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Russia Travel Guide @ TravelNotes.org Car Hire Cruises Flights Hotels Tours Vacations About Travel Notes™ Destinations Budget Travel Feedback Search Travel Forums Travel Writers Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Middle East North America South America Oceania Russia Russia Travel Guide @ TravelNotes.org Cruising To Russia , Map of Russia , Moscow , Russia Tourism , Russian Food , Russian Tours , Russian Visas , St Petersburg , Soviet Memorabilia , The Urals , Visiting Russia , Wild Russia . Round The World Flights - Free TravelNotes e-mail Flag of Russia Local Currency Convert your currency into Russian roubles. Buy a Map of Russia Countries neighbouring Russia are: Norway , Finland , Estonia , Latvia , Belarus , Ukraine , Kazakhstan , Mongolia , China , North Korea and Alaska , USA; across the Bering Straight. National Anthem of Russia. Food Travel Fiction Health Kids Bios Humor Mags Software Gifts Tech Business Other Your Ad Here Travel Notes Mailing List News Headlines World News Directory of newspapers and news sources from around the world. Russia Today : More than just the news from Russia. Hotel City Search : Moscow On Arbatskaya , the main pedestrian street in Moscow, the red flag is a tourist commodity worthy of currency, along with other Lenin memorabilia and former soviet uniforms, Russian dolls, tin-badges and revolution-era cameras. Sovietski -- Soviet Memorabilia Turn back the clock with this original work of Soviet Memorabilia from 1800-Russia.com . This original Soviet clock can only be purchased at Sovietski -- Soviet Memorabilia . Travel Notes From Russia With Love : The thawing of attitude has seen the people of St. Petersburg and Moscow take to the streets; Lenin statues have fallen and individual traders have sprouted. Moscow Life : An excellent collection of articles. from Andrey Sebrant. Russia Tourism East Russia Travel : This site has been designed to educate, inform and promote Eco, cultural and other tourism opportunities in Eastern Russia. New Russia : Official Site of the Russian National Tourist Office. This is a beautifully presented site, and very easy to navigate; who needs frames? There is an enlightening history section, and of course the mythical Trans Siberian Railway routes. Trans-Siberian : A Dutchman's well-illustrated, and fast-loading travelogue. Visiting Russia Russian Visas : All foreign nationals are required to have entry visas to travel to the Russian Federation. You can easily obtain your entry visas for Russia and the CIS online, from the comfort of your own home. If you are transiting through Moscow Sheremetyevo airport, you may also purchase a visa at the airport, to visit Red Square and The Kremlim while you wait for your connecting flight. And believe me, there can be some very long waits. If you're staying in Russia for more than 3 days, you'll need to register your visa through your hotel or sponsor. For those travelling to a number of Russian cities, all points of entry and all itinerary stops in Russia need to be printed on the visa. It's also a good idea to make photocopies of your passport and visa and carry them with you at all times. Travellers who wish to stay in Russia for more than 3 months need to have an HIV test, to prove that they don't carry the virus. The HIV certificate needs to be in Russian and English and valid for 3 months from the date of medical examination. Russian Customs Regulations : You need to fill out a customs declaration upon arrival in Russia with the amount of currency brought into the country declared and all valuable items listed (including your cell phone). Make sure that the declaration is officially stamped by customs officers on entry, to prevent difficulties in taking currency and valuables out. Russian Consulates : Listings of Russian Consulates around the world. Russian Phrasebook : You're in Russia. Chances are you'll have to stand in line at least once. With this book in hand, this potentially dreary experience could become a social event. Talk politics, meet the love of your life or simply ask where the toilets are. St. Petersburg Russian Folk Show : Enjoy an exotic Russian folk show in the former Ballroom of the Nikolayevsky Palace. Featuring the best folk companies in St. Petersburg with delicious Russian appetisers served in the intermission. St. Petersburg : A virtual tour of Russia's jewel in the crown. Sit back and enjoy as you learn more about the sights. St. Petersburg Guide : Aims to be the best on the web -- don't we all -- for information about the one time Leningrad. St Petersburg Hostel : More Youth Hostels are appearing as budget travel takes off -- when we first went to Russia, you had to pre-book your itinerary through Intourist to receive vouchers for dollar hungry hotels. The State Hermitage Museum : The State Hermitage occupies six magnificent buildings situated along the embankment of the River Neva, right in the heart of St. Petersburg. 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. Where Russia : Moscow and St Petersburg are two different cities. Get a feel for these Russian cities by reading the articles at Where Russia. Pulkovo Passengers travelling through St. Petersburg, on Pulkovo flights, get a free hotel stay if their connecting flight is the following day or they have more than a six hour wait. Pulkovo Airlines : The regional airline of St Petersburg operates charter flights to some 84 cities abroad and 46 cities within Russia and the CIS. Pulkovo Airport : Pulkovo airport has two air terminals: Pulkovo-1-- for domestic, CIS and charter flights and Pulkovo-2 for international flights. Pulkovo Airport Transfers : As well as arranging accommodation for visitors to St. Petersburg, Gopetersburg now offer airport transfers for €25 (1-2 people) as compared to the €40-60 normally charged by taxis at the airport. It's a good idea to book your airport taxi in advance. 5% discount to Travel Notes members . Pulkovskaya Hotel : The hotel is situated close to the Moskovskaya metro station, in one of the most beautiful St. Petersburg districts. Only 10 minutes, free shuttles can also whisk you into the city within 20 minutes. The hotel is especially convenient for guests planning to visit the famous royal estates: Peterhof, Pushkin, Pavlovsk and the residence of the Russian President -- Constantinovsky Palace. The Urals The Ural Mountains are stuffed with gems and precious stones. You can buy fantastic handmade jewellery and souvenirs in Ekaterinberg: malachite, garnet, turquoise and jasper made into colourful, sparkling rings, necklaces, key chains and jewellery boxes. About Ekaterinburg : Ekaterinburg is the third largest Russian city, administrative centre of Sverdlovsk oblast and the capital of the Urals. Ekaterinburg History : Ekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg), the capital city of the Urals, was founded in 1723 by Tzar Peter the Great (and named after his wife, Catherine). The city witnessed the death of monarchy in Russia, as it was in Ekaterinburg that the last Russian czar Nicholas II with his family was assassinated, in Ipatiev house by the Bolsheviks on July 16, 1918. When Josef Stalin ruled the Soviet Union, Ekaterinburg became the largest passing point for the so called political criminals, who were sent to develop the lands of Siberia and the Far East; the inhuman work was another name for a death sentence. Ekaterinburg Webcam : A view of the Malysheva - Khokhryakova crossroad in Ekaterinburg . Forsage-plus : (Incoming Tourism) There are many outstanding historical monuments in the area. We suggest that you take a one-day tour to Verkhoturje -- a truly amazing village not far from Ekaterinburg, where you can see the most beautiful churches in Russia and listen to stunning legends about the famous ancient monastery. Ural Airlines : Located at Sputnikov str., 6 in Ekaterinburg. Tel: +7 /3432/ 242-850, 266-789 Fax: +7 /3432/ 266-416 Information phone +7 /3432/ 268-845 . US Consulate in Ekaterinburg : American visitors to Russia can find out about citizen services and the region; Russian travellers to America can learn about visa services; U.S. businessmen can access reports on trade and investment, and Russian students and journalists can read the latest U.S. policy statements on events around the world. Russian Tours All-Russia Travel Services : Apart from offering the usual Russian visa and accommodation services, this website also has a section on rail travel in Russia and driving across Siberia ; from Moscow to Vladivostok. The 10,000 kilometre road journey is probably best taken from west to east, as the most arduous part of the journey is undertaken first and the vehicle's resale value is higher in Moscow. Up to 5% discount to Travel Notes Members . Mak Moscow : Explore the charm that lives in every corner of Russia from the Kremlin and the palaces that fascinate the visitor with their beauty, to the churches outlining the profile of Moscow and the cities that decorate the shores of the Black Sea and Baltic Coast. 4% discount to Travel Notes Members . Travel in Russia : Escorted tours around Saint Petersburg and its suburbs. Also offer tours and shore excursions for cruise ship tourists . Cruising To Russia 1800-Cruises.com : Enjoy a cruise of Russia, the Baltic States and Scandinavia. Princess' Grand Princess : (10 nights) Departs Copenhagen, Denmark >> Nynashamn, Sweden >> Helsinki, Finland >> St. Petersburg, Russia >> Tallinn, Estonia >> Gdansk, Poland >> Warnemunde, Berlin >> Helsingor and Copenhagen, Denmark. Departure Dates in 2004: May 19; Jun 8; Jun 28; Jul 18; Aug 7. NCL's Norwegian Dream : (12 nights) Departs Dover, England >> Transit Kiel Canal (optional tour to Hamburg) >> Berlin (Warnemunde) >> Cruise Baltic Sea >> Tallinn, Estonia >> St. Petersburg, Russia (optional tour to Moscow) >> Helsinki, Finland >> Stockholm, Sweden >> Cruise Swedish Archipelagos >> Copenhagen, Denmark >> Cruise North Sea >> Return to Dover. Departure Dates in 2004: May 13; May 25; Jun 6; Jun 18; Jun 30; Jul 12; Jul 24; Aug 5; Aug 17; Aug 29; Sep 10. Celebrity's Constellation : (12 nights) -- Aug 26th, 2004 Departs Dover, England >> Cruise the North Sea >> Oslo, Norway >> Stockholm, Sweden >> Helsinki, Finland >> St. Petersburg, Russia >> Muuga (Tallinn), Estonia >> Copenhagen, Denmark >> Return to Dover, England. Orient's Marco Polo : (12 nights) -- Aug 30th, 2004 Departs Stockholm, Sweden >> Helsinki, Finland >> St. Petersburg, Russia >> Tallinn, Estonia >> Riga, Latvia >> Cruise Baltic Sea >> Copenhagen, Denmark >> Warnemunde, Germany >> Kiel Canal >> Amsterdam, Holland >> Disembark in Dover, England. 7 Nights also available: Stockholm to Copenhagen (Jul 5; Aug 2) Copenhagen to Stockholm (Jun 28; Jul 26; Aug 23) The Radisson Seven Seas Voyager and SilverSea's Silver Cloud also do seven-night Baltic Cruises in July, although they are a little more expensive. For something a little special , Windstar's Wind Surf take sailing to a new dimension. Pamper yourself on teak decks, as sails catch the wind to propel you around Scandinavia and the Baltic . 10-Night Cruises (Departing Copenhagen on July 12th and August 11th). 13-Nights (Departs St Petersburg July 29th). Russian Food Food and Russia are not talked about kindly in the same breath. Russian Recipes : Pelmeni -- an ear of dough, and blini -- Russian pancakes. Wild Russia Visit Siberia : Located in Tomsk, the geographical centre of Russia, Visit Siberia is an authorised company possessing a license for Russian visa support, hotel reservations and air ticketing. They also have contacts with travel companies in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Irkutsk and Vladivostok. Europe Travel Forum : From Albania to Vatican City, Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, Europe is culturally eclectic and full of lavish history. Join us in the travel forums if you have a question about Europe or would like to share your experiences about travelling or living in Europe. The Internet TravelNotes.org Russia For Adventure Travellers Moscow and St Petersburg Flight Tickets : Save money on Round The World flight tickets. Travel News : Get the inside scoop with the latest travel features and tips. Past Articles . 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Germany (attitude Travel) Advice, Photos and Resources for Independent Travel Home > Germany attitude Travel Questions on Highlights of Travel Advice Background on Getting to Getting around Where to stay in Where to go in Culture Shock! Journals from Photos of Books about Resources for Maps of Language of Websites about Austria Belgium Bosnia Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Hungary Italy Japan Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Montenegro Morocco Netherlands Norway Poland Russia Serbia Singapore Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Uzbekistan Germany Home Considering Germany German Travel Photos Germany Bookshop Getting to Germany Consular Travel Advice UK US AUS CAN Travelling in Germany Northern Europe attitude Travel Germany is a resource for independent travellers in Germany and a space for travellers to share original writing & photos Article Index Your questions! Travel Centre Bookshop Berchtesgaden (more travel photos...) Berchtesgaden (more travel photos...) attitudetravel.com SiteSearch Germany Profile Country Profile UK Foreign Office Germany Briefing The Economist Germany Profile BBC News Study of Germany US Library of Congress Background Notes US State Dept Cheap Hotel Rooms in Berlin Germany has convincingly established itself as the social, economic and industrial powerhouse of the European continent - perhaps to the chagrin of its nearest rivals. More maps... Travelling across the German countryside on pristine, high speed intercity trains and around German cities on efficient urban S-Bahn and U-Bahn networks, it's easy to feel the spirit of efficiency which drives the country forward. Germany's commitment to the principle of progress has a bit of a track record. For five hundred years the German lands have been a crucible of technological innovation, theological revolution, modern philosophy and radical political movements. The modern German state, inaugurated in October 1990, is a social and economic bridge between the former Eastern bloc and the European Union, and has firmly set its sights on building for the future. Berlin, a remodelled capital city with an openly gay mayor, a reconstructed Reichstag , a new city centre at the Potsdamer Platz and a brand new international airport is described today - almost to the point of tedium - as being the biggest building site in Europe, if not the world. Germany's time is coming. Independent Guides Click this icon to read a review of the website Panorama Cities Panoramic Photos Link to us on your site: Open source Germany travel guide Click above for details Travel Insurance from InsureandGo Car Hire Germany from carhire.co.uk Find cheap plane tickets on Yahoo! Travel Free Ranking and URL submission at siteranking.com Dresden and Eastern Germany © Ben Koschalka, Nordhausen, March 2003 Listen to the backpacker at Berlin Zoo station or believe many a guide book and you'd be forgiven for thinking there's nothing else worth seeing in eastern Germany. Cross the wasteland of twenty percent unemployment, drug-cheat athletes and mass neo-Nazism, next stop funky sexy Prague . More books... Or: you could at least get off that Prague train a couple of hours earlier and give Dresden a try. If you're not at least pleasantly surprised, or more likely staggered by the returning beauty of the city that used to be known as the Florence of the Elbe , you'll be in the minority. Dresden's cultural treasures were famously and tragically all but destroyed by the February 1945 firebombing and again endangered just last summer by the flood of the century, but every time I go there it seems that there are more jewels to admire. The view of the restored Semper Opera House , palatial museum and gallery complex named the Zwinger , and the Brhl Terrace along the bank of the Elbe is stunning, especially illuminated in the evening. [ article continues... ] Ben Koschalka, lectures in English at the Fachhochshule Nordhausen in Thringen. Travel Articles on Germany Dresden and Eastern Germany Article by Ben Koschalka © 1997-2003 attitude Travel A r o u n i n m e d i a publication Professional Sites Click this icon to read a review of the website Austria | Belgium | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Bulgaria | Croatia | Czech Republic | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France Georgia | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Italy | Japan | Latvia | Lithuania | Malaysia | Morocco | Netherlands | Norway | Poland Russia | Serbia & Montenegro | Singapore | Slovenia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Thailand | Turkey | Uzbekistan home | free backgrounds | bookshop | travel centre | features | travellers' cafe

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U.S.-EU Pact Could Revolutionize Air Travel, U.S. Official Says- U.S. Department Of State Advanced Search/Archive Español | Français | Pycckuú | | | You Are In: USINFO Products Washfile U.S.-EU Pact Could Revolutionize Air Travel, U.S. Official Says Transportation official says changes would enhance competition in "dramatic way" By Vince Crawley Washington File Staff Writer Washington – A tentative Open Skies agreement to deregulate air travel between the United States and the European Union could revolutionize trans-Atlantic passenger service by allowing free-market competition for routes and fares, a senior U.S. official says. “A U.S.-EU aviation agreement would not only bring an entirely new level of liberalization to trans-Atlantic air services, but would facilitate the most important reinvention of international aviation we have ever seen,” Jeffrey N. Shane, under secretary for policy at the Department of Transportation (DOT) said December 8. “It can be expected to enhance the quality of competition across the Atlantic in a dramatic way,” Shane said, speaking to the Royal Aeronautical Society in Montreal. The tentative agreement, announced by negotiators November 18, would allow every EU and U.S. airline to fly between every city in the European Union and every city in the United States, according to a Department of State fact sheet. It would allow U.S. and EU airlines to determine the number of flights and their routes and fares according to market demand, as well as to enter freely into such cooperative arrangements with other airlines as code-sharing and leasing. (See related article .) Currently, air services between the United States and European Union countries are conducted under bilateral aviation agreements with each EU member state. A number of the agreements are so-called Open Skies pacts that set liberal ground rules for international aviation markets and minimize government intervention. The U.S.-EU Open Skies agreement, if approved, would replace those bilateral pacts with a single policy. Shane said media accounts seem to miss the importance of the tentative agreement. “I must tell you that many of us on the U.S. side are more than a little puzzled at how accounts of this effort to conclude the most far-reaching agreement in the entire history of international aviation have been reduced to the story of a U.S. Department of Transportation rulemaking proceeding,” he said. “The press seems to have missed the most important point: that the agreement concluded in November by the two delegations, with or without the rulemaking, has the potential to transform the trans-Atlantic aviation market in fundamental ways.” The agreement “brings U.S.-E.U. relations into conformity with the requirements of European law at long last,” Shane said. “The willingness of the United States to eliminate the traditional nationality clause that is currently in every U.S. bilateral agreement -- meaning that an EU airline’s flights to the U.S. will no longer have to begin or end in that airline’s home country -- is more an advantage for EU carriers than for U.S. carriers, and means that consumers on both sides of the Atlantic would enjoy a quality of competition that exceeds anything we have seen up to now,” he said. “Potentially even more important,” he said, “the draft agreement would open an infinity of new possibilities for the reinvention of the EU airline industry. The anachronistic bilateral impediments to otherwise sensible mergers and other combinations – even under existing Open Skies agreements -- would be swept away on day one, and the implications for a more robust and competitive global presence by EU carriers would be profound.” EU transport ministers, Shane said, will take further action on the tentative pact after the outcome of a pending DOT rulemaking that would give foreign investors in U.S. airlines more of a say in business practices.  That proposed rulemaking, which is open for comments from the public until January 6, 2006, would apply only to international investors from countries that have open-skies aviation agreements with the United States and allow similar investments by U.S. citizens in their domestic airlines. (See related article .) Shane said the department will need about two months to evaluate comments after the comment period closes and issue a final rule. 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