A Russian robot from the Skolkovo resident company has started working in the multimedia historical park “Russia – My History” in Samara, TASS reports with reference to the Development Director of the ‘Promobot’ company Oleg Kivokurtsev. It is noted that the robot performs the functions of a consulting guide telling visitors about the history of
Tag guide
Experts Named Top 5 Cycling Routes in Moscow Region
The length of bicycle routes in different urban districts of Moscow ranges from 20 to 60 kilometres. Local authorities are trying to include such routes in improvement projects quite often if only the landscape allows it and residents want it, Radio 1 reports. The Ministry of Public Improvement of the Moscow Region has listed five
Multimedia Guide Appeared at Tchaikovsky House-Museum
As part of the “Culture” national project, a multimedia guide with augmented reality technology was used in the Tchaikovsky House-Museum, the press service of the Ministry of Culture of the Moscow region reports. It is specified that the introduction of a multimedia guide will allow visitors to learn a lot about the exhibits of the
Insight | St. Petersburg | 06.01.21
Audio Guides for Specially Protected Natural Areas Created in Leningrad Region
Audio guides with audio and video recordings for walks in five specially protected natural areas of the Leningrad Region were created by the regional branch of the All-Russian Society of Nature Conservation, TASS reports. It is noted that the project “Audio Guides for Eco-Routes in the Protected Areas of the Leningrad region” was developed at
Excursion Flash Mob to Be Held in Omsk
The ‘Tourist Information Centre’ of the Omsk region received support from the Presidential Grants Fund and now, Omsk citizens will be offered 120 free routes for excursions, the VK-Group of the flash mob reported. City residents will be able not only to visit excursions but also to conduct them on their own. The detailed information
Rostovites Can Take Part in Interactive Tours Around City
The Tele2 telecommunications operator, in partnership with the “Voice of the City” project, launched free tours in the city of Rostov. Online virtual guides invited for participation not only the Tele2 subscribers but also the customers of other operators, 1rnd reported. The Tele2 subscribers can take an interactive tour at any time suitable for them.
Visit | Trip Advisory | 15.07.20
New Tourism Project Launched in Russian Capital
The Committee on Tourism of Moscow has developed a new project “Hello, Moscow!” which has collected interesting places from all 12 districts of the city, the website of the Moscow Mayor reports. It is noted that the project will help travel agencies prepare new unique routes and unleash the full potential of Moscow, not limited
Korean Audio Guides to Appear in Moscow Museums
Audio guides in Korean will appear at the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts and the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, VM.RU reports with reference to the Ambassador of South Korea in Moscow Lee Sok Pae. According to the ambassador, in anticipation of the normalization of the sanitary and epidemiological situation in Russia and the opening of
Subway Excursions: First Lecture to Be Held in Moscow Demonstration Pavilion
On March 5, the first lecture from the cycle ‘Excursions in the Subway’ will be held in the Demonstration Pavilion of Moscow Central Diameters. This was reported by the press service of the Department of Transport in Moscow. It is noted that the first lecture will be devoted to the Ring Line of the metro.
Over 3 Thousand People Visited Excursions on Guide Day
More than 3.5 thousand Muscovites and guests of the city from February 21 to 23 visited excursions organized on the Guide Day, VM.RU reports. Excursions were thematic, they were devoted to the theatres, theatrical neighbourhoods, and the development of sports in the Russian Empire. Great interest was caused by walks on cultural objects and museums.
Over 3 Thousand Schoolchildren Took Part in ‘Moscow Guide’ Project
More than three thousand Moscow schoolchildren took part in the “Moscow Guide” project, VM.RU reports. Teenagers got acquainted with the sights of the city, master new routes and learned more about the profession of a guide. Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Natalia Sergunina, said that this academic year, almost one and a half thousand people were
Insight | Around Russia | 25.01.20
Self-Employed Russians Offered to Work as Guides
Igor Fomin, deputy chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Social Policy, said that senators intend to introduce amendments to the bill on improving the legal regulation of tour guides. According to the amendments, it will be possible for the Russians to provide a number of tourist services without registering as an individual entrepreneur. Self-employed,
Visit | Trip Advisory | 14.01.20
Information Centre for Tourists Continues Working at Journey to Christmas Festival
In the pavilion of the Journey to Christmas festival on Manezhnaya Square, a tourist information centre will continue to operate till the end of the month, reports Moscow Government Information Centre. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin extended the work of the main venues of the New Year’s festival. This decision is based on the wishes of
