RGS’ trip to St RGS’ trip to St Petersburg and Petersburg and

MoscowMoscow

16-20 February 201416-20 February 2014

Outline of the ItineraryOutline of the Itinerary Sunday 16Sunday 16thth February – travel to St Petersburg February – travel to St Petersburg Monday 17Monday 17thth February – tour of sights including February – tour of sights including

Cruiser Aurora; visit to Peter & Paul Fortress; visit Cruiser Aurora; visit to Peter & Paul Fortress; visit to Yusupov Palaceto Yusupov Palace

Tuesday 18Tuesday 18thth February – visit to Church of the Spilt February – visit to Church of the Spilt Blood; visit to the Winter Palace & Hermitage; Blood; visit to the Winter Palace & Hermitage; folklore evening; overnight rail journey to Moscow folklore evening; overnight rail journey to Moscow

Wednesday 19Wednesday 19th th February – tour of Moscow February – tour of Moscow including Novodevichy Convent, Saint Saviours including Novodevichy Convent, Saint Saviours Cathedral, Victory Park; visit to the Kremlin, St Cathedral, Victory Park; visit to the Kremlin, St Basil’s, Red Square and Lenin’s Mausoleum Basil’s, Red Square and Lenin’s Mausoleum

Thursday 20Thursday 20thth February – visit to Museum of February – visit to Museum of Modern History; shopping in Arbat Street; return to Modern History; shopping in Arbat Street; return to RGSRGS

Arrangements for departureArrangements for departure

Meet at RGS 05:50 on Sunday 16Meet at RGS 05:50 on Sunday 16thth February with passport and EH 111 February with passport and EH 111 cardcard

Any problems, please call by 05:30Any problems, please call by 05:30 We will depart at 06:00 whether you We will depart at 06:00 whether you

have arrived or nothave arrived or not Catch flight BA878 to St Petersburg Catch flight BA878 to St Petersburg

departing at 09:30 from Heathrow T5departing at 09:30 from Heathrow T5 Arrive St Petersburg at 17:00 local Arrive St Petersburg at 17:00 local

time and travel to Hotel St Petersburgtime and travel to Hotel St Petersburg

Arrangements for returnArrangements for return

Depart Moscow at 19:25 local time Depart Moscow at 19:25 local time on Thursday 20on Thursday 20thth February on flight February on flight BA234BA234

Arrive London Heathrow T5 at 19:35Arrive London Heathrow T5 at 19:35 Anticipated arrival at RGS 21:00Anticipated arrival at RGS 21:00

Medical information, dietary Medical information, dietary requirements and contact requirements and contact

detailsdetails

Please notify me of any dietary Please notify me of any dietary requirements or changes to medical requirements or changes to medical information not mentioned on the information not mentioned on the indemnity formindemnity form

Please let me know if the emergency Please let me know if the emergency contact details for someone in the UK contact details for someone in the UK change before we departchange before we depart

Clothing and temperatureClothing and temperature

Average temperature for February is Average temperature for February is

-8°C, but it can go as low as -14°C!-8°C, but it can go as low as -14°C!

You will need:You will need:– Hat and glovesHat and gloves– Sensible shoesSensible shoes– ThermalsThermals– LayersLayers– Warm and waterproof coatWarm and waterproof coat

Personal safetyPersonal safety Follow instructions Follow instructions Wear sensible shoes to minimise the risk of Wear sensible shoes to minimise the risk of

slipping on ice slipping on ice Always carry the emergency contact details cardAlways carry the emergency contact details card Take responsibility for loading and unloading your Take responsibility for loading and unloading your

bag at each point (i.e. coach, airport, hotel etc)bag at each point (i.e. coach, airport, hotel etc) Do not bring expensive personal possessions Do not bring expensive personal possessions

(they are not covered under the school’s (they are not covered under the school’s insurance policy)insurance policy)

Bags that are carried should be kept at the front Bags that are carried should be kept at the front to prevent them being snatched / slashedto prevent them being snatched / slashed

Always stay in a groupAlways stay in a group Politely decline the attentions of street sellersPolitely decline the attentions of street sellers

Student conductStudent conduct

Please could all students sign a copy Please could all students sign a copy of the RGS student code of conduct of the RGS student code of conduct (at the back of the room).(at the back of the room).

The minimum age for alcohol The minimum age for alcohol consumption in Russia was changed consumption in Russia was changed to 21 last year.to 21 last year.

What to bring…What to bring… Bag suitable for the train!Bag suitable for the train! Passport with visa & EH111 cardPassport with visa & EH111 card Warm clothing Warm clothing Medical needs (e.g. blister plasters, Medical needs (e.g. blister plasters,

cough sweets, paracetamol, immodium, cough sweets, paracetamol, immodium, inhaler)inhaler)

A game / pack of cardsA game / pack of cards Money (Russian roubles)Money (Russian roubles) SnacksSnacks Notebook and penNotebook and pen Towel!Towel!

How much money to bring?How much money to bring? Roubles need to be ordered in advance Roubles need to be ordered in advance

but most banks will do it in 24-48 hoursbut most banks will do it in 24-48 hours

The exchange rate is approx 55/56 The exchange rate is approx 55/56 roubles to the £roubles to the £

For:For:– Entry into RussiaEntry into Russia– Lunches (c. £10-£15 per day)Lunches (c. £10-£15 per day)– Souvenirs Souvenirs – Guide booksGuide books

Any questions?Any questions?

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/russia