Peter the Great sailed from Moscow along the Volga River to St.
Petersburg approximately 300 years ago on a quest to take Russia from
the "Dark Ages" into the "Enlightened Age." Today, you have a chance to
follow his legendary path celebrating the rich history and traditions
of Russia, yet witnessing the flourishing entrepreneurial spirit of a
new market-driven economy.


Your journey starts in Moscow, Russia's heart, where you'll stand in
awe at the world-famous sights: Red Square; the Kremlin, a
self-contained city with a host of churches, museums, and government
offices; the chic GUM Department Store; the beautiful Novodevichy
Convent, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Moscow Metro covered with
mosaics, stained glass, and bronze sculptures; and so much more. And
this is just Moscow.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Those with a curiosity about "the sleeping giant" so long closed off to
Western tourists. Lovers of fine art and exquisite architecture, and
students of history.


Note: Cruising in Russia is a wonderful experience and while the MS
Litvinov is a friendly, Russian-style ship that offers comfortable
amenities, it doesn't have the same amenities as a Uniworld
company-owned ship.