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SAINT-PETERSBURGTHE HISTORYThe St. Petersburg Russia fortress was founded on Zayachij Island (the Island of Hares) in the mouth of the Neva upon the decree of Peter the Great on May 27, 1703. The fortress became Russia's main bulwark in the northwest, providing for safe sea passage on the Baltic Sea and keeping the connection between Russia and Western Europe ("the window onto Europe") open. The fortress, where Peter and Paul Cathedral was erected, was later named Peter and Paul Fortress. Domenico Trezzini supervised the construction works. Peter the Great wanted to have not only a convenient harbor, but also a new city & the new capital of Russia, that would be an equal of European capitals in its beauty and importance. The many construction works required qualified experts. By decree of Peter the Great, every year bricklayers, carpenters, joiners, tailors and merchants came to St. Petersburg Russia with their families to settle and the first dwelling houses were built. On Berezovy Island (Birch Island) a small pine-log cabin was built for Peter the Great. The tsar's house was the first in the city. This cabin is the only wooden building that has survived in St. Petersburg Russia from the city's foundation to the present day.The first buildings were put up near Peter and Paul Fortress. The layout was very typical of Old Russia, with its crooked streets and separated subdivisions. However, this pattern didn't last long. When St. Petersburg Russia became the capital of Russia in 1712, the principles of regular layout were enforced in further works of construction for the first time. In 1716, Domenico Trezzini developed the project of the city center on St. Basil's Island, which was supposed to be divided by a grid of canals into rectangular blocks. Although this project was never realized it became the basis of the rigid geometrical layout, which is so characteristic of this part of St. Petersburg Russia. French architect J. B. Le Blonde developed the brilliant project of St. Petersburg's layout. The stone buildings built according to this project still constitute the architectural base of many old districts in St. Petersburg Russia. The city grew unbelievably fast. The Admiralty and the Shipyard were built; the Alexander Nevsky Monastery was founded (architect D. Trezzini); a road from the Admiralty to the Alexander Nevsky Monastery was built, the Great Nevsky Perspective (Nevsky Prospect). On the left bank of the river a summer palace for Peter the Great was built by architect D. Trezzini. Around the palace, the Summer Gardens were planted and separated by the Swan Canal from the Big Meadow, or Amusement Field (today the Field of Mars), where festivities and fireworks were held to honor war victories. On St. Basil's Island architects D. Fontana and J. Schadel built a three-storied palace for General Governor A. D. Menshikov. The first factories, Shpalernaya and Shelkovaya, appeared as well as plants producing leather goods, sugar, glass and other goods. On the Moscow side, the Casting Yard opened, where a turnery, smithy, carpentry and soldering workshops were established. On the Spit of St. Basil's Island, the Kunstkammer Building, which housed a museum, a library, a dissecting room and an observatory, was founded by architect G. Matarnovi. In the second part of the 18th century, during the reign of Catherine the 2nd, the granite embankments of the Neva and the Fontanka rivers were created and stone bridges built. At the same time the Hermitage, one of the world's largest museums, was founded. Architects Yu. M. Velten, A. Rinaldi, A. F. Kokorinov and J. Quarenghi designed the Hermitage buildings. F. Kokorinov and J. B. Vallin de la Mothe designed the Academy of Arts. Architect I. E. Starov designed the Tauride Palace. Architect A. Rinaldi designed the Marble Palace. At this time, The Bronze Horseman, a monument to the founder of the city, Peter the Great, was erected as well. Extensive reconstruction works were carried out in the beginning of the 19th century. The concept of building ensembles showed in the work of the great masters of high classicism: A. N. Voronikhin, A. D. Zakharov, and J. Thomas de Thomon, and became most prominent in the Empire style. The work of C. I. Rossi served as the finishing touch to the center of the city with monumental buildings such as the General Headquarters, the Senate and the Synod buildings, as well as the Alexandrine Theatre and Mikhaylovsky Palace, all of which appeared in the central squares. In the second part of the 19th century Russia saw the rising revolutionary movement. Nicholas the 2nd, the last Russian tsar, inherited the country torn by social controversy. In 1904-1905 the war between Russia and Japan broke out. The defeat in this war and the hardships of the World War I that followed only hastened the revolution. In March 1917 Nicholas the 2nd and his brother Michael abdicated from the throne and transferred their power to the Provisional Government. In October 1917 the revolution, headed by the Bolshevik party, led to the change in the Russian political system. Moscow became the capital of Soviet Russia, and after Lenin's death, Petrograd received the name of Leningrad in 1924. June 22, 1941, a tragic date for the Russian people, was the first day of the Great Patriotic War. In the war, Leningrad lost not only a great number of its citizens, but also some of its cultural heritage. During the siege in September 1941 - January 1944, bombs and shells damaged many of the buildings. Two thirds of the destroyed apartment buildings were later reconstructed, as well as the buildings of the Russian Museum, the Hermitage, and the Public Library. In 1991 the city got its old name, St. Petersburg, back. The city landscape developed gradually as the architectural trends and concepts of city layout changed. However, St. Petersburg Russia has a marvelous and unique artistic unity of the stern harmony of its monumental buildings and solemn grand ensembles in the historic center with its granite embankments, and bridges hanging above its rivers and canals. The complex history of the city is reflected in its palaces and churches, parks, wide avenues, and mazes of narrow streets pressed by tall 18th and 19th century buildings from both sides. Many famous people who contributed to the history and culture of Russia walked its streets: military men and court officials, princes and tsars, artists and poets, writers and adventurers. Come and visit this Northern Palmira of Peter the Great and his brilliant daughter Elisabeth; the city where Catherine the Great made the Russian Empire a great world power; the city where Lomonosov, Derzhavin, Pushkin, Gogol and Dostoevsky wrote their works. Come and learn the history of St. Petersburg Russia, see the White Nights of the mysterious "Northern Venice" and the spires of the Admiralty and Peter and Paul Fortress, shining in the dusk… GENERAL INFORMATIONLOCATION & TERRITORYSt. Petersburg Russia lies on the coast of the Gulf of Finland (the Eastern shore of the Baltic Sea) at the mouth of the Neva River. The city is situated on 60° of the northern latitude that passes roughly across the South of Alaska and Greenland, Stockholm, Oslo and Helsinki. The city is located on 44 islands. A 32 kilometers long section of the Neva River flows within the city limits. Ninety small rivers and canals, in total 300km, occupy one-tenth of the city`s area. As of 1993 the territory of the city is 606 square kilometers, and 1 439 square kilometers with the suburbs. The length of the city from North to south is 44 kilometers, and 25 kilometers from West to East. St. Petersburg Russia, one of the largest northern cities in the world, is divided into 21 administrative districts The south-western, southern, eastern and northern districts are located on the mainland, while the central and western districts lie on the islands of the Neva`s delta.CURRENCYThe local currency is the Russian Rouble. The rouble comes in denominations of 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 in notes and there are also 1, 2, 5 rouble and 1,5, 10, 50 kopeecks coins (one kopeicka is 1/100 of rouble). This is now internally convertible but cannot be exchanged out of the country for foreign currency. The rouble is the only currency used in the Russian Federation for all cash transactions, so all cash transactions in shops, restaurants, hotels etc, must be made in Russian roubles or by credit card. However, there are occasions when you can pay for goods and services in hard currency but it are not legal. You will find that the products in some shops are tagged with prices in dollars or `y.e.`, which actually is US Dollar or Euro as well. If you pay cash, the rouble equivalent is calculated on the basis of a so-called `house rate` which is invariably higher than bank exchange rates. This means that it is often more cost-effective to pay by credit card. Credit cards are widely accepted today by hotels, most large stores and better restaurants.CURRENCY EXCHANGEIf you need to change money you may go to any commercial bank or licensed exchange point. It is advisable to exchange money ONLY through officially licensed banks and their exchange points, NOT in the streets, since it is less secure and you run the risk of receiving counterfeit roubles, dollars or other troubles. The exchange offices are spread all round the city. Most of them open at 11 a.m. and stay open until 7 or 8 p.m. Hotel exchange offices stay open all round the clock. All individuals, either local or foreign need a passport to exchange the money. In some exchange offices or banks you can cash travelers cheques, but you hardly ever can use them as means of payment. Western Union has offices in several banks and wire-transferring money to St. Petersburg Russia is rather easy and reliable (mind that most banks close at 6 p.m. and are closed at weekends).SHOPPINGMost shops are opened from 9 or 10 a.m. and stay open until 7 p.m. (8 or 9 p.m. for big department stores). Today there are numerous grocery stores, which stay open 24 hours a day. Bottled water is usually a big issue for travelers. Most famous western brands are now available in St. Petersburg Russia but the local brands are also quite good and safe to consume. The variety of gift items available in the shops and markets has increased in quality and choice in recent years.USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
COMMUNICATIONSSeveral major international communication companies now operate systems in the City and telephoning internationally is no longer a problem. Mobile phones are wide spread now. There are some international and domestic operators (mostly GSM 900/1800 standart). Roaming with most countries is available too. All major international courier companies are represented with offices in the city and can offer both international and domestic courier services. Internet access is available at Internet clubs, elite hotels for 24 hours.TRANSPORTATIONIn the city there are five railway stations, two bus stations, a seaport and a river station, two airports, taxi. Public transportation: buses, trolley buses, trams, fixed - route taxis (T) and a highly developed subway network, which is of the quickest form of transport in St.-Petersburg. It has beautiful and impressive interiors, which are bound to impress the visitors. Avoid the Metro between 7 am and 9 am and 5 pm and 7 pm, as they are the rush hours and it becomes very crowded. Traveling by metro, keep in mind - the signs are all on Russian. Public transportation is fairly reliable and inexpensive. If planning to go someplace it might be a good idea to ask some local about the time it will likely take you to get to your destination.AIRPORT AND AIRLINES"Pulkovo-1" - Domestic and "Pulkovo-2" - International airports are located approx. 18 km and 45 minutes by car south of the city. Among airlines that serving St Petersburg Russia are Pulkovo, Aeroflot, Air France, British Airways, CSA, Delta Airlines, Finnair, KLM, LOT, Lufthansa, Malev, SAS, Swissair and other.CAR RENTAL,COACH HIRE AND LIMOUSINESSelf-driving is not recommended but cars without drivers can be hired from car rental companies. Coaches of different classes with driver can be hired through destination management companies and hotels. Limousines are available through car rental companies, destination management companies and hotels.BRIDGESThe bridges over the Neva and the Nevka rivers are raised at night from May till November to enable shipping to pass. This spectacular sight also means that access to many parts of the City is affected between 1:45 am and 5 am. Four hundred bridges, 21 of which are drawbridges, adorn the city.VIDEO, CAMERAS & FILMSFilms can be purchased and developed in St. Petersburg Russia. It is possible to take pictures in most museums and palaces; however, you have to buy a special permit upon entrance to the museum.MEDICAL FACILITIESMedical facilities in the city include several international medical centers with western experienced doctors. The famous hotels often have a doctor or nurse in-house or on call at all times.CONFERENCE FACILITIESThe major hotels have facilities for 200-300 delegates but for larger events of up to 1,500 people the city's many Palaces, Concert Halls can be usedRussian visa support Russian visa
All foreigners
are required to have entry visas to travel to the The travel
company "ALLTOURS" is engaged with providing invitations (Foreign
Tourist Reception, Confirmation and Tourist Voucher), which should be presented
to Russian consulates in order to obtain Russian Visa. It will take not
less than 24 hours (excluding week-ends and national holidays) to issue visa
support papers from the time of 100% prepayment for hotel accommodation
according to the programme. We are offering
two types of Russian visas. Each entry visa type corresponds to the purpose of
your visit.
Russian tourist visa
Russian tourist visa is a passport-size
document which is stamped or inserted into the passport. It contains entry and
exit dates, passport number, list of accompanied children and states the visa
type of Foreign Affairs. It may be faxed to you from a registered organization
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TYPE OF VISA |
30 calendar days |
21 calendar days |
16 calendar days |
13 business days (telex) |
3-4 days (telex) |
1month\ single
entry |
40euro |
60euro |
70euro |
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100 euro |
3
month\ single entry |
40euro |
60euro |
70euro |
- |
110 euro |
1month\ double
entry |
40euro |
60euro |
70euro |
- |
125 euro |
3month\ double
entry |
40euro |
60euro |
75euro |
- |
130 euro |
3month\ multiple
entry |
40euro |
65euro |
80euro |
125euro |
- |
6month\ multiple
entry |
50euro |
70euro |
85euro |
135euro |
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12month\ multiple
entry |
65euro |
75euro |
85euro |
170euro |
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REGISTRATION IN SAINT-PETERSBURG
UP TO 1 MONTH- 35EURO
UP TO 2-3 MONTHS-65EURO
Excursions in Saint-Petersburg
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Saint-Petersburg.ECONOMIKAL TOUR (5DAYS)
1 Day
· Arrival of the group to Saint-Petersburg.
· Lodging at the hotel.
· Bus excursion around the city "The
beauty and Glory of Saint-Petersburg"
· Excursion to the Peter and Paul Fortress
2 Day
· Breakfast
· Excursion to the State Hermitage museum
· Leisure time
3 Day
· Breakfast
· Leisure time
4 Day
· Breakfast
· Excursion to the Saint Isaac's Cathedral
5 Day
· Breakfast
· Leisure time
· Transfer by bus, departure of the group
PUSHKIN IN SAINT-PETERSBURG 2DAYS
1 Day
· Meeting of the group. Accommodation.
Breakfast.
· Bus excursion "Pushkin
in Saint-Petersburg" including visit to Memorial apartment of A.S.Pushkin (Moika embarkment, 12) and literary museum in Pushkin's
house.
· Dinner . Spare time. Visit to the theatre
(booking should be made in advance).
2 Day
· Breakfast. Departure from the hotel.
· Bus excursions "Pushkin's
places in North-West region": museum "House of the
postmaster", village Vyra, museum "House of
Pushkin's nanny", Kobrino,
the A.P.Gannibal and Suid
's graves. Dinner. Excursion "Pushkin in Tzarskoe Selo" including
visit to the park, Kitaeva's summer residence and
Lyceum.
· Departure of the group.
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