m/s "Academic Glushkov"

Built specifically for river cruising and completely refurbished to a high standard in 2002, the M/S GLUSHKOV is today considered one of the finest vessels on Russia's waterways. Passenger numbers for these departures are restricted to 244, so with 110 crew, standards of service match the best.

All of the GLUSHKOV's Main, Middle and Upper Deck cabins are outward facing with windows which open to spectacular Russia's exotic destinations. All cabins have private toilet/shower facilities, refrigerators, forced air controls, radio and ample closet space. The Main (2nd) Deck cabins are about 9 sq. m in size, the Middle (3rd) and Upper (4th) Deck cabins are about 10 sq.m in size.

Facilities on board include a restaurants, bars, TV/video room, souvenir shop, library, hairdressing salon, piano bar, observation lounge, and a sun deck. There are medical services on board and the ship is fully air conditioned. The ship is not equipped with wheelchair access and elevator. The ship do not have extensive soundproofing so you may hear noise from air-conditioning and other machinery onboard at any time.

There are government-licensed guides on every cruise who will fill you in on the history, mythology, and art of the ports you visit so you’ll go home with more then just a tan- you’ll take with you a greater understanding of Russia.

The total passenger capacity is 244 persons

Total number of cabins 117:

96 Double cabins

4 single cabins

7 quard cabins

10 deluxe (suite) cabins

All cabins are equipped with shower, toilet, air-conditioner, refrigerator:

	Type of Cabin	size in meters
1	Suite boat deck	6,20 X4,68
2	Twin boat deck	4,68 X 2,16
3	Twin upper deck	4,00 X 2,00
4	Twin  upper deck	4,60 X 2, 15
5	Twin main deck	4,02 x 2, 08
6	sgl boat deck	4, 61 x 1,60

Moscow- Saint-Petersburg: Moscow– Uglich - Yaroslavl  - Goritsy –- Kizhi – Svirstroi- Saint-Petersburg. 
Moscow Spend two unforgettable days in the capital of Russia and admire numerous treasures of its history and present days and enjoy its beauty!
Uglich Founded in 1148, Uglich is one of the most beloved towns in old Russia. The view of the town as it is approached from the Volga River is especially lovely with the Cathedral of the Resurrection and St.John’s Church looming on the horizon.
At the end of the 16th century, Maria Nagaya, seventh wife of Ivan the Terrible, lived in honorary exile in the Kremlin at Uglich. It was here in her garden that the Tsarevich Dmitry met his death and where the Church of St.Demitrius of the Blood was built and still stands today. Within the Kremlin is the oldest building in Uglich, the Palace of Tsarevich Dmitry.
Yaroslavl Stretching for 18 miles on both banks of the Volga, Yaroslavl is an important Volga port with a population of 600,000. It was founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise and today retains many noteworthy monuments of its colorful past.
Of special interest is the magnificent 13th-century Spassky Monastery ensemble, a group of majestic 17th century cathedrals, an elegant rotunda and remnants of an ancient trading center. Loveliest of all is the Church of Elijah the Prophet, situated in the town’s central square. The frescoes on the walls and vaulting inside the church constitute a veritable museum of old Russian paintings.
Goritsy is a tiny settlement seven kilometers from the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery. Visit what remains of the Nunnery of the resurrection on the banks of the Sheksna River in Goritsy, within a quarter of a mile of where the ship stop, will be interesting for any tourist with a real interest in Russian history
Kizhi Via the Volga/Baltic canal, our cruise takes us to the tiny island of Kizhi, located at the northern end of lake Onega. Renowned for its open-air Museum of Architecture assembled from various areas of the country and restored to form a glimpse of the past.
Mandrogi Green Stop.
Saint-Petersburg created by Peter the Great to rival Venice, its 101 islands, 66 canals, and hundreds of bridges have secured its reputation as the most beautiful city in the country. While your ship is docked in port, you’ll enjoy daily sightseeing tours. You will see the Nevsky prospect’s shops, cafes and theatres, and you will tour the impressive St.Isaac’s, the city’s large cathedral, now a museum of elaborate icons and artworks. We will spend time in the world famous hermitage Museum, formerly the Winter Palace, home of the last six czars. A treasure trove of three million exhibits, its 320 halls display DaVincis, Rembrandts, Titians, Micheleangelos, French impressionists and North American artists.

Prices per person

Deck	8 nights	9nights	10 nights	11 nights	12 nights
Boat deck suite  cabin	£2,149	£2,339	£2,529	£2,719	£2,909
Boat Deck standard twin	£1,549	£1,639	£1,729	£1,819	£1,909
Sun deck & Upper deck	£1,499	£1,589	£1,679	£1,769	£1,859
Main deck	£1,449	£1,539	£1,629	£1,719	£1,809
Lower deck cabin ( 4 pax)	£1,349	£1,439	£1,529	£1,619	£1,709

• Single Supplement -  30%

• Armory and Catherine Palace tour – £120 per person

The price includes:

• Flight from London (other airports on request)
• Transfers
• Accommodations in all outside cabins, each with private bathroom facilities, individual temperature control and large picture window
• Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) per day in the ship's restaurants; meal service begins with dinner on the day of embarkation and ends with breakfast on the day of disembarkation.
• Luggage handling to/from the ship
• Captain’s welcome Cocktail Reception
• Gala farewell Dinner aboard
• Full sightseeing programs in each of the ports of call, transfers for groups upon arrival/departure.
•  Round table with our guides on the political, social and economical situation in Russia
• Russian language and song lectures
• Nightly entertainment and dancing.
• Daily aerobics
• Tour of the ship’s bridge.
• Orthodox cruise director and staff.
• Port taxes

The price does not include:

• Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage/ souvenirs.
• Insurance
• Luggage handling in the airport
• Visas
• Gratuities: gratuities for Cruise director, ship’s crew members, guides and drivers are not included and are at passenger’s discretion.
• Miscellaneous: Items of personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, beauty salon, telephone cable charges and medical services are not included.