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TOURS: EXPLORE KAMCHATKA & THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST, SUMMER 2014
Tour operators and outfitters experienced in travel to Eastern Russia offer trips to accommodate a wide range of interests, ranging from wildlife and cultural tours to fishing, volcano-climbing and scientific expeditions.
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FAM TRIP TO ALASKA
FOR RUSSIAN TRAVEL AGENTS
FAM trip to Central and South Alaska for Russian travel agents interested in promoting Alaska as a travel destination. This one-week comprehensive package will run July 12-19, 2014. Click here for details in Russian.
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PRESS-RELEASE:
YAKUTIA AIRLINES RESUMES SEASONAL
AIR SERVICE
On July 12, 2014, Yakutia Airlines will launch its third season of passenger and cargo service
between Alaska and the Russian Far East.
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KAMCHATKA EXPLORER MAGAZINE 2013 EDITION
Kamchatka Explorer Magazine.
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Quick Links at AirRussia.US
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A message from Kamchatka's Director of Tourism, Guevork Shkhian
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 Dear Readers, Permit me to invite you to visit our unique Kamchatka peninsula. Few places in the world offer the opportunity for such a close relationship between people and nature as does Kamchatka. The region hosts hundreds of volcanoes and rivers, and countless waterfalls. Here live a great multitude of rare wildlife species; see for yourself with excursions to Kuril Lake where Kamchatka brown bear gather and to Starichkov Island where numerous maritime bird species nest. Kamchatka's geysers and sportsfishing are world renowned, and draw visitors from many countries. Less well known are the many opportunities for active vacationing - volcano climbing, rafting, and trekking over volcanic ash and lava to scenic hot springs. Kamchatka also abounds in legends and is rich in cultural heritage. Visitors are welcomed to the camps of the indigenous Koryak, Even, Itelmen and Aleuts to learn about their traditional lifestyles and participate in their colorful festivals. Kamchatka's busy summer calendar starts with Volcano Day festivities in early July and runs through the Itelmen fall festival Alkalalalai in September. Whether you choose to stay in a tent, cabin or one Kamchatka's modern hotels and resorts, you'll be surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and Kamchatkan hospitality. Thanks to Yakutia Airlines' summer air service between Petropavlovsk and Anchorage, Americans can now reach this long-isolated corner of the world with a short, direct flight from the US. I encourage you to experience Kamchatka's charisma and grandeur. Escape to Kamchatka this summer, and you'll return home refreshed. Guevork T. Shkhian Head of Tourism and Foreign Affairs Kamchatka Regional Government See calendar of Kamchatka Summer Events below.
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YAKUTIA AIRLINES AIR CARGO SERVICE
ALASKA - KAMCHATKA
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The Fastest Route To and From Kamchatka
 This summer, Yakutia Airlines will resume air cargo service on its seasonal Anchorage-Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky route. Over the past two years, we've supported business and individuals that live and work on the isolated Kamchatka peninsula by transporting their spare parts, equipment, personal effects and even a Cessna windshield. Yakutia Airlines and AirRussia.US work closely with aviation support company Pegasus (Anchorage) to make sure cargo moves quickly, reliably, and safely. Air cargo service will operate Saturdays, July 12 to September 13, both East- and Westbound.
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NEWS FLASH:
Tokyo-Sakhalin Service to Commence May 1
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We are pleased to announce that Russian carrier Aurora Airlines will commence twice-weekly service between Tokyo's Narita Airport (NRT) and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (UUS) on Sakhalin Island on May 1. The service will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays; flight time is about 2 hours 45 minutes. Contact us for booking details. The schedule is as follows:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (UUS) to Tokyo (NRT)
Flight HZ9233 Tues/Thur Dept. UUS 13:05 Arr. NRT 13:50
Tokyo, Narita (NRT) to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (UUS)
Flight HZ9234 Tues/Thur Dept. NRT 16:30 Arr. UUS 21:00
All times local
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AIRRUSSIA SUPPORTS TEAM YAMAL
AT THE ARCTIC WINTER GAMES
Photo Courtesy of Melissa Osborne
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Photo: Team Yamal
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Every 2 years, young athletes from the world's arctic regions gather to compete in traditional and modern games, share their cultures, and celebrate. This year the Arctic Winter Games were held in Fairbanks, Alaska, March 15-23. Teams traveled from all over the Arctic to attend the games - Alaska, Greenland, Canada - but no team traveled further than that from Russia's Yamal Peninsula. The team of almost 100 athletes and trainers traveled via Russian air carrier Yamal Airlines, an Air Russia.US/InterPacific Aviation partner. AirRussia.US and sister company Interaviation Japan provided operational support for the charter.
Traditional games included the two-foot high kick, dog-mushing and Dene hand games; modern games included hockey, badminton, soccer and biathlon. The Yamal team earned 134 medals, including 55 gold - second only to the Alaskan home-team.
The 2016 games will be held in Nuuk, Greenland.
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MEMBERSHIP
IN THE ADVENTURE TRAVEL TRADE ASSOCIATION PUTS YOU IN GOOD COMPANY
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Photo: Ulrika Larsson of the ATTA.
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The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) represents more than 900 destinations, tour operators, and travel agencies around the globe. Through its membership program, the ATTA offers travel agents and advisors the opportunity to connect with tour operators, destinations and media -- all who have adventure, activity, ecotourism, and responsible travel at their core. Learn about new products, share information, and form cooperative partnerships through "The HUB", ATTA's members-only social networking website. Members of the ATTA can also submit press releases that will be distributed to tens of thousands of adventure travel professionals globally through ATTA's business website and the Adventure Travel News email newsletter. Read More...
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TICKETS TO KAMCHATKA AND KHABAROVSK
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Photo: Uspensky Church in Khabarovsk, Courtesy of JATM.
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Tickets for Yakutia Airlines' Summer 2014 service from Alaska to Kamchatka and Khabarovsk can be purchased through AirRussia.US, our network of travel agents and other professional travel agents. Round trip fares from Anchorage to Kamchatka start at just $1098, including tax (availability is limited). For the full list of fares, click HERE.
The flights between Alaska and the Russian Far East will operate on Saturdays, from July 12 to September 13, 2014. For schedule, click HERE.
Connections: This coming summer, Yakutia Airlines' summer service from Anchorage will offer new opportunities to connect to major destinations throughout the Russian Far East to/from Khabarovsk. Read more...
Planning a Trip: For information about planning your travel to the Russian Far East, check PLAN YOUR TRIP, that provides a wealth of resources and useful links about traveling to Russia. For a list of U.S. Consulates in Russia, click HERE. For the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia, click HERE. For Departments of State's Russia Travel Alerts, click HERE. Travel Tips: Travel to Russia may involve some regulations and restrictions, such as visas, migration cards, or Russia-specific customs regulations. Read our tips before you begin your trip preparations. Read more...
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Kamchatka, Summer 2014
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Day of Volcano, July 11-13, 2014, Avacha Volcano, Kamchatka
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Photo: Trekkers on the Avacha volcano, Courtesy of Kamchatintour
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In 2010, The Day of Volcano became an official holiday in Kamchatka gathering annually several thousand locals and visitors at the foot of the Avacha Volcano. The main event is the climb to the top of the Avacha volcano (2700 meters/6562 feet). Approximate time for ascending is 6-8 hours; approximate time for descending is 2.5-4 hours.
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Volcanological Field Trips to Kamchatka, July-August, 2014
International Volcanological Field School announces 2014 field trips to Kamchatka, Russia: Karymsky Volcano: July 12-26, 2014; Mutnovsky/Gorely Volcanoes: July 27 - August 9, 2014. Read more... International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, August 9, 2014 & Aboriginal Day, August 9-10, 2014
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The United Nations' (UN) International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. This event in Kamchatka will aim to promote culture of Itelmen, Koryak, Even and other indigenous peoples and recognize the achievements and contributions that they've made. Celebrations, concerts, and performances will be held at various facilities, native centers and villages throughout Kamchatka.
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Regional Festival of Crafts,
August 13-19, 2014, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka Center of People's Arts.
The festival will feature the work of local Kamchatkan craftspeople, workshops, exhibits, food, live entertainment and more.
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BAGGAGE RULES ON YAKUTIA AIRLINES
ALASKA-RUSSIAN FAR EAST SERVICE
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Your baggage allowance will vary depending on the class of travel and fare type. Any bag that is heavier than the free weight allowance may incur an overweight baggage charge, payable at check-in.
If your booking includes flights on an airline other than Yakutia Airlines, your baggage allowance may differ from the Yakutia Airlines allowances shown below.
Carry-on Baggage Rules
The overall dimensions of carry-on baggage for all classes of service must not exceed 115 cm (55�40�20). The maximum weight allowed for each carry-on bag is 5 kg (11 lb). Click HERE to check fees for each extra carry-on bag.
Checked Baggage Rules
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Class of service/
fare type
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Free baggage allowances/
allowed weight per bag
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Business, Comfort Class
Fare Class: C,J,W
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2PC, 32 kg (70 lb) each
Permitted Sports Equipment*: 1PC
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Economy Class
Fare Class: Y,X,I
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2PC, 23 kg (50 lb) each
Permitted Sports Equipment*: 1PC
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Economy Class
Fare Class: U
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2PC, 23 kg (50 lb) each
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Economy Class
Fare Class: M,T,V,R
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1PC, 23 kg (50 lb) each
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*Please check HERE to ensure your sports equipment qualifies.
Traveling with an infant
In addition to your own free baggage allowance, the infant is entitled to one checked piece of baggage that must not exceed 115 cm (55�40�20). The maximum weight allowed for each checked bag for an infant is 10 kg (22 lb). The rule applies to all classes of services and fares.
Baggage Fees Chart
For a summary of excess baggage fees and other information on baggage rules on Yakutia Airlines, click HERE. Please note that baggage allowances and fees on Yakutia Airlines' domestic routes may vary.
Click HERE for a summary of carry-on baggage rules, checked baggage, and baggage fees chart.
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
AMAZING KAMCHATKA TOUR/AIR PACKAGE
Book by April 30 and receive 15% off tour price and 10% off airfares
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 This summer, Kamchatka's natural wonders are just a short flight away. Join Kamchatintour, the premier ground operator for foreign groups visiting Kamchatka, for a one-week trip to experience Kamchatka's primordial landscape, unique wildlife, native cultures and hospitality. You will have an opportunity to visit Russia's famous Valley of Geysers, climb an active volcano, take a rafting trip, and more! Weekly summer departures from Anchorage allow for convenient scheduling. CLICK HERE for detailed itinerary and pricing.
 Book Kamchatintour's signature "Amazing Kamchatka" tour in conjunction with round-trip Yakutia Air tickets from Anchorage to Kamchatka, and receive 15% off the tour price and 10% of most published airfares. Offer valid through April 30, 2014.
Tours may be booked directly with Kamchatintour; subject to space availability. Air tickets to be booked with AirRussia.US; offer valid on all Yakutia Airlines round-trip published airfares on the Anchorage-Kamchatka routing, 2014 season, except promotional class "V". Subject to availability of inventory of requested fare basis. Contact us for more details.
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