Spotting Possibilities Russia?

De Verrekieker · Post by **De Verrekieker** » 11 Aug 2008, 21:46

And what about using binoculairs and noting numbers in Russia?

Greetz Elvin Cornelissen.

skyline15 · Post by **skyline15** » 12 Aug 2008, 16:34

Hi all,

I have just returned from an organised spotting trip to Russia and I have to say that it IS the way to go about doing the hobby in Russia without hassle. Permissions were granted in advance plus a knowledgable translator on board our coach made things easy. Also hotels are very very expensive so sharing rooms is cheaper.
Before this trip I did think about doing it by myself, but I am glad I didn't .......I can now see that it would have been difficult and I would have seen/photographed far less.

skyline

zoot horn rollo · Post by **zoot horn rollo** » 15 Aug 2008, 15:50

I organised a small group to go round Moscow in the Spring of 2006 with official permissions (all for a large amount of dollars) etc and we were stopped by the militia/security at all four main airports in Moscow.

Even at Bykovo our visit was terminated right at the beginning because of concerns over the Russian presidential Tu-204s there, despite the fact they had no engines and had been there for a couple of years.

Our translator had to pay a lot of dollars to get us out of Vnukovo...

skyline15 · Post by **skyline15** » 15 Aug 2008, 15:53

All I can say is that we had absolutely NO problems whatsoever in July 2008 at ANY of the Moscow airports visited.

Trip was organised by Ian Allan travel

skyline

zoot horn rollo · Post by **zoot horn rollo** » 15 Aug 2008, 16:05

Apart from Bykovo we had no problems during the official visits themselves, it was when the official tour was over (or when people went back) then the problems started.

I think the most money changed hands in getting us into Myatchkovo (as my mates hadn't been there before). They know the value of entry these days.

RogierV · Post by **RogierV** » 18 Jan 2009, 23:46

Anyone experiences at Kubinka?

When you talk about a lot of dollars... how much can I expect when travelling with 4 people?

Thanks in advance.

OSDU · Post by **OSDU** » 26 Mar 2009, 17:13

Hello,fellows!
Yes,spotting in Russia is not an easy hobby.

I'm spotter from Moscow.
If you want some information about spotting in Russia feel free to ask me.
I will be glad to help you.

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