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START OF NAVIGATION IN ST. PETERSBURG

17 April 2024

The long-awaited event for residents and guests of the city - the beginning of navigation in St. Petersburg! This year navigation will start on the 27th of April. It means that from the 27th of April it will be possible to enjoy excursions along the rivers and canals of the city again.

WHERE TO FEEL THE TRADITIONAL RUSSIAN LIFESTYLE?

22 March 2024

MIR Travel Company will tell you where and how to get there! The excursion is called the Golden Ring of Russia and passes through several Old Russian cities. The route itself was developed in 1967 with the inclusion of 8 cities: Sergiev Posad, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov the Great, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Suzdal and Vladimir. 

NAVY DAY IN RUSSIA

18 April 2024

To commemorate the Navy Day the naval parade took place in Kronstadt and in the center of St. Petersburg on 25 July. It was timed to coincide with the 325th anniversary of the Russian fleet. Traditionally, the main spectator was Russian President Vladimir Putin. More than 50 ships, submarines and boats of various classes participated in the part of the parade which was held on water. In addition to the historical replica of the battleship "Poltava", sailing schooners "Yuny (Young) Baltiets", "Nadezhda" (Hope) and “Lady L", the "Triumph" brig and the "Lukkul" cutter were invited. In addition, for the first time 7 nuclear and non-nuclear submarines were shown at once, and the warships of the Indian, Pakistani and Iranian navies followed in wake in Kronstadt. The part of the air parade was attended by 48 aircraft of various classes - from the classic MI-8 helicopter to SU-27, SU-30, SU-33, MIG-29 and MIG-31 fighter planes. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the access to the parade was limited, the concert on Palace Square was cancelled, and the fireworks took place only in Kronstadt.