Train to “Sheremetyevo” airport

The new rail way route between Saviolovsky railway station and airport “Sheremetyevo” will start operation in June. 23 high speed express trains will operate daily on schedule every 25-80 minutes.
Train will be completed with 8 wagons for 290 passengers in total, including 1 luggage car and 1st class car. Each wagon will have additional space for luggage and will be equipped with information screens. Maximum speed of the train is 120 km/hour. One way trip from Saviolovsky railway station to “Sheremetyevo” airport will take 30-35 minutes.
The operating of the express train to “Sheremetievo” airport will help to relive Leningradskoye Avenue which usually has difficult traffic on the way to “Sheremetievo” terminal.





Hotel “Samson” 4* 44, Sankt-Peterburgsky pr., Peterhof, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

   We are glad to announce that in April 2008 a new hotel “Samson” will be opened in the very heart of Peterhoff - town which is worldwide known by Palace and Park ensemble with fountains.
   The hotel “Samson” by Rinadli group is a four * hotel and located in the central part of Peterhoff opposite entrance to the Upper (Verkhniy) Park in the historical building. 59 comfortable rooms are decorated in European style, supplied with bed, TV set, telephone, mini-bar, and mini-fridge, safe, bathroom with modern equipment.
   Buffet breakfast will be served in hotel restaurant for 90 seats and VIP hall for 12 seats is available for meetings, small conferences as well.
Wi-Fi Internet will be available on every storey; business center provides wide range of office services. Conference for up to 25 pax can be provided at the hotel.



Flying restaurant in Moscow

   The new unique outlet is going to open in Moscow. It is the panoramic restaurant for up to 100 seats and observation platform on the height of 25-story building. The space ship looked restaurant is suspended under the tracery arch installed on Zhivopisny (picturesque) motor bridge which is already operates.
   Restaurant visitors will proceed from parking area by two lifts to the height of 90 meters, then through the viewing platform to the restaurant. Clients will see the picturesque view of Moscow: Serebriany Bor, turn of The Moskva river, Krilatskoy district with its sport objects, and International Business Center “Moscow-City” in the distance.
   The constriction of 1000 tons in total weigh has no analogue in the world. Suspension bracket of 500 square meters is fixed in four assembly points and has a huge margin of safety.



Try Russia for taste and color

Trading and exhibition center “Russian Gift” was opened in Moscow in 2007 year.
The Center is located in North-Western district of Moscow on the way to or from Sheremetievo airport.
The ultra-modern building includes 3-level shopping center (3500 square meters), restaurant area and museum.
The choice of Russian folk crafts is huge: from traditional matrioshka to exclusive designer’s sets and compositions. Wooden made, porcelain and faience tableware, textile, a lot of things made of birch bark, metal decorative figures, wooden and clay toys, bone carving and lace, and many-many other crafts. Every item client buy has the certificate of authenticity.

Welcome ceremony with folk music group and traditional Russian beverages (vodka, liqueurs (nalivka), non-alcohol kvas, medovukha (home made sweet beer), mors (kind of berry juice)) tasting are available in the Center.
200 seats restaurant “Gostinny Dvor” and three “Tea rooms” of 30-35 seats each are available for lunches and dinners. “Russkaya Izba” hall is very comfortable for meal with Russian folklore show. Russian and European cuisine is provided in all mentioned restaurants.
Matrioshka painting and rag-doll master classes are available.
Trading and exhibition center “Russian Gift” is open daily. Preliminary reservation for meals, shows and master classes is required.
http://www.russiangifts.ru/index.php?lang=en



New hotel in Moscow

MaMaison Pokrovka Suite Hotel

Address: Pokrovka str. 40, building 2, Moscow, Russia, 105062
Tel.: +7 495 229 57 97                     
Fax: +7 495 229 57 75
http://www.pokrovka-moscow.com/

MaMaison Pokrovka Suite Hotel located in the heart of the lively and cosmopolitan Russian capital, opened its doors in summer 2007 as the first Russian property in MaMaison Hotels & Apartments’ collection, a brand of Orco Property Group. Pokrovka Suite hotel become a member of prestigious Small Luxury Hotels chain. MaMaison Pokrovka, exclusively designed by Jestico+Whiles, will become the first genuine all-suite hotel featuring an exquisite restaurant "Numbers" by Doucet X.O., state-of-the-art SPA by Algotherm and underground parking. Boasting some of the most spacious and functional accommodation in Moscow, all elegant and tastefully decorated suites will offer guests the unique combination of modern design and warm atmosphere.


THE FIRST HILTON IN RUSSIA

Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya Hotel*****
Address: 21/40 Kalanchevskaya Street, Moscow, 107078, Russia

The hotel is located in one of famous Moscow towers often caked the “Seven Sisters”. The towers were founded on the day of 800th anniversary of Moscow in 1947, to outline the landscape of the very center of the city – the Garden Ring. Leningradskaya Hotel was completed in 1954 and became a true Landmark of Moscow. In 2008 it will re-open as Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya, the first Hilton Hotel in Russia.

Originals of the hotel:
The building of Leningradskaya Hotel is officially recognized as a historical and architectural monument of the city.
Current renovation of historical areas brings back the beaty of the building which became a true example of “Stalin Classicism”, a mix of Naruishkin Baroque, Gothic influence and Elements of Russian Orthodox architecture.
Elements of decor include:
Magnificent gates, a copy of Golden Gates of Verhospassky Cathedral in Kremlin.
Famous longest bronze chandelier included in the Guinness Book of Records.
Splendid gilded ceiling made of carved wooden panels.
Two bronze sculptures of lions guarding white marble staircase.
Guest Rooms
273 new Spacious Guest Rooms are designed in a classical contemporary style and offer a tastful color combination golden beige and brown. All rooms have impressive 3.5-meter ceilings, offering spectacular views of Moscow.
Room Facilities:
Individual air-conditioning and climate control
High-speed and Wi Fi internet
LCD satellite TV with radio, video demand; Stereo system with DVD
Large working desk and comfortable furnishing; Key-ca
rd security system; Mini bar, coffee maker; Laptop size safe; Hairdryer; Bath robe and slippers; Fire and life Safety System;
Additional Facilities and Services
Magnificent Ballroom for up 180 people theatre style with day light and private entrance; 24-hour Room Service; Executive Lounge; Wi Fi Internet an all public areas; Concierge Desk; Transportation Services; Exchange office and ATM; Outdoor parking.




Gallery of Russian Ice Sculpture

Address: Moscow, Mantulinskaya Street , 5
metro station “ Delovoy Center ”
http://www.posuda-ice.ru/bar/

Russian Ice Sculpture Gallery has been opened recently in “Krasnaya Presnia" park located in the center of Moscow.
12 best Russian sculptors – winners of many international and national competitions of ice sculpturing has curved there unique objects for this Gallery.

90 tons of crystal-clear ice specially collected from spring waters have been used for these sculptures and these unique items are at the stage of 500 sq. m. of Gallery Hall. Light and sound performance gives another atmosphere to a perfectly created exhibition. Special warm coats are given to all visitors during their visit (the temperature is 8 degrees below zero)

Ice exposition is based on the best Russian folk and historical subjects, such as Alexander Pushkin, Peter Yershov fairy-tales and Russian fables writer Ivan Krilov.



www.posuda-ice.ru/bar




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