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  • ROCKET LAUNCH at BAIKONUR

Baikonur is a worldwide famous launching station. A fun tour of the Museum of the History of Astronautics with thousands of artifacts from the era of space exploration. In just a few days, we will take part in the history of astronautics, touching on the origins and seeing off the next crew to the ISS and witnessing an unforgettable removal of the rocket from the MIK. The rocket will proceed to the launch pad right in front of us at arm's length.

We will meet the astronauts at the traditional exit from the Cosmonaut Hotel to the song "Grass near the House".

We will see the crew in full gear at the report of the state commission. At arm's length and lead them on their way through the thorns to the stars.

Launch of the Russian transport spacecraft "Soyuz" into space from the near border.

Feel the trembling of the earth and the rumble of the spaceport!

  • COSMIC KAMCHATKA VOLCANOES, GASERS & OVERNIGHT AT THE PACIFIC COAST

Kamchatka is a land of volcanoes and UNESCO world heritage sites. There are snow-capped peaks gleaming on the horizon regardless of where you are. Kamchatka is an essence of wild life and stunning nature with its fire breathing volcanoes surrounded by glaciers, geysers, hot springs, waterfalls, mud pots and turquoise lakes.

  • WINE TOUR TO KRASNODAR

Far not everybody knows but Russian produces wine. Due to favorable weather conditions, almost 50% of all Russian wine is produced in Kranodar region. The Taman Peninsula, the villages of Abrau-Dyurso and Myskhako, the Sukko Valley and many others are the places that you will learn about when participating a degustation of local wines.

  • MOUNTAINS AND BEACH RESORTS IN SOCHI: rafting, skiing, jeep tour, sailing, BBQ picnic, bungy jumping

Sochi has earned its fame during Winter Olympics of 2014 and Russian Grand Prix, and today this is a furiously fast growing largest resort city in Russia with full infrastructure, wonderful nature, luxurious hotels and resorts at the sea and in the mountains for beach and hills lovers. Being a part of the Caucasian Riviera, it is one of the very few places in Russia with a subtropical climate.  

  • Altai region – nature resort in Siberia

If you look at the map, you will see, that Altai is located right in the middle of the Earth, that is why we call it omphalos – from Greek “navel”, meaning navel of the world. A sacred energy place where people come to ask for inner power, creativity, health, and intelligence. Here nearby Belukha mountain – one of the highest picks the Russia, you will find all the answers you’ve been looking for and discover new depth of yourself.

  • Murmansk Northern lights

Murmansk is located beyond the Arctic Circle in the permafrost zone, on the rocky coast of the eastern coast of the Kola Bay of the Barents Sea. Although the city is not one of the largest cities in Russia, it remains the largest city in the world beyond the Arctic Circle with almost 40% of the population of the region living there.

  • Baikal winter ice & Summer voodoo meeting

Baikal is a huge ancient lake in the Siberian mountains at the north of the Mongolian border. Baikal is considered to be the deepest lake in the world. Here you are offered a variety of wildlife attractions and entertainment including a network of hiking trails called the Great Baikal Trail. The village of Listvyanka, located on the western shore of the lake, is a popular starting point for summer tours. Ice skating and dog sledding, tasting local food and meeting with real voodoo, jeep ice riding and winter picnic on the frozen lake – all imaginable and unimaginable adventures are waiting for you to explore.

  • Karelia wild nature survival experience

Karelia is a land of old growth forests and clear lakes. Karelia is about white nights, fishing, bilberry and mountain rivers rafting in summertime, and skiing, dog sledding, snowmobile rides and snow all around in winter. It’s a perfect place to be discovered either in winter, or in summer, weather conditions are very comfortable during both periods. Karelia is a land of nature reserves and monasteries, you will find ancient villages here as well as modern spa-resorts and cultural highlights.

  • Undiscovered Chechnya region

Skyscrapers in Grozny, fresh mountain air and wonderful nature are waiting for you in Chechnya – republic located in North Caucasus of Eastern Europe near the Caspian Sea. Vicinity with Dagestan, Georgian and North Ossetia-Alania makes this place a perfect spot for long mountain trip.

  • National traditions and spectacular nature of Dagestan region

One of the most hospitable regions in Russia! Whether you are in a local restaurant or at stranger’s house, you will be treated as a family member, and get prepared for all the gifts to bring back home. One more highlights is unique local Caucasian cuisine with cognacs produced in the region. Dagestanian nature is something unbelievable! Vast canyons alternate with lofty mountains, sand waves give way to stunning waterfalls and HPPs. Get dazzled with performances of dancing ensembles dressed in beautiful traditional costumes and immerse into the culture of the region when living in ethno-houses that are being restored today together with ancient traditions.