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Grand Circle Small Ship Cruises M/S Rossia Onboard Activities

Things to Do Onboard When Sailing the Russian Waterways

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Grand Circle's M/S Rossia glides smoothly along the Russian Waterways on a seven-day journey linking St. Petersburg and Moscow. Passengers can enjoy the long summer days and the peaceful countryside of Russia's rivers, lakes, and canals. The cruise has many hours onboard, and the Grand Circle Program Directors and staff enthusiastically help the passengers discover much about Russian people, culture, arts, handicrafts, politics, and history. I learned more about Russia in my seven days on the M/S Rossia than I ever did in school!

These photos share some of the Learning & Discovery series lectures, entertainment, and activities on Grand Circle's Russian Waterways cruise. Although most passengers thrived on the organized activities like I did, a few lounged on deck with a good book or socialized with new friends. All in all, the time slipped by quickly as the M/S Rossia made her way from St. Petersburg to Moscow.

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Raising the American Flag on the 4th of July on the M/S Rossia on the Svir River in RussiaRaising the American Flag on the 4th of July on the M/S Rossia on the Svir RiverM/S Rossia Bedtime Treats to Celebrate the 4th of July M/S Rossia Bedtime Treats to Celebrate the 4th of July Grand Circle M/S Rossia Russian Waterways River Ship Bridge Visiting the Bridge on the M/S RossiaGrand Circle Program Director and Captain on the Bridge of the M/S RossiaVisiting the Bridge on the M/S Rossia
St. Nicholas Icon on the Bridge of the M/S Rossia Russian Waterways ShipSt. Nicholas Icon on the Bridge of the M/S Rossia Russian Waterways ShipGrand Circle M/S Rossia Russian Waterways Cruise Blini PartyMaking Blinis on the M/S RossiaPassengers Enjoying a Learning & Discovery Presentation on the Grand Circle M/S RossiaPassengers Enjoying a Learning & Discovery Presentation on the M/S RossiaRussian Handicraft Lecture on the M/S Rossia Russian Waterways shipRussian Handicraft Lecture on the M/S Rossia
Program Director Eugeny Lectures about Vodka on the M/S Rossia Russian Waterways ShipProgram Director Eugeny Lectures about Vodka on the M/S RossiaDmitry Entertains in the Tsar Bar on the M/S Rossia Russian Waterways ShipDmitry Entertains in the Tsar Bar on the M/S Rossia Russian Waterways ShipMatryoshka Doll Painting on the M/S Rossia Russian Waterways ShipPainting Matryoshka Nesting Dolls on the M/S RossiaMatryoshka Nesting Dolls on the M/S Rossia Russian Waterways ShipMatryoshka Dolls Painting Contest - Dolls Painted by Passengers

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