the landscape, the train trips... it was really a once in a lifetime experience!!
I will never forget the event description on the AEGEE website..."SanMosTSU: TRANSsiberian Dream
A Travelling Summer University in St.Petersburg, Mosсow, Ekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Baikal Lake
5892 km.
By train.
Have you ever traveled so far?
Truly admit that this idea has been coming across your mind so often and every time you thought that it was not still the right moment... so finally why not to make the craziest dream come true?
Only this year we offer you a unique chance to join us on our way to the very heart of Russia. The glance of capitals will be replaced by the magic view of primordial nature, noise of big cities will disappear and your heart will open to magic beauties of Baikal Lake. You will cross the border and enter mysterious, a bit wild, but very hospitable Asia. We will stop in different cities trying to show you all faces of extensive Russia.
Our SU will finish in Irkutsk.... however who said that it would be the end of your trip? You can continue your way to Far East, Kazakhstan, Mongolia or even China!
If you are resolute, motivated and strong enough to experience Mother Russia you are kindly welcome to take part in probably the best Traveling Summer University in 2009.
Main coordinator: Vlado
http://aegee.spb.ru/transsiberian/promo/
the ideal participant:
Since our SU is not an ordinary AEGEE-event we are looking for not JUST participants but real adventurous travelers:
- who can survive more than 24 hours in train,
- who are used to live and cooperate with others on group spirit,
- who are open-minded to new things and
- who are real fans of Russia.
Do not expect luxurious holidays or a cheap trip - BE PREPARED to endure Transsiberian route and to spend these days in an absolutely friendly and cheerful company.
information on cities/places:
Saint-Petersburg: Cultural capital of Russia, Northern Venice, museum under the sky... Having a great history of Russian former capital for more than two hundred years, the city hides many legends within the walls of majestic palaces and summer residences. As St. Petersburg is situated in the basin of Neva River it is celebrated for numerous canals, bridges and embankments as well as it is often threatened by floods. Come and visit the northern capital and you will know what is special in St. Petersburg courtyards, how many lions are in St. Peterbsurg and what the biggest problem is for lover couples during the summer time ;)
Moscow: The largest city in Europe, the most expensive city in the world.... People either like it or hate it. Nowadays being not a “typical” Russian city but a glorious metropolis of over 12 million inhabitants, Moscow reminds a small country inside of the city. Life never stops there, the city is moving all the time hosting non-stop parties which cater for all tastes.
Ekaterinburg: This city is the fourth largest city and a major city in the central part of Russia. Considering its location on the eastern side of Ural Mountains Ekaterinburg is regarded as an official gate from Europe to Asia. Like a two-headed eagle on the Russian coat of arms whose left head is looking at Europe while the right one is looking at Asia, Ekaterinburg has always been notable for outstanding historical events that occurred there: for example, the last Russian Emperor was killed there. In addition, Ekaterinburg is a birth place of the first Russian president and a place where Russian rock music culture was found (Ural rock).
Irkutsk: “Siberian tiger” Irkutsk is located in the heart of Siberia, 66 km from Baikal Lake. Irkutsk is a home for people of different nationalities. Also being far from “civilisation” people safely saved old customs, legends and traditions.
Baikal Lake: The deepest lake on the Earth contains more water than Great American Lakes. Baikal, which is sometimes called “Blue Eye of Siberia” or “Pearl of Siberia”, is one of the cleanest surface water reservoirs and you can drink water right from the lake. 70% of Baikal fauna is unique for this region and cannot be found anywhere else. Baikal area has always been a holy place of Asia and is full of legends and mysteries. Local folks call it God Baikal and treat it as a living and wise creature."
So we MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you guys it was a pleasure to meet you and be with you!!!
Hope to see you soon somewhere!!!
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