An additional train No. 481/482 Saint Petersburg – Imeretinsky Resort has been scheduled for September.

The train will run every other day with a consist of compartment and reserved seat cars:

  • from Saint Petersburg from September 6 to 26 at 23:30 (except September 20 and 22)

  • from Imeretinsky Resort station from September 10 to 30 at 01:04 (except September 24 and 26)

Stops will be made in Tula, Yelets, Voronezh, Rostov-on-Don, Sochi, and other cities and towns.

Additionally, due to high demand for travel to Novorossiysk, the daily operation of the following trains will be extended:

  • No. 234/233 Novorossiysk – Moscow – until the end of September,

  • No. 122/121 Novorossiysk – Saint Petersburg – until mid-October.

Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg was founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703 as a “window to the West” and served as the imperial capital of Russia for over two centuries. The city is renowned for its grand Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, including the Winter Palace and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, which reflect its opulent royal history. Its extensive network of canals and numerous bridges have also earned it the nickname “Venice of the North.”

Imeretinsky Resort

The Imeretinsky Resort is a modern, large-scale seaside resort complex located in Sochi, Russia, which was developed for the 2014 Winter Olympics to accommodate athletes and visitors. Its history is recent, having been constructed on the Imeretinskaya Lowland, an area that was significantly built up and transformed in preparation for the international games.

Tula

Tula is an ancient Mesoamerican city, best known as the capital of the Toltec civilization between the 10th and 12th centuries. Its most iconic structures are the Atlantean figures, massive stone statues of warriors that once supported the roof of a temple pyramid. The city was a major political and cultural center before its eventual decline and was later held in high regard by the Aztecs, who considered the Toltecs as their cultural predecessors.

Yelets

Yelets is a historic city in western Russia, founded in 1146, making it one of the oldest urban centers in the country. It is renowned for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture and the magnificent Ascension Cathedral, a prominent landmark. The city played a significant role as a southern fortress in medieval Rus’, protecting against nomadic invasions from the steppe.

Voronezh

Voronezh is a historic city in western Russia, founded as a fortress in 1586 to protect the southern borders of the Tsardom of Russia. It is famously known as the birthplace of the Russian Navy, as Peter the Great commissioned the construction of its first ships here in the late 17th century. Today, it is a major cultural, economic, and educational center for the region.

Rostov-on-Don

Rostov-on-Don is a major port city in southern Russia, founded in 1749 as a customs house and later a fortress on the Don River. It grew into a vital economic and transportation hub, historically known as the “gateway to the Caucasus.” Today, it is a bustling cultural center known for its Cossack heritage and 19th-century merchant architecture.

Sochi

Sochi is a major resort city on the Black Sea coast in Russia, historically established as a spa town in the late 19th century. It gained international fame after hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics, which led to the construction of modern sports facilities like Fisht Olympic Stadium.

Novorossiysk

Novorossiysk is a major port city on Russia’s Black Sea coast, founded in 1838 after the region was annexed from the Ottoman Empire. It is historically significant as a key naval base and was a critical site of defense during World War II, earning it the title of “Hero City.” Today, it remains a vital economic hub for shipping and cement production.