Cruise trip from St. Petersburg to Moscow 2017 (Part 2)
Cruise trip from St Petersburg to Moscow 2017 (Part 2), Karelia, Yaroslavl, Moscow, Red Square
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1- The Republic of Karelia is a federal subject of Russia (a republic), located in the northwest of Russia. Its capital is the city of Petrozavodsk. Its population in 2010 was 643,548.
The modern Karelian Republic was founded as an autonomous republic within the Russian SFSR by the Resolution of the Presidium of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee (VTsIK) of June 27, 1923 and by the Decree of the VTsIK and the Council of People's Commissars of July 25, 1923 from the Karelian Labor Commune.
From 1940 to 1956, it was known as the Karelo-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic, one of the union republics in the Soviet Union. In 1956, it was once again an autonomous republic and remains as part of Russia after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Rivers
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There are about 27,000 rivers in Karelia. Major rivers include:
Vodla River (Vodlajoki, 149 km)
Kem River (Kemijoki, 191 km)
Kovda River (Koutajoki)
Shuya River (Suojoki)
Suna River (Suunujoki) with Kivach Falls (Kivatšun vesiputous)
Vyg River (Uikujoki)
Lakes
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Largest cities of the Republic of Karelia
The Regions of North and South Karelia lie in Finland and the Karelian Republic in Russia. The Karelian Isthmus is now part of Leningrad Oblast.
There are 60,000 lakes in Karelia. The republic's lakes and swamps contain about 2,000 km³ of high-quality fresh water. Lake Ladoga (Finnish: Laatokka) and Lake Onega (Ääninen) are the largest lakes in Europe. Other lakes include:
Nyukozero (Nuokkijärvi)
Pyaozero (Pääjärvi)
Segozero (Seesjärvi)
Syamozero (Säämäjärvi)
Topozero (Tuoppajärvi)
Vygozero (Uikujärvi)
Lakes Ladoga and Onega are located on the south of the republic.
National parks
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Vodlozero National Park
Kalevala National Park
Paanajärvi National Park
2- Historical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl
Situated at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl Rivers some 250 km north-east of Moscow, the historic city of Yaroslavl developed into a major commercial centre from the 11th century. It is renowned for its numerous 17th-century churches and is an outstanding example of the urban planning reform Empress Catherine the Great ordered for the whole of Russia in 1763. While keeping some of its significant historic structures, the town was renovated in the neoclassical style on a radial urban master plan. It has also kept elements from the 16th century in the Spassky Monastery, one of the oldest in the Upper Volga region, built on the site of a pagan temple in the late 12th century but reconstructed over time.
Travel and culture
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Yaroslavl is one of the eight cities of Russia's Golden Ring, a group of touristic, historic towns around Moscow. Yaroslavl is situated on the north-eastern side of this 'ring' and is the largest city in its chain. Whilst the city is best known for its architectural merits, it also has a relatively large repertoire of cultural attractions.
3- Red Square is a city square (plaza) in Moscow, Russia. It separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and currently the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod. Red Square is often considered the central square of Moscow since Moscow's major streets, which connect to Russia's major highways, originate from the square.
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The Moskva River (Russian: река Москва, Москва-река, Moskva-reka) is a river of western Russia. It rises about 140 km (90 mi) west of Moscow, and flows roughly east through the Smolensk and Moscow Oblasts, passing through central Moscow. About 110 km (70 mi) south east of Moscow, at the city of Kolomna, it flows into the Oka River, itself a tributary of the Volga, which ultimately flows into the Caspian Sea.
Hydrology
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The river is 503 km (313 mi) long, with a vertical drop of 155 m (509 ft) (long-term average). The area of its drainage basin is 17,600 km2 (6,800 sq mi). The maximum depth is 3 meters above Moscow city limits, and up to 6 meters below it. Normally, it freezes in November–December and begins to thaw around late March. In Moscow, the river freezes occasionally during an unusually warm winter in 2006–2007, ice began melting on January 25. The absolute water level in downtown Moscow is 120.0 meters above sea level (long-term average of summer lows after World War II); a historical maximum of 127.25 meters above sea level was set by the 1908 flood.
Sources of water
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The main tributaries are the Ruza, Istra, Yauza, Pakhra, and Severka rivers. Sources of water are estimated as 61% thaw, 12% rain and 27% subterranean. Since completion of the Moscow Canal (1932–1937), the Moskva River has also collected a share of Upper Volga water. This has enabled reliable commercial shipping, which was previously interrupted by summer droughts (older dams built in 1785, 1836 and 1878 were not effective). The average discharge, including Volga waters, varies from 38 m³/s near Zvenigorod to 250 m³/s at the Oka inlet. The speed of the current, depending on the season, varies from 0.1 m/s (winter, dams closed) to 1.5–2.0 m/s (May, dams open).
Cities and towns
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Moscow (Москва́), the capital of Russia, is situated on its banks. The river also flows through the towns of Mozhaysk, Zvenigorod, Zhukovsky, Bronnitsy, Voskresensk, and — at the confluence of the Moskva and Oka — Kolomna. As of 2007, there are 49 bridges across the Moskva River and its canals within Moscow city limits; the first stone bridge, Bolshoi Kamennyi Bridge, was erected in 1692. Within the city, the river is 120–200 metres wide, the narrowest point being under the Kremlin walls. Drinking water for the city of Moscow is collected from five stations on the Moskva River and from the Upper Volga reservoirs (north and north-west of the city).
Moscow Metro, Kremlin, Boat trip on Moskva River
Moscow Metro, Kremlin, Boat trip on the Moskva River - Cruise trip from St Petersburg to Moscow Part 3
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The Moskva River (Russian: река Москва, Москва-река, Moskva-reka) is a river of western Russia. It rises about 140 km (90 mi) west of Moscow, and flows roughly east through the Smolensk and Moscow Oblasts, passing through central Moscow. About 110 km (70 mi) south east of Moscow, at the city of Kolomna, it flows into the Oka River, itself a tributary of the Volga, which ultimately flows into the Caspian Sea.
Cities and towns
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Moscow (Москва́), the capital of Russia, is situated on its banks. The river also flows through the towns of Mozhaysk, Zvenigorod, Zhukovsky, Bronnitsy, Voskresensk, and — at the confluence of the Moskva and Oka — Kolomna. As of 2007, there are 49 bridges across the Moskva River and its canals within Moscow city limits; the first stone bridge, Bolshoi Kamennyi Bridge, was erected in 1692. Within the city, the river is 120–200 metres wide, the narrowest point being under the Kremlin walls. Drinking water for the city of Moscow is collected from five stations on the Moskva River and from the Upper Volga reservoirs (north and north-west of the city).
Islands
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Canals, built within Moscow city limits, have created a number of islands. Some of them have names in Russian, some have none. Major, permanent islands (west to east) are:
Serebryany Bor. Separated from the mainland in the 1930s.
Tatarskaya Poyma, commonly known as Mnyovniki. Separated from the mainland in the 1930s
Balchug Island, also known as Bolotny Ostrov, lying just opposite the Kremlin. The island was formed by the construction of the Vodootvodny Canal in the 1780s, and has no official name in Russian. Moscow residents informally call it Bolotny Ostrov (Bog Island) while members of Moscow's English-speaking community refer to it as Balchug.
One uninhabited island north of Nagatino.
Three uninhabited islands east of Nagatino, connected by the Pererva dam and lock system.
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From the haunting beauty of St. Petersburg to the might and splendour of Moscow, Russia remains as intriguing as it ever was. As vast as it is beautiful, there is simply no better way to traverse those distances than along Russia’s wild and majestic waterways.
And the best option by far is the Scenic Tsar, a ship that boasts an incomparable blend of luxury and intimacy. It is the ultimate river cruiser and your home for the next 15 days. Make yourself at home as we immerse ourselves in the many cultures and wonders waiting on the jewels of Russia.
Begin by exploring Catherine’s Block and the fountains in the Lower Garden at Peterhof on an enthralling guided tour. Other Free-choice options today include a visit to Peterhof’s Grand Palace, the sheer opulence of which will astound you.
Ease yourself into the our final day in St Petersburg with a visit to, Catherine’s Palace, famous for its grandiose white and gold façade invites you to walk it’s famed halls and extravagant gardens.
Your Scenic Enrich experience today comes in the form of a delightful lunch, courtesy of the old-world wooden ‘Podvorie’ restaurant. Traditional Russian cuisine awaits, home-grown by the owner at his private summer residence, and he is more than happy to see people enjoy the fruits of his labour.
Explore at you leisure, you never know what wonders you might find, but be sure to re-join us in the evening for your second Scenic Enrich Experience of the day.
You may want to ask your butler to prepare you some suitable evening wear, because a glass of sparkling wine precedes a private Russian ballet concert at the majestic Palace of Prince Vladimir.
As we bid farewell to St. Petersburg after 5 days of discovery and wonder, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a cruise through the city’s canals, passing under many of its 400 bridges.
And in the evening, grab a beverage, join your fellow guests on the sun deck and relish the landscape, as we set sail down the Neva River towards Mandrogi, where we explore this charming museum village for the day’s Scenic Enrich Experience.
In the evening, relax and enjoy all the Scenic Tsar has to offer, as we sail to Kizhi Island…
Allow yourself a little as we glide to our next destination, Yaroslavl. An ancient city dating back to the year 1010, making it even older than the mighty Moscow.
You’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in its rich tapestry of history on a guided tour of its most famous historic sites, before Uglich welcomes us for a guided walking tour of what is part of the Golden Ring of cities surrounding Moscow, which incidentally, happens to be our next destination.
As evening falls, take some time to relax on-board the Scenic Tsar, enjoying the sumptuous facilities on board.
As we cruise steadily towards the city, take the morning to relax on board and indulge in the scenery from one of our viewing decks. Your Tailormade GPS is the perfect on board companion, offering captivating commentary about the sights in view. By the time we arrive in Moscow, after lunch, you’ll no doubt be ready for the day’s adventures.
World-renowned spectacles such as Red Square and the eerily beautiful Saint Basil’s Cathedral wait to make your acquaintance, as fascinating now as they were all those years ago when they were built.
Later, Scenic enjoy Sundowners as you are invited to partake in a refreshing beverage on board and relax as we cruise down the Moskva River, where you can admire Moscow’s fine sights and architecture from the comfort and leisure of the Scenic Tsar’s viewing decks.
The next morning we go from to space as your Scenic Enrich Experience takes you to the Memorial Museum of Cosmonauts. The first man in space was a Russian. Yuri Gagarin was his name, and his story along with the history of space exploration is told here in full, engrossing detail. You’ll even meet a real cosmonaut and no doubt end this out-of-this-world day dreaming of distant planets and galaxies.
Jewels and ceremonial robes await in the State Armoury before the evening delivers a thrilling National Russian Show, performed expertly by fifty folk dancers. Enjoy!
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The Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The huge white temple, in terms of having the shape of a cross, stands on a high sulfur annexe and concludes with five gilded domes, the center is the largest in size, and the rest of the tower-crowned belfry. At the top of the walls are pictures of the Virgin, saints, made of plaster. They, like the bronze high reliefs above each door, reminiscent of the most important victories of Russia in 1812. Help. The height of the Temple (on the surface of the stylobate to the top of the cross) - 103.4 m, the area of the Temple - 8000kv. m, total area - Complex - 70 000kv. m in the lower part of the church are: - a museum, art gallery, private quarters of the Patriarch, - Room Church Councils, Transfiguration Church. This is the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. December 25, 1812, Emperor Alexander I, in honor of the victory in the war with Napoleon, signed a manifesto of the highest building in Moscow Church of Christ the Savior. The Kremlin view, all flags, all the ships on the Moscow River. from the bridge you can see the Kremlin these days with the Big Stone Bridge you can see the bars closed pipe - this is the mouth of the river Neglinnaya, a place where it flows into the Moskva River. And this wedding sang and danced. Patriarchal bridge. Length 203m, width - 12 m. furnishing in the style of the late XIX century. The bridge was opened in 2004. The project completed a workshop M.M.Posohina beautiful view of its banks. Moscow River. There are many rivers in our land more than the Moscow River - Runoff in the year it yields 12 times the Amu Darya River, Dnieper River - 15, and the Yenisei River - in 1616 raz.Na high pedestal, decorated structures representing the nasal part of the ship is a copy of the ship The apostle Peter, at the helm portrayed Peter I. In his hands he holds a gilt scroll decree on the basis of the new city became the capital of Russia, St. Petersburg, the layout is at the feet of the Russian Emperor. The monument was opened in September 1997. height of the monument - 91m by - NH Russia Zurab Tsereteli