Expert: Ivan - 7/2/2005

Question
We are interested in seeing some of Russia. Has anyone taken a Viking River Cruise? I know there was an article regarding them in ITN last year, but I am looking for other's experiences. Were the 90 sq. ft. cabins cramped? How was the food? Were you on the boat too long? How were the shore excursions? Was it a good way to get a feel for Russia? Would you do it again knowing what you know now? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

Gary Backlund  

Answer
Sorry, don't know much of this. All I heard that it's well developed part of industry, good ships, expensive, most of people are from aboard if the cruise in for foreign travelers.  Personally, I was on 2 cruises Moscow -Rostov-on-Don - Moscow and St.Pete – Kishi – Valaam – St.Pete. Truly this is great way to feel the country.

Uspekhov!