Dentistry in Russia Tour 09

Dr. Ronald R. Pope
President
Serendipity-Russia
1403 Kingsridge Drive
Normal, IL 61761-2860
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"Dentistry in Russia"

September 4-19, 2010--Tentative

Itinerary
(Subject to Change)

This exceptional tour is designed especially for American dentists and other dental professionals interested in learning about dental practices in today's Russia—and possibly contributing to their Russian colleagues’ knowledge of current "best practices."

The tour is open to anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of today's Russia.

The group will visit at least one dental practice in Vladimir and one in the nearby ancient city of Murom. The Vladimir Department of Public Health and its Murom counterpart will organize a meeting with Russian dentists at which the American dentists will have the opportunity to make (brief) presentations on "best practices" in American dentistry -- with a view to "what is realistically possible" in today's Russia.

With input from Russian dentists, we will discuss what it will be best to present in advance of the trip.

Those involved in the presentations should consult their tax advisers about the possibility of being able to deduct at least a part of the cost of the trip.

We can make alternative arrangements for spouses and others accompanying the group who might not be interested in the dentistry presentations -- there are a number of interesting things to do and see in "the heart of ancient Rus."

Estimated Cost: $5,950 per person double occupancy

This fully escorted tour includes round-trip airfare from Chicago, Russian visa, all in-country transportation, lodging, three meals a day, guides and tours. Also included will be a "mobile phone" for each participant—which will greatly facilitate communication. (This will include the ability to receive calls from the States.)

Personal spending money and gratuities are not included.

Trip Leader: Dr. Ron Pope
Founder and President
Serendipity-Russia
(The American Home)

Dr. Frank Morn, Illinois State University:
"I have conducted five study tours focusing on the
Russian criminal justice system for which Serendipity Russian Tours
has made all the arrangements. We have found the American Home staff to be competent, knowledgeable and reliable in all areas. We have had good living and transportation arrangements and extraordinary guides."

Learn about Serendipity-Russia's unique
involvement in Russian law enforcement here.

PROJECTED ITINERARY
Subject to change

*Day 1*	Depart from Chicago
*Day 2*	Arrive in Moscow and be met by your personal escort at the airport. Travel by motorcoach to Vladimir and check into your hotel in the center of this historic city.
*Days 2 – 6* Assumption Cathedral Private Dental Practice, Vladimir Museum of Wooden Architecture	Tour of Vladimir, including the Assumption and St. Dimitrius Cathedrals, the Crystal Museum, the Museum of Old Vladimir, and the Golden Gates. Experience Russian hospitality through dinner with a Russian family and at a reception at the American Home. Visit dental practices in Vladimir and the nearby ancient town of Murom. Give brief presentations on current American dental practices—and possibly some demonstrations. (Organized by the Vladimir & Murom Departments of Public Health.) Visit Suzdal, the remarkably well preserved 18th century community with its outdoor museum of wooden architecture, and other historic sites. Enjoy the peaceful panorama of this rural landscape.
*Days 7-9*	Depart early morning by motorcoach for an overnight visit to ancient Murom. Stay with a host family. Learn about Murom's legendary hero, Illia Muromets. Visit a dental practice—and meet with students from the Murom Institute.
*Day 9*	Return to Vladimir in the evening and catch the overnight train to St. Petersburg.
*Days 10-12* St. Issac’s Cathedral	Tour Peter the Great's capitol. Some highlights of the tour will include The Hermitage in the Winter Palace, and the Peter and Paul Fortress. Cruise the canals, weather permitting. Enjoy a spectacular folk concert at the Nikolaevsky Palace to complete your stay in St. Petersburg. After the folk concert, take an overnight train to Moscow.
*Days 13& 14* The Kremlin	Tour Moscow Visit Red Square and the Kremlin, including the Armory Museum housing tsarist coaches, thrones, and costumes, and a Faberge egg collection. Visit GUM department store, and attend the famed Moscow Circus.
*Day 15*	Depart for the U.S.

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Phone: 309-454-2364
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