georgecombey

This is a good suggestion. I wish other major airlines will be included here as well.

SPBanker

"Airlines of Russia and the former Soviet Union" would probably be the least bad option. There will always be some confusion regarding specific airlines, and IMO the Baltic airlines will probably continue to be discussed where most of their action is now, BT in the SAS forum etc.

SkiAdcock

So are you all ok w/ "Airlines of Russia & the former Soviet Union" then?

Cheers.

Xyzzy

As nted here, I think simply, "Airlines of Russia" would be best. If the name does refer to any additional areas, they should be modern references, as to the CIS, and not the Soviet Union. The addition of the CIS to a brief description would be good, IMHO.

travelkid

I think this had most "votes". Former Sovietunion is better than CIS, as CIS is much more limited.

If we can leave it upto the mods and users, OR simply add specifications in description, then Airlines of Russia sounds easy and good, even if we include the more modern CIS.

SkiAdcock

So, is it:

* Airlines of Russia, or
* Airlines of Russia & the former Soviet Union?

And what is the 'description' going to be if you want specifics there?

Please note I've only been to Russia once & not that up on the area/geography or the airlines.

Cheers.

luitje

My vote goes to the former ("Airlines of Russia"); if I have a right of say here

Xyzzy

The Soviet Union has nt existed in over 20 years. I can't see how that can be used in the name. The CIS certainly does exist, and IMHO covers the areas one would expect to be covered by this forum. I highly suspect that Ukraine and the Baltic states would not wish to be lumped in with Russia. Please correct me if I am wrong.

I would go with simply, "Airlines of Russia." As far as the description is concerned, how 'bout this:
"Aeroflot, S7, Transaero and other airlines based in Russia and the CIS."

SkiAdcock

Works for me. I'll wait until tomorrow to see if anyone else has any input.

Cheers.

lewinr

I disagree with calling it only the "Airlines of Russia" forum. Many of us who are based in this part of the world fly frequently between Russia and many of the other countries in the region, often using non-Russian airlines. I would like to ensure that AeroSvit, Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, and other similar airlines are included.

And I am sure that people from other countries will have less of an issue being told "use the Airlines of Former Soviet Union (or even Airlines of the CIS) forum" than "use the Airlines of Russia forum".

As to whether CIS or "former Soviet Union" is more correct, there is no clear answer. While "CIS" is more current than "former Soviet Union", it excludes some countries and frankly the CIS is largely irrelevant to people. But it is a more accepted term in the corporate world.

travelkid

IMO best summary so far. Airlines of Russia including former Sovietunion.

Flying Bat

I am happy to cast a vote in favour of
"Airlines of Russia & the former Soviet Union"

Xyzzy

One could also argue that the Soviet Union is also largely irrelevant to peple by now. Which countries does the CIS moniker exclude that you feel should be included? Perhaps they should be included in the title or subtitle.

travelkid

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonw...pendent_States

Sovietunion is a static fact, while CIS is rather dynamic, leading to later changes. But by all means, CIS is more modern (but I dont think it is as clear to most as Sovietunion).

Then description should add; The Baltic states, Georgia, and also Ukraine and Turkmenistan as they are not full members anymore. Actually it would make sense to name all the 15 countries in the description if there is space.

Xyzzy

I think SkiAdcock would appreciate any proposal being fully spelled out, with title and sub-title. Do yu mean something like this?:
I'll once again state that I believe the Baltic states, Georgia, and Ukraine at least are likely to be unhappy at being lumped in with Russia. I'm no expert in such matters, though.