I have just received an email about an exciting Russian Adult Open Competition in Nizhny Novgorod on 7-8 October 2006 and I'm sure there will be a lot of interest amongst adult skaters. Please pass on details to anybody you know who may be interested. There is a website at www.russianopen.narod.ru . Below is the email in full:
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Dear friends,

We are glad to invite you to «Russian Open 2006»
www.russianopen.narod.ru
It will be the first international adult figure skating competition held in Russia, Nizhny Novgorod. We are looking forward to see our friends with whom we met at "Vana Tallinn Trophy'' and "Mountain Cup" from Australia, Canada, Estonia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Lithuania, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, USA and many other countries. All the details are at the website.

For the convenience of our competitors we will also propose you the special package which will include:
- visa invitation, accomadation,
- transfer to the hotel and to the ice rink,
- excursion.
(the information on this will be at the beginning of August)

Hope to see you soon at Nizhny Novgorod!
Good Luck to all!
Regards,
Luba

For additional information write to

russianopen_xxx_nariod.ru (See note ***)
plv78_xxx_list.ru (See note ***)


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Sounds great!

Here's some more information on the Russian Adult Open 2006 which the organisers sent me this morning:
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Dear competitors,

For your convenience, especially for those who are new to Russia,
we propose the following package of services.

We will take care and organize for you:

- Invitations for visa;
- Transfer from airport/railway station
on the day of your arrival at Nizhniy Novgorod
and back on the day of your departure;
- Transfer during the days of competitions to the rink;
- Booking the hotel;
- A tour of the city (excursion).

The hotel OKA we propose to our competitors is situated in one of the most beautiful and ecologically sound places in Nizhniy Novgorod close to the ice rink; the location of the hotel is near to the central highway with highly developed transportation system and helps our guests to get to the historical center of the city in 10-15 minutes.

Nizhniy Novgorod City Tour
You will start the excursion from Minin square – the heart of the city: enjoy a unique architectural ensemble of the Kremlin, Nizhniy Novgorod State Art Gallery, Archangel Michael Cathedral. You’ll enjoy the view over the Volga and the Oka rivers, a panorama platform on Woodpecker Hills. You will go along historical and cultural centre of many museums, theatres and memorial monuments.

Hardly will you find a person who comes to Nizhniy Novgorod and doesn’t visit our Kremlin. It’s a unique architectural monument and the life heart of Nizhniy Novgorod. Staying in our city everybody wants to see it with their own eyes. We are happy to offer you this opportunity. You could visit Archangel Michael Cathedral, the Art Gallery and enjoy the view over the Volga and the Oka rivers. The walk along the pedestrian street won’t leave you indifferent and will help you to see the uniqueness of our city and its inhabitants.

The total price of package (choose the one appropriate for you):

300 EURO 350 EURO

The price includes:
Visa invitation (if the hotel confirmation of reservation is sufficient)
Transfer
Hotel 6-9 Осtobеr 2006
A tour of the city

If you wish to come earlier or stay for along period, please contact me personally by e-mail at plv78_xxx_list.ru (See note ***)

Website is at www.russianopen.narod.ru


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