Moscow Travel Thread...Possible DO??
Apr 21, 2009, 2:24 pm
#181
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Thanks for doing all the legwork on this Green. I wish I had a brilliant option #5, but you've covered it well. I think we (me +1) would still like to go there, but it may be better to just try small groups ... can't exactly talk to 25 people at a restaurant table anyway.
Apr 21, 2009, 3:30 pm
#182
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I will be in Moscow on 5/3 (+1) and would also like to do dinner that night.
Has someone made a reservation already?
Has someone made a reservation already?
Hey guys --
Sorry to be out of the loop for the past 2 weeks. I've been travelling (shocking for a flyertalker, right?
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My wife and I can definitely make it to Glavpivtorg on 5/3, so if there's a rez, add 2. Thanks.
BTW, does anyone know the approximate cost of a meal there? I assume they don't take credit cards, right? We're leaving on the 4th, so I'll probably be drawing down my rubles by then (although perhaps I can trade greenbacks for rubles with someone if my math turns out wrong).
Sorry to be out of the loop for the past 2 weeks. I've been travelling (shocking for a flyertalker, right?
.My wife and I can definitely make it to Glavpivtorg on 5/3, so if there's a rez, add 2. Thanks.
BTW, does anyone know the approximate cost of a meal there? I assume they don't take credit cards, right? We're leaving on the 4th, so I'll probably be drawing down my rubles by then (although perhaps I can trade greenbacks for rubles with someone if my math turns out wrong).
Apr 21, 2009, 4:36 pm
#184
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I am (+2), DCA-ORD-DME this Friday (4/24), return 4/29.
Also, regarding the KGB tour, per Oleg (tour operator):
"Unfortunately, the museum is closed for the public.
Sorry, I can not be much of help at this point."
Considering a day trip to St. Petersburg by train as a backup for anyone interested.
Also, regarding the KGB tour, per Oleg (tour operator):
"Unfortunately, the museum is closed for the public.
Sorry, I can not be much of help at this point."
Considering a day trip to St. Petersburg by train as a backup for anyone interested.
Apr 21, 2009, 8:07 pm
#186
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Another DC person here. Just a quick trip - I am going from IAD 5/1 - 5/4.
Definitely count me in (+0).
Originally Posted by azepine00
Let's tentatively target sunday 5/3 7 pm at Glavpivtorg.
Perhaps we can arrange smth else for sat.
Let's tentatively target sunday 5/3 7 pm at Glavpivtorg.
Perhaps we can arrange smth else for sat.
Apr 21, 2009, 8:21 pm
#187
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UNHBuzzard, thanks for making contact.
It doesn't seem like the ex-KGB tour will pan out.
iahphx, I second that. Calling FT'ers in Moscow - anyone able to negotiate pricing for two large dinner groups at Glavpivtorg (4/25 and 5/3)?
It doesn't seem like the ex-KGB tour will pan out.
iahphx, I second that. Calling FT'ers in Moscow - anyone able to negotiate pricing for two large dinner groups at Glavpivtorg (4/25 and 5/3)?
Last edited by GreenFireflyer; Apr 21, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Apr 21, 2009, 11:33 pm
#188
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Hey guys --
Sorry to be out of the loop for the past 2 weeks. I've been travelling (shocking for a flyertalker, right?.
My wife and I can definitely make it to Glavpivtorg on 5/3, so if there's a rez, add 2. Thanks.
BTW, does anyone know the approximate cost of a meal there? I assume they don't take credit cards, right? We're leaving on the 4th, so I'll probably be drawing down my rubles by then (although perhaps I can trade greenbacks for rubles with someone if my math turns out wrong).
Sorry to be out of the loop for the past 2 weeks. I've been travelling (shocking for a flyertalker, right?
.My wife and I can definitely make it to Glavpivtorg on 5/3, so if there's a rez, add 2. Thanks.
BTW, does anyone know the approximate cost of a meal there? I assume they don't take credit cards, right? We're leaving on the 4th, so I'll probably be drawing down my rubles by then (although perhaps I can trade greenbacks for rubles with someone if my math turns out wrong).
My guess is that a dinner will run appr $40-50 without drinks
Here is the link (in russian only) http://www.glavpivtorg.ru/priemnaya/
Alternatively Park Hyatt Ararat has a great Armenian restaurant (Cafe Ararat - probably the best in Moscow) and according to my folio from 2 years back, a dinner for two was $100 without alcohol. The place is 2 blocks away from Glavpivtorg and may serve as a backup (I'll be staying at PH as well)
Apr 22, 2009, 4:02 am
#189
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If anyone is going near Red Square (besides touring) getting souverneirs, there's a some things I forgot due to a compressed time schedule...I wonder if I could give some money to anyone to pick those things up for me?
PM if possible
Thanks^
btw...it was 42 degrees there on Monday
PM if possible
Thanks^
btw...it was 42 degrees there on Monday
Apr 22, 2009, 8:48 am
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Madhouse24: PM sent.
Not sure if any of y'all have taken a quick second on what to look out for when using ATM's overseas (or here in the US for that matter), but here's a quick pdf on what to keep your eye out for. I have to send these out quarterly to our employees for compliance, but hopefully it will benefit someone here.
http://www.srefp.com/pdf/ARM_STU_08Q2_ATM_Security.pdf
Not sure if any of y'all have taken a quick second on what to look out for when using ATM's overseas (or here in the US for that matter), but here's a quick pdf on what to keep your eye out for. I have to send these out quarterly to our employees for compliance, but hopefully it will benefit someone here.
http://www.srefp.com/pdf/ARM_STU_08Q2_ATM_Security.pdf
Apr 22, 2009, 10:39 am
#191
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Obviously.
I was asking if people were doing it at check-in vs trying to get the return BP at the RCC at their origin point, not whether they could do it at DME. Its been abundantly clear to everyone for weeks that that wouldn't work, and I don't think anyone was talking about that.
My concern was primarily if I was going to get a ration of @#$& from the TAs at IAD or not - it wouldn't be the first time that happened when I was doing something unusual. And yes, I have all the paperwork printed out.
I was asking if people were doing it at check-in vs trying to get the return BP at the RCC at their origin point, not whether they could do it at DME. Its been abundantly clear to everyone for weeks that that wouldn't work, and I don't think anyone was talking about that.
My concern was primarily if I was going to get a ration of @#$& from the TAs at IAD or not - it wouldn't be the first time that happened when I was doing something unusual. And yes, I have all the paperwork printed out.
Apr 22, 2009, 12:23 pm
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I made a Glavpivtorg 7pm reservation for April 25 with eight people. This was the max they would allow for this night without prepayment or a set menu.
Even with his group separate, we are still 3+ people over the reserved "8" Glav. allowed me to book. Would anyone (Russian speaking, preferably) be able to make a second reservation for AMRivlin +1, TelevisionTina and lesenok?
Even with his group separate, we are still 3+ people over the reserved "8" Glav. allowed me to book. Would anyone (Russian speaking, preferably) be able to make a second reservation for AMRivlin +1, TelevisionTina and lesenok?
Last edited by GreenFireflyer; Apr 22, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Apr 22, 2009, 1:26 pm
#193
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I made a Glavpivtorg 7pm reservation for April 25 with eight people. This was the max they would allow for this night without prepayment or a set menu.
Tchaka +11 please PM me if you'd like the restaurant phone number/contact to make an additional reservation.
Even with his group separate, we are still 3+ people over the reserved "8" Glav. allowed me to book. Would anyone (Russian speaking, preferably) be able to make a second reservation for AMRivlin +1 and lesenok?
Tchaka +11 please PM me if you'd like the restaurant phone number/contact to make an additional reservation.
Even with his group separate, we are still 3+ people over the reserved "8" Glav. allowed me to book. Would anyone (Russian speaking, preferably) be able to make a second reservation for AMRivlin +1 and lesenok?
Hey GreenFire, sorry for the delay...i'm not on FT as often as I should be. One of the +12 has been in communication and we do have the phone number for Glavpivtorg. We will likely need another table because even if we don't have all 13 of us, we should be able to show up 6-8 strong. I will email him about a reservation. We'll post (or I'll PM you) the final verdict,ie, reservation name. My issue with the set menu is that I might not want what they're serving. And my my proxy-wife doesn't eat certain foods. Therefore I'd prefer we were in groups of <10.
Apr 22, 2009, 7:57 pm
#194
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Catching up
Hi All,
I apologize for not keeping up with the thread. Work got in the way.
I will send some PM's a little later tonight but, wanted to quickly say...
I'm in for Moscow City Tour on Saturday 4/25 and Dinner (if someone has room for 1 in their reservation).
Also, wondering about Kremlin Tour????
I apologize for not keeping up with the thread. Work got in the way.
I will send some PM's a little later tonight but, wanted to quickly say...
I'm in for Moscow City Tour on Saturday 4/25 and Dinner (if someone has room for 1 in their reservation).
Also, wondering about Kremlin Tour????
Apr 22, 2009, 10:49 pm
#195
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I just booked a Moscow City tour here:
http://www.viator.com/Russia/d65-ttd
April 25 at 10:30am. $35 for 3 hours.
All are welcome to join if interested.
http://www.viator.com/Russia/d65-ttd
April 25 at 10:30am. $35 for 3 hours.
All are welcome to join if interested.