TOM and EDWINA RUTHERFORD ST PETERSBURG & MOSCOW RUSSIA 2020 “Wv E’ E Learned That People Will

TOM AND EDWINA RUTHERFORD ST PETERSBURG & MOSCOW RUSSIA 2020 “Wv e’ e learned that people will

forget what they saw,

people will forget what

they eat and drank,

but people will never forget

how it made them feel.” TOM RUTHERFORD CONTENTS

Forward 4 Day Four Day Eight Program Overview 5 Catherine Palace 23 Cosmonaut City 36 Astoria Rocco Forte St Petersburg 7 Podvorye Restaurant 24 Voskhod Restaurant 37 Ararat Park Hyatt 8 Fabergé Museum 25 Danilovsky Food Market 38 Conservatory Restaurant & Bar 9 Private Canal Boat Cruise Shopping At The GUM Gastronomica Restaurant 26 Doctor Zhivago Restaurant 39 Transportation – Mercedes Sprinter 10

Dinning Mastery 11 Moscow Day Nine Day Five Shopping At The Gum 40 St Petersburg Sapsan High Speed Train To Moscow 27 Asia Beauty Spa Day One Chips Restaurant 28 Moscow City Golf Club 41 Mansarda Restaurant 13 Twins Gardens Restaurant 42 Day Six Insight Restaurant 43 Day Two The Kremlin 29 Hermitage Museum 14 Bolshoi Restaurant 30 Day Ten “The Repa” Restaurant 15 Bolshoi Theatre 31 Depart Moscow 44 Caviar Tasting 16 Sempre Restaurant 32 “Kostya Kreutz’ 17 Day Seven Tom and Edwina Rutherford 45 Day Three Kgb Spy Hunting Quest 33 Thank you 46 Ballet Master Class 18 Cold War Bunker 34 Golf Club Peterhof 19 Walking Tour Around Red Square 35 Ginza Restaurant 20 White Rabbit Russian Empire - Vodka Tasting 21 Blok Restaurant 22 TOM RUTHERFORD Forward

Comrades,... A warm welcome to Rrrrussia!

Eddie and I are very excited to present an We understand the perils and make this Timing is of the essence as we can unforgettable culinary and cultural tour of program easy, you see what is important in accommodate up to 14 travelers, so it’s the St Petersburg and Moscow. an organised way with easy access to sites a case of first-in-best-dressed. In other which often have very long queues. English words, be quick to secure your spot. As After our recent trips there, we were speaking guides will be with us throughout numbers are limited, should you have a surprised by the breadth and depth of the the program, both to translate commentary friend or acquaintance who would love to history, culture and culinary experiences and answer any questions you have about join us, please connect us. the country has to offer. We will leverage what you see. We will meet local people the opportunities and relationships formed and understand some of the background The itinerary allows for flexibility on the and have curated a once in a lifetime of why the “poker face” approach to life. optional activities and tours allowing you Russian discovery program. to join in if you would like or have the time to Our overnight stays in the most luxurious yourself. We will leave this to you to decide. From the moment you arrive, you will hotels will bookend each day allowing discover, understand and appreciate you to reflect on the cultural, historic and The inclusions may change slightly leading what Russia really is about, dispelling any culinary experiences of the day. up to the program but rest assured per-conceived ideas. From the historic the experience will not! The intrigue, I will personally plan the menus with each palaces to the modern, cutting-edge astonishing beauty, cultural discoveries restaurants we dine at so as to suit the restaurants you’ll discover Russia both and history on an epic level await. mood and the occasion. I have enlisted new and old. Christopher Hayes, one of the great wine We do hope you like what you read and minds of Australia to assist with selection Our experiences first hand have allowed can’t wait to experience this with you all, of the best Russian and European wine us to know what to do and what not to do. if you know us, you can be sure this will be paired to our meals. Russia is an amazing destination but can loads of fun. be lost if you are not in the right hands, The pricing is inclusive of hotels, transport, English is extremely limited, taxi drivers tours, cuisine, wine with a few surprises can be deceitful, and street signs resemble along the way other than stated options. nothing you will see on the map. For solo travelers, the twin share rate will apply so as to achieve the best value for all. Tom and Edwina Rutherford PAGE FOUR RUSSIA SEPTEMBER 12 - 23, 2019 Program Overview

Russia 2020 Program Overview

Day ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE Friday 18th Saturday 19th Sunday 20th Monday 21st Tuesday 22nd Date September September September September September Location Arrive St Petersburg St Petersburg St Petersburg St Petersburg St Petersburg to Moscow

Early Early morning walk Early morning walk Early morning walk Early morning walk

Breakfast Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel

Optional Golf/Ballet Catherine's Palace & AM Hermitage Museum Visit Masterclass or Free Morning Park Tsarskoe Selo Free Morning Sapsan High Speed Train Optional Late lunch at Russian Podvorye for a connection between Lunch The Repa Restaurant Ginza Restaurant Restaurant St. Petersburg and Moscow City Tour around St Optional Faberge Arrive Moscow PM Arrive St Petersburg Free afternoon Petersburg with Prof. Museum visit Ritz Carlton Alexei Lepork

Optional Caviar Tasting Vodka tasting in Russian Private Canal Boat Ride Optional and show followed by Empire Restaurant Dinner Mansarda to Gastronomica Chips Restaurant Dinner in Kostya Kreutz' frollowed by dinner at Restaurant or Free Evening flat Blok Restaurant

Optional Astoria Optional Bar Area - Optional Astoria Optional Astoria Optional Mendeleev Late Lichfield Bar Rubinstein street. Lichfield Bar Lichfield Bar hidden Bar.

Astoria Rocco Astoria Rocco Astoria Rocco Astoria Rocco Ritz Carlton Over night Forte Hotel Forte Hotel Forte Hotel Forte Hotel Moscow

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Day SIX SEVEN EIGHT NINE TEN Wednesday 23rd Thursday 24th Friday 25th Saturday 26th Sunday 27th Date September September September September September Location Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Depart Moscow

Early Early morning walk Early morning walk Early morning walk Early morning walk Early morning walk

Breakfast Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel

Optinal Optional Optional Armory Chamber and AM KGB Spy Hunting Quest Cosmonaut City visit Golf/Spar/Shopping or Kremlin Territory visit or Free Morning or Free Morning Free Morning

Optional Late Lunch at Lunch Bolshoi Restaurant Bunker 42 Voskhod Restaurant Depart Moscow Twins Garden Restaurant

Optional Danilovsky Food Backstage tour of Guided Tour and Walk PM Market/Shopping Free Afternoon Bolshoi Theatre around Red Square or Free Afternoon Optional Dinner Sempre Restaurant White Rabbit Restaurant Doctor Zhivago Insight Restaurant or Free Evening Optional Bar area Optional Bar area Optional Bar area Optional Bar area Late Chisti Prudi / Kitai Gorod Chisti Prudi / Kitai Gorod Chisti Prudi / Kitai Gorod Red October Party Area / Pokrovka street / Pokrovka street / Pokrovka street

Ararat Park Hyatt Ararat Park Hyatt Ararat Park Hyatt Ararat Park Hyatt Over night In Flight Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Russia 2020 Program Overview

Early Early morning walk Early morning walk Early morning walk Early morning walk

Breakfast Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel

RUSSIA SEPTEMBER 12 - 23, 2019Optional Caviar Tasting Vodka tasting in Russian Private Canal Boat Ride Optional Program Overview and show followed by Empire Restaurant Dinner Mansarda to Gastronomica Chips Restaurant Dinner in Kostya Kreutz' frollowed by dinner at Restaurant or Free Evening flat Blok Restaurant

Optional Astoria Optional Bar Area - Optional Astoria Optional Astoria Optional Mendeleev Late Lichfield Bar Rubinstein street. Lichfield Bar Lichfield Bar hidden Bar.

Astoria Rocco Astoria Rocco Astoria Rocco Astoria Rocco Ritz Carlton Over night Forte Hotel Forte Hotel Forte Hotel Forte Hotel Moscow

Early Early morning walk Early morning walk Early morning walk Early morning walk Early morning walk

Breakfast Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel

Optinal Optional Optional Armory Chamber and AM KGB Spy Hunting Quest Cosmonaut City visit Golf/Spar/Shopping or Kremlin Territory visit or Free Morning or Free Morning Free Morning

Optional Late Lunch at Lunch Bolshoi Restaurant Bunker 42 Voskhod Restaurant Depart Moscow Twins Garden Restaurant

Ararat Park Hyatt Ararat Park Hyatt Ararat Park Hyatt Ararat Park Hyatt Over night In Flight Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow PAGE SIX RUSSIA SEPTEMBER 18 - 27, 2020 HOTELS

ST PETERSBURG

Astoria Rocco Forte Hotels 5 - stars

September 18 - 22, 2019 - 4 nights

Standard Double Rooms - Included

Rocco Forte’s Hotel Astoria is ideally located in the centre of St Petersburg overlooking the landmark St Isaac’s Cathedral and within easy walking distance of the world-famous Hermitage Museum and Mariinsky Theatre.

Many of the hotels’ rooms have views over St Isaac’s Square and the Cathedral.

The Astoria Café r5estaurant, Rotonda Lounge and Lichfield Bar are situated on the ground floor of the hotel and represent both Russian and European cuisine. https://www.roccofortehotels.com/

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MOSCOW

Ararat Park Hyatt - 5 stars

September 22 - 27, 2019 - 5 nights

Deluxe King | City View - Included

Located in the very heart of the capital of Russia and is one of the best situated 5 star hotels in Moscow.

Just a few minutes’ walk from the iconic landmarks such as the Kremlin, Red Square and Saint Basil’s Cathedral, our luxury hotel is within the immediate vicinity of the famous Bolshoi Theatre.

Parliament House, the central business district and the luxury shopping malls TSUM and GUM for those seeking to enjoy the wonderful shopping in Moscow, are also nearby. https://www.hyatt.com

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MOSCOW

Ararat Park Hyatt - Conservatory Restaurant & Bar

There is no better way to enjoy the beauty of Kremlin, Red Square and Bolshoi Theatre, than visiting the Conservatory Restaurant & Bar. Located on the 10th floor of our hotel, the bar represents a bright space decorated with live plants and flowers.

Its avant-garde menu and cocktail selection are complemented with various fragrant herbs brought from around the world and grown in micro-greenhouse at the bar.

Join me for Breakfast in the morning and late night refresher at the end of the day

PAGE NINE RUSSIA SEPTEMBER 18 - 27, 2020 Transport

Mercedes Sprinter 20 seater

Mercedes Sprinter – your luxury runabout whilst in Russia . All transport provided is air-conditioned, with dedicated and professional drivers who meet international security and quality standards.

Vehicles are ordered 1 hour prior to the transfer time guaranteeing its availability in spite of traffic conditions.

Drivers in Russia more often than not are Russian-speaking only therefore a guide assistance for groups is mandatory and recom- mended for multiple individual requirements.

PAGE TEN RUSSIA SEPTEMBER 18 - 27, 2020 Dining Mastery

As most of you would know, I always plan St Petersburg the best possible menus and wines when- ever and wherever I entertain. This trip will Day 1 DAy 3 be no different. In fact, I am stepping it up Mansarda Ginza (optional) a notch... Modern Russian degustation Japanese cuisine in a Russian world. And in the now restaurant of St. it works! I have enlisted one of Australia’s great Petersburg over looking St Isaac wine minds, Christopher Hayes, who will Cathedral wine pair the meals in the restaurants we Russian Empire Restaurant have selected to dine at. Day 2 Taste the best of Russian Vodka… and The Repa caviar of course The menus for next year are yet to be de- A favourite haunt of St. Petersburg’s bohe- termined however, following is a teaser of mian theatre community we be the back- Blok what to expect. drop for this a la carte dinner On the roof of the Leningrad Centre in the Tavrichesky Garden, we will dine on a mod- Grand Hotel Europe ern take of provincial Russian cuisine. Experience the caviar milking of a sturgeon fish as well as how to prepare and eat Day 4 it. Vodka essential! Podvoyre A grazing menu of Putin’s favourites. This Kostya Kreutz is a quintessential Russian restaurant. This goodness is located in a city attic-type apartment located on Nevskiy Prospekt Canal Cruise offering charming views across St Peters- Canapés and Champagne burg’s roofs and skyline. A secret dining destination at its best. Gastronomica Overlooking the St Petersburg roof tops, we will indulge on a grazing menu (with a northern seafood flavour) in casual sur- rounds

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Moscow

Day 5 Day 7 Chips (optional) Bunker 42 Dr Zivago Casual rooftop tapas just a stroll from the Rewind to 1945 and descend 19 floors be- The newly opened restaurant right near Ritz. Soak up the best of modern Moscow. neath the city to a non-descript entrance. Red Square is considered to be an icon of We will experience cold war Russia with a traditional Russian cuisine. bit of style. DAY 6 Bolshoi White Rabbit Day 9 A luxurious, contemporary Moscow In 2018 White Rabbit restaurant took the Twin Gardens (optional) a la carte luncheon. Sophistication 15th place in top-50 best restaurants of Central panorama restaurant has personified! the world. Russian molecular cuisine at its reinterpreted Russian cuisine with modern best.. techniques. Sempre (optional) A place where wilderness is combined with Day 8 Insight rustic furniture and whimsical shaped and Vokshod Russian pan-Asian fusion grazing in the colourful dishes Experience the meals of former Soviet Re- most spectacular location 95 floors above public’s as well as the legend and story be- Moscow - insane! hind the Pavlova (dessert).

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WE LCOME TO RUSSIA!!!

Emirates - EK 175 20:50 Singapore (via Moscow) S70015 10:05 Qantas BA878 14:40

Arrival at Saint Petersburg airport and transfer to the hotel

Welcomed by Tatiana and Tom Travel to Astoria Hotel.

Check into hotel and enjoy a welcome drink of Vodka and Russian pastries. Welcome to Russia!!

Time to refresh and prepare for dinner at Mansarda

19:30 - Meet in the lobby and take a leisurely five-minute walk past Saint Isaac Cathedral to Mansarda Restaurant

Mansarda (translation: Attic) is located in the centre of Saint Petersburg on the 6th floor of Quatra Corti business centre, in a refurbished historical house of Shuvalov count.

PiuArch (+ARCH) studio designed the space and are famous for collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana. The interior represents the symbiosis of the latest technologies and urban comfort.

Panoramic views from the Mansarda are best from the glass stained windows of the business centre. Views across rooftops and the amazing St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Mansarda is the place where you gain a sense of the real St. Petersburg. https://en.ginza.ru/spb/restaurant/mansarda

23:00 (approx) - Return to the Astoria Lichfield Bar (expenses not included)

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6:30 - Early morning walk for those who wish with Tom

Breakfast at the hotel

9:30 - Meet in the lobby for the tour with English speaking guide. Transport to Hermitage

10:30 - Hermitage Museum - Visit one of the largest and grandest museums in the world - Duration of the tour is 2-2.5hrs

The Hermitage has more than 3.000.000 exhibits, presenting the development of the world art and culture starting from the Stone Age until the end of the 20th century.

To see the exhibition in its entirety, one would have to walk 22 km (13,67 miles) and assuming spending 1 minute at each exhibit. the tour will take 11 years! The main attraction of the complex is the Winter Palace. It was built between 1754 and 1762.

The Hermitage’s collections include works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian, a unique collection of Rembrandts and Rubens, many French Impressionist works by Renoir, Cezanne, Manet, Monet and Pissarro, numerous canvasses by Van Gogh, Matisse, Gaugin and several sculptures by Rodin. http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/

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13:00 - Lunch at “The Repa” Restaurant

The Repa, serving Russian cuisine, has opened on the site of legendary restaurant Backstage, once a favourite haunt of St. Pe- tersburg’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 Repa is a distinctive restaurant with an inspiring atmosphere, where time passes imperceptibly.

The restaurant’s interior was created by Russian designer Alena Akhmadullina. The design combines seemingly disconnected fea- tures, such as Scandinavian minimalism, theatrical fantasy, and modern elements.

Historic autographs of brilliant figures from the arts world, such as Maya Plisetskaya, Placido Domingo, Diana Vishneva, and Mihail Chemiakin have been preserved on the walls. https://en.ginza.ru/spb/restaurant/therepa

15:30 Back to the hotel and time at leisure.

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18:00 - Meet in the lobby to go to the optional caviar tasting

18:30 Optional Caviar Tasting and show in Grand Hotel Europe Caviar Bar! Sturgeon fish will be milked in front of you (lasts approx. 50min) Minimum of 4 people

When in Russian sampling caviar is a must! To give you a tru- ly unforgettable authentic Russian we will experience a spectacular Caviar Show in the Caviar Bar of the Grand Hotel Europe! During the show, you will see the live sturgeon fish being milked, eggs peeled and caviar released and being salted by the caviar expert. Guests are invited to participate in the masterclass armed with gloves and aprons if they desire.

The class is led by the undisputed caviar and vodka master Al- exander Dmitriev. You will learn how to discern different varieties’ nuances so as to pair with the perfect vodka. You will also discover how Russian vodka was first crafted and—perhaps most importantly—how to drink it without suffering the next day.

All the shades of Caviar (a fine selection of Russian caviar: Beluga malossol, Russian oscietra, oscietra Imperial, Sterlet, Pressed, Salmon and Pike) will be discussed.

The experience will become one of the highlights of your trip.

Caviar Tasting (minimum 4)

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20:00 Dinner at “Kostya Kreutz’ flat (The Secret Restaurant)

The process of obtaining a key and finding the place is rather exciting. You will not believe your eyes after discovering what is hiding behind an ordinary door of a ordinary building.

“Kostya Kreutz’ flat” is a space in the historical centre of Saint Petersburg. There are several different zones: restaurant, bar, tea-room and even a private bedroom (which can be booked for a night). Total area of the apartment is 800 sq m.

The address and owner’s identity are kept secret. To get to the flat one will need to get a virtual key. The process of getting the key and finding the place is rather exciting.

You will not believe your eyes after discovering what is hiding after the ordinary door in the ordinary building. The interior is a mix of pop-art and eclecticism. http://kreutzflat.com/en

23:00 ( approx) - Return to the Astoria Lichfield Bar (user pays)

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Breakfast at the hotel

Morning at Leisure

Option One: Minimum of 4 people 10:00 - 1½ hour Ballet Master class

St. Petersburg is the centre of the Ballet Universe and is world famous for its ballet schools and fantastic dancers that have trained in the Maly and Kirov (Mariinsky) Ballet Schools.

Jacobson’s students have danced with prominent artists such as Galina Ulanova and Vakhtang Chabukiani. Maya Plisetskaya considers him as her first choreographer. The delicate and difficult pattern of Jacobson’s ballets was produced not by professional dancers but by the students of the Ballet School at the age of 5–16 years old.

During the tour guests visit a private Russian ballet school and watch the young dancers, perhaps future stars, drilling in the techniques of classical ballet training. Guests are entertained with a children’s concert.

Part 1 - Introduction by the School Director (5 min);

Part 2 - Training show, children of 5-10 years old (15 min);

Part 3 - Private concert with ballet pieces performed by the children of different ages (“Swan Lake”, Don Quixote”, famous Jacobson pieces etc.) (40 min);

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Option Two: Minimum of 4 players Golf - 18 holes at Golf Club Peterhof 7:00 - meet in lobby for transportation to Golf Club Peterhof

Includes quality clubs, English speaking caddy and carts.

Prestigious place for holding golf tournaments, international level events, informal and business meetings.

Comfortable conditions for playing golf near St. Petersburg.

Golf Academy equipped with comfortable locker rooms, shower and personal lockers.

Pro-shop providing an opportunity to acquire all necessary equipment for different game levels.

18 holes (par 71) Club Territory is 89 ha Panoramic restaurant “Hole 19” Putting and Chipping greens Driving range with grass Golf Academy 72 bunkers 6 lakes English Speaking Caddies

Letter of introduction of required http://www.peterhofgolf.ru/en/

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14:30: Optional Lunch at Ginza Restaurant

Ginza is the most famous shopping street in Tokyo, the epi-center of the most expensive and the best restaurants of Japan.

The first restaurant of the Ginza Project justifies the status of the area which inspired the creators of the group: only famous chefs, the traditional Japanese cuisine and exceptional service. The restaurant regularly hosts themed gastronomic nights, meetings with famous artists and people of culture, concerts.

Guests can be assured of the authenticity of the recipes and the quality of cooking. Luxurious interiors contribute to the overall restaurant experience.

https://en.ginza.ru/spb/restaurant/ginza

16:30 Back to the hotel and time at leisure

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18:30 - Meet in the lobby

19:00 - Vodka tasting at Russian Empire Restaurant. Russian Empire is one of the most luxurious restaurants in St Petersburg.

The attention to the details is breathtaking: 24 Carat Gold Cutlery, Gianni Versace Porcelain and Bohemian crystal glass- ware with fine design in 24 carat real Gold.

All this is located inside of one of the monuments of the World of rare authenticity in Stroganoff Baro??

Three dining rooms with sumptuous interiors offer the finest cuisine by French Chef Florian Bourgeois who has mastered both the classic techniques of French cuisine and the unique traditional taste of Russia. The combination is something to behold. http://russianampir.ru/en/

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20:30 - Dinner at Blok Restaurant

Restaurant “Blok” is a spacious steak restaurant, located on the fourth floor of “Leningrad Centre” (in the restorted building of the former cinema “Leningrad”), with picturesque views of the Tauride garden.

It was opened by famous restaurateur Alexander Rappoport. The interior is decorated with a combination of Northern Modern, Cubism and Futurism.

Blok is a premium restaurant with excellent cuisine and service. Special attention should be paid to the’ steaks’ – one of the most important and delicious Blok has to offer.

The farm, which cooperates with the restaurant, directly supplies specially selected cuts. The menu offers 20 varieties of steaks. http://blok.restaurant/en/

23:00 ( approx) - Return to the Astoria Lichfield Bar (user pays)

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6:30 - Early morning walk for those who wish with Tom

Breakfast at the hotel

8:45 - Meet in the lobby for the tour with English speaking guide`s and transport to Catherine Palace (1 hour)

10:00 - Tour Catherine’s Palace & Park Tsarskoe Selo (Pushkin) with the Amber Room visit and walk through the gardens

The Palace & Park ensemble of Tsarskoye Selo – the former country residence of Russian emperors - is a fascinating monument of the world’s architectural and gardening arts of the XVI- II-XIX centuries. Its three parks occupy the area of 600 ha.

One can enjoy the magnificent view of the 300-meter facade of the palace. The restored Amber Room in Catherine Palace of the State museum- “Tsarskoe Selo” was officially opened for the visitors on May, 31 2003. http://eng.tzar.ru

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13:00 - Lunch at Russian Podvorye Restaurant

Opened in 1993, the Podvorye (Coach House) restaurant has since become known as Russia´s most authentic Russian restaurant and has garnered the love of many famous celebrities, including Prince Charles, Gerhard Schroeder, Jacque Chirac and, of course, Vladimir Putin (who has celebrated his birthday there). Famous restaurants worldwide can be patronized by tourists or by connoisseurs of fine cooking. Podvorye is remarkable for being equally esteemed by travellers as well as local residents.

Intellectuals and aristocrats from various countries, actors, sports figures, politicians – and all those who appreciate the art of good food and love genuine Russian cuisine and culture.

The menu has a variety of meat and fish courses, game felled in the hunting fields, classic Russian soups and an assortment of pickles. True to Russian tradition, our helpings are generous, while an extraordinary array of vodkas are served - from Birch-bud to Horse-radish or Cranberry - all made especially for Podvorye on site at Verkhniye Mandrogi, Leningrad Region https://podvorye.ru/en/

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15:30 Back to the city and time at leisure

Optional activity if desired Minimum of 4 people

Fabergé museum 1 ½ hour visit for the lovers of jewellery The Fabergé museum is located in the Shuvalov Palace which is one of the most beautiful palaces of St. Petersburg, and has be- longed to famous noble families such as the Vorontsovs, Naryshkins and Shuvalovs.

The palace interiors were completely restored according to their historical appearance and is considered a work of architectural and restoration art.

The museum’s collection includes 9 famous imperial Easter eggs that are of great value not only as the objects made with the highest jewellery skills, but also as unique, historical artefacts. The collection also represents decorative and applied art created by Russian masters of the 19-20th centuries. https://fabergemuseum.ru/ru

18:00 - Private Canal Boat Cruise - have a look at the city which looks completely different from the water, and a canal ride will show the visitor several parts of the city which are missed during a city tour by coach

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19:00 - Diner at Gastronomica Restaurant Located on the sixth floor of the SEC “Olympic Plaza” the highest restaurant of the holding Ginza Project harmoniously combines bright design, a magnificent view over the historic centre and amazing cuisine.

The central place of the project is an open kitchen of 400 square meters, where true culinary masterpieces are born. The young and talented chef Vladimir Shchepilov is responsible for the menu. Thanks to his innovative approach dishes acquire a special, incomparable taste.

The second floor, a large “all-season” terrace, offers an exciting view over the roofs of St. Petersburg and the bustling artery of the city - Nevsky prospect.

In the summer it is an oasis in the centre of St. Petersburg providing patrons respite from the city below. https://en.ginza.ru/spb/restaurant/gastronomika

23:00 ( approx) - Return to the Astoria Lichfield Bar (user pays)

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7:30 - Early morning walk for those who wish with Tom

Breakfast at the hotel

Morning at Leisure - time for shopping

12:00 - Meet in the lobby with the assistant/guide to proceed to the station

13:00 Sapsan High Speed Train for a connection between St. Pe- tersburg and Moscow - First Class inclusive of food. Beverages available for purchase.

Sapsan (Russian “CANACH”, which stands for “Peregrine Fal- con”) is a high-speed train connection Moscow with St.

Petersburg, manufactured by Siemens according to ICE 3 standards. Safety glass, shock-resistant and fireproof structural parts and finishing materials used throughout the train.

The first train was launched in December 2009 from Moscow to St. Petersburg. The maximum speed of Sapsan is 250 km/h (it is planned to upgrade the rail tracks to allow 330 km/h speed).

The total length of each ten-car train is 250 m, carrying up to 538 passengers. The duration of the trip is in average 3 hours and 45 minutes with small changes depending on time of the train. Train consists of 10 cars.

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17:40 - Hotel check-into the Ritz- Carlton

Meet Yulia, Natalia and all the Rusmice and Ritz ladies to chat about what it is like to live in modern Russia. Welcome to Moscow drinks of course!

20:00 - Optional Dinner in Chips Restaurant

Located in the heard of Moscow it is a great place for food and is an easy 5-min walk.

Chips is the new restaurant and night club created and managed by the Novikov Group. It is located in the heart of Moscow, close to the TSUM department store.

Chips consists of a restaurant, a bar lounge with a dance floor, located in the attic and a summer verandah on the top of the building. A substantial part of the restaurant menu is dedicated to the various meat and grill dishes that are supplemented by the dishes from the French & Italian cuisines. The parties at this Moscow restaurant & nightclub take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights https://en.novikovgroup.ru/restaurants/chips/

23:00 (approx) - Return to the Ritz O2/Club (user pays)

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6:30 - Early morning walk for those who wish with Tom

Breakfast at Hotel

8:30 - Meet in the lobby with the guide to walk to the Kremlin

9:00 - Special Early opening of the Armoury Chamber and Kremlin Territory visit

Moscow Kremlin is the symbol of Russia and one of the largest architectural ensembles in the world, the richest treasury of historical relics, cultural and art memorials. Surrounded by the fortress with powerful walls and towers, Kremlin territory houses Grand Kremlin Palace, a working residence of Russian presidents; Ca- thedral Square, with three outstanding cathedrals: Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral of Archangel Michael and Cathedral of the Annunciation; Ivanovkaya square with the famous and the biggest in the world Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell.

Armoury Chamber collection includes ancient Russian regalia, ceremonial Tsar’s dress, church hierarchy’ vestments, gold and silverware by Russian, European and Eastern masters, arms and armouries, royal carriages and horse ceremonial harness.

Our group is offered to enjoy this tour privately https://www.kreml.ru/en-Us/museums-moscow-kremlin/

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13:00 - Lunch in Bolshoi Restaurant - high-class restaurant with exclusive collection of modern art, luxury furniture, fantastic food

Bolshoi restaurant is situated in the very centre of Mos- cow, close to Red Square and in walking distance to Bolshoi Theatre and a unique project even for Europe, where it is hardly possible to surprise anybody with an unusual concept. The absolute innovation and honour of the restaurant lies in its art constituent. There you can find an exclusive collection of modern art paint- ers and sculptors. Both two spacious halls are filled with luxury furniture, made by Ralph Lauren, the real adherent of simple elegance and detailed naturalness. The restaurant’s Big hall filled with ivory shades makes a a perfect place for close meetings, business lunches and dinners. The Small hall combines leather furniture, coloured in lemon-cream and chocolate shades, direct nobility of massive walls, made of dark wood and a weak light.

The cuisine of the BOLSHOI restaurant is distinguished by the principle of haute cuisine. Neighbourhood and cooperation with the Bolshoi theatre of Russia define appeal of restaurant to theatre-goers and representatives of artistic elite. At restaurant festive events on the occasion of premières, opening and closings of theatrical seasons are regularly held. Besides, at presentation of the ticket in the Bolshoi theatre of Russia provide to guests of restaurant a 10% discount for a dinner after a performance in day of representation https://en.novikovgroup.ru/restaurants/bolshoi/

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15:00 - Backstage tour of Bolshoi Theatre

The Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, one of the major symbols of Rus- sia and one of the most famous theatres in the world. The historical Bolshoi theatre building was designed by architect Joseph Bovéand was built in 1824.

The new Edifice of the Bolshoi Theatre was rebuilt and enlarged several times and now it is considered one of the most mesmer- izing theatrical buildings in the world due to its wonderful architectural style. Ballet and opera performances are staged at the Bolshoi Theatre with the participation of the world stars.

The Tsars loved Bolshoi Theatre, so did the Soviet leaders and so do both Muscovites and foreign visitors! We are also happy to announce that it will be possible to arrange backstage tour of Bolshoi theatre -for small parties and bigger group - during the backstage tour you will have a unique opportunity to pop into the inner world of the theatre! https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/?from26=8&id26=1006

17:30 - Return to Ritz Carlton - Time at leisure.

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17:00 - Optional Dinner at Sempre Restaurant

Place where wilderness is combined with rustic furniture and whimsy shaped and colourful dishes

Sempre has become the first restaurant opened by the similar- ly-named Belgian company specializing in furniture, tableware, and design items. The interior of the restaurant is a jungle of live greenery hanging from the ceiling, moss on the walls, roughened surfaces of wooden tables and benches made from Balinese wood.

The restaurant has two rooms, one with an open kitchen, a wood stove and a grill drawing smoke throughout the room, and another with a stage, a bar counter, and a communal table taking up al- most the entire space. http://moscow.sempre.life

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7:00 - Early morning walk for those who wish with Tom

Breakfast on Club level

10:00 - Optional Activity - KGB Spy Hunting Quest (minimum 4)

KGB Spy Hunting is an adventurous activity to locate a secret KGB agent inside the world’ largest underground railway system serving 9 million passengers per day and to receive a chip with top secret information. The group will be briefed on the mission at the hotel and divided in teams, persons escorted by the guide/assis- tants, who will be handling the envelope with the first destination.

To find the KGB agent, teams will have to pass various tasks, receive instructions and answer secret questions of other agents with 3 attempts to be given. If none of them is correct, the team will spend 3 minutes of waiting as a penalty (in average 1 stop advantage to the other teams) before receiving the next envelope.

Duration 2,5–3 hours.

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13:30 - Lunch - Cold War Bunker on Taganka - hidden 19 floors below in the city centre and located deep underground where local officers will reveal the secrets and history of the place, quick tour and lunch.

This top secret bunker is located 18 floors beneath Moscow in the Taganskaya area, and is so well disguised behind the walls of the regular house that you would never find it from outside among other same looking buildings. In fact nobody lives there and all windows, curtains and flowers are just for masking. It was built in 1951 to withstand bombings and insure that normal telecommuni- cation and Soviet Union defence was managed in case of nuclear attack..

The bunker consists of a maze of tunnels, in all over 7000 square meters. If you try to find the way on your own - you will Immediately get lost. In one of the rooms you will see a short film about Cold War Times and the origins of the bunker. Moving further you will find the room with communications equipment used during the 1950’s. The bunker housed 2500 workers who would work in seven day shifts below ground. The bunker supplied everything they needed, including sleeping quarters, a canteen and bathing facilities. There was also a stockpile of food in the event of a nuclear strike.

The walk through the tunnels is simply breath-taking and you can get lost in your imagination of what it must have been like 50 years ago! For those interested in Soviet history and the Cold War, this is a must see!

Our captive former KGB agent will join us......

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16:30 - Walking tour around Red Square.

Walk pass Red Square, take pictures in front of Fairytale like St Basil Cathedral and take pictures and continue to GUM -(Famous Russian Department Store) located right on Red Square and meet Russian lady who will treat you delicious Russian Ice cream! Afterwards you can do some shopping in GUM!

19:30 - Dinner at White Rabbit (Russian molecular)

White Rabbit is a top-trendy rooftop restaurant located in 10 minutes ride from Red Square. The interior design is light and smooth, with numerous eye-catching details. But the main feature point that attracts people from all over the world here is its fantastic panoramic view over Moscow city centre.

In 2018 White Rabbit restaurant took the 15th place in top- 50 best restaurants of the world at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants award, annually announced by an authoritative British magazineThe Restaurants and internationalThe Diners Club 50 World’s Best Restaurants Academy. Today it is the only Russian project presented in the prestigious rating, the main gastronomic attraction of the capital.

https://whiterabbitmoscow.ru/en/menu

23:00 (approx) - Return to the Ritz O2/Club (user pays)

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6:30 - Early morning walk for those who wish with Tom

Breakfast at Hotel

8:30 - Meeting in the lobby with the guide to proceed to the out- of-the-city tour

10:00 - Optional Activity - Cosmonaut City

Visit with Station MIR and a meeting with the real Cosmonauts!!!

The world-known Cosmonaut City named after the first space- man, Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, is the acting space control and cosmonaut’s training centre located in 30 km outside Moscow. Star City is the only place in the world to experience and get to know real cosmonaut training activities, such as Zero Grav- ity Flight, Centrifuge rotation and others. Training in Star City is a mandatory stage for every cosmonaut participating in the mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

You will have a unique opportunity to meet a real cosmonaut and find out what it feels like to be in space, how the cosmonauts are trained for their flight missions as well as other details about life in space. Now is your chance to suit up!

Station MIR (inside visit) and meeting the cosmonaut Centri- fuge – the outside view of the biggest centrifuge in the world with weight of 300 tons (661.376 lb) and shoulder radius of 18 meters (59 ft.). The Centrifuge rotation is used for training of the skills required for manually control spacecraft’s descent in condition of real G force.

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13:00 - Dinner in Voskhod Restaurant - try the meals of former Soviet republics and reveal the true nature of Pavlova dessert

The name of the “Voskhod” restaurant itself implies the idea of space exploration, which is incarnated in the interior design. Voskhod’s cuisine extols the common cultural space of the former Soviet republics, and geopolitics takes a back seat to cultural and historical ties.

Nearly every dish will be familiar to those who know historical Russian cuisine. Thus, many are supported by sprats, and borscht goes well with draniki.

The recipes, however, are reinterpreted in a modern way. Even more, Voskhod offers the unique opportunity to have a meal with a brilliant Kremlin view - but in a natural environment.

The restaurant is located just near the softwood forest zone, and the poignant pine scent helps you to relax and forget your worries http://voshodrest.ru/eabout

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15:00 - Option One:

10:00 - Danilovsky Food Market is the oldest market in Moscow with a long history. The market has been located here for many centuries. It received his name from the Danilov Monastery, which is located nearby. Danilov Monastery is the first and oldest in Moscow and was founded in 1282 by the holy prince Daniel, the youngest son of Prince Alexander Nevsky. Danilovsky, as a place of trade, exists from the 13th-14th centuries.

http://danrinok.ru

Option Two:

10:00 Shopping at the GUM Trading House (Red Square) with personal shopper

GUM is well-known to every Russian as the main shopping mall in the country. The 100-year history of this architectural monument has made it popular with travellers and locals alike. GUM is an architectural masterpiece and a harmonic part of the Red Square ensemble. It consists of many different galleries, boutiques, small dining places for a quick snack and a few good restaurants.

https://gumrussia.com

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19:00 - Doctor Zhivago - an idol of traditional Russian cuisine

The brand new restaurant opened right near Red Square. The restaurant is considered to be an idol of traditional Russian cuisine.

There`re two zones (each for 8 pax) right on the entrance, then the guest gets to the main hall (60 pax). These two zones are sep- arated from the main hall by design means only.

Chimeney hall may accommodate 25 pax. Doctor Zhivago hall, which is much darker than all the rest halls has a view of Tverskaya street and may seat 36 persons. http://www.drzhivago.ru/en/about

23:00 (approx) - Return to the Ritz O2/Club (user pays)

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7:00 - Early morning walk for those who wish with Tom

Breakfast at Hotel

Morning at Leisure

Option One: Personal Shopper Minimum of 2 people 10:00 for the ladies, (2-3h duration) Shopping at the GUM Trading House (Red Square) with personal shopper GUM is well-known to every Russian as the main shopping mall in the country. The 100-year history of this architectural monument made it popular also in other countries. GUM is an architectural masterpiece and a harmonic part of the Red Square ensemble. Inside, it consists of many different galleries with various shops, boutiques, small dining places for a quick snack and a few good restaurants. https://gumrussia.com

Option Two: Asia Beauty Spa User pays as required Minimum of 2 people 9:00 - for the ladies, (1-2h duration)

Plunge into the world of luxurious Eastern SPA-massages, unique beauty treatments for body and face, exclusive SPA-programs, performed by the best masters from China and Tibet.

In ASIA BEAUTY SPA, you will find exclusive methods of Eastern SPA-massages, a wide range of cosmetic procedures and unique techniques of face and body care https://ab-spa.ru/kievskaya/

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Option Three: Moscow City Golf Club Minimum of 4 Players

7:00 - Moscow City Golf Club

8:00 - Moscow City Golf Club is the first golf project in Russia. It was founded in 1987and remains the only private golf club located in the heart of the capital near the Mosfilm.

The history of Moscow City Golf Club is a thousand different individual competitions of international, federal and regional levels.

This is a prestigious club, belonging to those who are proud representatives of selected business, political and cultural circles of the world.

Includes quality clubs, English speaking caddy and carts.

http://mcgc.ru/en/

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14:00 - Optional Lunch at Twins Gardens Restaurant

The garden “bloomed” at the end of 2017 and became the new incarnation of the Twins restaurant, changing its location from Malaya Bronnaya to Passion Boulevard. The first Twins was twice ranked in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

The word “garden” is not just for the sake of it: about two thirds of the produce used in the kitchen come from its own farm. The Twins Garden Farm is 50 hectares of land in the Kaluga region, cultivated and designed utilising the latest advanced technologies.

Under the supervision of Ivan and Sergey, about 150 kinds of veg- etables, fruits, berries and herbs are cultivated here; they breed fish and poultry; dairy cows and rare Nubian goats are raised to produce their own cheese.

Twins Garden’s wine list is the largest in Russia and includes more than 1000 labels: from popular democratic wines to the rare and exclusive. http://twinsgarden.ru

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18:30 - Meet in the lobby with English-speaking assistant to go to the dinner

19:00 - Dinner in Insight Restaurant – a brand-new, high-tech restaurant with 3D special effects accompanied by the delicious Pan-Asian cuisine 95 floors above Moscow!

The INSIGHT restaurant is the new part of the powerful 354 Ex- clusive Height association (located in the modern business centre of Moscow called Moscow City). The project is implemented by several key figures of the Russian restaurant market: Alexey and Dmitry Vasilchuk, Iliodor Marach, Alexander Kahn, and Dmi- try Sergeev.

Insight is a state that is often called illumination, an incomparable vivid emotion similar to a miracle. Mendeleev experienced it in a dream, Newton under the apple tree, and Archimedes in the bathroom.

Thanks to short-term emotional insights, people can forever change their inner life, and then the surrounding world. Everyone can appreciate the emotional beauty and benefit of the insight phenomenon by climbing to the 84th floor of the OKO tower, to the INSIGHT specialty restaurant! http://insight.354group.com/en/

23:00 (approx) - Return to the Ritz O2/Club (user pays)

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6:30 - Early morning walk for those who wish with Tom

Breakfast on Club level

Morning at leisure

12:00 - Meet in the lobby with the assistant/guide to proceed to the airport

15:35 - Depart from Moscow

Emirates - EK 134 at 18:50 Singapore (via Moscow) SQ0361 at 15:05 Qantas BA232 16:05

Bye-bye Russia, till next time!!!

PAGE FORTY-FOUR TOM AND EDWINA RUTHERFORD BIO

A fun-loving couple with a shared passion Tom began his career in 1980 at Le included Foxtel, the Panthers Group, Visy for food and travel, Tom and Edwina Gavroche in London - the flagship Industries and The Langham, Sydney. Rutherford have been married for 30 years. restaurant of French-British chef- For the past three years, Tom has worked The pair, who live at Manly on Sydney’s restaurateurs Albert and Michel Roux, with Tourism Australia on the Australian northern beaches, love jetsettiing around which was the first in the UK to gain three Tourism Exchange, the country’s largest Michelin stars. After returning to Australia, the world meeting interesting people and annual travel and tourism business-to- he created the Truffle Group Catering dining at the hottest restaurants wherever business event. Company, and was involved in high-profile they go. events, including more than a decade on Tom also works internationally and the legendary Cointreau Ball and launches Edwina has a background in the cosmetics has recently produced four dinners for for Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Hermes. industry and has worked with luxury brands hundreds of guests at three Michelin-star including Chanel and Lancôme. She has He presented Australian cuisine for heads standard for HSBC’s 150th anniversary in also worked as an extra in TV shows such of state at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games Hong Kong. as Packed to the Rafters. and the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano and was the caterer at the Sydney 2000 As well as being a disruptor to the catering Known as the ‘createrer’ thanks to his sponsor hospitality centre. Other clients industry, he also designs furniture, is a creative catering concepts, Tom has nearly included the Sydney Football Stadium, writer, sailor and a mentor to many. 40 years’ experience in the industry. The Sydney Cricket Ground and the Sydney world’s most unique caterer, he can deliver Opera House. Since 2008, unforgettable culinary experiences in any Tom has been operating a boutique food venue in the world, from outdoor picnics to and management agency, working with three-star Michelin experiences, for two to businesses, restaurants, clubs, hotels ‘too many’. and event producers. His clients have PAGE FORTY-FIVE THANK YOU

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