[Break the Bank or Stay at Home] Saratov, Russia

[Jeannaisais]

SARATOV, RUSSIA

 

Below is a review I found written by someone who has actually traveled to Saratov.

I spent nine days in Saratov in the Russian Federation in

September 2007. Getting there was no problem once I had flown

from the US to Moscow ( Domedova Airport ) and connected

with Sarovia Airlines which has two flights every day each way.

Saratov is located on the Volga River. It is a city of 1 million

inhabitants. Not very many US tourists go to Saratov. Few speak

English. The city center has many historic buildings, a

typical Russian square, a theatre, museum and two of three

churches with architectural appeal. The people, many of which

are from German roots, are attractive and polite. They are

hard working and the city is known for its universities

and medical schooling. I stayed at the Olympia Hotel on the Volga River. It is a 3 star hotel but the best in the city. It is noisy on the weekend nights as there are a few popular night clubs close by. There are any number of good restaurants, which are moderately priced. Also, there is a Mc Donald's Restaurant.. Taxis are plentiful and considered safe. The trolley can take you anywhere in the city. Private buses can be stopped for an inexpensive ride. The roads and infrastructure outside of

the main city are poor and street flooding and other potholes

are everywhere.

Despite some inconveniences my experience was pleasant

and I am planning another trip there in December 2007.

 

PICTURES

 

 

 

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COST

 

Flight (beginning from Kansas City, MO) - $2006 (1 traveler, departure Feb 27, Return March 6)

 

Hotel (for a one week stay) - $996

[Jeannaisais]

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Jeannaisais

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[Jeannaisais]

Personally, I love visiting the smaller towns of countries, probably because I grew up in a small town, so if I wasn't already going to break my bank on Spain, I'd break the bank on going to Saratov.

[Krakalakachkn]

I would check it out

[Talya]

I have so many places on my to see list, that this wouldn't come near the top. It would more be a nice to do. I think i would prefer to see Moscow. Not that this doesn't look lovely. I would be on permenant holiday if i went to see everything that was lovely, lol.

 

Would I break the bank for it, NO. If I won the lottery, would i consider it... YES

 

:D

[Jeannaisais]

*bump*

[Samuraiflip05]

Meh....nothing sounds overly appealing about this place. 

[Corki]

As I said elsewhere, Moscow and St. Petersburg top my places in Russia. Saratov doesn't, so I would be staying at home.