

  

 Also you may choose to walk to Vorobievy Gory from Novodevichy Convent in case you are sporty person. It will allow you to see very beautiful view of Moscow, State University and it's park.

Cost per person: 100 USD day time, late evening time 100USD+100USD to walk to Vorobievy Gory (from 10PM to 12PM when elimination is on, there will be a surrounding area available only - very beautiful for taking pictures).

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Registration becomes easier for foreigners

New laws dated March 24th that ease the lives of foreign nationals working and living in Russia. The law, which came after heavy lobbying by foreign businesses, reverses legislation that toughened registration rules and came into force Feb. 15. The new law eases registration rules by extending the period that foreigners can be in the country without notifying the authorities from 3 to 7 working days. It also ends a Feb. 15 requirement that landlords register foreign tenants at their actual addresses, reinstating instead the previous rule of registering at the employer's address. The new law also forbids police from collecting fines from foreigners carrying шnvalid or missing registration papers. Instead, the organization that issued the foreigner's visa invitation will be held responsible for violations. This change is aimed at preventing extortion from corrupt police officers who could otherwise demand money on the street. The process of registration for foreign nationals has been simplified, and registration renewal now occurs automatically upon departure from the country. Specialists expecting increase demand for work permits from employers. PS: The law is not effected yet. It is only a project. I can help you with obtaining invitation to Moscow both types - travel and business.

Short term LUXURY apartments in Moscow down town for travellers

Contact me today and you will have wide choice to stay in comfortable apartments with western design. All apartments are serviced and available at any time you need. See more...
Why apartments are better choice then a hotel? All apartments are located in the city center, offer more privacy and are less expensive than hotels in Moscow down town.
The apartments offer a level of service on par or superior, to what the best hotels in Russia have to offer. The level of independence and privacy you get in apartments is impossible to achieve through hotel stays - allowing guests to work and relax in peace.
Pricing: min price per night in 1-room apartment is 150USD in simple flat without any extras like Satellite TV, DVD etc with a simple repair. If you would prefer Western style apartment with regular cleaning, with bed clothes and all appliances including small one - the price will be starting from 200USD per night.
Jst got new short term apartment with cost 170USD per night in Zamoskvorechye, (Novokuznetskaya) - 2 min walk from the metro station and to fine resturants, Moscow night clubs and main attractions. It is available for booking from October 1st 2011. More details...

I can help you with on-line booking of short terms apartments in Moscow.

Cheese and Raw-wine tour of Transcarpathia

Carpathian mountains, castles, wine, cheese, all the best that can offer friendly Transcarpathia  are waiting for you when you visit Cheese and Raw-wine tour of Transcarpathia.

Tour Plan:

Day 1: Departure from Lviv (08:00) - Chynadiyevo. Castle Schönborn (excursion) - Mukachevo (excursion and lunch) - Coast (bathing in a thermal pool, wine tasting,  excursion) - overnight in Beregovo region (Hungarian manor green tourism, moving in at 21:00).
 

Day 2: Breakfast and departure (08:00) - Lower Selishche (tasting cheese) - Lake Sinevir (excursion, lunch with tasting cheese) - Waterfalls Burrs - Lviv (return at 23:00).

You will receive:

- Familiarity with the history, traditions, culture and religion of the five ethnic groups of Transcarpathia: Boyki, Lemkos, Hungarian, Gypsy, Ruthenians;

- The best dishes boykov, Hungarian, Lemko cuisine;

- The most prominent landmarks Territory: Castle Schönborn, Mukachevo Castle, the historic Center for Coastal, a general viewing of Vinogradovsky, Royal and Khust castles, excellent wooden temples;

- The beauty of the Carpathian mountains, lakes Synevyr Falls Burrs, the ability to be photographed in a very picturesque place Carpathians, bathing in the thermal pool of Beregovo city;

- Tasting organic cheese Selischskoy dairies, prepared by Swiss technology, and tasting of cheese, vurda, Budza appeared from the Carpathian mountain valleys;

- Tasting the best wines in the Transcarpathian ancient wine cellars and wine tasting and private wines of Beregovskogo area.

A detailed description of the excursion sites:

 Chynadiyevo. Among the Carpathian Mountains scenic place one of the best and most romantic castles of the country, as if in a fairy tale invites you to a hunting castle of the Counts Schonborn (1890). It looks at you with 365 windows, inviting over 12 inputs in 52 rooms. The castle is surrounded by a beautiful park with different exotic plants.

Mukachevo.  Where ever would you come from in Mukachevo, tens of kilometers, on a lonely steeple hill, like a magnet attracts you covered with legends and battle glory Mukachevo Castle "Palanok" (XIV century). This outstanding military and architectural monument of the Middle Ages was built to protect and control trade and military routes. Some history scientists argue that in the IX-X century. there is was a small fortification built on the hill to protect the borders of Kievan Rus in the Carpathians. Ruska built the castle, Prince Fedor Koryatovych and turned it into his residence. Castle walls remember his defender Ilona Zrini, which has shown the wonders of courage and heroism in the defense of the castle.

In addition to the mighty castle in Mukachevo there are many more interesting: the Chapel of St. Martin (XIV cent.), The female Nicholas Monastery on Mount Chernecha (XVIIІ article.), Palace Rakoczy (1663g.) and a beautiful, green city hall (1903g.).

BEREGOVO. If you want to feel like in another country where most people do not understand Ukrainian, Russian and English, clearly you need in the Hungarian capital of Ukraine - Beregovo. The city itself is prepared for guests the Gothic Church of All Saints (1370g.), church reformer (XV century). "Grafsky yard" - Estate Prince Betleni (1629g.), a majestic building the Imperial Court (1908g.). But most tourists are interested in the unique thermal springs that rise from a depth of 1600 m and treated for 86 diseases, they only have analogues in New Zealand.

Vinogradov. Western Ukrainian wine capital, is located at the foot of Black Mountain and has a locking Kanko (XIII - XVI cent.), The remnants of a Gothic church and chapel (XVI century). Romantic ruins of the castle and now attracts many tourists and filmmakers. In the center you can see the church Vinogradov Franciscan monastery (XIV-XV cent.), Ascension Church of the Bernardine Monastery (XV century). Pereni barons and the Palace (XVII century).

Hust. The capital of Carpathian Ukraine is at the crossroads of the rivers the River and the Tisza, and towered over the town picturesque ruins Khust castle (XI-XVI century)., it was an impregnable fortress, with a well depth of 160 meters, but unfortunately, in 1766. a gunpowder tower struck by lightning, and the  castle immediately turned  in ruins. In the good old days, Khustskyy castle belonged to the family of Count Drago (Dracula), but the baron Peter Pereni forced out Dragov to Transylvania (Romania).

LOWER Selishche. A unique village in Ukraine, which is a model of the local economy. Residents joined together in the "Association of Local Development ", by which it was built the infrastructure of the village and earned a cheese factory, which invites you to taste different varieties of cheese with wine. Cheese is made by Swiss technology and is the best in Ukraine. Those who enjoy the cheese will be able to buy it for producer prices.

Sinevir. Hallmark of the Ukrainian Carpathians is of incomparable beauty Synevir Lake, known more popularly as the "Sea Eye", it attracts with beautiful mountainous scenery and crystal clear water, which has long been usual noble trout. By the middle of the lake is a small lake, which depicts the legendary Blue and Vir. The lake was formed about 10,000 years ago on the high of 989 m and has a maximum depth of 22 m. 

Waterfalls Shipit. One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Ukraine, which with a height of 15 m by several stunning waterfalls between cliffs andezinovymi releases water in the picturesque mountain valley. The waterfall originates from a large underground source, the so-called "Sea eye" in one of the most beautiful places in the Ukrainian Carpathians - Valley Borzhava. Time spent in Shypot excellent helps to have rest from civilization and gives a new vitality.

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Tour price: 300 USD per person.

The price includes: transportation by comfortable bus (euroclass) from Lviv, accommodation, accompanying guide-a guide, excursions to museums, insurance for the trip.

The cost is not included and paid extra: tickets to museums, meals, tasting cheese and wine. Tours are conducted in Ukrainian language, can translate into English for group bookings. Reservation and booking tickets on Ukraine to Lviv is available.

Tickets: The Castle Schönborn (2 UAH. Adults, 1 grn. Children) Mukachevo Castle (8 USD. Adults and students, 3 grn. Children), thermal pool in the coastal (20 UAH per hour. Adults and 10 USD. / hour. kids), wine tasting (40 UAH per person, without wine tasting tour of 20 UAH per person.) tasting of three varieties of cheese and wine (25 UAH. adults including students, 10 UAH. children) National Park Sinevir (5 UAH. adults, 2 grn. children and students), a waterfall Burrs (2 UAH. adults, children b / n).

Accommodation and meals: Accommodation in comfortable Hungarian estates green tourism (Berehove District), Room: 2-D and 3-beds with private facilities. Highly recommended also book breakfast and dinner (60 UAH per person.) Dinner consists of dishes of Hungarian cuisine: bean-goulash in the Kettle, kapostashgolushko, sweets cherege and wine, breakfast - the usual European.

 Lunch on Saturday - in Mukachevo in the Tavern-Museum "The tsimbora" and consists of dishes Lemko cuisine: salad "Vegetable," the first "Pasulya is a cabbage", the second - the potatoes in village style with bacon and sausages "Piknitsa "tea / coffee, juice, mineral water, bread. Price 45 UAH per person.

Lunch on Sunday - in boykov restaurant near the lake Sinevir and consists of the best meals boykov cuisine: feather - a broth with mushrooms, the second - banush with cheese and bacon, salad vegetables, herbal tea, bread and cheese TASTING, vurdy, Budza . Lunch 50 UAH per person. (Including the tasting of cheeses).

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