An occasion like this does not come along every year, so Intourist is passing this time mark with gala celebrations and festivities. “I guess you can say that we have seen it all: economic depressions, World War II, the Cold War, Perestroika, as well as the end of Communism and the dawn of a new era. We survived it, and we are still at the top of the market! Having served the world travelers for 75 years, we take pride in our top-class services and exquisite selection of tours satisfying the most discriminating taste,” said Alexey N. Mesiatsev, President of Intourist USA, Inc.

The Intourist USA anniversary collection of tours is a harvest of both traditional best selling packages and some exciting new additions that open new prospects to veteran travelers wishing to take a step further in exploring Russia. The two spectacular capitals of Russia, Moscow and St. Petersburg, may be visited separately (4 days/3 nights each, starting at $559.00, double occupancy), or combined in a single tour (Russian Express and Russian Escape, 8 days/7 nights, starting at $1,229.00, double occupancy). You will experience Russia’s rich history and culture, visit the places where revolutions occurred, governmental decisions were made, and Imperial Russians lived in splendor; you will see the Red Square, tour through the Kremlin and enjoy a classic ballet or opera performance in the world famous Bolshoi. All packages include arrival and departure transfers, private car and guide services, daily breakfast, a gala champagne and caviar dinner in Russian Express. You are welcome to order your own itinerary and visit places of your special interest such as the onetime headquarters of the KGB, former Russian intelligence agency, the Russian “White House”, a prominent site in 1991 coup, the cosmonaut training center… You name it.

While Moscow and St. Petersburg have always been the centerpieces of Intourist USA programs, other packages are no-less popular. Among these is the legendary Golden Ring Tour (4 days/3 nights starting at $959.00), a journey to the spiritual center of Russian orthodoxy and unsurpassed beauty and harmony of ancient Russian towns, where the thread of history continues unbroken since the first settlers set foot on these lands. Another popular program that does not need advertisement is the Trans-Siberian Express (7 days plus, starting at $929.00) with multiple optional stopovers. Americans are fascinated with this scenic tour and love the side trip to Lake Baikal, the deepest and purest fresh water stock in the world.

If you have not been to Russia yet, make 2005 the year to visit it and find out for yourself why people the world over continue to beat a path to our door. Be sure to count on being staggered by the masterpieces of this enchanting country and the superb service of Intourist USA bringing it to you today. All Intourist employees are native Russians eager to share with you their in-depth knowledge and love for their country. We guarantee that you will be back to Russia over and over again.