Description

Interested in Russian culture and life style? Visit the city of Izhevsk and feel our multicultural environment while participating in workshops and culture meetings. We don't offer just sightseeing or visit touristy attractions. But we invite you to learn traditional crafts and arts, taste traditional dishes, meet real people and feel Russian life style from inside. Cultures to be represented in Izhevsk - Russian, Udmurt, Tatar.

Highlights

Program details:
Number of people in the group: min 6, max 12
Please, understand we are not a travel agency, so we cannot welcome big groups!
Length of the program: 8 days
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel
Language: English or German
Process fee: 150 EUR per person
Final price: depends on the program (The program will be organized individually for every coming group. The content of the program will depend on the season of visiting and entertainments offered)

Sample of the program plan:

1. Arrival orientation, free time
2. Izhevsk  city sightseeing, local museums, zoo, lunch at cafes, evening free
3. Russian Culture Day: meeting folk group, workshop of Russian arts, dinner at Russian Restaurant, evening free
4. Udmurt Culture Day: meeting folk group, museum Ludorvay, workshop of Udmurt arts, dinner at National center of Udmurt Arts and crafts, evening free
5. Tatar Culture Day: meeting folk group at Palace of Nations Friendship, attending Muslim mosque, dinner at Tatar restaurant, evening free
6. City Votkinsk  Chaykovskiy Museum, town sightseeing, lunch in museum, circus/ theater/ concert in the evening
7. Day of Russian Nature: excursion to the forest (skiing in winter or walking in summer), picking up berries or mushrooms, watching forest wild animals, taking photos, picnic, evening free
8. Morning and afternoon free, farewell party (banya and barbeque)
9. Departure

Wishing to visit Kungur Cave and city of Kazan as extra options, please, request in advance.
Wishing to go real hunting or fishing as extra options, please, request in advance.

Travel Types

• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Cooking
• Dancing
• Environmental Studies
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Homestay
• Horseback Riding
• Language Immersion
• Native Culture Studies
• Nature Tours
• Photography
• Snowboarding
• Volunteering

Cost in US$:

150

Program Fees Include:

Process fee: 150 EUR (official invitation letter, booking program). Final price depends on the program chosen by group. The program will be organized individually for every coming group. The content of the program will depend on the season of visiting and entertainments offered. All requests are free of charge.

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 6

Application Process Involves

• Other

Personal Contact's Mission Statement

"Personal Contact" is an international recruiting agency from Russia that gives an opportunity to students, graduates and professionals to travel, work and study abroad. We offer a variety of educational and working programs in the USA, Canada and Europe providing our customers with qualified service. We do not only assist and supervise the process of applying for the programs but also have personal experience in participating in the international student's exchange programs, give detailed information on the international programs, life and laws of the countries alongside with advice regarding to work and accommodation.

Year Founded

2008