Proposal # TSA.27456
For Alexander Rodionov Tsar Events Russia DMC & PCO
[St, Petersburg Incentive Winter Sample program - 3 nights
]
12.12.2020 – 15.12.2020 • 40 persons
St. Petersburg
TSAR EVENTS RUSSIA
DMC & PCO
THE FIRST AND ONLY
We created First Russian
MICE Professional Vlog
on YouTube to help client
better understand
our destination
RUSSIA SURVIVAL GUIDE Vlog
www.tsar-events.com
Program at a glance
Time Day 1
12th Dec 2020, Saturday
Day 2
13th Dec 2020, Sunday
Day 3
14th Dec 2020, Monday
Day 4
15th Dec 2020, Tuesday
Morning Activities
08:00 - 13:00
MUST KNOW: St. Petersburg
Description
MUST KNOW: St. Petersburg
WeatherForecast
OPTIONAL: Ice Check-In (Room Key
& Bottle of Vodka frozen in Ice
cube)
09:30 Morning City Sightseeing
10:30 Hermitage State Museum
13:00 CHRISTMAS MARKET Local
Food tasting & Lunch at New
Holland Island
09:00 - 12:30 Morning Catherine's
Palace & Park (Pushkin)
12:30 WINTER HORSE SLEDGES ride
in snow park
Shopping at the Department Stores
on Nevsky Prospect
Pulkovo Airport (New Terminal)
Departure
Lunch
13:00 - 14:00
13:00 Lunch at WINTER FORTRESS
BEP (Bastion of Emperor Paul)
Afternoon Activities
14:00 - 19:00
Pulkovo Airport (New Terminal)
Arrival
Ice Glasses vodka tasting during
hotel Check-In
14:30 Ice skating at New Holland
Island Rink
17:00 Ice sculpturing on the ROOF
with view to St. Isaack Cathedral
14:30 Russian HAND-MADE
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS afternoon
workshop
Dinner
Evening Activities
19:00 - 00:00
19:00 - 23:00 Transport & Guide
Evening (Hotel - Restaurant - Hotel)
FROZEN NEVA RIVER Panoramic
Dinner at Koryushka - restaurant
on Peter & Paul Fortress
19:00 Dinner at the FIRE PLACE
with Russian Home Made Vodka
Tasting at Dom Restaurant
19:30 TCHAIKOVSKY'S
NUTCRACKER BALLET at Mariinsky
Theatre
21:30 BACKSTAGE Dinner at
Restaurant REPA (Repetition)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
SO Sofitel Hotel
St.Petersburg
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
SO Sofitel St. Petersburg is located in the city’s
cultural center, next to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, near to
the lavish Winter Palace, stunning Hermitage and
famed Mariinsky Theater. In the hotel, designed by
famous Italian designer Antonio Citterio, all guests
will enjoy a breathtaking view of St. Isaac's Cathedral,
the Just Say SO concept, the philosophy of serenity in
the SPA and Wellness centers of the hotel - SoSPA
and SoFIT, as well as fashion parties SO Parties on the
panoramic summer terrace. SO/ Sofitel is a playful
mix of sophistication and modern style.
DAY 1 - 12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY
MUST KNOW: St.
Petersburg Description
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
Saint Petersburg was founded by Tsar Peter I on May
27, 1703, it was the capital of the Russian Empire for
more than two hundred years (1713–1728, 1732–
1918).
It is Russia's second largest city after Moscow with
5.132 million inhabitants, and the sixth largest
metropolis in Europe after Moscow (15m), London
(12.875m), Paris (9.638m), Istanbul (9.413m), and
The Ruhr, (7.3m).
DAY 1 - 12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY
MUST KNOW: St.
Petersburg
WeatherForecast
In order to have an idea about weather conditions in
St. Petersburg for specific month please, click on the
web link
DAY 1 - 12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY
Pulkovo Airport (New
Terminal) Arrival
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
Pulkovo Airport (IATA: LED, ICAO: ULLI) is an
international airport serving Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Pulkovo is the 3rd busiest in Russia after Moscow's
Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo airports. A new
terminal is located directly to the north of the
Terminal 1 and contains 18 gates, it is capable of
supporting up to 17 million passengers annually. The
new terminal is easier to navigate, compared to most
of the other European airports, and is the most
aesthetically pleasing terminal in Northern Europe.
DAY 1 - 12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY
Ice Glasses vodka tasting
during hotel Check-In
Looking for ideas to impress your client from the
beginning of the trip? Let’s do it during hotel check-
in and make routine process into the interesting
activities.
When your guests arrive to hotel they will find
GLASSES MADE OF ICE on reception together with
different sorts of Vodka. While guests are getting
their key rooms, they can try different vodkas and
traditional Russian snacks.
DAY 1 - 12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY
OPTIONAL: Ice Check-In
(Room Key & Bottle of
Vodka frozen in Ice cube)
Looking for ideas to impress your client from the
beginning of the trip? Let’s do it during hotel check-
in and make routine process into the interesting
activities. When your guests arrive to hotel ICE
CUBES (average size 20 x 20 sm) with guests’ names
will be waiting for them at reception.
Each guests will get small hammer to break the ice
and get ROOM KEY that was frozen in advance.
DAY 1 - 12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY
19:00 - 23:00 Transport &
Guide Evening (Hotel -
Restaurant - Hotel)
Due to the traffic situation all transportation is
ordered 1 hour prior departure. Guides will be
available 30 minutes prior departure. Please kindly
note that we always recommend to have a
guide/assistant for bus dispatching as drives do not
speak English. Surcharge after 23:00 is according to
specification below
DAY 1 - 12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY
FROZEN NEVA RIVER
Panoramic Dinner at
Koryushka - restaurant on
Peter & Paul Fortress
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
The Korushka, located next to the Petropavlovskaya
Fortress is the place with taste, style and true spirit
of St. Petersburg. The noble oak and cool leather -
confidence and comfort in the place where guns
once stood ready to fire. At the Korushka, the urban
bustle is nullified by tranquility of the interior design
and peaceful lapping of the Neva’s waves.
DAY 2 - 13th DECEMBER 2020, SUNDAY
09:30 Morning City
Sightseeing
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
St. Petersburg city tour includes general city tour
with main city attractions. You will pass the Canals,
view of the many beautiful palaces facing the Neva
River. St. Petersburg is the fourth largest city in
Europe , has its old city part and modern part. City in
spite of according to European measurements is a
rather young city. During the tour you will get
acquainted with the rather small and concentrated
city center(around the Nevsky Prospect, Neva River,
St. Isaacs Square and peter & Paul Fortress with its
many canals and bridges and land marks such as St.
Isaacs Cathedral,
DAY 2 - 13th DECEMBER 2020, SUNDAY
10:30 Hermitage State
Museum
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
The State Hermitage is one of the largest and oldest
museums of the world; it was founded in 1764 by
Catherine the Great and open to the public since
1852. Its collections, of which only a small part is on
permanent display, comprise nearly 3 million items,
including the largest collection of paintings in the
world. The collections occupy a large complex of six
historic buildings along Palace Embankment,
including the Winter Palace, a former residence of
Russian emperors.
DAY 2 - 13th DECEMBER 2020, SUNDAY
13:00 CHRISTMAS
MARKET Local Food
tasting & Lunch at New
Holland Island
Once a forgotten island, thanks to famous owner
Roman Abramovich New Holland has become a
buzzing hub of cultural life in St. Petersburg. Year
round there are a ton of things to do on the island,
thanks to the constantly changing and expanding
program of events and services. During winter Island
is famous for it’s authentic Christmas atmosphere
with New & Christmas Fair, Installations and ice
skating rink.
DAY 2 - 13th DECEMBER 2020, SUNDAY
14:30 Ice skating at New
Holland Island Rink
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
Once a forgotten island, thanks to famous owner
Roman Abramovich New Holland has become a
buzzing hub of cultural life in St. Petersburg. Year
round there are a ton of things to do on the island,
thanks to the constantly changing and expanding
program of events and services. During winter Island
is famous for it’s authentic Christmas atmosphere
with New & Christmas Fair, Installations and ice
skating rink.
DAY 2 - 13th DECEMBER 2020, SUNDAY
17:00 Ice sculpturing on
the ROOF with view to St.
Isaack Cathedral
Can you imagine Ice sculpture competition with
iconic view to most impressive site of St. Petersburg:
Hermitage Museum or Dome of St. Isaack cathedral?
We will help you to impress your guests. We will
bring your group to the one most beautiful roof
terraces of St. Petersburg, bring ice blocks,
instruments, ice curving professional instructors,
snacks and drinks to make this experience really
unforgettable.
DAY 2 - 13th DECEMBER 2020, SUNDAY
19:00 Dinner at the FIRE
PLACE with Russian Home
Made Vodka Tasting at
Dom Restaurant
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
Dom, a restaurant of contemporary Russian cuisine is
located in the very heart of the historic district of
St.Petersburg, in the building of a XIXth century
mansion overlooking the Moika river and St.Isaac's
square.
The restaurant's interior is a fine example of the New
Classics style: understated and aristocratic, elegant
and refined. All its details from antique furniture and
works of art to a private collection of paintings create
the sensation of solemn and deliberate passage of
time.
DAY 3 - 14th DECEMBER 2020, MONDAY
09:00 - 12:30 Morning
Catherine's Palace & Park
(Pushkin)
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
Catherine Palace was the Rococo summer residence
of the Russian tsars, located in the town of Tsarskoye
Selo (Pushkin), 25 km south-east of St. Petersburg.
Originally it was a residence of Catherine I.
Catherine Palace complex includes Palace and Park
ensemble. Its three parks occupy the area of 600 ha,
on which over 100 architectural constructions rise:
from magnificent palaces and grand monuments to
intimate pavilions and park sculptures. In the years
1811 - 1843 the Tsarskoselsky Lyceum was
established there, it was an elite school for noble
family’s children
DAY 3 - 14th DECEMBER 2020, MONDAY
12:30 WINTER HORSE
SLEDGES ride in snow
park
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
The Russian troika,is a Russian carriage or sleigh
turnout, which became a symbol of Russia. What is
more, it joined many languages. Foreigners who
tried riding a troika, all said that the experience was
unforgettable for the breath-taking speed of such a
dashing ride. The Russian troika, incarnating the
generous Russian soul and nature, turned into a
symbol of Russia.
The troika's origin is rooted in the expanse of the
country and the necessity of overcoming long and
difficult paths at great speed. Three horses pulled the
mail coach or the nobleman's carriage easier and
faster.
DAY 3 - 14th DECEMBER 2020, MONDAY
13:00 Lunch at WINTER
FORTRESS BEP (Bastion of
Emperor Paul)
At this restaurant, you will be offered 5-6 cooking
options for the dish chosen by you, and it can also be
prepared according to your own recipe.
Antique dishes are used to set the table.
DAY 3 - 14th DECEMBER 2020, MONDAY
14:30 Russian HAND-
MADE CHRISTMAS
PRESENTS afternoon
workshop
As a very nice and unforgettable teambuilding we
suggest you to have - Matreshka Doll Painting Master
Class! Two masters in Russian national costumes will
tell a short story about Matryoshkas, the origin and
meaning; meanwhile the plain small dolls (models)
and watercolors will be prepared and the guests may
start decorating the dolls according to their tastes
and feelings.
A small prize can be given to the quickest or
according to the group’s decision.
DAY 3 - 14th DECEMBER 2020, MONDAY
19:30 TCHAIKOVSKY'S
NUTCRACKER BALLET at
Mariinsky Theatre
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
The Mariinsky Theater (formerly the Kirov Academic
Opera and Ballet Theater) is one of the biggest and
oldest music theaters in Russia that is famous all over
the world. The theater dates back to 1783. The
construction of the theater building was completed
in 1859 (architect A. Kavos). On October 1860 the
performance of M.I. Glinka's opera "Life sacrificed for
Tsar" marked its inauguration. The theater was
named after the wife of Alexander II.
DAY 3 - 14th DECEMBER 2020, MONDAY
21:30 BACKSTAGE Dinner
at Restaurant REPA
(Repetition)
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
The Repa, serving Russian cuisine, has opened on the
site of legendary restaurant Backstage, once a
favourite haunt of St. Petersburg’s bohemian theatre
community. The name is no accident: “repa” is
Russian for turnip, a staple in the diet of ancient
Slavs, and a distinct feature of Russian cuisine.
The restaurant’s interior combines seemingly
disconnected features, such as Scandinavian
minimalism, theatrical fantasy, and modern
elements.
DAY 4 - 15th DECEMBER 2020, TUESDAY
Shopping at the
Department Stores on
Nevsky Prospect
St. Petersburg has a growing number of stores
offering a variety of goods and services including
everything from hand-made arts, crafts, and
souvenirs to fresh fruits and vegetables. Shopping
along the city's festive main thoroughfare, Nevsky
Prospekt makes you feel more like a native
Piterbyrzhets (Petersburger), and offers the best
variety of stores in the city.
DAY 4 - 15th DECEMBER 2020, TUESDAY
Pulkovo Airport (New
Terminal) Departure
Pulkovo Airport (IATA: LED, ICAO: ULLI) is an
international airport serving Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Pulkovo is the 3rd busiest in Russia after Moscow's
Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo airports.
OUR CONTACTS
TSAR EVENTS RUSSIA
DMC & PCO
Meetings,
Congresses, Incentives,
& Corporate Events in Russia,
Ukraine, Belarus, Baltic States
Address: 58, Moika Emb.,
Of. 509 - 506, St. Petersburg,
Russia, 190000
Tel. +7 (812) 449 96 50
info@tsar-events.com
www.tsar-events.com

St. Petersburg Incentive Winter program

  • 1.
    Proposal # TSA.27456 ForAlexander Rodionov Tsar Events Russia DMC & PCO [St, Petersburg Incentive Winter Sample program - 3 nights ] 12.12.2020 – 15.12.2020 • 40 persons St. Petersburg
  • 2.
    TSAR EVENTS RUSSIA DMC& PCO THE FIRST AND ONLY We created First Russian MICE Professional Vlog on YouTube to help client better understand our destination RUSSIA SURVIVAL GUIDE Vlog www.tsar-events.com
  • 3.
    Program at aglance Time Day 1 12th Dec 2020, Saturday Day 2 13th Dec 2020, Sunday Day 3 14th Dec 2020, Monday Day 4 15th Dec 2020, Tuesday Morning Activities 08:00 - 13:00 MUST KNOW: St. Petersburg Description MUST KNOW: St. Petersburg WeatherForecast OPTIONAL: Ice Check-In (Room Key & Bottle of Vodka frozen in Ice cube) 09:30 Morning City Sightseeing 10:30 Hermitage State Museum 13:00 CHRISTMAS MARKET Local Food tasting & Lunch at New Holland Island 09:00 - 12:30 Morning Catherine's Palace & Park (Pushkin) 12:30 WINTER HORSE SLEDGES ride in snow park Shopping at the Department Stores on Nevsky Prospect Pulkovo Airport (New Terminal) Departure Lunch 13:00 - 14:00 13:00 Lunch at WINTER FORTRESS BEP (Bastion of Emperor Paul) Afternoon Activities 14:00 - 19:00 Pulkovo Airport (New Terminal) Arrival Ice Glasses vodka tasting during hotel Check-In 14:30 Ice skating at New Holland Island Rink 17:00 Ice sculpturing on the ROOF with view to St. Isaack Cathedral 14:30 Russian HAND-MADE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS afternoon workshop Dinner Evening Activities 19:00 - 00:00 19:00 - 23:00 Transport & Guide Evening (Hotel - Restaurant - Hotel) FROZEN NEVA RIVER Panoramic Dinner at Koryushka - restaurant on Peter & Paul Fortress 19:00 Dinner at the FIRE PLACE with Russian Home Made Vodka Tasting at Dom Restaurant 19:30 TCHAIKOVSKY'S NUTCRACKER BALLET at Mariinsky Theatre 21:30 BACKSTAGE Dinner at Restaurant REPA (Repetition)
  • 4.
    HOTEL ACCOMMODATION SO SofitelHotel St.Petersburg CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO SO Sofitel St. Petersburg is located in the city’s cultural center, next to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, near to the lavish Winter Palace, stunning Hermitage and famed Mariinsky Theater. In the hotel, designed by famous Italian designer Antonio Citterio, all guests will enjoy a breathtaking view of St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Just Say SO concept, the philosophy of serenity in the SPA and Wellness centers of the hotel - SoSPA and SoFIT, as well as fashion parties SO Parties on the panoramic summer terrace. SO/ Sofitel is a playful mix of sophistication and modern style.
  • 5.
    DAY 1 -12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY MUST KNOW: St. Petersburg Description CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Saint Petersburg was founded by Tsar Peter I on May 27, 1703, it was the capital of the Russian Empire for more than two hundred years (1713–1728, 1732– 1918). It is Russia's second largest city after Moscow with 5.132 million inhabitants, and the sixth largest metropolis in Europe after Moscow (15m), London (12.875m), Paris (9.638m), Istanbul (9.413m), and The Ruhr, (7.3m).
  • 6.
    DAY 1 -12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY MUST KNOW: St. Petersburg WeatherForecast In order to have an idea about weather conditions in St. Petersburg for specific month please, click on the web link
  • 7.
    DAY 1 -12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY Pulkovo Airport (New Terminal) Arrival CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Pulkovo Airport (IATA: LED, ICAO: ULLI) is an international airport serving Saint Petersburg, Russia. Pulkovo is the 3rd busiest in Russia after Moscow's Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo airports. A new terminal is located directly to the north of the Terminal 1 and contains 18 gates, it is capable of supporting up to 17 million passengers annually. The new terminal is easier to navigate, compared to most of the other European airports, and is the most aesthetically pleasing terminal in Northern Europe.
  • 8.
    DAY 1 -12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY Ice Glasses vodka tasting during hotel Check-In Looking for ideas to impress your client from the beginning of the trip? Let’s do it during hotel check- in and make routine process into the interesting activities. When your guests arrive to hotel they will find GLASSES MADE OF ICE on reception together with different sorts of Vodka. While guests are getting their key rooms, they can try different vodkas and traditional Russian snacks.
  • 9.
    DAY 1 -12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY OPTIONAL: Ice Check-In (Room Key & Bottle of Vodka frozen in Ice cube) Looking for ideas to impress your client from the beginning of the trip? Let’s do it during hotel check- in and make routine process into the interesting activities. When your guests arrive to hotel ICE CUBES (average size 20 x 20 sm) with guests’ names will be waiting for them at reception. Each guests will get small hammer to break the ice and get ROOM KEY that was frozen in advance.
  • 10.
    DAY 1 -12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY 19:00 - 23:00 Transport & Guide Evening (Hotel - Restaurant - Hotel) Due to the traffic situation all transportation is ordered 1 hour prior departure. Guides will be available 30 minutes prior departure. Please kindly note that we always recommend to have a guide/assistant for bus dispatching as drives do not speak English. Surcharge after 23:00 is according to specification below
  • 11.
    DAY 1 -12th DECEMBER 2020, SATURDAY FROZEN NEVA RIVER Panoramic Dinner at Koryushka - restaurant on Peter & Paul Fortress CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The Korushka, located next to the Petropavlovskaya Fortress is the place with taste, style and true spirit of St. Petersburg. The noble oak and cool leather - confidence and comfort in the place where guns once stood ready to fire. At the Korushka, the urban bustle is nullified by tranquility of the interior design and peaceful lapping of the Neva’s waves.
  • 12.
    DAY 2 -13th DECEMBER 2020, SUNDAY 09:30 Morning City Sightseeing CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO St. Petersburg city tour includes general city tour with main city attractions. You will pass the Canals, view of the many beautiful palaces facing the Neva River. St. Petersburg is the fourth largest city in Europe , has its old city part and modern part. City in spite of according to European measurements is a rather young city. During the tour you will get acquainted with the rather small and concentrated city center(around the Nevsky Prospect, Neva River, St. Isaacs Square and peter & Paul Fortress with its many canals and bridges and land marks such as St. Isaacs Cathedral,
  • 13.
    DAY 2 -13th DECEMBER 2020, SUNDAY 10:30 Hermitage State Museum CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The State Hermitage is one of the largest and oldest museums of the world; it was founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great and open to the public since 1852. Its collections, of which only a small part is on permanent display, comprise nearly 3 million items, including the largest collection of paintings in the world. The collections occupy a large complex of six historic buildings along Palace Embankment, including the Winter Palace, a former residence of Russian emperors.
  • 14.
    DAY 2 -13th DECEMBER 2020, SUNDAY 13:00 CHRISTMAS MARKET Local Food tasting & Lunch at New Holland Island Once a forgotten island, thanks to famous owner Roman Abramovich New Holland has become a buzzing hub of cultural life in St. Petersburg. Year round there are a ton of things to do on the island, thanks to the constantly changing and expanding program of events and services. During winter Island is famous for it’s authentic Christmas atmosphere with New & Christmas Fair, Installations and ice skating rink.
  • 15.
    DAY 2 -13th DECEMBER 2020, SUNDAY 14:30 Ice skating at New Holland Island Rink CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Once a forgotten island, thanks to famous owner Roman Abramovich New Holland has become a buzzing hub of cultural life in St. Petersburg. Year round there are a ton of things to do on the island, thanks to the constantly changing and expanding program of events and services. During winter Island is famous for it’s authentic Christmas atmosphere with New & Christmas Fair, Installations and ice skating rink.
  • 16.
    DAY 2 -13th DECEMBER 2020, SUNDAY 17:00 Ice sculpturing on the ROOF with view to St. Isaack Cathedral Can you imagine Ice sculpture competition with iconic view to most impressive site of St. Petersburg: Hermitage Museum or Dome of St. Isaack cathedral? We will help you to impress your guests. We will bring your group to the one most beautiful roof terraces of St. Petersburg, bring ice blocks, instruments, ice curving professional instructors, snacks and drinks to make this experience really unforgettable.
  • 17.
    DAY 2 -13th DECEMBER 2020, SUNDAY 19:00 Dinner at the FIRE PLACE with Russian Home Made Vodka Tasting at Dom Restaurant CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Dom, a restaurant of contemporary Russian cuisine is located in the very heart of the historic district of St.Petersburg, in the building of a XIXth century mansion overlooking the Moika river and St.Isaac's square. The restaurant's interior is a fine example of the New Classics style: understated and aristocratic, elegant and refined. All its details from antique furniture and works of art to a private collection of paintings create the sensation of solemn and deliberate passage of time.
  • 18.
    DAY 3 -14th DECEMBER 2020, MONDAY 09:00 - 12:30 Morning Catherine's Palace & Park (Pushkin) CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Catherine Palace was the Rococo summer residence of the Russian tsars, located in the town of Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), 25 km south-east of St. Petersburg. Originally it was a residence of Catherine I. Catherine Palace complex includes Palace and Park ensemble. Its three parks occupy the area of 600 ha, on which over 100 architectural constructions rise: from magnificent palaces and grand monuments to intimate pavilions and park sculptures. In the years 1811 - 1843 the Tsarskoselsky Lyceum was established there, it was an elite school for noble family’s children
  • 19.
    DAY 3 -14th DECEMBER 2020, MONDAY 12:30 WINTER HORSE SLEDGES ride in snow park CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The Russian troika,is a Russian carriage or sleigh turnout, which became a symbol of Russia. What is more, it joined many languages. Foreigners who tried riding a troika, all said that the experience was unforgettable for the breath-taking speed of such a dashing ride. The Russian troika, incarnating the generous Russian soul and nature, turned into a symbol of Russia. The troika's origin is rooted in the expanse of the country and the necessity of overcoming long and difficult paths at great speed. Three horses pulled the mail coach or the nobleman's carriage easier and faster.
  • 20.
    DAY 3 -14th DECEMBER 2020, MONDAY 13:00 Lunch at WINTER FORTRESS BEP (Bastion of Emperor Paul) At this restaurant, you will be offered 5-6 cooking options for the dish chosen by you, and it can also be prepared according to your own recipe. Antique dishes are used to set the table.
  • 21.
    DAY 3 -14th DECEMBER 2020, MONDAY 14:30 Russian HAND- MADE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS afternoon workshop As a very nice and unforgettable teambuilding we suggest you to have - Matreshka Doll Painting Master Class! Two masters in Russian national costumes will tell a short story about Matryoshkas, the origin and meaning; meanwhile the plain small dolls (models) and watercolors will be prepared and the guests may start decorating the dolls according to their tastes and feelings. A small prize can be given to the quickest or according to the group’s decision.
  • 22.
    DAY 3 -14th DECEMBER 2020, MONDAY 19:30 TCHAIKOVSKY'S NUTCRACKER BALLET at Mariinsky Theatre CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The Mariinsky Theater (formerly the Kirov Academic Opera and Ballet Theater) is one of the biggest and oldest music theaters in Russia that is famous all over the world. The theater dates back to 1783. The construction of the theater building was completed in 1859 (architect A. Kavos). On October 1860 the performance of M.I. Glinka's opera "Life sacrificed for Tsar" marked its inauguration. The theater was named after the wife of Alexander II.
  • 23.
    DAY 3 -14th DECEMBER 2020, MONDAY 21:30 BACKSTAGE Dinner at Restaurant REPA (Repetition) CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The Repa, serving Russian cuisine, has opened on the site of legendary restaurant Backstage, once a favourite haunt of St. Petersburg’s bohemian theatre community. The name is no accident: “repa” is Russian for turnip, a staple in the diet of ancient Slavs, and a distinct feature of Russian cuisine. The restaurant’s interior combines seemingly disconnected features, such as Scandinavian minimalism, theatrical fantasy, and modern elements.
  • 24.
    DAY 4 -15th DECEMBER 2020, TUESDAY Shopping at the Department Stores on Nevsky Prospect St. Petersburg has a growing number of stores offering a variety of goods and services including everything from hand-made arts, crafts, and souvenirs to fresh fruits and vegetables. Shopping along the city's festive main thoroughfare, Nevsky Prospekt makes you feel more like a native Piterbyrzhets (Petersburger), and offers the best variety of stores in the city.
  • 25.
    DAY 4 -15th DECEMBER 2020, TUESDAY Pulkovo Airport (New Terminal) Departure Pulkovo Airport (IATA: LED, ICAO: ULLI) is an international airport serving Saint Petersburg, Russia. Pulkovo is the 3rd busiest in Russia after Moscow's Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo airports.
  • 26.
    OUR CONTACTS TSAR EVENTSRUSSIA DMC & PCO Meetings, Congresses, Incentives, & Corporate Events in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Baltic States Address: 58, Moika Emb., Of. 509 - 506, St. Petersburg, Russia, 190000 Tel. +7 (812) 449 96 50 info@tsar-events.com www.tsar-events.com