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An agency run by a young and dynamic Franco-Russian team whose quality of the services and their quality/price ratio are very popular among our readers. Organised, free or totally à la carte stays, Russie Autrement adapts to all needs with a concern for offering a creative and personalised approach favouring a discovery of the contemporary Russia's interior.

Kaliningrad is a city that offers many opportunities for travel and discovery. To organize your stay, you can call on the Baltma Turs travel agency. This agency offers both online and on-site services. Baltma Turs offers individual VIP programs and guided tours in 77 countries around the world. Whether you're looking to discover Kaliningrad, the Baltic States or other European destinations, they've got you covered.

It is reserved for internal lines. This is where trains go to Svetlogorsk, Zelenogradsk or Yantarny. Arriving in Kaliningrad, all trains from these cities continue to the south station, which is the terminal.

The airport is connected to the center, every 40 minutes, in 45 minutes by bus 244-Entr, from the bus station (Restaurжный аgu тококкзая) to the Gare du Sud, from 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. Find out more about the airport information. It has a currency exchange office and a deposit.

This large position offers photocopiers and fax machines. 

The Lingotaxi service has existed for many years and is available in several cities in Russia: St. Petersburg, Moscow but also Kazan, Samara or Sochi. The service is also present in Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia or Azerbaijan. It offers transfers to/from the airport and some tours. The drivers are English-speaking. Payment is possible in advance via PayPal and credit card. A little more expensive than the standard taxi or applications, but the service is consequently more upscale and always without unpleasant surprises.

Anna, an independent professional English speaking guide, offers truly tailor-made tours with a personalized approach and a discovery of the interior of the Russian cultural capital. A trained linguist and art historian speaking perfect French, she will share with you her boundless love for North Venice! Whether you are alone or in small groups, Anna's services are of a high standard and very cost-effective compared to standard excursions.

RentGo is a sure value in bike rental at SPB. The polyglot team is not stingy with advice on the use of bikes, scooters and rollerblades, good practices and recommended routes in town. In order to rent a bike, a deposit such as an ID card, driving licence or 3 000 RUB (for rollerblades), 4 000 RUB (scooter), 7 000 RUB (bike) is required. In winter period the establishment can be closed, in spring, it is necessary to make a phone call before going there.

The agency's leitmotif is "We don't sell tours, we create memories". The exclusive programmes concocted by Marina Wilson can be personalised to suit the desires, length of stay and budgets of the visitors. They are prepared according to the wishes and schedules of clients in St. Petersburg, Moscow and the Baltic States. Marina has more than one trick up her sleeve to make your trip a memorable experience.

The site is partially available in French and fully transcribed in English. A wealth of information about the city (cultural presentation, events, interactive maps, etc.) with recommendations for walking routes and visits (commented on the tourist office application or by audioguide).

Tsar Voyages in St. Petersburg is a particularly responsive and creative local agency. It was opened in 2010 and brings together experts in French-speaking tourism. Its advisers organize tailor-made trips, excursions for individuals and group tours. The agency is very well located (on the Nevski perspective) and works in close coordination with Tsar Voyages' teams based in Paris and Moscow. Please note that the Tsar Voyages team is also the one that proposes the excursions on the website www.tsarvisit.com

St. Petersburg's seaport is an important access point for ships and ferries into the city. The port has several departments, including a commercial department and a material and technical supply management.

St. Petersburg has many cab companies, each with its own rates. In addition to official cabs, it's common to use unmarked private cars to transport passengers. However, it can be difficult to stop a car on the street if you're not familiar with the city and its language. Some cars may have a "cab" sign on the roof without being official cabs. To avoid misunderstandings and exorbitant fares, it is advisable to agree a price in advance and clearly specify the destination. The prices of official cabs in St. Petersburg have fallen considerably, but there are still many illegal cabs. It is advisable to always book with a reliable service. A popular option is the Yandex application, which makes it easy to book a cab.

These are the institute's embassy and consulate in Russia. The Goethe-Institut website provides information on courses and exams, as well as free online resources for learning German. To borrow documents, you need to register as a reader. The Goethe-Institut also offers continuing education courses for teachers of German.

In buses, trolleybuses and trams, tickets are purchased from the controller. You don't need to ruin it, or she'll come and see you. Travel is random, uncertain hours, and wait up to 20 ª minutes. At peak times, buses, trolleybuses and trams are taken.
Any visitor wishing to tour the city center should know that buses Nos. № 22 and 7 ♂ and trolleybuses No. ≈ 1, 5, 7, 10, 22 ♂ and 44 ♀ are circulating on Nevski. All these buses are located in Doumskaya street near Gostiny Dvor. Trents (No. 1, 5) can be a very good way to discover the city for those who are not in hurry. You have to take the tramway and enjoy a walk of an hour rhythmic by its slow swing. Resetting in public transport is very bad.

100 % specialized on Russia, this site proposes to book excursions and experiences online. In a few clicks you select and pay for your English speaking guided tours in Moscow and St. Petersburg. This "online shop" has been designed by the incoming agency Tsar Voyages to meet the demand of travellers who do not necessarily wish to book a whole trip but simply local services. It therefore benefits from the experience and the network of guides of an agency that has been established in Russia for fifteen years.