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15 sailboats and 2 catamarans.

Sailboat rental at Lake Balaton: Enjoy the freedom! This year you should enjoy a different holiday!

Sailboat programmes for all occasions!

Our experienced team awaits you and your family to give unforgettable moments.

Accomodations

Our accommodations offer you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the time spent at Lake Balaton.

Our Electric Boats

Novalty saver 830 cabin.

• Name: Saracen king
• Marina: Balatonfüred Kékszalag Port
• Capacity: 8 people
• Beds: 4 +1 people
• Number of cabins: 2

Our Sailboats

Jeanneau sun odyssey 36i (air-conditioned).

• Name: Dávid király
• Marina: Balatonfüred-Kékszalag Port
• Capacity: 12 people
• Beds: 9 people
• Number of cabins: 3

75 Schärenkreuzer (Cruiser) wooden sailboat

• Name: Sirocco
• Marina: MVSZ Kikötő
• Beds: 8 people

Bali 39 Catamaran

• Name: Lagoon 380 Catamaran
• Marina: Alsóörs Bahart Marina
• Capacity: 14+1 people
• Beds: 6+2 people

NOVELTY! Lagoon 39 catamaran

• Name: Lagoon 39
• Marina: Balatonfüred
• Beds: 8+2 people
• Number of cabins: 4

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i (Air-Conditioned)

• Name: Rubicon

NOVALTY! Hanse 460

• Name: Hanse 460

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i (Air-conditioned) – Sándor Nagy

• Name: Sándor Nagy

The team of hajosprogramok.hu is constantly inspired by the sincere joy and sense of freedom of guests during a successful boat rental, cruise of other boat programmes. We gain our strength from their positive feedbacks, and are constantly trying to develop our services.

Our accommodation rental offers

Villa valéria (air-conditioned), villa valentina (air-conditioned), villa andrea (air conditioned), boat programmes on lake balaton and on the shore, boat rental.

A boat rental at Lake Balaton means recreation and an unbroken rest all year round. Yet those who prefer speed and excitement during their holiday should not despair, either. Our Yacht charter services offer high category luxury sailboats to enjoy velocity even on the Hungarian Sea.

Cruises, boat rental with skipper

One of the most traditional boat programmes is our 2-8-hour day or night sailing on Balaton. Upon request we can include food and drinks or wine tasting in the boat rental at Balatonfüred. Our well-equipped sailboats and skilful skippers offer ideal recreation programmes for couples, families or friends and even for larger groups.

Team building, business session

Leave your tense weekdays and your stressful work environment behind, and spend a day on one of our exclusive Balaton sailboats. Our boat programmes and our premium service (catering, staff, background music) offer unforgettable experiences for your colleagues, your juniors and business partners on any of our sailboats on Lake Balaton.

Photo shooting on a Balaton sailboat

The fabulous beauty of the Balaton ambience may contribute to the excitement of your wedding preparations or other important moments of your life. One of our most popular boat programmes is a boat rental with photo shooting when you and your partner or your family may experience the most sumptuous side of life.

Sunset tour: an idyllic dinner on the sailboat

The cool and fragrant Balaton breeze and the beams of the setting sun give their consent to your romance if you choose our Sunset sailing tour. Upon request we can offer you a dinner on the deck. Nothing can disturb your idyllic calm on our cosy Balaton sailboats, where it is just the two of you.

Our novelty: Winter Cruises

Who said that boat rental is ideal only in summer? Our winter boat programmes add colour even to the coldest season, especially if the venue is a Balaton sailboat equipped with all possible conveniences. Hot water bags protect you from the cold. You are invited to taste mulled wine or hot tea served on deck while you are admiring the natural beauties of Balaton.

Our Extra Services

We ensure extra days in case of rain.

In case of a wind force of B o 5 you may make up your lost day(s) in new dates – depending on our free capacities.

Free change of date!

You can change your scheduled date free of charge maximum 14 days before taking over the boat – depending on our free capacities.

No deposit!

If you hire a skipper, you do not have to pay deposit.

High quality sailing services with real desirability.

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Dr. Valéria Olga Giber is driven to the water by her love for sailing – besides, the manager

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Hungarian Sea Yacht

Address: 8226 alsóörs, sirály park, bahart kikötő.

The Hungarian Sea Yacht sailing rental company was created by its dreamers with the aim of enabling the widest possible offer of the sailing experience. During building the business, they designed their services as well as their prices sharped by this idea. The goal was fair conditions, well-equipped, safe boats. In the first years they had only 1 boat for rent, in the 2019 season the fleet meant 4, and today the division includes 5. They started a small company, dreamed big, and over the years they were constantly evolving and learning. Their professional experience, knowledge, and strong technical mindset allow them to provide the maximum for their clients in exchange for their choice. The Hungarian Sea Yacht company is characterized by youth, flexibility and precision, and since their work is also their hobby, the pleasant atmosphere is always guaranteed. Their future goal is to become one of the most significant companies in the region, while maintaining the reputation they have built up so far.

8226 Alsóörs, Sirály park, BAHART kikötő +36 20 358 9601

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Yacht Clubs at Lake Balaton

In Siofok, on the shore of Lake Balaton, the Hotel Yacht Club Superior (3 stars) is located. It is situated directly at the yacht harbor of Siofok. It has 24 hour doorman service, conference room, sauna and air conditioning. Children under 6 years can stay in the room with their parents free of charge. Pets are allowed. The region offers many activities such as boat rides, wine and liquor tasting, a newly opened thermal spa, horseback riding, amusement park and much more. There is a wide range of attractions in the region: the eggs Museum, the Mineral Museum, the Museum of Radio and the Imre Kálmán museum. Besides museums, the region can offer many other sights, such as The Del-Balatoni Kulturális Központ for theater-lovers, and for those who like the night life, Siofok offers a huge variety of many clubs and bars. Hotel Marina Port (4 stars) is located in Balatonkenese. There are cable television, water and electricity in the rooms. In addition, you get a club card which will provide you with some special offers, such as swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. The Aliga yacht club hotel is located in Balatonvilágos. This hotel is located only 100 meters from the beach and offers its guests a wide range of services, such as fitness center, swimming pool, hairdresser, basketball, mini golf and much more. In the restaurants Hungarian as well as international cuisine is served. On the northern shore of Lake Balaton, near the Tihany the “Royal Balaton Golf & Yacht Club” is situated. This club has the best golf course on the whole Lake Balaton. It also has an own yacht harbor with 133 berths. The building itself is surrounded by a wonderful garden. Pioska is situated in Gyenesdiás and includes a yacht club and also a sailing school. It is located near the Balaton Keszthely in a peaceful environment. This accommodation place is 5-10 minutes away from the shore, where pleasant restaurants as well as sport grounds can be found.

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2015 óta bérlőink szolgalátában, történetünk, ismerd meg a hungarian sea yacht történetét, vállalkozásunk alapítása.

A vitorlás bérléssel foglalkozó Hungarian Sea Yacht vállalkozást azzal a céllal hoztuk létre, hogy minél szélesebb rétegnek tegyük lehetővé a vitorlázás élményét. A vállalkozás felépítésekor ezt a gondolatot mindvégig szem előtt tartva alakítottuk ki szolgáltatásainkat , valamint árainkat . Korrekt kondíciók, jól felszerelt, valamint jó állapotú biztonságos hajók bérbeadását tűztük ki célként.

Folyamatos fejlődés

A kezdetekben 1 bérelhető hajónk volt, a 2020-as szonban pedig már 5 hajóval állt fel a flotta. A 2020-as év végén a 6. "családtagunk" is megérkezett, ezért 2021-től 6 darab bérelhető vitorlással indítjuk a szezont. Ezekből 3 darab Bavaria típusú, továbbá a Bérlőink kedvencei, 1-1 Twister, Illetve Fly típusú, valamint egy Francia Jeanneau vitorlás van a Flottában. Hogy mi a titkunk? Határozott véleményünk szerint az, hogy azok közé a charteresek közé tartozunk akik a lehető legkisebben kezdték, majd az évek során folyamatosan fejlődni, tanulni tudtunk bérlésről-bérlésre. Az évek során szerzett rengeteg szakmai tapasztalat, tudás, valamint erős műszaki beállítottságunk teszi lehetővé azt, hogy a maximumot nyújtsuk ügyfeleink számára, a ránk esett választásukért cserébe! A vállalkozásunkat fiatalosság, rugalmasság, precízség jellemzi, s mivel a munkánk-bátran kijelenthetjük- a hobbink is, ezért a kellemes hangulatú légkör mindig garantált!

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2024-es évtől kibővítjük hajózási szolgáltatásainkat! Az eddigi: - Vitorlás bérlés - Sétahajózás - Hajó karbantartás és hajószerviz - Hajózási üzemeltetési vezetés - Használt hajó kereskedelem - Hajó import mellett, 2024-től elindítjuk Tengeri hajós képzéseinket !

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Nem titkolt célunk, hogy a jövőben szeretnénk a bérelhető hajóink portfólióját tovább bővíteni, azonban az elsődleges célunk 2015 óta is változatlan: A lehető legtöbb ember számára elérhetővé tegyük a balatoni vitorlázást. További célunk, hogy a jövőben is képesek legyünk a rólunk kialakult pozitív véleményt megtartani.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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Boating holiday in Hungary

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Discover the king of wines, Tokaj, while you sail through the beautiful rural districts of Hungary

Welcome to Hungary; the country, which for many is the equivalent of heavy casseroles seasoned with paprika, a language that curls your tongue and the capital's beautiful parliament building.

Hungary is in many ways completely its own, but also a hidden paradise. And now, as something new, you can experience Hungary from the riverfront - with a riverboat holiday booked through Seatravel.

Hungary's waterways are quiet and tranquil, completely free from locks, and the surrounding landscapes are natural and unspoilt - perfect for fishermen, nature and bird lovers, and enthusiasts for everything you can do to enjoy life outdoors.

In Hungary, boat trips are offered in the following two areas; Kisköre on the Tisza River and Tokaj on the Bodrog River. With two bases in the area, you are met by a big selection of trip opportunities.

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Highlights in Bodrog/Tisza:  

• Wines from Tokaj
• The castles in Sárospatak and Andrassy
• Hortobágy National Park with the famous Puszta grassland plain
• Zemplén Adventure Park
• An amazing birdlife

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More than 3 times as many shipwrecks were discovered in Lake Michigan last year as ever before. Why?

Shipwreck hunters, divers, even a little girl out fishing found some of Lake Michigan's most historic secrets last year in record numbers.

Thirteen new shipwrecks were discovered, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society. 

The previous record was just four shipwrecks in 2016, and usually there are only two or three, said Tamara Thomsen, a maritime archeologist with the historical society. For comparison, she said no shipwrecks were discovered in Wisconsin’s Lake Superior waters last year.

"It really kept us hopping," Thomsen said.

One lucky discoverer was a 4-year-old girl who was out fishing near Green Island in Lake Michigan with her father when she spotted the remains of the George L. Newman. The ship sank in 1871 after it failed to navigate through heavy smoke from the Peshtigo Fire , which to this day is the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history. 

The identified shipwrecks were:

• Ebenezer, built 1890, sank 1905, no deaths.
• Emma Leighton, built 1867, sank 1885, no deaths.
• George L. Newman, built 1855, sank 1871, no deaths.
• Grey Eagle, built 1857, sank 1869, no deaths.
• Humko, built 1946, sank 1956, no deaths.
• Hungarian, built 1853, sank 1880, no deaths.
• Moonlight Gambler, abandoned fishing boat, no historical data.
• Sassacus, built 1867, sank 1893, no deaths.
• Satisfaction, built 1871, sank 1899, no deaths.
• St. Peter, built 1868, sank 1874, no deaths.
• Trinidad, built 1867, sank 1881, one death. The only one on the list to lose someone, the Trinidad was bound from Port Huron to Chicago with a cargo of coal when it foundered and sank off Algoma. Crew members found it leaking and started pumps, but with little effect. They soon abandoned the schooner.
• A naphtha launch (sometimes called a vapor launch) and a schooner also were discovered, but have yet to be identified.

Why were so many shipwrecks discovered?

A combination of sand movement and awareness of who to contact are likely why so many were discovered, Thomsen said.

Water levels fluctuate naturally in the Great Lakes from year-to-year. In Lake Michigan specifically, the difference between record high and low water levels is more than 6 feet, said Adam Bechle, coastal engineer at Wisconsin Sea Grant. These dramatic fluctuations can change the beach profile and move sand, Bechle said, because waves break in different spots depending on where the water sits. As water levels rise, sand bars drift towards land , and when they fall they move further out into the lake.

Bechle said it's possible the switch between record low water levels in 2013 to a record high in 2020 and then near average today caused the sand bars to shift dramatically, uncovering shipwrecks in shallower waters.

Thomsen also believes that more people know to report them to the historical society when they spot them.

A total of 780 shipwrecks are believed to be at the bottom of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, she said, but only 250 have been identified so far.

There are 36 shipwrecks in the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary , which covers more than 900 square miles. Wisconsin became one of 15 national marine sanctuaries in the U.S. in 2021. The marine sanctuary designations, which are given by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, improve protections for places with important ecological and historical underwater features. The title also helps direct resources to the sites to facilitate scientific research, tourism and education. 

Wisconsin's Lake Michigan sanctuary was the second in the Great Lakes, after the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Huron along Michigan's northeast coast. Two other national marine sanctuaries have been proposed in Lakes Erie and Ontario .

More: These three men have paddled across all five Great Lakes and raised money to protect them

More: Wisconsin’s national marine sanctuary is a museum beneath the water. Here’s what to know.

Caitlin Looby is a Report for America corps member who writes about the environment and the Great Lakes. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on X @caitlooby .

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Moscow - Russian Rivers and Waterways Port of Call

Moscow is a wonderful city to visit, and travelers on river ship cruise tours to or from St. Petersburg spend a few days in Moscow . This capital city of Russia was our last port on a river cruise tour, and we had about four days to see most of the highlights. Our first day we did an overview driving tour and rode the subway under the Mockba (Moscow) River to Red Square. The next day we toured the State Armory and the Kremlin.

These photos show some of the other highlights you can see with three or four days in Moscow .

The Northern River Terminal is located on the Moscow Canal in the northwest section of Moscow at the Khimki Reservoir.

Most river cruise ships sailing between Moscow and St. Petersburg use the ship as a hotel while in Moscow. Because of traffic, it's often a long drive into the city, but the sights along the way are interesting, and you only have to unpack once for the river cruise.

View of Downtown Moscow from Sparrow Hills

Sparrow Hills is the best place to get a great panoramic view of Moscow. The Sparrow Hills overlook the Mockba River and are near Moscow State University.

Novodevichy Convent in Moscow

Novodevichy Convent in Moscow was founded in 1524, and was once used as a sort of prison for the unwanted wives and sisters of the Tsars. Peter the Great sent both his first wife and his sister to Novodevichy. Since the convent had such famous nuns, it was very wealthy due to the many donations of the Tsars and their families. At one time in the 1700s, the cloister had over 36,000 serfs working in 36 villages. Novodevichy was ravaged by the French armies in 1812, but the brave nuns saved the buildings by disarming the fuses set to blow them up. The Soviets wanted to make the convent into a museum in the early 1920s, but it was again saved.

Novodevichy also has a cemetery with the graves of many famous Russians, including Nikita Khrushchev, Anton Chekhov, Raisa Gorbachev, and Yuri Nikulin.

View of the Mockba River in Moscow, Russia

The Mockba (Moscow) River runs into the Volga via the 79.5 mile long Moscow Canal.

River ships sailing between Moscow and St. Petersburg on the Baltic Waterways embark and disembark at the Northern River Terminal about an hour's drive from the city. The drive time can vary significantly in length because of the heavy Moscow traffic. The river looks peaceful here, as it winds around the cosmopolitan area of Moscow.

Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer (Cathedral of Christ the Savior) in Moscow

The Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer, also known as the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, is the largest church in Russia, holding 10,000 worshipers.

The original Cathedral of Christ the Savior was built over 44 years to celebrate the 1812 victory over Napoleon. It was completed in 1883. Stalin had the church destroyed in 1931, but it was rebuilt using mostly private funds in 1999. The new church is a replica of the original. Note that it took 44 years the first time and only 4 years the second to complete the church! Isn't modern technology impressive.

One interesting tidbit is that it took three attempts to blow up the church in 1931. Stalin planned to build a huge Palace of the Soviets on the cleared land, but engineers determined that the land was too boggy. In the 60 years intervening, the space was used for a variety of things, including a year-round swimming pool!

Vendors' Market and Ski Jump at Sparrow Hills in Moscow

The panoramic view of Moscow from Sparrow Hills is a stopover for most tour groups, so we were not surprised to see a large number of vendors. The ski jump was a surprise, but Moscow gets very cold in winter, so winter sports are very popular. This ski jump is near Moscow State University and has a great view of the city. Seeing this ski jump reminded me of the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump in Oslo, which also has a great view of that northern capital city.

Russian Soldiers' Memorial in Victory Park in Moscow

Matryoshka dolls for sale in moscow.

I thought this display of dolls was beautiful! The Matryoshka nesting dolls range in price from just a few dollars to thousands of dollars.

Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow, Russia

This small band greeted us at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow. They played a variety of band music and made us all feel very welcome.

Grand Triumphal Arch Celebrates the Victory Over Napoleon in the War of 1812

This arch looks a little like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and it is located near the Victory Park Metro Station in Moscow.

This Grand Triumphal Arch is decorated with the coats of arms from the 48 Russian provinces. To celebrate the victory over France in the war of 1812, it also includes bas-reliefs of the "Expulsion of the French." The arch was originally built in 1834, but has only been on this site since 1968.

It is a little ironic that this arch resembles the Paris Arc de Triomphe , which Napoleon built between 1806 and 1836 to celebrate his French victories.

Moscow Metro Station at the Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square)

This station near Red Square has many statues honoring the workers of Russia.

Moscow Metro Station near Victory Park

The Metro in Moscow is one of its shining industrial achievements. Construction on the Metro was begun in 1931 and continues today. The system has over 165 stations and 155 miles of track. Over 9300 trains, traveling sometimes as fast as 56 mph, navigate the huge system each day. Almost 10 million people ride the Moscow Metro every day, which is more than the New York and London systems combined. We found the Metro to be very efficient, with trains arriving every few minutes.

Navigating the Metro system can be somewhat of a problem for non-Russian speaking riders. Most of the signage is in Cyrillic only, and the stations are quite large. Trying to find the correct exit while walking long distances underground can be challenging.

On our cruise tour, we rode the Metro as a group with our program director from near Victory Park under the Mockba River to Red Square. Several of the group ventured out on their own during our time in Moscow, and many rode the Metro. They all returned with stories of getting lost underground, but none seemed the worse for the experience, and they all loved telling the tales.

Red Square in Moscow

Red Square in Moscow is a must-see for visitors to the capital city of Russia.

The Kremlin in Moscow, Russia

The Kremlin is a favorite of Moscow tourists. Inside these walls are buildings for the government of Russia, cathedrals, and the wonderful State Armory museum.

Taras Bulba Restaurant in Moscow

We enjoyed a traditional Ukrainian lunch at this cute restaurant in Moscow before checking in at our hotel.

Buses Wait for Passengers Outside Museum

River cruise tour groups are usually divided into groups for the duration of the tour. Each group had their own bus when touring.

Military Airplanes at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow, Russia

Although much of the military museum was indoors, there was quite a collection of planes, helicopters, missile launchers, and tanks outside.

Foreign Ministry Building, One of Moscow's Seven Stalinist-Gothic Skyscrapers

Seven skyscrapers with layers giving them a "wedding cake" appearance dot the Moscow skyline. The style is considered Stalinist-Gothic.

Russian and American War Veterans at the Central Museum of Armed Forces

Meeting with some World War II Russian War veterans was a highlight of our day at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow.

Rocket Launchers and Missiles at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow

The inside of this museum is particularly impressive, but you will need a guide since all of the signage is only in Russian.

Old Arbat Pedestrian Shopping Area in Moscow

We all enjoyed exploring the shops on this mile-long pedestrian shopping area.

Food prices were high in the tourist attraction, with two small pizzas, two small beers, and a bottle of water at an outdoor cafe costing $40. Many of our group ate at the large McDonalds, where prices were more reasonable.

Female Cosmonaut Model at Star City Cosmonaut Training Center near Moscow

Female cosmonauts play an important role in the Russian space program. In 1963, Valentina Tereshkova from Yaroslavl was the first woman in space.

Souvenir Shop in Old Arbat Shopping Area in Moscow

The area of Old Arbat had many English signs to attract the tourist trade.

Centrifuge at Star City Outside Moscow, Russia

This 18 meter centrifuge is the world's largest. The centrifuge weighs over 30000 tons, and the maximum load is 30 G, but most tests are run at 3 or 4 G.

A centrifuge ride is the first test for a cosmonaut, whose entire training school takes from five to eight years. The centrifuge can simulate the extreme force of gravity that cosmonauts (and astronauts) face when going into space. A centrifuge training session lasts about 30 minutes, and the trainee experiences both the centrifugal force as well as the spin of the pod he/she is riding in. Just typing this makes me a little queasy!

Cosmonaut's Bathroom Facilities on First Space Flights at Star City

Just like in the USA, everyone who visits the Star City cosmonaut training center near Moscow wants to know how cosmonauts "go to the bathroom". They have more sophisticated equipment today, but this contraption from the early space flights is fairly self explanatory.

Star City Tank Used for Cosmonaut Weightlessness Training near Moscow

This 12-meter deep pool is used to simulate weightlessness training. The pool is flooded and the cosmonauts perform repair tasks on the model of the International Space Station. SCUBA diving underwater is very similar to the weightless experience the cosmonauts experience when working in outer space.

Mir Space Station Replica at Star City near Moscow

The original Mir disintegrated when it fell to earth in 2001. Mir, which means peace in Russian, was launched in 1986.

Marvel Paull with Statue of Yuri Gagarin at Star City near Moscow

Yuri Gagarin was the first man in space, and the Star City Cosmonaut training center was named after him in 1968.

River Cruise Passengers with Yuri Onufrienko, Russian Cosmonaut at Star City

In case you can't tell, Yuri is the one in the middle. My famous traveling mother, Marvel Paull, is on the left and Dick, a cruise friend is on the right.

A highlight of our day in Star City was a visit with Yuri Onufrienko , a Russian cosmonaut who spent extended time in space at the Mir space station in 1996 and the International Space Station in 2001-2002. Yuri patiently took many questions from our small inquisitive group.

Cosmonaut Space Suit at Star City near Moscow

Cosmonauts sit in this position on take off. Thanks to Jerry G. for the tip about the sign. It says, "Don't touch!"

Stained Glass Window at Star City near Moscow

Program directors at farewell dinner in moscow.

After 16 days of discovery, learning, and fun, we had a farewell dinner with the six Program Directors - Evgeny, Olga, Vladimir, Svetlana, Violetta, and Marina - in Moscow.

The Kremlin is a triangular, walled citadel in the center of Moscow. The Kremlin is considered by most to be the heart of the city. First conceived in the 12th century, the Kremlin (which means fortress) was expanded by Tsar Ivan III (Ivan the Great) during the 15th century. His architects designed the magnificent Cathedral of the Assumption and the Faceted Palace, and the Kremlin was an interesting mix of both Russian and Renaissance styles. During the Soviet time of the 1930s, many of the Kremlin buildings were destroyed or vandalized, and the complex remained closed to the public until 1955.

Today the Kremlin is home to the Russian President and his administration. Many buildings are open to the public, but you may need to be with a guide (check in advance).

I visited the Kremlin when in Moscow on a Russian Waterways cruise tour from St. Petersburg.

The Kremlin was also one of the 21 finalists for the New Seven Wonders of the World.  

Red Square in Moscow, Russia

Red Square's name has nothing to do with Communism or Soviet Russia. The old Russian word for "beautiful" and "red" was the same; the square was supposed to be called "Beautiful Square". Red Square has been the center of Moscow activity since the 16th century when the Tsar cleared the area and allowed vendors, shoppers, and businesses to fill the square. Today this square is surrounded by the Moscow Kremlin, the State Historical Museum, GUM Shopping Mall , and St. Basil's Cathedral .

Many of the important events of the last three hundred years in Russia have been marked by parades or demonstrations in Red Square. Anyone who enters Red Square will have memories from TV or movie reels of this magnificent public square. Those of us who grew up during the Cold War era can remember the parades of soldiers, tanks, and other armaments past Lenin's Tomb just outside the Kremlin Wall. The World War II generation remembers Red Square as the site of a huge victory celebration at the end of the war.

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