The document summarizes an expedition from 1725-2016 that traced routes from Siberia to North America taken by Russian merchants and explorers. It included five stages: 1) from Lake Baikal to Yakutsk, 2) from Yakutsk to Kamchatka, 3) through the Aleutian Islands, 4) from Alaska to California, and 5) a return trip across the ocean. The goal was to gain attention to and learn from the historical route while promoting regional development and cooperation between Siberia and Alaska.

1. YOUR UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE
1725-2016

2. Historico-Geographical Expedition
December 1724
Peter I remembered “…something I have given a lot of thought to but could not undertake as
other duties engaged my mind, and that is the pathway across the Pacific Sea to China and
India…” and issued a decree to arrange the expedition which would be “the farthest and the
most perilous and unheard of before”
1725–1729
First Kamchatka expedition which led to the discovery of the Bering Strait and the north-east
of Asia.
1733–1743
The Great Northern Expedition which led to the discovery of the north-west of America and
the Northern road to Japan.
1775–1786
Trade expeditions of Grigory Shelikhov. Foundation of the North-East Company.
1799–1881
Under the aegis of His Imperial Majesty we declare the foundation the Russian
American Company.
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The History of Siberia on Two Continents
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3. ABOUT
Impressive adventure route following the path of Siberian merchants: lake Baikal, the Lena
river, Yakutia, The Kuril Islands, Kamchatka, the Aleutian Islands and Alaska.
Project’s Mission
The project’s mission is to create the most impressive expeditionary route in the
world as well as to provide an impetus to the development of interesting and
profitable projects in the territory of Siberia and Far East and facilitate the
enhancement of the cooperation between Siberia and Alaska.
Main Goals of the Project
• To gain attention to the legendary historical route covering 7 unique regions.
• To learn more about the culture and advanced experiences of the cooperation of the
Russian entrepreneurs of the 19th century and to promote the outstanding
achievements of the Russian-American Company.
• To make a film and a photo book for the promotion of the unique Baikal-Alaska
landmarks.
Real Opportunity for Discoveries
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4. JOIN THE EXPEDITION
10 700 kilometers (6 650 miles)
5 stages lasting from 13 to 35 days each
6 150 -12 100 U.S. $ per stage (per expeditionist)
More details: http://www.baikal-alaska.ru/page/route/

5. Stage I: Baikal - Yakutsk
May 20 – June 2 2016 года
Irkutsk → lake Baikal (Olkhon) → Ust-Kut → the Lena river → Yakutsk
20 people
The starting point of the expedition is lake Baikal, the deepest lake in the world, a
sacred place with powerful energy, pure fresh water and unique flora and fauna.
It was from here that Siberian merchants headed on to explore the new lands in the north
and east of the Empire.
Car passage from Olkhon to Ust-Kut by SUV’s. Accommodation on the camp barge specially
equipped for a week-long passage down the Lena river to Yakutsk.
During the passage you will be able to take part in Russian-American Company seminars
(conducted by Vadim Shakherov), strategic planning sessions and search for the
contemporary ideas to facilitate territorial development.
Leisure time: banya (Russian sauna), fishing, talks by the fire, photosets at the Lena pillars,
a unique geological formation that began to develop more than 500 million years ago.
Emotional Reload
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6. SEE BAIKAL

7. LENA PILLARS

8. Stage II. Yakutia - Kamchatka
June 2– June 14, 2016
Yakutsk → Amga→ Ayan → the Kurils → Kamchatka
20 people
Press conference in Yakutsk. Jeep passage down the winter road from Yakutsk to the village
of Amga, crossing the Lena on a ferry.
Helicopter flight from Amga to the port of Ayan located on the sea of Okhotsk. Travel stop at
the Kondyor Massif, one of the biggest platinum fields in the world (rounded massif 8 km
(5 miles) in diameter). Since it is a territorial object of state significance it is not among
tourist attractions.
Sea passage (5-7 days) from Ayan to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on board of a research vessel
Athena, visiting the Kuril Islands.
In Kamchatka: national park tour, watching wild brown bears in the South Kamchatka
wildlife sanctuary. Accommodation in a recreational camp with hot springs.
Isolation from Civilization
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9. Stage III. The Aleutian Islands
June 15 – June 30, 2016 года
Kamchatka → Bering Island → the Commander Islands → Dutch Harbor
10 people
Press conference in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
The first route section from Kamchatka to Alaska is a passage on a 20-meter (65-foot) sailing
yacht from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to the port of Dutch Harbor (Alaska, USA). We will
be making several stops at the Aleutian Islands (Attu, Adak, Atka).
Passage program: ocean fishing, watching the whales in the northern wildlife, meeting the
indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands.
See Wild Whales
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10. WATCHING WILD WHALES

11. Stage IV. Russian America
June 30 – July 19, 2016
Dutch Harbor → the Aleutian Islands → Sitka → San-Francisco → Fort Ross
10 people
The second route section from Dutch Harbor port to Sitka (Alaska, USA). Yacht passage with
stops at the islands (Akutan, Unalaska, Umnak, Kadyak), watching the whales in the
northern wildlife, ocean fishing.
In Alaska: hydroplane tour over the national nature parks, landing on Shelikhov lake of a
unique glacial origin.
Meeting with the officials.
Scheduled flight from Sitka to San-Francisco; meeting the expeditionists and taking part in
a press conference in the historical park of Fort Ross (a former Russian settlement in North
America).
Ceremonial finish of the expedition.
Try Your Luck at Ocean Fishing
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13. Stage V. Back Across the Ocean
July 20 – August 25, 2016
Alaska → Kamchatka
10 people
You may take part in a return yacht passage from Sitka (Alaska, USA) to Petropavlovsk-
Kamchatsky. Passage duration is 1 month.
The route passes through the Commander and Aleutian islands (Kadyak, Atka, Adak, Bering
Island, Medny Island) and includedes customs formalities in Dutch Harbor.
Passage program: ocean fishing, watching wild whales, observing the wildlife of the Pacific
North. In Kamchatka: national park tour, watching wild brown bears in the South
Kamchatka wildlife sanctuary.
Become a New Person
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14. For government agencies:
Support of the project aimed at the development of Siberian and Far Eastern territories.
For media partners (mass media, Internet sites, blogs):
Unique first-hand information on the expedition
For travel agencies:
agent remuneration for attracting expedition participants.
For TV channels:
distribution of a memorable film about the expedition
For publishers:
Revenue generation from the sales of the expedition photo book
For restaurant-keepers:
An opportunity to open Alaska restaurant in Polyana sports park (Irkutsk, Russia). For more
information, please visit: www.park-irk.ru
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15. Advertisement placement offers in 2016 :
- Film about the expedition (federal coverage);
- Photo book;
- Media Presentations for the top public officials of the Siberian Federal District and Far East;
- Flags;
- Internet site: audience with a high revenue level covering more than 150 000 people;
- Expedition logo on jackets, vests, T-shirts and hats worn by the participants;
- Logo placement on the board of the yacht;
- Logo placement on the yacht sail canvas (spinnaker, quadcopter video and photo shooting );
- Branding of the expedition cars in Irkutsk and Yakutsk;
- Press conferences in Irkutsk, Yakutsk, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Sitka, San-Francisco;
- Participation of 1 sponsor representative in each of the four stages of the expedition from
Baikal to Alaska.
Total sponsorship: 12 million rubles
Advertisement of products and services: from 0,7 million to 3,5 million rubles
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Advertising and PR
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16. Contacts
www.baikal-alaska.ru
Detailed Information
Client expedetion manager
Kristina Mironova
alaska@baikalov.ru
+7 (3952) 500-689
Mob phone: +7 (902) 172-09-79
Expedition Leader
Anatoly Kazakevich
Director of Baikalov Travel Company
http://en.baikalov.ru
The Journey Begins With The First Step
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