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picture: http://novaonline.nvcc.edu/ Booking the train tickets within Russia can be a hassle from time to time. This is because the tickets are on sale with 45 days before departure. For example, the tickets for train 35/36 from Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow are available with 60 days before departure. The tickets can be issued as electronic registration or e-tickets. For some routes, the only option can be a paper ticket. Here is the difference between them: - e-ticket-  the ticket is sent on your e-mail address, you print it at home and you will need to exchange it for the actual paper ticket at any train station within Russia; - electronic registration-  the ticket is sent on your e-mail address, you print it at home and you present it along with your passport to the train attendant at the time of boarding. These tickets are not exchanged for the paper ticket. The class of travel available on Russian trains: 1st class (спальный): 2 berths per compartme...

Arranging a trip from Russia to China can be a real challenge, especially if you do not know what cities are worth visiting or at least to have a guideline of the major ones along the way. Another important factor that will allow you to plan your trip is how much time you will spend transiting all three countries (Russia-Mongolia-China). Keeping in mind that a direct train from Moscow to Beijing takes around 6 days, then with stopovers, you will need more than that. When working with travelers, I notice that each one of them is following a ''pattern'' when choosing the cities to stop in. This pattern refers to what they are mainly interested in: art, history, literature and sports. So, my recommendation of a possible itinerary that will include all fields is: - St. Petersburg  also called the ''Venice of the North'' has a lot to offer in the matter of culture and history. You can visit the famous State Hermitage, which includes more than three ...