MS Mikhail Svetlov
The 136 passenger MS Mikhail Svetlov was built in the Austrian town of Korneuburg in 1985 and is perfectly suited for navigation of the Lena river. All cabins are equipped with comfortable furniture, air conditioned and feature panoramic windows and en-suite shower and toilet. Onboard facilities include a dining room, bar, cinema, sauna and a doctor’s surgery. The food onboard is a mix of Russian and European. There is a panoramic salon where you can enjoy reading, admire picturesque surroundings of Lena River banks sitting in the comfortable arm-chair or playing chess.
There is a diverse programme of on-board activities including various small exhibitions to familiarise you with the people of the Far North and their handicrafts, famous icons and Russian authors and composers. There will also be a series of fascinating presentations on topics such as the Cossacks’ conquest of Siberia, Arctic Ocean expeditions, life on the Lena today and in Soviet times and the taiga and tundra in addition to Russian language classes. You will also have the chance to experience food and drink specialities of the region, enjoy a traditional Siberian teatime, local delicacies and of course, caviar and vodka.
