1. 2014 Russia Trip 13 September until 28 September Church of Christ the Saviour on Spilled Blood, St Petersburg

2. ITINERARY: Emirates flight to Moscow with transit stops in Singapore and Dubai 3 days Moscow with Daniel our guide, staying at Hotel Maxima Irbis Sapsan fast train 300 km per hour, 4 hr journey to St Petersburg 10 days with school 606 host families in Pushkin. Daytime & evening excursions, sightseeing & school based activities. Emirates flight home with transit stops in Dubai and K.L The Kremlin & St Basil’s in Red Square, Moscow

3. Russian food

4. WEATHER : cold, sun, rain, maybe snow Moscow : 6 º C – 14 º C St Petersburg : 4 º C – 12 º C Moscow/ St Petersburg : sunset approximately 8pm Time difference Russia 3pm = Melb 9pm Peter & Paul Fortress in St Petersburg

5. WHAT TO BRING : bag with wheels Serious warm jacket (puffy?) Waterproof comfortable shoes Layers of clothing for winter weather Head covering for girls to wear in churches Drink bottle (refillable) Phone & charger is OPTIONAL Camera, charger, extra battery Electrical adaptor Presents for host family A small day pack for camera, water, scarf and beanie Photo book Travel wallet with passport & travel documents Bring a smile, enthusiasm & a spirit of adventure

6. MONEY Credit & debit cards are ideal for Russia. NO TRAVELLERS CHEQUES. This trip covers: All transport 3 meals a day all entry fees for sight seeing STUDENTS ONLY NEED MONEY FOR SNACKS AND PRESENTS.

7. Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin “The Summer Palace ”

8. School life at 606

9. Cultural and Behavioural Expectations : Russians are patriotic & proud people. Family life will be in apartments. Cheap indoor slip-ons Gifts for family are expected. Families will make a fuss over you. PHSC School rules apply whilst travelling. Remember you are part of a group who always stay together during this overseas trip. The Winter Palace in St Petersburg “The Hermitage”

10. Alexander Palace Catherine PalaceSergiev Posad monastery

11. The People’s Palace: the underground rail system.

12. Happy PHSC travellers from 2012 Russia Trip