"Transsiberian Railway" Russia by tini58de

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Some answers to your FAQ's

I was fortunate to go on the Transsiberian Railway twice:

in 1994 I took the train from Moscow to Khabarowsk and five years later in 1999 three friends and I went from Moscow to Bejing/China via Irkutsk and Mandzuria. We spent 6 days and nights in the train altogether, but had a wonderful stopover at the Lake Baikal to relax a little.

Both trips were very special and very different, too and I would go a third time, if there weren't so many places else to see!

Since I have received quite a few emails concerning travelling on the Transsiberian Railway, I have tried to compile some general information, that will hopefully be of some help for you all!

The picture shows one of the conductors of our 1994 trip - a very nice man!
We called him the "Photo Conductor", because he had the brilliant idea of taking a camera with him and taking pictures of the passengers.

He had his own lab in his compartment, and after a few hours he was ready to sell the black and white pictures to the tourists. Great souvenir for us and good dollars for him!

For all of you, who like to see more portraits of men, please have a look at my travellogue: "Men of the World" from my theme calendar 1999.

And this is my very favourite picture, that reminds me of the hours and days and almost weeks of birch tree spotting.....

Our group was a group, that was composed of a bunch of individuals, but we met and really loved eachother!!!

Next weekend we will meet again (after 11 years and some 8 GTG inbetween) to celebrate the 50th birthday of one of our friends! Such a great group!!!

Last visit to Russia: Sep 1999
Intro Updated Feb 15, 2005
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... and buying Shopping (2)

The second time we were on a train that eventually went to Mongolia, so we had a lot of Mongolian people on board. They... more travel advice

Selling... Shopping (2)

In each station you will find mostly older women who will sell home made food. Do try it, because it is very... more travel advice

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Tea bags, instant coffee or instant soups might be appreciated on the train ride - hot water is available! There is a... more travel advice

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It happened on both trips, that somebody of our group had things stolen. Even in the first class it happened (while... more travel advice

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wothmane Apr 26, 2007 at 4:54 PM Report Abuse

Christine, Really it's very important to have a look on your home page, many interesting things about differnt isuues......it was great Regards/ Athmane
lluis3 Jan 24, 2006 at 2:22 AM Report Abuse

Christine, I am planning the take transiberian too, thanks for all the postings, it's great help! Lluis
jeoren Nov 18, 2005 at 3:42 AM Report Abuse

Also watch my Trans Siberian Pictures, with the accent on landscapes...
scottishvisitor Sep 29, 2005 at 2:28 PM Report Abuse

Never been on a train trip - you make it sound so interesting - would love to see local craft being sold
Eldert-NL May 18, 2005 at 4:39 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for your Trans Siberian tips. I am in the orientation stage of planning this route, so every info will help. Yours is very helpful! Danke!!
nygaston Mar 1, 2005 at 8:40 PM Report Abuse

Very interesting trip ! Thank you to share it with us.
Nemorino Feb 20, 2005 at 8:00 AM Report Abuse

Wow, two trips on the Transsiberian Railway! Fine tips and photos about it, very interesting page!
ncfg Feb 15, 2005 at 12:09 PM Report Abuse

I loved this page, this kind of trip seems to be great. Well done!
shrimp56 Feb 15, 2005 at 3:48 AM Report Abuse

What a wonderful adventure! I like the image of a moving commercial enterprise :))) Thanks for the story of your trip!
HORSCHECK Jan 13, 2005 at 12:37 PM Report Abuse

Fabulus page about Russia. This is definitely one of my next destinations .... :o)