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Omsk

Ok so I'm kinda cheating cos I'm actually writing this from Irkutsk, I just wanted the "Omsk" point on the map above. It was really dull there, was planning to stay for 2 nights but ended up moving my ticket forward a day. Some beautiful views of the river Om and Irtysh though.

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Maria89 on August 5, 2010 from Omsk, Russia

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Keeping cool in Kazan

So I've been in Kazan 3 days, leaving for Omsk tomorrow morning. 1st impressions on arrival: like Moscow but smaller, even hotter (41 degrees and counting), the skirts are even shorter and the heels are even higher. My best friend Katz and I have looked around the Kremlin and the main...

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Maria89 on August 1, 2010 from Kazan', Russia

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Melting in Moscow

So I've been in Moscow a few days now, staying in my dad's flat (free accom, sweet!) Went to dinner in a snazzy little jazz club (Forte) with him the other night, the food was good, the band was better. Followed by an oreo maddness in TGI Friday's (traditional Russian experience. For my...

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Maria89 on July 25, 2010 from Moscow, Russia

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Reflections

Before going anywhere it is a good principle to research the area and what to see. Guide books are good for this of course but we found in addition an excellent website with lots of good ideas, pictures, a virtual tour and information – www.saint-petersburg.com Getting to Saint-Petersburg in...

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rickandsuejohnson on November 14, 2009 from Saint Petersburg, Russia

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tobehuacheng on November 9, 2009 from Yemenets, Russia

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Last day in Saint P, a sub zero sunny day and a hidden jewel

Friday 30th October A slightly more leisurely start to the day with nothing vital to do and the prospect of a long day ahead. As we opened the curtains we saw a truly glorious sunny day outside. After breakfast, we packed our bags and took them downstairs to be stored until our taxi at 3:30. ...

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rickandsuejohnson on November 5, 2009 from Saint Petersburg, Russia

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From the plushness of Puskin to the heights of St Isaac's and shopping at Gostinyy Dvor

Thursday 29th October Up reasonably early again, to be breakfasted and ready for our trip to Pushkin by 10. We have discovered that by taking the 'dietary breakfast' option, we get a huge breakfast; a glass of orange juice, a coffee, yoghurt, a good portion of muesli, a large fresh fruit salad...

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rickandsuejohnson on October 31, 2009 from Saint Petersburg, Russia

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The City and beyond

Wednesday 28th October Today was the first of our out of town tours. Our lady guide seemed a little businesslike and in trying to make small talk, I discovered that there were some no-go and sensitive areas. I guess after many years of having to be careful about what you said and to whom,...

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rickandsuejohnson on October 29, 2009 from Saint Petersburg, Russia

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The Hermitage no self-respecting hermit would contemplate

Tuesday 27th October Up and out fairly early to see the bronze horseman near to St Isaac's Cathedral, then on through Admiralty Gardens to be at the Hermitage shortly after opening. After a short queue to get in, another to get our tickets and a final one to deposit our coats and bags (which...

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rickandsuejohnson on October 28, 2009 from Saint Petersburg, Russia

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