The Trans-Siberian Railway by Private Train

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The Trans-Siberian Railway by
Private Train
From Vladivostok to Moscow aboard the Golden
Eagle Trans-Siberian Express
June 17-July 3, 2016
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Program Highlights
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the Trans-Siberian Railway through Russia. The TransSiberian was built in stages, and the last link—the
8,500-foot Amur River Bridge in Khabarovsk—opened
in October 1916.
‡ Hear the powerful songs of exiled Old Believers—
included on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity—in one of their Siberian villages.
‡ Ride around the tip of Lake Baikal on the fantastically
scenic Old Railway, the original alternative to ferrying
train cars and passengers across the lake. Stop for a
barbecue on the lakeshore, and sample smoked omul, a
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‡ Enjoy onboard educational lectures from study leader
duo Serguei Oushakine and Kim Lane Scheppele.
‡ Experience three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Lake
Baikal, the oldest and deepest lake on earth; the Kazan
Kremlin, the only surviving Tatar fortress in Russia; and
Red Square and the Moscow Kremlin, the beating heart
of Russia since the 13th century.
Study Leaders: Serguei Oushakine and
Kim Lane Scheppele
Serguei Oushakine, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Slavic Languages and Literatures and Director of the Program in Russian and Eurasian
Studies, and Kim Lane Scheppele, the Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor
of Sociology and International Affairs in the Woodrow Wilson School and
the University Center for Human Values and the Director of the Program in
Law and Public Affairs, will serve as Princeton Study Leaders for this Journey.
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land, as well as in Belarus and Kyrgyzstan. His research is concerned with
transitional processes and situations: from the formation of newly independent national cultures after the collapse of the Soviet Union to posttraumatic identities and hybrid cultural forms. Scheppele joined the Princeton faculty in 2005 after nearly a decade on the faculty of the University
of Pennsylvania School of Law. Scheppele’s work focuses on the intersection
of constitutional and international law, particularly in constitutional systems
under stress. Both scholars alighted the Golden Eagle nearly a decade ago
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Gold Class, single supplement ...........................$8,595
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What to Expect: This trip is moderately active due to the substantial distances covered and the
extensive walking and stair climbing required; the tour will not always be wheelchair accessible. To
reap the full rewards of this adventure, travelers must be able to walk at least a mile a day and stand
for an extended period of time during walking tours and museum visits. Flexibility and a willingness to
accept local standards of amenities and services are highly recommended.
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in order of receipt, subject to availability.
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Itinerary
June 17-18
Depart USA‡Arrive Vladivokstok, Russia
Depart the U.S. and travel to Vladivostok, Russia. Meet fellow travelers at a welcome
dinner. Hotel Hyundai (1D)
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Vladivostok ‡Board the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express
Explore Russia’s Pacific Rim port city, including visits to the Fortress Museum and the
Eagle’s Nest observation platform. This evening, board the luxury Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express and settle into your comfortable compartment. Aboard the train (B, L, D)
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Khabarovsk ‡Aboard the train
Built on three hills overlooking the Amur River, Khabarovsk is where the final link of
the Trans-Siberian Railway was completed in 1916. Stroll the shops, restaurants and
19th-century buildings of central Khabarovsk. Then, spend two days onboard the train
attending lectures, socializing and relaxing. Aboard the train (3B, 3L, 3D)
June 23
UlaanBaatar, Mongolia
In Mongolia’s capital, visit the Gandan Monastery and the National History Museum,
and drive out into the sweeping alpine vistas in Terelj National Park. Attend a performance of traditional Mongolian throat singing. Aboard the train (B, L, D)
June 24
Ulan Ude, Russia
Admire one of Ulan Ude’s claims to fame, the largest Lenin’s head in the world. Pay
a visit to a village of Old Believers—a Christian sect that rebelled against Patriarch
Nikon’s reforms long ago—and enjoy a concert of their 17th-century songs. Aboard
the train (B, L, D)
June 25
Lake Baikal
Wind through tunnels and around cliffs along the shoreline of Lake Baikal, stopping for
a barbecue at the water’s edge. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lake Baikal is the most
ancient lake in the world. Explore the village of Listvyanka, a small lakeside settlement.
Aboard the train (B, L, D)
June 26
Irkutsk
Wander through a neighborhood of carved and filigreed wooden buildings, a feature of
old Siberian architecture. Visit the 19th-century Decembrist House Museum, where the
wife of an exiled Russian officer created a meeting place for her fellow exiles. Enjoy a
concert and in the drawing room. Aboard the train (B, L, D)
June 27-28
Aboard the train ‡Novosibirsk
Stop in Siberia’s largest city, Novosibirsk. Explore the central area, including Lenin
Square, home to Russia’s largest Opera House, and walk among some 100 engines and
rail cars in the open-air Trans-Siberian Museum. Aboard the train (2B, 2L, 2D)
June 29
Ekaterinburg
Cross from Asia into Europe at Ekaterinburg, where Nicholas II and his family endured
house arrest for months before the Bolsheviks executed them in July 1918. Visit the
Church on the Blood, standing over the spot where they were killed. Aboard the train
(B, L, D)
June 30
Kazan
The final stop is in Kazan, the beautiful capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, and the
medieval khanate of the Golden Horde. Discover the UNESCO-listed Kazan Kremlin,
with its Annunciation Cathedral and turquoise Qol Sharif Mosque. Aboard the train (B,
L, D)
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Arriving in Moscow, set out to explore Russia’s capital. Tour the UNESCO-listed
Kremlin, with its gilded cathedrals and palaces, and enter the Armory Museum,
where Russia’s treasures are guarded. Visit the renowned Tretyakov Gallery, where
the history and trajectory of Russian art are displayed. Toast the journey at a festive
farewell dinner. Hotel Lotte or similar (3B, 3L, 3D)
July 1-3
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