This cruise was arranged through Archers Direct, a holiday company based in the U.K. The cruise ship, the Dr. Zhivago, was built in 1981 and has recently been renovated. It can accomodate 256 passengers. The river cruise can be taken from Moscow to St. Petersburg or vice versa. This particular trip started at Moscow, where a visit was made to the Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil's cathedral and Lenin's Tomb. Also seen are the enormous Czar Bell and Cannon, the Palace of Congress and Offices of State. The historic Cathedral ... (more)