Spotting Possibilities Russia?

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And what about using binoculairs and noting numbers in Russia?

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Hi all,

I have just returned from an organised spotting trip to Russia and I have to say that it IS the way to go about doing the hobby in Russia without hassle. Permissions were granted in advance plus a knowledgable translator on board our coach made things easy. Also hotels are very very expensive so sharing rooms is cheaper.
Before this trip I did think about doing it by myself, but I am glad I didn't .......I can now see that it would have been difficult and I would have seen/photographed far less.

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I organised a small group to go round Moscow in the Spring of 2006 with official permissions (all for a large amount of dollars) etc and we were stopped by the militia/security at all four main airports in Moscow.

Even at Bykovo our visit was terminated right at the beginning because of concerns over the Russian presidential Tu-204s there, despite the fact they had no engines and had been there for a couple of years.

Our translator had to pay a lot of dollars to get us out of Vnukovo...
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All I can say is that we had absolutely NO problems whatsoever in July 2008 at ANY of the Moscow airports visited.

Trip was organised by Ian Allan travel

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Apart from Bykovo we had no problems during the official visits themselves, it was when the official tour was over (or when people went back) then the problems started.

I think the most money changed hands in getting us into Myatchkovo (as my mates hadn't been there before). They know the value of entry these days.
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Anyone experiences at Kubinka?

When you talk about a lot of dollars... how much can I expect when travelling with 4 people?

Thanks in advance.
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Post by OSDU »

Hello,fellows!
Yes,spotting in Russia is not an easy hobby. :2gunfire:

I'm spotter from Moscow.
If you want some information about spotting in Russia feel free to ask me.
I will be glad to help you.
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