Respublika Buryatiya Travel Forum

Hi

We are trying to plan our train trip to Russia as independantly as possible.

Can any one recommend a reliable agency in Beijing that can issue Russian Invitaions? or an online agency providing the service? preferrably without the need to book the train or accomodation with them.

We plan to stop in Irkutsk for a few day so will be buying the journey as separate tickets ie Beijing - Irkutsk, Irkutsk - Moscow, Moscow - St Peterburg. Is it difficult to buy 2nd class 4 berth tickets a few days in advance in Irkutsk during the month of June?

Any other tips or advise would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Suzi

I am from America and going to Ulan-Ude- to work for two months October-November. I am trying to find iformation about Ulan-Ude- but would like to know if ayone knows of some web sites that have really good information. I am trying to figure out what to pack, what to expect, how I will be able to communicate with poeple back in the states. How to be a respective guest, how to be an effective communicator in Ulan Ude- any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Does anyone know of an internet cafe in UU whose manager is called Svetlana? I have a lost a close friend of mine and he used to email from there. It's a long shot but maybe I'll be lucky... :)