GUESTS aboard Viking Cruises’ Russian VIP famil this week were treated to a home visit in the remote town of Uglich, a far cry from the sophistication of the capital Moscow. Viking’s unique shore excursion saw passengers divided into small groups, hosted for a light meal with plenty of locally...
GUESTS aboard Viking Cruises’ Russian VIP famil this week were treated to a home visit in the remote town of Uglich, a far cry from the sophistication of the capital Moscow.
Viking’s unique shore excursion saw passengers divided into small groups, hosted for a light meal with plenty of locally made “moonshine” by Uglich residents who have endured the rigours of the dissolution of the USSR and the ongoing transformation of the country.
Visitors were also able to purchase authentic locally made souvenirs, including watches which were formerly the industrial mainstay of the town.
Tomorrow Viking Akun will arrive in the regional capital of Yaroslavl, which is one of Russia’s oldest provincial cities.
Yaroslavl’s centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring spectacular architecture including the Church of Elijah the Prophet, the Church of the Ascension of Christ, and the Church of St John the Baptist.
Pictured from left aboard the ship last night are Ruth Leckey, HOOT Cruises NZ; Keira Smith and Michelle Black, Viking Cruises; and Virtuoso Asia-Pacific Managing Director, Michael Londregan.
