Accommodation

The sixth Workshop will be held in the hotel 'Azimut' (former 'Sovetskaya') near the historical center of St. Petersburg. Working days are June 29 - July 3, 2009. It is assumed that the most of participants will live in this hotel. The price of single room is about 100 EUR per day (in the end of June and beginning of July). The reservation should be done electronically. The link for this will be open from March 1. The reservation will be supported by touristic firm 'Monomax' (Local organizers have an agreement with this firm). Participants can reserve accommodation in other hotels by themselves. The end of June is the time of famous white nights and wonderful weather in St. Petersburg. Participants will be able to take advantage of the remarkable museums and theaters of the city.

Address of the hotel 'Azimut' is 43/1, Lermontovsky prospect, Saint-Petersburg, 190103, Russia

The official Russian currency used in all shops, transportation systems, restaurants, clubs, etc. is roubles. Approximate rates are the following: USD 1 = 32.9 RUB, EUR 1 = 42.4 RUB. Major credit cards are accepted in hotels, central restaurants and shops. It is advisable to carry an identity card or some form of photo identification.

Saint Petersburg was the capital of the Russian Empire for over 200 years, 1703-1917. The city is home to five million people and some of the world's most valuable art treasures, and it is truly a work of art itself. Saint Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great on a series of islands at the eastern end of the Gulf of Finland and is sometimes known as the “Venice of the North”. Its more than 50 museums and 40 theaters ensure that art, ballet, music, and theater lovers will find the metropolis an endless source of cultural enjoyment. Close to 100 state and private universities and institutes as well as many research and development institutes and companies are based in St.Petersburg.

June in Saint Petersburg is the most beautiful time. Usually the temperature is about 20–25 C, sunny weather, although rain can never been excluded, quite bright in the night (White Nights).

Electricity is supplied at 230 V / 50 Hz. Please note that power sockets only accept standard plugs with two round pins.

Local (summer) time in Saint Petersburg is GMT + 4 hours.