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AirRussia.US News - May 2014
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 | Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, wildlife watching & volcano climbing while in Kamchatka.
Here a hiker explores the summit of Avacha Volcano, Photo courtesy of Kamchatintour |
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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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AKUTIA AIRLINES AIR CARGO SERVICE
ALASKA - KAMCHATKA
Air cargo service will operate Saturdays, July 12 to September 13, both East- and Westbound. Click here for details and pricing.
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
AMAZING KAMCHATKA TOUR/AIR PACKAGE
Book by May 31 and receive 15% off tour price and 10% off airfares. CLICK HERE for details.
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KAMCHATKA EXPLORER MAGAZINE 2014 EDITION
Kamchatka Explorer Magazine.
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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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Summer is just around the corner...
Keep climbing to new adventure on KAMCHATKA
Tickets from Anchorage to Kamchatka and Khabarovsk are ON SALE
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Boeing 737-700 aircraft. Photo: Yakutia Airlines
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WHERE TO BUY TICKETS: 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. FARES: Promotional fares as low as $1040 round-trip to Kamchatka and $1160 round-trip to Khabarovsk are still available for some dates. Excursion fares to Kamchatka start at $1290 and to Khabarovsk at $1400. (Referenced prices do not include tax.) For a full list of fares, click HERE. SCHEDULE: The flights between Alaska and the Russian Far East will operate on Saturdays, from July 12 to September 13, 2014. For details, click HERE. AIR CARGO: Yakutia Airlines will resume air cargo service utilizing Boeing 737-700 aircraft on its seasonal Anchorage-Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky route, both East- and Westbound. Contact AirRussia.US to reserve space for your cargo.
Air cargo service is also available on Yakutia Airlines and Aurora Airlines flights between Japan and the Russian Far East. See schedules in the article below.
 LAYOVER TOURS IN KAMCHATKA: Passengers should note that from July 13 to August 17, the flight from Petropavlovsk to Khabarovsk departs on Sunday at 10:00 PM, meaning a 14-hour layover on Kamchatka for travelers from the US. During your layover, you will have plenty of time to see the highlights and attractions in Kamchatka. Join Kamchatintour, the premier ground operator for foreign groups visiting Kamchatka, for short tours to experience Kamchatka's breathtaking landscape, unique wildlife, native cultures and hospitality. Let Kamchatintour help to plan your layover right, and it can become a productive part of your business trip or an extension of your vacation. See full article in this newsletter.
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FISHING TRIPS TO KAMCHATKA
Experience the world's best fly fishing.
Photo: Val Atkinson, courtesy of the Fly Shop
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There's still time to book the fishing or hunting trip of a lifetime on Kamchatka. These great outfitters still have space available for the 2014 Summer season. Check out our outfitters page to learn more about experienced Kamchatka hunting and fishing operators. They will work on answering every question and helping you to put together your ultimate trip.
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KAMCHATKA LAYOVER:
WHAT TO DO WITH 14 HOURS IN KAMCHATKA
Rafting on Bystraya River in Kamchatka.
Photo Courtesy: Kamchatintour
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When you're headed to Khabarovsk between July 13 and August 17, 2014, you will have a 14-hour layover in Kamchatka. But you don't have to spend it waiting at the airport. Hop off the plane; take a sightseeing tour of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky; visit world's famous Valley of Geysers, take a rafting trip, soak in one of Kamchatka's countless hotsprings, or have a nice meal, and then head back to the airport. Things to Keep in Mind- When deciding what to see during your layover in Kamchatka, allow yourself a reasonable amount of time to exit the airport and get through passport control and customs, which may take more than an hour. You'll also want to factor in enough time to return to the airport and go through security.
Where to Leave your Luggage- The Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky airport offers a secure, luggage storing service.
 Layover Tours by Kamchatintour- Petropavlovsk city sightseeing + Trip to the Pacific Coast (9-10 hours)
- Sea cruise around Avacha Bay to Starichkov Island + Short City Sightseeing (9-10 hours)
- Ethnic style village "Kainyran" + Paratunka Hot Springs (9-10 hours)
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Helicopter excursion to Valley of Geysers + Uzon Caldera + Zhupanova River Hot Springs (6-8 hours)
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Helicopter trip to Kurilskoye Lake + Khodutka Hot Springs (6-8 hours)
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Avachinsky volcano and Camel Mountain foothill trekking (9-10 hours)
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Rafting and fishing on Bystraya River + Malki Hot Springs (9-10 hours
For detailed description and pricing, CLICK HERE, or contact Kamchatintour directly.  Where to stay in Kamchatka - If sleeping and refreshing after your flight sounds better to you than sightseeing, consider checking-in into one of the Kamchatka hotels. Click here to read more...
 Other things to do
- If you want to take some time to visit the sites and local restaurants on your own, check Kamchatka Travel portal. It provides a wealth of information about local activities and dining options.
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TICKETS FROM TOKYO TO SAKHALIN ARE ON SALE
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Yastreb drill rig and gas flare. Chaivo, Sakhalin Island.
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We are pleased to announce that Russian carrier Aurora Airlines commenced twice-weekly service between Tokyo's Narita Airport (NRT) and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (UUS) on Sakhalin Island May 1. The service operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays; flights are synchronized with many flights to and from the US to allow for convenient, same-day connections. 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
EVENTS ON SAKHALIN:
Sigold, 21-22 May 2014, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. The forum is dedicated to implementation of innovations and development of the fuel and energy complex infrastructure, promotion of investment opportunities in the Sakhalin Region. Read more...
Sakhalin Oil & Gas 2014, 22 - 25 September 2014, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Sakhalin and the Russian Far East - Advancing Russia's Eastern Energy Vector. Read more...
Fishing Industry, 1-2 October 2014, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Exhibition is aimed to facilitate an effective functional infrastructure of the fishing industry, promote advanced technologies and scientific developments, as well as business inter-regional and international contacts in the region. Read more...
ABOUT SAKHALIN: Billions of dollars in oil and gas investments have brought development and tourism to Sakhalin, an island that once just a penal colony during tsarist times. Major oil companies such as ExxonMobil and Shell maintain a presence there. Good food and hotels catering to foreigners are available. Read more...
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AIR SERVICE BETWEEN JAPAN AND
THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST
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Travelers may now book tickets or send air cargo between Japan and Russia on Yakutia Airlines and Aurora Airlines.
YAKUTIA AIRLINES
TOKYO (NRT) - PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY (PKC)
13 July - 17 Aug., 2014, Service on Wednesdays and Sundays
TOKYO (NRT) - VLADIVOSTOK (VVO)
16 July - 13 Aug., 2014, Service on Wednesdays
NIIGATA (KIJ) - VLADIVOSTOK (VVO)
19 July - 13 Sept., 2014, Service on Saturdays
NIIGATA (KIJ) - KHABAROVSK (KHV)
15 July - 16 Sept., 2014 Service on Tuesdays
AURORA AIRLINES
TOKYO (NRT) - YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK (UUS)
Starting May 1, 2014, Service on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Contact us for details, ticketing, and air-cargo inquiries.
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TRAVEL AGENT CORNER
RESERVATION MATTERS
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 Travel agents are reminded to always include accurate and complete passenger passport information in customer reservations. The DOCS entry must include the passenger's full name as written in passport (last, first and, if applicable, middle name); passport country of issue, number and expiration date; passenger's country of residency, date of birth and gender.
If the passenger is not a US citizen or legal resident, US address details must also be included in the reservation with the DOCA entry.
Inclusion of the above information is required by US Government regulations.
Contact us for more information about customer reservations.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST
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City Day Celebrations, July-Sept, 2013: The following Russian Far East cities will hold their annual City Day Celebrations featuring festive events, including music festivals, performances, cooking and handicraft events, activities for children and major fireworks displays at various sites. If you want to experience Russian style celebrations, just hit the streets! Typically, when annual City Day falls on a work day, it is celebrated the following weekend.
Vladivostok - 2 July 2014
Magadan - 14 July 2014
Anadyr - 3 August 2014
Ulan-Ude - 7 September 2014
Yakutsk - 8 September 2014
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - 14 September 2014  | | Photo: Barry Stone |
Navy Day, Vladivostok, 27 July, 2014: Come to see spectacular navy parade showcasing military technology, demonstrating the skills of the marines and enjoy colorful theatrical performances.
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Photo: dvfu.ru
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International Summer School "Russia - Far East", Vladivostok, 11-29 August, 2014: The Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), Vladivostok, Russia, one of the leading higher education institutions in the Russian Far East, is offering an International Summer School "Russia - Far East" with 2 study programs:
- Program 1 "Russian language and culture"
- Program 2 "Russian domestic and foreign policy with a focus on the Northeast Asia".
For more details and application, click HERE.
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Watching the Sunrise over the Pacific, 22-23 August, 2014, Petropavlovsk-KamchatskyAs part of what is expected to be a new holiday, hundreds of residents and visitors of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky will gather to watch the dawn on the Pacific coast. The celebration will feature a fireworks show, competition for experienced swimmers, and more!
For more events in the Russian Far East, CLICK HERE
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