A unique opportunity to meet Russian historians, cultural and political figures, and independent thought leaders
Explore Russia with The Nation
Join The Nation: June 9th—20th, 2017 for a unique opportunity to meet Russian historians, cultural and political figures, and independent thought leaders during this critical period for U.S.-Russian relations. Nation editor and publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel and Princeton and NYU professor emeritus and Nation contributing editor Stephen F. Cohen will host a pre-trip conference call discussion covering the contemporary Russian political landscape, and while in Russia our group will travel with hand-selected top guides who will accompany us throughout the tour. We’ve crafted a special itinerary designed to enhance understanding and productive dialog between our two countries at this important historical moment.
After we fly into St. Petersburg, we’ll check into the 19th-century, five-star Belmond Grand Hotel Europe. We’ll then spend five days touring the renowned sights of this historic city and its surroundings, from the Hermitage and the Nevsky Prospekt to the Grand Palace and gardens of Peterhof, followed by private meetings with distinguished historians, cultural leaders, professors, and curators—and a canal boat tour exploring the city’s 42 islands.
After taking a high-speed train to Moscow, we’ll travel to the city of Sergiyev Posad and the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This destination brings medieval Russia to life with its stimulating mixture of the country’s most celebrated architecture, iconic paintings, and unique cultural activities.
In Moscow, we’ll stay at the InterContinental Tverskaya Hotel, a modern, five-star hotel within walking distance of Red Square. We’ll take a private escorted tour of the Kremlin and meet with Pavel Palazhchenko (Mikhail Gorbachev’s longtime interpreter and colleague) as well as independent media and cultural leaders. We’ll also visit the remarkable Gulag Museum, the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center, Gorky Park, and the famed Novodevichy Cemetery.
Throughout the trip, you’ll be accompanied by Debra Eliezer, The Nation’s Travel Program Manager (and host of over 20 international educational trips) as well as top local guides, each specially chosen by The Nation for their exceptional knowledge and experience.
The cost of this tour is $6,850/$7,850 per person (double/single occupancy) and includes 10 nights at luxurious hotels in St. Petersburg and Moscow, most of your meals, all ground transportation (including high-speed rail, a private air-conditioned bus for all sightseeing and excursions, and private canal boat tour), a bilingual local guide/tour manager, gratuities, lectures, guided visits to Russia’s preeminent museums and historical sites, and many other captivating and exclusive activities and events.
Sincerely,
Teresa Stack
President Emeritus, The Nation
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