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travel to Russia10/17/2008Olga
  Q: I am an American student. I will be attending graduate school in the fall. I am looking for a way to ...
  A: there many different possibilities to learn the language, but the one i heard a lot about is Moscow ...
finding my cousin9/23/2008Olga
  Q: I was wondering if you could give me some clues on how to locate an address of my cousin who I ...
  A: It's not that easy to someone in Moscow knowing just name and surname. Are you sure the girl uses ...
help me!7/29/2008Olga
  Q: I'm looking for one olga,she was my girl friend in turkey and I loose her,I know she is working in ...
  A: i'm sorry but i'm afraid it's not possible to find someone with the name Olga without any other ...
Obtaining US visa to come from Russia6/24/2008Aaltje van Zoelen
  Q: Please help if at all possible. I have a Pen-pal friend that we have talked from Russian for months. ...
  A: My apologies for the delay in answering your question. Yes. everyone asking for a visa has tp have ...
olympiets hotel5/9/2008Olga
  Q: I am due to fly out for the football final and the only accommodation we could find is the Olympiets ...
  A: So as i told you the place is close to moscow (~5 7 Km from moscow circle road)It is just on the way ...
Accommodation in Moscow 19-22 May4/28/2008Olga
  Q: There appears to be no accommodation available in the City on the above dates, because of the ...
  A: have look at this it will be easier: some cheap but good ones: http://www.aerostar.ru/ ...
Accommodation in Moscow 19-22 May4/28/2008Olga
  Q: There appears to be no accommodation available in the City on the above dates, because of the ...
  A: I would not reccomend you =) 1 it will be hard to get to Moscow by train and i guess that the hotel ...
Russian visa1/21/2008Maria Panteleeva
  Q: Do canadian citizens need a visa to visit Russia on business.
  A: Canadian citizens definitely need visas to come to Russia for any purpose. You can find all the ...
Ozero Baykal?12/1/2007Aaltje van Zoelen
  Q: Do you think Lake Baykal is worth paying a visit to? I'm thinking of going there, but I'm not sure ...
  A: Lake Baikal can be as beautiful as it is shown in picture books. But the beauty of the lake can be ...
Millionare's Trade Show11/18/2007Aaltje van Zoelen
  Q: What should tou pack for a trip to Russia? ANSWER: Russia is a large country encompassing more ...
  A: Be aware that it is winter time and it can be very cold. Also be aware that Russians do dress ...
Millionare's Trade Show11/13/2007Aaltje van Zoelen
  Q: What should tou pack for a trip to Russia?
  A: Russia is a large country encompassing more then 8 time zones. One of the regions, Yakutia is ...
Russia - maritime, history10/14/2007Aaltje van Zoelen
  Q: I am converting my father's manuscript to text. I am looking for verification of the type of boat ...
  A: We do not have this information in hand. I will send an e-mail to Russia and see whether we can ...
study and safety in russia ,moscow,9/18/2007Olga
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  A: Moscow is a big city, here there are more then 15 mio people, so of course it's like all the ...
russian surname8/30/2007Olga
  Q: My grand Mother had an unusual name and I would like to know if it is a Russian Surname as she came ...
  A: your grandmother's name first of all is russian Matrjona. "Matreshka" has come from the name. ...
Russian money7/28/2007Olga
  Q: I have a question hopefully, you can answer, um how much is 011 in Russian money? I mean how can it ...
  A: Can you please clarify your question? What do you mean 011 in Russian money? Do you need the ...
kamtchaka7/12/2007Aaltje van Zoelen
  Q: ciao why you don't reply my questions about our next trip to kamtchaka?????thank you anyway ciao esa
  A: As far as I know, I have answered the original request some time ago. Again all the excursions in ...
kamchaka7/5/2007Aaltje van Zoelen
  Q: I suppose to have asked some info also last year now our programme has been finalized so I would ...
  A: My apologies for being late in answering your message. I was actually traveling in Russia. First ...
Russian Visa requirements12/8/2006Maria Panteleeva
  Q: I am presently planning a trip to Russia to visit a friend in 2007. My friend will be supplying my ...
  A: No immunization is needed, concerning the rest you have to check directly with the Consulate, we ...
KLECHKIN Origins/Meaning of Name6/17/2006Alyona Lassovskaia
  Q: Where are you from in Siberia? I was there four years ago! ie Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, Yekaterina, the ...
  A: I was born in Tomsk, or, rather, in its secret satellite town now known as Seversk. Transsiberian ...
Independent travelling to Kuriles6/13/2006Aaltje van Zoelen
  Q: Greetings! Is independent travelling allowed on the Kuriles? Are there any ferry connections to the ...
  A: The only way to travel trhough the Kuriles is to work with a local Sakhalin tour agency that can ...
kamchatka two5/31/2006Aaltje van Zoelen
  Q: following my yesterday request I would like to know how is the paratunka resort, good for health ...
  A: Yes, Paratunka is good for health and other reasons. There are various resorts that you can stay ...
kamchatka5/30/2006Aaltje van Zoelen
  Q: we are interesting to spend our next summer vacation visiting kamchatcka, we are a couple of middle ...
  A: Yes, there are wonderful places in Kamchatka to visit. And there are some excellent hotels that can ...
Driving across Russia2/25/2006Ivan
  Q: This summer my friend and I are driving from Bangkok to the UK, via China, Kazakhstan, Russia and ...
  A: Antonia, Great project and nice website! Regarding to you request I suggest that VT is the best ...
travel in Russia2/20/2006Ivan
  Q: My husband is invited to a conference in Moscow in July of this summer. I would like to go along ...
  A: You could try to deal with the same travel company in Russia, which help to organize conference and ...
Russia trip1/24/2006Ivan
  Q: Myself and four friends are planning a trip to Russia. We have never been there before and none of ...
  A: Andy, Depending from exact time your want to spend here and when you want to go plus ~ 30 percent ...
Money9/11/2005Ivan
  Q: I have just read that if I bring more than $1,500.00 I must declare it at the Customs. I also read ...
  A: Roger, Starting from July 18 2005 you have to declare all money and values (capital issues for ex., ...
travel ...phoenix, ariz. to st. petersberg9/2/2005Ivan
  Q: Good evening Ivan....I am currently communicating with a young lady in st.petersberg, russia on the ...
  A: Well… a flight between NY and Moscow takes 8 hours, so depending on your location – not sure how far ...
Two questions about russia8/16/2005Aaltje van Zoelen
  Q: I have two questions about Russia that are probably silly, but I would appreciate any help that you ...
  A: Sorry I have no idea about your first question. It does not make sense to me either. Question ...
Kamchatka8/3/2005Aaltje van Zoelen
  Q: we are two chinese girls want to trabel in Kamchatka this month. could you tell us what things ...
  A: In order to visit Kamchatka you need a visa. If you want to be a tourist then you need to have a ...
travel in russia7/10/2005Ivan
  Q: I am going to Russia and landing in moscow a friend is to meet me in Moscow and then after a couple ...
  A: CHEBOKSARY is about 700 km from Moscow, ~ 1 night by train or 2,5 hours by plane w/ check in/check ...
Viking River Cruises7/2/2005Ivan
  Q: We are interested in seeing some of Russia. Has anyone taken a Viking River Cruise? I know there was ...
  A: Sorry, don't know much of this. All I heard that it's well developed part of industry, good ships, ...
yaroslavl5/10/2005Annie
  Q: Annie, I will be going to yaroslavl in less than two weeks, I am having trouble finding any place ...
  A: Danny, I'm sorry I have taken so long to get back to you. I hope you have been able to find out the ...
Lodging5/10/2005Ivan
  Q: Were to begin? Hey, I will be ariving in Moscow airport DOM..... on the evening of the 23 of may. I ...
  A: Just keep your tickets and no troubles before next registration stamp guaranteed. Say that you are ...
Lodging5/10/2005Ivan
  Q: Were to begin? Hey, I will be ariving in Moscow airport DOM..... on the evening of the 23 of may. I ...
  A: Sorry, haven't heard anything about gotorussia service. To be honest, a lot of companies arrange ...
Places to stay in Kazan4/6/2005Ivan
  Q: I would like to find an inexpensive place to stay in Kazan for a few days in June. A bed and ...
  A: Try this: Aviator hotel +7 8432 71 9573 Bulgar Hotel www.bulgar-meta.ru, meta@hitv.ru (probably they ...
St Petersburg3/23/2005Ivan
  Q: We are there on a cruise ship for two days and know it is impossible to see very much.Would ...
  A: Even you speak English only, you don't have to worry. St.Pete is a tourism oriented city, so every ...
Russian History3/7/2005Annie
  Q: I'm trying to find history on Russia's ancient past. Were there any rulers for the area before ...
  A: William, Wow this is going back a few years. To be honest, I really don't have the background or ...
travel to Far east Russia with kids2/20/2005Aaltje van Zoelen
  Q: We are livingcurrently in South Korea. Since this is so close to the far east Russia we want to ...
  A: Most of the flights are about the same length, so that should not be a problem, between two and one ...
russia2/16/2005Annie
  Q: Is it really considered rude to shake hands over a doorway in Russia? If so, why?
  A: Andie, Hello there, I hope all is well. This is an interesting question, and to be honest, I have no ...
traveling in Russia2/8/2005Ivan
  Q: Your question was Hello Ivan, I am hoping that you can help me out. I am planning a business trip ...
  A: Here is the link for you http://www.udm.ru/geograph.html . As you could see on the map – from Moscow ...

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