GENERAL INFORMATION

VENUE

Moscow, the Russian Federation capital, is one of the world's largest cities, with a population of over 9 million. It's a major industrial, educational and research center, as well as one of the oldest historic, cultural and business centers. While the Kremlin, Russia' Diamond Fund, the Armory, the Pushkin Art Gallery, the Bolshoi Theatre, Russian Orthodox churches, and various architectural monuments, museums, and theatres attract connoisseurs from around the world, the Russian Federation state governmental institutions, as well as the national Chamber of Commerce and Industry, make today's Moscow an important hub of international co–operation. Moscow is an ideal site for congresses, conferences, exhibitions and business activities.

TRAVEL

A visa is necessary for travel to Moscow. Whether it is a business or tourist visa, you must have a certificate from an organization in Russia. This can be from the agency that is organizing your stay while you are in Russia, from the hotel where you have your reservation, or from the company with which you are doing business. You must also show that you have insurance coverage , which includes repatriation costs. Applications usually take about a week. It is often simpler to call an agency that has been approved by the consulate, which will, for a fee, organize these documents for you. If you are staying less than 72 hours, you can obtain a transit visa at the airport on presentation of your hotel reservation. Since June 15 2004, Russia and UE intend to simplify visa issue by reducing obtaining delays, simplify visas' prolongation for businessmen, abandon of strict invitation certificate for staying in Russia, a simple request from the inviting organism is now enough.

CURRENCY

The Russian unit of currency is the rouble. You should pay in roubles even if prices are displayed in American dollars. The major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners) are accepted in hotels, restaurants and department stores. You can also use credit cards to withdraw money from cash point machines. Traveler's checks can be changed in bureaux de change. However it is preferable to bring cash, particularly American dollars. Make sure that the bills are in good condition: changers will refuse damaged bills.

LANGUAGE

The official language of the Conference is English. Simultaneous translations to Russian will be provided

ELECTRICITY

220 volts 50 Hz. Two pin plugs.

TIME DIFFERENCE

In summer (March to October) four hours ahead of GMT, in winter three hours ahead

 
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Financial support, companies and organizations is welcomed, and certainly will assist to organize a successful conference. Interested companies will be offered sponsorship options like financial support or sponsoring of scientific and social programs of Bulk Days Event. In exchange the companies can be acknowledged accordingly in the second announcement, final program, proceedings and at the conference. Any company or organizations wishing to take advantage of this opportunity is kindly invited to contact the BULK DAYS office for further details.