September 6 2009

Kazan Tourism Ad

We recently found this tourism advertisement for Kazan. It appears to have been released sometime last year.  The ad features many beautiful views of Kazan and creates an almost Disney-like image of this historic city. While we found the text of the ad to be a bit over-the-top, it is certainly worth viewing. Perhaps a trip to Kazan is in order?

YouTube – Tourism Ad Kazan,Russia.

July 31 2007

Chelyabinsk Region

Chelyabinsk Region Coat of ArmsThe Chelyabinsk region of Russia is located in both Europe and Asia. It is a place where East meats West. The region’s capital is traditionally known for its industry which grew rapidly in the Soviet era. However, there are still vast parts of the Chelyabinsk region that are still very far from the industrialized world. In some areas of Chelyabinsk there is a new tourism industry trying to get started. Here’s a fascinating report from Russia Today about the Chelyabinsk region and the beauties you can see there.


Video on YouTube

Link: Chelyabinsk Region (Oblast) at Wikipedia
Link: Chelyabinsk (capital city) at Wikipedia

June 28 2007

Sochi 2014 Advertisement

Russia continues its bid to have the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. Here’s an English language promotional video we found online.


Video on YouTube

April 6 2007

Vladimir

Vladaimir is one of the oldest cities in Russia. It has great historical significance and was once the capital of ancient Rus. The city is full of historical landmarks, cathedrals, museums, and concert halls. Vladimir is a must-see city for tourists visiting Russia. Here are some links to more information about Vladimir.

Link: City of Vladimir
Link: Official Vladimir Website
Link: Wikipedia – Vladimir

February 22 2007

Sochi 2014

 Russia is making a bid to have the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi. They have made a whole site dedicated to promoting Sochi as the best place for the Olympics. The site features information about Sochi, photos, maps, virtual tours, live webcams and more.

Link: Sochi 2014

January 22 2007

Satellite View of Nevsky Prospekt

Nevsky Prospekt is the main avenue in St. Petersburg and one of the most famous streets in all of Russia. If you’ve ever been to St. Petersburg, you’ve probably walked most of Nevsky Prospekt. Take a look at this satellite view and see just how far you walked.

Link: WikiMapia

January 20 2007

Velikiy Novgorod

Velikiy Novgorod is the most ancient Slavic city in Russia. Its rich history and culture have made it a top tourist destination for both Russian and foreign tourists. Today’s links are to information about Velikiy Novgorod’s history, culture and people. There’s even a site dedicated to helping English speaking tourists get the most out of their trip to Velikiy Novgorod. Take a few minutes to explore this great city though these websites, and if you ever have the chance to visit Velikiy Novgorod in person, do it!

Link: Wikipedia – Velikiy Novgorod
Link: Velikiy Novgorod For Tourists