Visit Russia on Confederations Cup FIFA 2017 – Saint Petersburg

So its only 2 months before the Confederations Cup begins. Russia, and especially the 4 cities where the tournament will be held – Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan and Sochi – is about to embrace millions of tourists from all over the world.

The Krestovsky stadium (It will be called “Saint Petersburg Arena” stadium during the Confederacy Cup 2017 and FIFA World Cup 2018) will host 4 matches. Its capacity is 68134 people, what makes Krestovsky Arena one of the largest stadiums in Europe and the biggest of Russia’s stadiums during the Confederacy Cup 2017.

If you are true football fan, you should stay in Russia during all the time of tournament. What are you going to do in between the matches?

Several days ago we wrote about your Moscow trip during the days of Confederacy cup. In Saint Petersburg you’ll see beautiful Winter Palace, being tsars’ residence for more than 200 years, founded in 1711 and was rebuilded and expanded 5 times. During the Saint Petersburg sightseeing tour you will go down the Nevsky Prospect, the main street, visit Kazan Cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan – the most venerable icon in Russia. You will attend St. Isaac Cathedral, built in honor to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia - a patron saint of Russian emperor Peter the Great, founder of Saint Petersburg and climb up to its viewing point. Finally you will visit Peter and Paul fortress, where Russian emperors are buried. You will have an opportunity to visit State Hermitage museum with its world known masterpieces (Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Rubens, Matisse). We will also arrange tour to Catherine palace, where the famous Amber Room is situated, and to Peterhof Palace – “Russian Versailles”, the residence of Peter the Great.

Visit Russia on Confederations Cup FIFA 2017

FIFA Confederations cup 2017 is coming! Are you ready for the most anticipated event of the year?

This year Russia is hosting international football tournament, which is a prelude to the FIFA 2018 World Cup. If you are a football (soccer) fan, and haven’t been in Russia before, then it is no doubt a great opportunity to visit and explore Russia. The Confederations Cup will take place on 17^th of June – 2nd of July. There are 4 stadiums where the tournament will go on: Otkrytiye Arena (Moscow), Krestovsky Stadium (Saint Petesburg), Kazan Arena (Kazan city) and Sochi (Fisht Olympic Stadium).

We are offering you a our touristic services such as tours, visa to Russia, excursions, transfers during the tournament days, to make your presence in Russia even more comfortable and interesting.

First of all, you can visit Red Square, where you by yourself will see iconic views on Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Spasskaya tower and GUM (State Department Store). Then you will enter Kremlin – the heart of our country, where you can attend Armoury Chamber and Cathedrals - Assumption Cathedral, Archangel's Cathedrals and Annunciation Cathedrals. Our professional guides will tell you about the history of our country – from the first princes to the last days of Soviet era and early days of modern Russia.

Just to have a quick overview on Moscow you can book Sightseeing tour on a vehicle over Moscow. Guide will show you the most prominent historical sights in Moscow such as New Maiden Convert, located on the bank of Moskva river, see astonishing views on Moscow from the Sparrow Hills, enter the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, walk on oldest Arbat Street and go down to have a tour over the Moscow metro (underground).

Amazing trip to Baikonur

For us, ordinary people, space is just something mysterious and endless. Since ancient times we, people, were amazed by it. And it has been only 60 years that we finally start to explore the space. And now brave men and women – astronauts and cosmonauts are working high above our sky to widen our knowledge about it.

Have you ever thought to visit a real spaceport and to see how the giant space vessel is prepared for a launch? Now you have unique opportunity to do it - we are proud to present you a unique tour to Baikonur spaceport where you can see thrilling launch of manned space rocket. Baikonur spaceport (“cosmodrome” in Russian language) is located far outside Russia – in Kazakhstan, a former USSR republic. The territory of Baikonur spaceport is an official part of Russia.

Our tour could be interesting to those, who dreamt to become astronauts. During the tour you will have an excursion over multiplelaunching pads, including biggest – Gagarin launching pad. You will be able to see rocket transportation process from the integration hall to the Gagarin launching pad which is 2 kilometers away, take a photo of its installing on the launching facility. 

You will not only learn a lot of interesting facts about history of space exploration in Russia, but also can see one of the bravest men in the world – cosmonauts and astronauts, marching to the rocket. Perhaps the brightest moment of all tour without a doubt is a launch of Soyuz-MC rocket. Souyz-MC is a Russian new-generation manned rocket which is better in almost every aspect then its predecessor - Soyuz-TMA-M.

The tour to Baikonur takes 5 days, including airway from Moscow to Baikonur.

Trip to Baikonur could be a continuation of a well-composed Moscow tour. To amlify your impressions we recommend to couple your Baikonur tour with a Zero Gravity flight - so that you can not only learn about weightlessness condition, but also to feel it yourself!

Visit world's biggest aviation salon - MAKS 2017

You may have read about our MiG-29 flights, about our trips. We are now offering unique tour to MAKS – 2017 aviation and space salon which will be held outside Moscow on Zhukovsky airfield from 18th – 23rd of July.


MAKS – 2017 (Russian acronym stands for International Aviation and Space Salon) is considered one of the biggest forums devoted to the air and space vessels. Its was first time held in 1993 and created to promote Russian civil and military aviation. Initially MAKS – 2017 was just an international forum where representatives of world’s business and industrial elites interested in the latest Russian air and space inventions could make deals. But now it’s open for tourists and is deservedly one of the most popular events both for Russian and foreign tourists.

Why is it that popular? On MAKS 2017 visitors not only can see and even touch prototypes of the latest Russian military and civil jets (such as modernized MiG-29, which is still considered one of the most formidable jetfighters), military anti-air vehicles, and various piloting equipment. The salon holds one of the most exciting airshows. Yes, you can enjoy aerobatics, including one performed by one of the most experienced air groups in the world – Russian “Swifts” and “Knights” – but also by the world’s top air teams. You will see Russian latest jets and helicopters in action.

The number of visitors is growing every year – in 2015, for example MAKS 2017 was visited by more than 660 000 tourists.

So if you a true aviation lover you have to visit MAKS – 2017! Our company is offering MAKS – 2017 tours for foreign tourists. We can offer you 6-days and 4-days tour. 4-days tour includes 2 days at MAKS – 2017 and also a Moscow Night sightseeing tour and Metro+Arbat Street Excursion. 6-days tour includes 3 days at MAKS – 2017 (one of which is a business day at MAKS with limited entrance for special guests).

To book a tour please fill in the form here: http://www.bestrussiantour.com/reservation

Lets meet at MAKS – 2017!

MiG 29 flight - a journey of your life

Regular civil flights have long been a routine, and one can hardly be amazed by them. Have you ever dreamed to do anything daring? For example to have a ride on a real jetfighter, dashing upwards through the skies, sweep over the fields and woods and to see our earth surface from a height unreachable for civil airliners?

Our company will help you to realize your dream. We can grant you a unique opportunity to perform a flight on a legendary MiG-29 “Fulcrum” that you will never forget.

MiG-29 (NATO codename: “Fulcrum-C”) is a jetfighter manufacturing since mid 1980-s and being in service up to nowadays. MiG-29 is deservedly considered one of the maneuverable and swift in its class. His characteristics -  maneuverability, velocity and excellent visibility distinct MiG-29 from other jets and make a flight truly unforgettable.

We offer three different programs MiG-29 flight programs;

1. 1)    "Edge of Space" Flight in MiG-29;
2. 2)    Supersonic Aerobatic Flight in MiG-29;
3. 3)    Subsonic Aerobatic Flight in MiG-29.

According to the first program the fighter climb to the altitude of 18 km, from there you are able to see Earth curvature, darkness of a space and a bright sun. Then MiG-29 descends to perform the aerobatics. “Supersonic Aerobatic Flight inMiG-29” program allows you to enjoy only aerobatic maneuvers and fly on a supersonic speed. During the “Subsonic Aerobatic Flight in MiG-29” you are able only to experience aerobatics.

The flights are absolutely legal and performed in accordance with Government Decree, issued on 25 of May 2005. We are the official representative of “Sokol” plant, which has a unique and only privilege to provide jets for touristic flights. More than 10 years we have been arranging flights for ordinary people both from Russia and foreign countries (USA, China, UK, Australia, France, Japan, India and others).

The itinerary of the Day of your dream - MiG-29 flight day

When the flight is booked, clothes packed and excitement is over the top, you are ready to arrive in Russia to enjoy the coolest adventure in the world - flight on a MiG-29 jetfifghter. As you have a connection travel through Moscow Kurskaya railway station we recommend you not to waste your time and have a walk via Moscow streets, see the city's sightseeings and to breathe the wondeful atmosphere of Russia's capital. By the way, you can combine your MiG-29 trip with a Moscow tour and book a 5-day trip package.
If you have bought 3-days tour, upon your arrival you will be greeted by our representative at the railway station of Nizhny Novgorod city and escorted to the Alexandrovsky Garden hotel. After checking in you will have a spare time but we strongly recommend you to sleep well - you will need your strengths for the flight day.

On the next morning (9.00 AM) after the breakfast you will be met by our English-speaking manager and guide-interpreteur. The luxury buisiness-class car will bring you to the Sokol Aviation Plant. On your way to the plant you will pass through the historical districts of Nizhny Novgorod city.

Upon arrival you will need to go through standart checking procedure as the Sokol Plant is a rectricted goverment-owned enterprise - your passport and migration card is enough. Please remember that any video and photo shooting equipment is prohibited on the territory of the Sokol Plant.

After the security procedures are done, you will then proceed to the flight office where you can have a briefing with the pilot, pass a medical check, try out the special pressure suit and flight equipment, go though a complex of training exercises.

At 12.00 AM you will be transfered to the airfield where will learn the internals of MiG-29. After the final pre-flights check are over, you are ready to fly! Your dream is about to happen!

Your flight options depends on a chosen program. After taking-off the pilot will test your tolerance for minor overloads and perfom some basic moves and maneuvers. If everything okay he will perform "combat turns", "loop', "inverted flight", "barrels', "bell', 'hammerhead' and other aerobatics. Then, if you booked "Edge of Space" program the plane will rise to altitudes of 18 kilometers and be able to enjoy the wondefull landscapes, darkness of a space and Earth curvature.

Some time later you will descend down and land on the airfield, return back to the plant building (13.00 AM).After that we will start the ceremony of a flight Certificate presentation which includes all of the detailed information about your MiG 29 flight.

After the ceremony is done, you will have a museum tour located inside the airbase, and available for our customers only. In the museum you will be able to touch the history of Sokol Plant, founded in 1932.

At 14.30 AM you will travel back to Nizhny Novgorod city, have a lunch and travel back to the hotel and have spare time. We recommend you to sleep or rest until the next day, which is the sightseeing tour over Nizhny Novgorod city if you booked a 3-day or 5-day tours!

The flight day is over but the trip to Russia is not ended!

A MiG-29 flight trip to Russia you will never forget

A MiG-29 flight alone is a perfect reason to visit Russia, if you haven’t done it yet. To bolster your impressions of Russia alone with MiG-29 “Edge of Space” flight experience we offer you a 5 day touristic trip over Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod.

You will be accommodated in a 5-star Metropol Hotel in Moscow and/or 4-star hotel in Nizhny Novgorod city. Here the schedule of your trip:

Day one. Upon your arrival you will be greeted and driven by our professional English-speaking guide at the airport. You will be driven to the Metropol 5 star Hotel, known as one of the oldest hotels in Moscow constructed in 1898. Metropol Hotel now considered one of the most prominent “Modernism” style building in Moscow.

Day two. After breakfast you will have a guided tour over Moscow in a car with a personal guide. The tour includes visiting sights such as Red Square, Novodevichy Monaster, Sparrow Hills, New Arbat Street, Pushkin Square and others.

In the evening you will be transferred to the train station from where you will get to Nizhny Novgorod city. You will travel to Nizhny Novgorod city via a fast moving train in a 1^st class comfort compartment coach – with a personal shower, TV and Wi-Fi. Upon arrival you will be greeted by our representative and accompanied to the 4-star Hotel.

Day three. Yes, this is your flight day! Leave all your fears and worries behind for this you would be the best in your whole lifetime. No fat food or alcoholic drinks before the flights! After the flight you will have a Russian traditional dinner in one of the local restraurants.

Day four. After the breakfast you will be taken to sightseeing tour all over Nizhny Novgorod. You will see local sights. After the tour you will have a lunch in a Russian restaurant and will be driven to the railway station and depart to Moscow. Upon your arrival at the evening our representative will help you to check-in to a Metropol hotel in Moscow.

Day five. You will be checked out in the morning and our representative will deliver you to the airport.

Welcome to Russia! We will be waiting for you on our MiG-29 flights!