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WILLIAM & MARY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WILLIAM & MARY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Dear William & Mary Alumni and Friends,

As the proverb goes, “To know Russia is to know the Volga.” Sailing the Volga River was a royal tradition for Russia’s imperial rulers, including Peter the Great. In June 2022, join us for three nights in stately

St. Petersburg, followed by a six-night voyage along some of Russia’s most picturesque lakes and a fabled stretch of the Volga, Europe’s longest river.

You will sail in luxury aboard the elegant Volga Dream from St. Petersburg to Moscow, stepping off to explore charming medieval towns, multicolored cathedrals, and graceful monasteries throughout the Russian heartland. Lectures from acclaimed scholars will add wonderful depth and context to your adventure.

Begin your three-night exploration of St. Petersburg with a before- Dream Volga hours viewing of the treasures in the Hermitage Museum. Enjoy panoramic CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS city views from the Peter and Paul Fortress, the final resting place of various Romanovs, and travel to Peterhof, Peter the Great’s magnificent complex of palaces and gardens, with a special tour of the luxurious Royal ENJOY a before-hours tour of the vast Hermitage Museum Bathhouse. Delight in a perusal of the Fabergé Museum before boarding in St. Petersburg, founded in 1764 and home to one of the the elegant Volga Dream. world’s greatest art collections, with masterpieces from Italian Renaissance masters and many more gems 19, 2022 19, Take in stunning scenery as you cross Europe’s largest freshwater – lake, and call at Svirstroy, where you will have the rare opportunity to EXPERIENCE the imperial treasures of St. Petersburg observe Russian village life through the eyes of local residents. Arrive on on special tours, including an exploration of Peter the Great’s the magical island of Kizhi, UNESCO-listed for its striking architecture, grandiose complex of palaces and gardens at Peterhof, a behind-the-scenes look at Catherine the Great’s luxurious Royal including a towering wooden church constructed without nails. In Goritsy, June 9 Bathhouse, and an up-close viewing of the iconic, ornate Easter admire extraordinary medieval Russian frescoes inside the Ferapontov eggs at the Fabergé Museum Monastery. Visit marvelously well-preserved Yaroslavl, the oldest city on a cappella the Volga. In medieval Uglich, attend a special concert inside a SAIL the elegant Volga Dream to sail the scenic waterways 15th-century lakeside church with exceptional acoustics. Disembark in the of Russia, stepping off in historic Golden Ring towns, where Russian capital, where you may enjoy an optional two-night postlude. onion-domed churches, colorful wooden cottages, and medieval

Y fortresses abound Join this fascinating, small-ship cruise in the company of culturally curious travelers from The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The National AR EXPLORE less-visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Trust for Historic Preservation. Space is limited, so reserve your place soon including the Ferapontov Monastery, with its fully preserved on this astonishing voyage into the history and majesty of Russia. M 15th-century frescoes from Russian master Dionisy; and the

& fairy-tale island of Kizhi, with its multi-domed wooden churches, Sincerely,

Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Heartland Hidden Gems of Russia’s

St. Petersburg to Moscow Aboard to Moscow Aboard St. Petersburg amazingly built entirely without nails photo by Vladimir Strebkov MINGLE with the friendly local residents of the riverside village of Svirstroy, who will share fascinating stories of life since the fall of the Soviet Union Marilyn W. Midyette ’75 ILLIAM

St. Petersburg, followed by a six-night voyage along some of Russia’s most picturesque lakes and a fabled stretch of the Volga, Europe’s longest river.

& fairy-tale island of Kizhi, with its multi-domed wooden churches, Sincerely,

Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Heartland Hidden Gems of Russia’s

St. Petersburg, followed by a six-night voyage along some of Russia’s most picturesque lakes and a fabled stretch of the Volga, Europe’s longest river.

Y fortresses abound Join this fascinating, small-ship cruise in the company of culturally

curious travelers from The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The National AR EXPLORE less-visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Trust for Historic Preservation. Space is limited, so reserve your place soon including the Ferapontov Monastery, with its fully preserved on this astonishing voyage into the history and majesty of Russia. M 15th-century frescoes from Russian master Dionisy; and the

& fairy-tale island of Kizhi, with its multi-domed wooden churches, Sincerely,

Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Heartland Hidden Gems of Russia’s

Chief Executive Officer ALUMNI ASSOCIATION W Hidden Gems of Russia’s Heartland DELIGHT in the stirring voices of an intimate choral The William & Mary Alumni Association ensemble, enhanced by the flawless acoustics at the Cathedral Moscow to St. Petersburg Aboard Volga Dream of the Transfiguration in Uglich PO BOX 2100 Williamsburg, VA 23187-2100 June 9 – 19, 2022 Kizhi Lake VOLGA DREAM Hidden Gems of Russia’s Heartland Svir River Onega Lake SUN DECK Svirstroy One of the finest riverboats in Russia, St. Petersburg to Moscow Aboard Volga Dream Ladoga Volga Dream is ideally suited to explore Baltic 411 409 407 405 403 Volga — Baltic LADOGA NEVA Sea White BAR LOUNGE the scenic lakes and waterways between Waterway 412 410 408 406 404 402 June 9–19, 2022 Lake St. Petersburg and Moscow. Completely St. Petersburg Goritsy redesigned and refitted, this charming PROMENADE DECK ship is kept scrupulously clean by a Volga Dream professional crew for whom safety is 323 321 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301

THURSDAY, JUNE 9: DEPARTURE 325 300 always a priority. All 56 staterooms have

Depart for St. Petersburg, Russia on an overnight flight. LIBRARY 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 RUSSIA 326 river views, marble-accented bathrooms, Owner’s Suite, Volga Dream air conditioning, telephones, flat-screen FRIDAY, JUNE 10: ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA Lake MAIN DECK satellite TVs, and a safe. Meals feature Rybinskoye Yaroslavl Continental cuisine alongside Russian Arrive in this former imperial capital in the afternoon, and transfer to the elegant Hotel 209 207 205 203 201 DINING Astoria for the next three nights. Enjoy a welcome cocktail party, with the remainder of ROOM specialties. The lounge, showcasing Uglich Volga River FOYER paintings by contemporary Russian Volga River 210 208 206 204 202 SALON the afternoon and evening at leisure. R artists, offers panoramic views and live Moscow — Volga music. The full-length sun deck is a Canal CABIN DECK SATURDAY, JUNE 11: ST. PETERSBURG 107 105 103 101 lovely setting for relaxing and basking in the scenery. Other amenities include a Delight in a special visit to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum before opening hours. Moscow Church of the Transfiguration, Kizhi Vodka tasting on board fitness room, massage room, and sauna. Savor this splendid art palace, exploring its unparalleled masterpieces with rare intimacy, 108 106 104 102 A physician accompanies each cruise. when crowds are few. Enjoy a welcome lunch nearby. Walk to the Peter and Paul Fortress, THE WILLIAM & MARY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

n the final resting place of various Romanovs, and enjoy panoramic views of the city. This WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15: KIZHI LAND/CRUISE RATES HIDDEN GEMS OF RUSSIA’S HEARTLAND JUNE 9–19, 2022 Step off on the tiny island of Kizhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Lake Onega, (Per Person, Double Occupancy) evening, attend a welcome reception and dinner at a special venue. B,L,R,D RESERVATION FORM the second largest lake in Europe. See the Kizhi State Open Air Museum of History, Double Single Cabins Decks Rates Rates SUNDAY, JUNE 12: ST. PETERSBURG Architecture and Ethnography, including its fairy-tale Church of the Transfiguration. This To reserve a place, please contact Arrangements Abroad at phone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944, or fax: SPECIAL OFFER FOR SINGLE TRAVELERS This morning, travel to Peterhof, Peter the Great’s magnificent complex of palaces and afternoon back on Volga Dream, learn to make traditional crêpes and dumplings (blini 212-344-7493; or complete this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person (fully refundable until 120 days prior

daylight illuminates St. Petersburg. Enjoy a light reception of wine and canapés while extraordinary examples of medieval Russian art. Enjoy free time in this peaceful village, ______Deluxe Cabins 301 to 315 & 317 to 324 Promenade Deck $10,499 $15,749 Address sailing past its pastel palaces and monuments. Dinner is at leisure. B,L,R or tour the 14th-century Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery (“the Monastery of St. Cyril on the Double beds. White Lake”), once one of the most important in Russia. B,L,D ______MONDAY, JUNE 13: ST. PETERSBURG / EMBARK VOLGA DREAM Superior Staterooms 406 to 409, 411 & 412 Sun Deck $10,999 Inquire City State Zip Twin beds. Visit the neoclassical Shuvalov Palace, now home to the Fabergé Museum. The museum FRIDAY, JUNE 17: YAROSLAVL ______Junior Suites 316 & 405 Promenade & Sun Decks $11,999 Inquire Telephone (Home) (Business) houses an extensive collection of decorative arts, including the famous and refined In the morning, learn a few words in Russian at a language class before visiting Yaroslavl, Double beds. ______collection of nine imperial Fabergé Easter eggs. Later, stroll to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the oldest city on the Volga River. It was unharmed during World War II, and many Fax E-mail Superior Junior Suites 402 to 404 Sun Deck $13,999 Inquire with its gilded dome and lavish interiors. Gather for lunch, then embark Volga Dream to religious buildings dating from the 13th to 17th centuries remain intact. In the Spassky Double beds. start an enchanting six-night cruise. Familiarize yourself with the exceptional amenities Monastery, see the Transfiguration Cathedral, adorned with murals depicting the ACCOMMODATIONS Owner’s Suite 300 Promenade Deck $15,999 Inquire p p p on board as we cast off for our adventure. This evening, mingle with fellow travelers at a apocalyptic visions of St. John, and view the richly frescoed Church of Elijah the Prophet. Hotel room preference One bed Two beds Single Double beds. I wish to share a room with ______captain’s welcome cocktail party before dinner. B,L,R,D Take a stroll in the lively market before returning to Volga Dream. B,L,D RATE INCLUDES n Three nights hotel accommodations at the Hotel Astoria in St. Petersburg FORM OF PAYMENT TUESDAY, JUNE 14: SVIRSTROY SATURDAY, JUNE 18: UGLICH n Volga Dream p p p Begin the day standing on deck for a grand natural spectacle as Volga Dream sails through Visit Uglich, whose medieval buildings loom above a sharp bend in the river. At the five- Six nights cabin accommodations aboard Enclosed is my check (payable to Arrangements Abroad) Debit card Credit card n Meals as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner); bottled water, Lake Ladoga, Europe’s largest freshwater lake, passing graceful willow, alder, and pine domed Church of the Transfiguration, an a cappella concert creates a starkly beautiful ______soft drinks, juices, and coffee/tea with all meals; house wine at welcome and farewell dinners; trees along the banks. Later, at the first port of call, the village of Svirstroy, you will be Name on debit/credit card contrast with the glittering iconostasis surrounding the singers. Learn about the important complimentary open bar aboard the cruise with opportunities to taste authentic Russian vodka ______welcomed into a local resident’s home for tea with jam and pirozhki (local pies). Learn and cuisine role Uglich played in the rise of the Romanov Dynasty at the Chapel of Dimitry, built on Debit/credit card number about Russian traditions and village lifestyle from our hosts before visiting the nearby town. n Live piano performances on board Volga Dream the site where Ivan the Terrible’s youngest son met his fate. Tonight, join the captain for ______Return to Volga Dream for the remainder of the afternoon. B,L,D a farewell reception and dinner. B,L,R,D n Airport/hotel/pier/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flights 3- or 4-digit security code Expiration date n Escorted sightseeing, transportation, and entrance fees for all included visits I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program (see SUNDAY, JUNE 19: MOSCOW / DISEMBARK / RETURN n Enrichment program of lectures and talks; gratuities to local guides and drivers Hermitage Museum Church of Elijah the Prophet, Yaroslavl www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms to review or call for a copy). I/We agree to full payment 120 days Disembark in Moscow after breakfast, and transfer to the airport for flights home. B n Customary shipboard gratuities prior to departure. Each participant must sign below. n Taxes, service, and porterage charges; gratuities to local guides and drivers, as well as ______An optional postlude in Moscow is offered June 19-21, 2022. ship gratuities Signature (required) Date Please note: This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The William & Mary Alumni NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport/visa fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages ______other than noted in inclusions; personal items and expenses; airport transfers other than for those on Signature (required) Date Association and Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms suggested flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; optional Moscow postlude; any other items not and conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms. specifically mentioned as included. Front cover: Cathedral of the Annunciation, Moscow.

Back cover: Cyril-Belozersky Monastery, Kirillov. B_22VDRSVO0609_W&M CST 2059789-40 Kizhi Lake VOLGA DREAM Hidden Gems of Russia’s Heartland Svir River Onega Lake SUN DECK Svirstroy One of the finest riverboats in Russia, St. Petersburg to Moscow Aboard Volga Dream Ladoga Volga Dream is ideally suited to explore Baltic 411 409 407 405 403 Volga — Baltic LADOGA NEVA Sea White BAR LOUNGE the scenic lakes and waterways between Waterway 412 410 408 406 404 402 June 9–19, 2022 Lake St. Petersburg and Moscow. Completely St. Petersburg Goritsy redesigned and refitted, this charming PROMENADE DECK ship is kept scrupulously clean by a Volga Dream professional crew for whom safety is 323 321 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301

THURSDAY, JUNE 9: DEPARTURE 325 300 always a priority. All 56 staterooms have

Standard Single Cabins 325, 326 & 410 Promenade & Sun Decks ------$8,999 to departure), payable to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, gardens, which has been renovated to its former Baroque splendor after near-destruction and pelmeni) at an onboard cooking class. B,L,D 23rd floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. during World War II. In a wonderful highlight, delight in a special visit to explore the Standard Cabins 101 to 108 Cabin Deck $7,999 $9,999 Royal Bathhouse, where Catherine the Great took her baths. Take a private hydrofoil THURSDAY, JUNE 16: GORITSY ______Twin beds. Name(s) in full as on passport(s). Please print. Date of Birth back to St. Petersburg for an afternoon at leisure. Gather this evening to cruise along the Cross Lake Beloye—formerly known as “the tsar’s fishing grounds.” Then visit the Superior Cabins 201 to 210 Main Deck $9,999 $14,999 ______city’s famous canals, and experience the “White Nights,” a period when round-the-clock UNESCO-listed Ferapontov Monastery, whose frescoes are considered among the most Twin beds. Date of Birth daylight illuminates St. Petersburg. Enjoy a light reception of wine and canapés while extraordinary examples of medieval Russian art. Enjoy free time in this peaceful village, ______Deluxe Cabins 301 to 315 & 317 to 324 Promenade Deck $10,499 $15,749 Address sailing past its pastel palaces and monuments. Dinner is at leisure. B,L,R or tour the 14th-century Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery (“the Monastery of St. Cyril on the Double beds. White Lake”), once one of the most important in Russia. B,L,D ______MONDAY, JUNE 13: ST. PETERSBURG / EMBARK VOLGA DREAM Superior Staterooms 406 to 409, 411 & 412 Sun Deck $10,999 Inquire City State Zip Twin beds. Visit the neoclassical Shuvalov Palace, now home to the Fabergé Museum. The museum FRIDAY, JUNE 17: YAROSLAVL ______Junior Suites 316 & 405 Promenade & Sun Decks $11,999 Inquire Telephone (Home) (Business) houses an extensive collection of decorative arts, including the famous and refined In the morning, learn a few words in Russian at a language class before visiting Yaroslavl, Double beds. ______collection of nine imperial Fabergé Easter eggs. Later, stroll to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the oldest city on the Volga River. It was unharmed during World War II, and many Fax E-mail Superior Junior Suites 402 to 404 Sun Deck $13,999 Inquire with its gilded dome and lavish interiors. Gather for lunch, then embark Volga Dream to religious buildings dating from the 13th to 17th centuries remain intact. In the Spassky Double beds. start an enchanting six-night cruise. Familiarize yourself with the exceptional amenities Monastery, see the Transfiguration Cathedral, adorned with murals depicting the ACCOMMODATIONS Owner’s Suite 300 Promenade Deck $15,999 Inquire p p p on board as we cast off for our adventure. This evening, mingle with fellow travelers at a apocalyptic visions of St. John, and view the richly frescoed Church of Elijah the Prophet. Hotel room preference One bed Two beds Single Double beds. I wish to share a room with ______captain’s welcome cocktail party before dinner. B,L,R,D Take a stroll in the lively market before returning to Volga Dream. B,L,D RATE INCLUDES n Three nights hotel accommodations at the Hotel Astoria in St. Petersburg FORM OF PAYMENT TUESDAY, JUNE 14: SVIRSTROY SATURDAY, JUNE 18: UGLICH n Volga Dream p p p Begin the day standing on deck for a grand natural spectacle as Volga Dream sails through Visit Uglich, whose medieval buildings loom above a sharp bend in the river. At the five- Six nights cabin accommodations aboard Enclosed is my check (payable to Arrangements Abroad) Debit card Credit card n Meals as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner); bottled water, Lake Ladoga, Europe’s largest freshwater lake, passing graceful willow, alder, and pine domed Church of the Transfiguration, an a cappella concert creates a starkly beautiful ______soft drinks, juices, and coffee/tea with all meals; house wine at welcome and farewell dinners; trees along the banks. Later, at the first port of call, the village of Svirstroy, you will be Name on debit/credit card contrast with the glittering iconostasis surrounding the singers. Learn about the important complimentary open bar aboard the cruise with opportunities to taste authentic Russian vodka ______welcomed into a local resident’s home for tea with jam and pirozhki (local pies). Learn and cuisine role Uglich played in the rise of the Romanov Dynasty at the Chapel of Dimitry, built on Debit/credit card number about Russian traditions and village lifestyle from our hosts before visiting the nearby town. n Live piano performances on board Volga Dream the site where Ivan the Terrible’s youngest son met his fate. Tonight, join the captain for ______Return to Volga Dream for the remainder of the afternoon. B,L,D a farewell reception and dinner. B,L,R,D n Airport/hotel/pier/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flights 3- or 4-digit security code Expiration date n Escorted sightseeing, transportation, and entrance fees for all included visits I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program (see SUNDAY, JUNE 19: MOSCOW / DISEMBARK / RETURN n Enrichment program of lectures and talks; gratuities to local guides and drivers Hermitage Museum Church of Elijah the Prophet, Yaroslavl www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms to review or call for a copy). I/We agree to full payment 120 days Disembark in Moscow after breakfast, and transfer to the airport for flights home. B n Customary shipboard gratuities prior to departure. Each participant must sign below. n Taxes, service, and porterage charges; gratuities to local guides and drivers, as well as ______An optional postlude in Moscow is offered June 19-21, 2022. ship gratuities Signature (required) Date Please note: This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The William & Mary Alumni NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport/visa fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages ______other than noted in inclusions; personal items and expenses; airport transfers other than for those on Signature (required) Date Association and Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms suggested flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; optional Moscow postlude; any other items not and conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms. specifically mentioned as included. Front cover: Cathedral of the Annunciation, Moscow.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9: DEPARTURE 325 300 always a priority. All 56 staterooms have

Back cover: Cyril-Belozersky Monastery, Kirillov. B_22VDRSVO0609_W&M CST 2059789-40 WILLIAM & MARY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WILLIAM & MARY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Dear William & Mary Alumni and Friends,

St. Petersburg, followed by a six-night voyage along some of Russia’s most picturesque lakes and a fabled stretch of the Volga, Europe’s longest river.

& fairy-tale island of Kizhi, with its multi-domed wooden churches, Sincerely,

Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Heartland Hidden Gems of Russia’s