DIUIM Travel Company 12H 24 Sadovaya Str., St. Petersburg 191011 Tel.: +7 (812) 380-30-14 E-mail: dmc@diuim.ru Website: www.diuim.ru
DIUIM Travel Company is an incoming operator in Russia successfully functioning in business travel market since 1990. The Company has vast experience in supporting Russian and foreign clients. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
EGO East Company
EGO East Company — Boutique DMC in Saint Petersburg & Moscow. Full service Hospitality Company & Boutique DMC provides high level, best value tailor-made solutions and a wide range of ground travel services in Russia for Meeting, Incentive, Conference, Event (MICE) planners from all over the world. The Company was created in 2007 by a group of seasoned MICE professionals having worked in the industry since 1991, led by its founder, Sergey Pavlov.
14 Sotsialisticheskaya Str., office 705, St. Petersburg 191119 Tel.: +7 (931) 225-55-74 E-mail: event@egoeast.ru Website: www.egoeast.ru
FarExpo 8 U. Gagarin Pr., St. Petersburg, 196105 Tel./Fax: +7 (812) 777-04-07, +7 (812) 718-35-37 E-mail: office@farexpo.ru Website: www.farexpo.ru
The Company offers: Meetings, Events, Conferences organization; Exclusive cultural programs, receptions in the palaces of Saint Petersburg; Incentive tours and corporate events organization; Services for exhibition participants; Accommodation in the hotels of different classes in Russia and abroad; Transportation by cars, minibuses, buses, VIP class as well; High-class guides and interpreter services; Excursions organization services; Railway and air tickets booking.
FarExpo Group of Companies — professional congress and exhibition organizer in Saint Petersburg since 1992. Over 50 international B2B events annually.
Galaktika 113 B Ligovsky Pr., St. Petersburg 191119 Tel.: +7 (812) 712-21-68, + 7 (812) 572-21-06 E-mail: info@galaktika-russia.com Website: www.galaktika-russia.com
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Galaktika provides services based on customer needs when wide networking, good management and professional team insure the high quality of provided services: Special Tours; Corporate events & Incentives; Cultural Tours; Ecological Tours; Special cultural programs; Special events at the historical venue; Masterclasses; Team Building programs; Conferences & Meetings; Business trips; Hotel bookings; Air &Train tickets; Transportation (Buses, Minivans, Sedan cars and stretch Limousines); Professional guides. Member of MPI, Site.
Global Russia 32/34 Nevsky Pr., St. Petersburg 191011 Tel.: +7 (812) 385-73-07 E-mail: info@globalrussia.com Website: www.globalrussia.com
Services: ○ “Turnkey” organization of congresses, conferences, seminars, corporate events ○ Booth and exhibition stand construction ○ Reservation of hotels and conference halls, transfers and excursions in Saint Petersburg ○ Visa support ○ Budget planning ○ on-line and on-site participants registration ○ Design and printing services ○ Call-Center services, Media support ○ Incentive programmes
Global Russia Destination Management Company & Professional Conference Organizer is one of the leading company specializing in assisting business tourists and corporate travel groups as well as the professional organizer of business, political, entertainment and incentive events in Russia. Company’s main directions of activities: ○ Assistance of corporate and tourist groups (Destination Management) ○ Organization of business meetings, exclusive incentive tours, conferences and forums, as well as holding solemn events, ceremonies and large-scale events (MICE – Meetings Incentives Conferences Events) ○ Exclusive events for individual clients of premium class ○ Organization of visits to sporting events and competitions (Sport Events Management) ○ Global Russia showcase contains successfully executed forums and conferences as well as entertainment and incentive trips for foreign companies and individual clients ○ other destination management services (such as consulting, financial and legal management, visa support for foreign tourists, booking of flight and train tickets, accommodation at hotels of different categories by special prices, individual and group sightseeing tours etc.)
Member of ICCA and UFI.
Fremad Russia
Founded in 1993, Fremad Russia can confidently be offered as an experienced supplier and a reliable partner always focused on providing the high-quality travel solutions and personal approach to every customer. Programs inclusive of customdesigned incentives, conventions, congress logistics, special events, destination programs and group travel have all been successfully operated by Fremad Russia since its inception. Being a full service destination management company with offices in Saint Petersburg and Moscow Fremad Russia guarantees the highest level of services through Russia, CIS and Baltic states.
173 Nevsky Pr., St. Petersburg 191167 Tel.: +7 (812) 740-77-14 Website: www.fremad-russia.com
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Fremad Russia offers: Hotel reservations at special prices, visa support; Selection and rentals of venues inclusive of museums and palaces; High quality equipment, lighting and sound systems; Special programs, thematic tours, exclusive visits to places closed for public, teambuilding; Services of guides and interpreters speaking any language; Vehicles of any category. Charter flights and private planes; Party entertainers: from folk groups to guest stars and popular bands; Catering, selection of restaurants, services of decorators and florists.
GoingRussia 54 Shpalernaya Str., St. Petersburg 190000 Tel.: + 7 (812) 333-09-54 Fax: + 7 (812) 333-09-56 E-mail: contact@goingmssia.com Website: www.goingrussia.com
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Kalinka International 61 Liteiny Pr., office 18, St. Petersburg 190000 Tel.: + 7 (812) 973-62-82 Fax: + 7 (812) 273-96-36 E-mail: kalinka@kalinkainternational.com Website: www.kalinkainternational.com
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GoingRussia Company has successful experience in offering service for Russian and foreign tourists. Offered services: Hotel accommodation — best prices and a wide selection of hotels in Russia, the Baltic countries, Ukraine and Belarus; Organization of gala dinners, lunches, catering services; MICE-organization, conference management, help in choosing the hall and rental services, activities maintenance by experienced staff; Thematic tours and tours to Russia and Baltic countries for individual tourists and VIP-groups. Kalinka International Destination Management Company offers exclusive and luxury incentives, conferences, meetings, events and travel services at the highest level in Russia. The list of services includes: Conferences, seminars and congresses including interpreting services; Incentive groups; Business trips; Deluxe services for individuals and groups; Special interest tours for connoisseurs of art; Concert and theatre tours; Professional tours; Historic theme tours.
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Krugozor Expo Travel
Krugozor Expo Travel is a private Destination Management Company, officially registered in 2004.
Monomax
54A 5th line of Vasilievsky lsland, office 57, St. Petersburg 199004 Tel.: +7 (812) 335-20-15 Fax: +7 (812) 335-20-13 E-mail: expo@krugozor-expo.ru Website: www.krugozor-expo.ru
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Profile: Leisure programs for groups and individuals; Travel services for corporate clients, exhibitions & events; Conferences, seminars, business meetings; Incentives, Corporate events, Special interest tours.
2 Sestroretskaya Str. , office 11N, St. Petersburg 197183 Tel.: +7 (812) 335-20-55 Fax: +7 (812) 335-20-39 E-mail: feedback@monomax.org Website: www.monomax.ru
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Services: Hotel accommodation; All kinds of transportation (de luxe coaches, minivans, private cars, limo); Professional multilingual guides and interpreters; Visa support; Guided tours; Catering & the best choice of restaurants; Cultural programs; Rent of conference halls and equipment; Venues for meetings, conventions and product launches; Incentive tours.
Leader Team 26/2 Kuybisheva Str., office 26, St. Petersburg 197046 Tel.: +7 (812) 438-01-03 Fax: +7 (812) 438-01-04 E-mall: office@leader-team.ru Website: www.leader-team.info
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Monomax Congresses & Incentives has developed its own conference management software — AE Software — which offers online registration and user-friendly database management.
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Services: Private visits and theme events: exclusive tours, special openings, gala dinners and catering at exclusive venues, folk show & classical performances, and much more; Bespoke programs tailor-made to each client’s needs; Professional meetings and missions: perfect knowledge of the destination, its infrastructure and logistics; Sport events: on water, in the air, on the ground; Providing services for FIT’s: hotel reservations, transportation services, excursions, air/train tickets, theater tickets, sea and river cruises, services of guide/interpreter, restaurant reservations; Tour operator department.
Member of ICCA.
OLTA Travel
OLTA Travel — a Russian Incentive House — offers the full spectrum of services in Russia and CIS. The professional team is ready to meet Client’s demands and budget regarding organization of conferences, gala events and incentive programs, business and leisure trips. OLTA Travel will help to create unforgettable, exciting, surprising and delightful itinerary for every client either group or individual. The company provides advantageous conditions for the partners in order to develop long-lasting and mutually profitable relations.
5 Razyezzhaya Str., office 342, St. Petersburg 191002 Tel.: +7 (812) 336-60-80 Fax: +7 (812) 710-81-66 E-mail: sales@oltatravel.ru Website: www.olta.travel
Primexpo MIR Travel Company
MIR Travel Company is one of the five largest tour operators in Saint Petersburg specializing in the market of incoming tourism. MIR offers a truly unique way for FITs, leisure groups, incentives and event organizers to explore the world’s most captivating destinations — Russia and CIS countries. MIR holds international conferences, symposia, business meetings, seminars and incentive events.
11/2 Nevsky Pr., St. Petersburg 191186 Tel.: +7 (812) 325-25-95 Fax: +7 (812) 315-30-01 E-mail: incoming@mirtc.spb.ru Website: www.mir-travel.com
MITS Saint Petersburg 4/1 Millionnaya Str., office 13-15, St. Petersburg 191186 Tel.: +7 (812) 670-70-00, +7 (812) 993-94-70, Fax: +7 (812) 670-70-01 E-mail: mitsspb@mits.ru Website: www.mits.ru
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MITS is one of the leading tour operators in Russia for individual tourism, member of RATA (Russian Union of Travel Industry) and IATA. MITS cooperates with more than 1000 Russian travel agencies, which sell the tours throughout the country. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Services: Individual tours (accommodation, transfers, restaurants, guides, excursions) Air tickets of leading Russian and international airlines Corporate services (organization of the seminars, business trips, etc.) Incentive trips Rent a car Rent of villas and apartments Rent of yachts, boats and private jet planes
Monomax Congresses & Incentives has been offering professional services in organizing and holding business meetings, scientific conferences and incentives since 1991. Services: Congress organizer; Project management & budgeting; Delegate management; Venue selection; Marketing & promotion; Conference equipment and interpreting services; Printed matters, delegate kits and conference accessories; Poster sessions and exhibitions; On-site management; Travel manager; Hotel accommodation; Visa support; Excursions and social programs; Transport logistics; Catering.
Primexpo is one of the three leading exhibition businesses in northwest Russia. The company’s portfolio includes over 20 exhibitions in Saint Petersburg, Moscow and other major Russian cities, and more than 200 related business events. One of the main factors behind the success of the company is the performance of its employees, who have many years of experience in the exhibition business and work effectively as a team. The company’s exhibitions are regularly audited. Ten of the company’s exhibitions have received “UFI Approved Event” status from the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), and six have been approved by the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs (RUEF).
24/ A Yakubovicha Str., St. Petersburg 190000 Tel.: +7 (812) 380-60-00 Fax: +7 (812) 380-60-01 Website: www.primexpo.ru
RESTEC EVENTS 12 Petrozavodskaya Str., St. Petersburg 197110 Tel.: +7 (812) 320-63-63 Fax: +7 (812) 320-80-90 E-mail: mail@restec-events.ru Website: www.restec-events.ru
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RESTEC EVENTS is a global conference and event management company that operates more than 350 events annually. Congress and event management services: Planning an event Concept development Bidding for congresses Venue selection & contracting Financial services Marketing, Communication & Promotion services Content Management Registration of delegates Matchmaking Accommodation, transport and travel management Exhibition & Event Stand construction and design Social events planning and management On-site services Language services Safety and Security
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Aragvi
Barbazan
Botanika
Korovabar
Madridsky Dvor
Mansarda
Caffe Italia
Grad Petrov
Gusto
O! Cuba
Palkin
Shaliapin
Idiot
James Cook Pub and Cafe
Karl and Friedrich
Taleon
Tandoor
Terrassa
Unusually stylish and modern, this central Georgian restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere but somewhat bland cuisine. Type: Restaurant Cuisines: Caucasian, Georgian Price: Inexpensive ($25 and below) Address: 9, Fontanka River Emb. Tel.: +7 (812) 570-56-43
Stylish Italian-owned cafe with a motorcycle theme, serving excellent pizzas, pasta and desserts. Type: Cafe, Restaurant Cuisines: Italian Price: Inexpensive ($25 and below) Address: 5, Bakunina Str. Tel.: +7 (812) 905-64-74
Named after the Dostoevsky novel, this well-known vegetarian restaurant near the Mariinsky Theatre has long been popular with foreigners. Type: Bar, Restaurant Cuisines: International, Russian, Vegetarian Price: Moderate ($26 to $50) Address: 82, Moyka River Emb. Tel.: +7 (812) 315-16-75
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Set in the Radisson Hotel on Nevsky Prospekt, Barbazan offers hearty European flair and an extensive wine selection. Type: Restaurant Cuisines: European Price: Expensive ($51 to $100) Address: 49/2, Nevsky Prospekt Tel.: +7 (812) 322-50-00
Pleasant German brew-pub offering good house beers and a range of authentic German sausages. It is most appealing for its fantastically situated summer terrace next to the Neva. Type: Bar, Pub, Restaurant Cuisines: German, International Price: Moderate ($26 to $50) Address: 5, Universitetskaya Emb. Tel.: +7 (812) 326-01-37
One of Saint Petersburg’s oldest pubs, James Cook now has two branches, and is still one of the best places to find good quality beer in the center. Type: Bar, Cafe, Coffee House, Pub, Restaurant Cuisines: British, European Price: Moderate ($26 to $50) Address: 45, Kamennoostrovsky Prospekt Tel.: +7 (812) 347-65-81 Address: 2, Shvedsky Line Tel.: +7 (812) 312-32-00
Stylish vegetarian restaurant serving an eclectic mix of international snacks and meals in beautiful interiors. Type: Cafe, Restaurant Cuisines: International, Vegetarian Price: Inexpensive ($25 and below) Address: 7, Pestelya Str. Tel.: +7 (812) 272-70-91
High-class Italian restaurant close to Moskovsky Railway Station, serving plain but beautifully prepared Italian classics. Type: Restaurant Cuisines: Italian Price: Expensive ($51 to $100) Address: 1a, Degtyarnaya Str. Tel.: +7 (812) 941-17-44
Brewery, beer garden and restaurant, Karl and Friedrich serves high-quality meat dishes and house-brewed beers on Krestovsky Island. Type: Restaurant Cuisines: European, Mexican, Sushi Price: Expensive ($51 to $100) Address: 15, Yuzhnaya Doroga Str., Krestovsky Island Tel.: +7 (812) 323-98-13
Fashionable steakhouse and winebar with a prime downtown location, summer terrace and reasonable prices. Type: Bar, Restaurant Cuisines: American, International Price: Moderate ($26 to $50) Address: 8, Karavannaya Str. Tel.: +7 (812) 314-73-48
Club-restaurant close to Nevsky Prospekt with Latin cuisine, live music and a great choice of rum cocktails. Type: Bar, Restaurant Cuisines: Latin American Price: Moderate ($26 to $50) Address: 36, Rubinshteina Str. Tel.: +7 (812) 312-88-92
Attached to a luxury hotel in historic premises, the Taleon restaurant has sumptuous interiors and serves menus of traditional gourmet Russian and French cuisines. Type: Bar, Restaurant Cuisines: European, Russian Price: Very Expensive ($101 or more) Address: 59, Moyka River Emb. Tel.: +7 (812) 315-76-45
Long-standing Spanish restaurant serving premium-priced, high-quality cuisine in a stylish, cozy atmosphere. Type: Restaurant Cuisines: Spanish Price: Expensive ($51 to $100) Address: 26, Suvorovskiy Prospekt Tel.: +7 (812) 271-20-94
Probably Saint Petersburg’s most famous restaurant, Palkin upholds its reputation as one of the best places for Russian cuisine in the city. Type: Restaurant Cuisines: European, French, International, Russian Price: Very Expensive ($101 or more) Address: 47, Nevsky Prospekt Tel.: +7 (812) 703-53-71
Saint Petersburg’s oldest Indian restaurant with beautiful al fresco dining in the summer months, located right next to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, is still probably the best. Type: Restaurant Cuisines: Indian Price: Expensive ($51 to $100) Address: 2, Voznesensky Prospekt Tel.: +7 (812) 312-38-86
Boasting superb views of St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Mansarda is a sleek and stylish dining space with a fashionable international menu. Type: Restaurant Cuisines: International, Italian, Sushi Price: Expensive ($51 to $100) Address: 3/5, Pochtamtskaya Str. Tel.: +7 (812) 947-43-03
Shaliapin restaurant offers up-market traditional Russian cuisine. Type: Restaurant Cuisines: International, Russian Price: Expensive ($51 to $100) Address: 12/15, Tverskaya Str. Tel.: +7 (812) 275-32-10
Among the favorite places for openair dining in Saint Petersburg, Terrassa has a modish international menu and a huge roof-terrace with views of Nevsky Prospekt and Kazan Cathedral. Type: Restaurant Cuisines: French, International, Italian, Sushi Price: Expensive ($51 to $100) Address: 3, Kazanskaya Str. Tel.: +7 (812) 937 68-37
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Travel to Russia requires an entry visa. The Embassy of the Russian Federation issues different categories of visas to Russia based upon the purpose of a trip and the duration of stay. The most acceptable types of visa are tourist and business. Tourist visas are valid for a stay of up to 21 days, single entry only. Russian business visa can be issued for longer durations and multiple visits. For any type of visa an applicant should get a letter of invitation. This invitation may be sent to the applicant by any company that has the permanent accreditation within the Consulate department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Federal Migration Service. The procedure of the migration registration implies notifying a relevant territorial office of the Federal Migration Service of a foreign citizen’s arrival at the place of sojourn. If a foreign citizen is accommodated in a hotel, it is the hotel’s administration which notifies the arrival.
The Russian Ruble is the local currency. Banks and exchange offices are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Major credit cards are widely accepted, and ATMs are increasingly common. Everywhere in Russia 220 Volt and 50 Hz AC current supplies are used. Most of the sockets are standard European-size for double round-pin plugs. Guests from the US, Canada, Great Britain will need adaptors. It is illegal to smoke in most indoor spaces, including workplaces, function venues, cinemas, pubs, restaurants and hospitality venues, as well as all public transport. Cigarettes cannot be sold to anyone under 18. Most stores are open Monday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. High street stores (along Nevsky Prospect) may stay open until about 8:00 p.m. Large shopping malls are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The standard VAT rate is 18%.VAT refund is not provided by the Tax Code of Russia.
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