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  Svetlogorsk, Russia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Svetlogorsk (Russian: Светлогорск) (before 1945 known by its German name, Rauschen) is a town on the coast of the Baltic Sea in Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast.
Svetlogorsk / Rauschen is situated in the historical region Sambia of East Prussia.
A Sambian fishermen settlement named Ruse-moter (translated as 'region of cellars') at the place of Svetlogorsk was first mentioned in 1258.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Svetlogorsk,_Kaliningrad   (194 words)

  
 Kaliningrad on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
As part of the northern section of East Prussia, the city was transferred to the USSR in 1945, and the German population was expelled.
The city (renamed Kaliningrad for Mikhail Kalinin in 1946) was rebuilt after 1945, although the old castle was demolished; the population became almost entirely Russian.
"Kaliningrad amber factory" is the biggest factory in the world of amber's extraction and exploitation, about 92% of the world deposits of amber are extracted here.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/K/Kalining.asp   (717 words)

  
 Российский национальный суб-комитет программы BSR Interreg IIIB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Road density (km/1000 square kilometres) of Kaliningrad Oblast considerably exceeds average indicator in Russia : railways - 48.3 km/1000 square km (on an average in Russia - 5.1 km/1000 square km); automobile roads - 306 km/1000 square km (on an average in Russia - 23 km/1000 square km).
Kaliningrad is the administrative, political, intellectual, economic and cultural centre of the enclave Russian Region.
Savenko, a Mayor of Kaliningrad, was presented with a honorable prize (a honorary diploma of Consul of Europe and a prize money at the rate of 7.000 EURO (in accord with the rules of contest, it should be spend for school exchange program) for the collaboration of partnership relations with the European cities.
www.leontief.ru /rnsc/eng/nwregions/nwr8.htm   (1213 words)

  
 The Kaliningrad Oblast and its railways: a visitor’s guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Kaliningrad itself is rather drab; the city suffered extensive damage towards the end of World War II, and was rebuilt in a most utilitarian manner.
Svetlogorsk has two stations, Svetlogorsk 1 (formerly Rauschen Ort), the main station, and Svetlogorsk 2 (formerly Rauschen Düne) at the end of a short branch to the seafront.
In Kaliningrad Severniy the former Cranzer Bahnhof terminal platforms are now little-used, being bypassed by the connecting line to Yuzhniy, but all the track remains in place and is fully electrified, for the benefit of a few additional trains to the coast during the summer.
www.rinbad.demon.co.uk /ru_kalin.htm   (2117 words)

  
 Langue russe en Russie: école de la langue russe en Russie "Privet!"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Svetlogorsk is a largest resort town on the Baltic coast in Kaliningrad Region.
In fact, Svetlogorsk became an attractive place for investments in the last years.
It is a Curonian Spit, a long and narrow strip of land dividing Curonian Gulf and the Baltic Sea.
www.myrussian.ru /region-info.html?lang=fr   (617 words)

  
 Kaliningrad Oblast - Wikitravel
Kaliningrad Oblast is one of the numerous Russian oblasts (admininstrative subdivisions).
Kaliningrad Oblast is interesting in that being situated between Poland and Lithuania it's physically separated from the rest of Russia.
Kaliningrad Oblast does not have a real international airport, so you will need to fly into Lithuania, Poland or Finland and take a bus or ferry to Kaliningrad.
wikitravel.org /en/Kaliningrad_Oblast   (256 words)

  
 The Future of Kaliningrad: a pilot project or exclave? / Policy Paper
Kaliningrad was particularly strongly affected by the Russian financial crisis of August 1998 because of its dependence on foreign trade and particularly imports.
Kaliningrad residents could be offered multi-entry visas valid for a period of up to three years, but allowing a strictly limited period of stay in EU countries on the occasion of each visit.
Kaliningrad: The Kaliningrad Branch of the All-Russian Co-ordination Council of Russian Industrialists (in Russian).
www.policy.hu /sergounin/paper.html   (11314 words)

  
 Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast) - General Information
Kaliningrad Oblast [Region] is now isolated from the rest of the Russian Federation, even more so after the expansion of the European Union on 1 May 2004 as its only borders are with the EU countries of Lithuania and Poland.
Tourist Lines: None as far as is known, as the Oblast does not appear to have the usual “Pioneer” public narrow-gauge railway that combines a hobby activity for teenagers with practical training in railway operation.
However, there has also been investment, for example the ambience and buildings at the main Kaliningrad station have been significantly improved in recent years, and a few new railbuses have been delivered.
www.steane.com /egtre/ru_info.htm   (934 words)

  
 How to get » PECS-2005 (Kaliningrad)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Svetlogorsk today is a climatic and mud-bath seaside resort.
In summer content of the oxygen in the air reach 23%, and this means, that you simple staying in Svetlogorsk accomplish precautions and treatment of many diseases per free of charge.
Resort town Svetlogorsk positioned on the coast of the Baltic sea in 40 km from the regional centre.
en.pecs-2005.ru /howtoget.php   (573 words)

  
 Study Russian in Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad is located at the western far end of boundless Russia.
The city of Kaliningrad itself, the capital city of the enclave, is one of Russia's greenest, most tree-lined.
You can go to Kaliningrad all year round and the city is well linked to the rest of the world, thanks to its international airport and train station.
www.studyrussian.com /kaliningrad/russian_courses.html   (1657 words)

  
 dating   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
On our romantic tour there is no need to worry about any of that, because you are sure to meet a lot of ladies in a spacious, comfortable setting, with a professional interpreter and our entire staff available to assist you.
A walk on the split from the seaside to the bay, swimming and lunch in the city of Baltiysk (on request).
Optional: motor ship voyage on the Kaliningrad Bay with lunch on board on ship and Russian folklore.In the evening – supper in one of cities’ restaurants.
www.russianbride.ca /group_romance_tour.html   (1001 words)

  
 Russia|Kaliningrad|Koenigsberg|Accomodation|Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Kaliningrad Koenigsberg Accomodation Hotel Russia East Prussia Visa Russia Kaliningrad Travel to Kaliningrad Hotel and Accomodation in Koenigsberg Kaliningrad Hotel Russia Traveling to Russia to Kaliningrad Russian Visa Svetlogorsk Cranz Zelenogradsk Rauschen Trip to Kaliningrad Russia Svetlogorsk Cranz Zelenogradsk Rauschen
Once you are in Kaliningrad, we recommend to travel to Svetlogorsk former Rauschen, to Zelenogradsk former Cranz and to Sovetsk former Tilsit.
The transfer from the airport to the city, trips to the area around Kaliningrad, sightseeing and professional guides can be arranged.
www.baltictravel.de /Kaliningrad_Englisch.htm   (297 words)

  
 The Danish EU Presidency - eu2002.dk - Presidency Conclusions on the Future of the Northern Dimension Policies of the ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Conference indicated Kaliningrad and the Arctic Region as two prominent examples of this necessity.
The development of the Kaliningrad region is a Russian responsibility.
The new Action Plan must reinforce actions to promote the socio-economic development and the environmental protection of the region, which must be able to take advantage of the opportunities created by the EU enlargement.
www.eu2002.dk /news/news_read.asp?iInformationID=23874   (3344 words)

  
 Meeting of Russo-Polish Council for Regional Cooperation | AIKE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The seventh meeting of the Russo-Polish Council for Cooperation between Russia’s Kaliningrad Region and the regions of the Republic of Poland is to open on Monday at the health resort of Svetlogorsk in Kaliningrad Region.
In his opinion, “it is precisely Russia and Poland that are mostly in need of broad cooperation in Kaliningrad Region, including ecology, joint actions in case of emergency situations and to combat crime”.
Itar-Tass was told at the regional administration that Kaliningrad Region has long-term agreements on cooperation with the Warminsko-Mazurski, Pomor and West Pomir Voivodships of Poland.
kaliningradexpert.org /node/932   (259 words)

  
 11th Ministerial Session of the Council of the Baltic Sea States   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
One of the challenges for our co-operation in the near future will be to find ways to allow Kaliningrad Oblast to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the EU enlargement.
A favourable socio-economic development in Kaliningrad is important for the whole region.
Kaliningrad 2002 means new challenges and another historic opportunity of creating a unique partnership, a coherent region of free and democratic countries where no country is lagging behind.
www.um.dk /da/menu/OmOs/Udenrigsministeren/Taler/Arkiv/11thMinisterialSessionOfTheCouncilOfTheBalticSeaStates.htm   (1112 words)

  
 SUMMARY 1 (6) 99 WELLCOME TO "MARITIME INDUSTRY" 01-99
Concerning the Kaliningrad region Russia for its whole participation as one of the constituent entities in an international cooperation projects in the Baltic region and in Europe.
As it known, Kaliningrad region joined Euroregion Baltic with all Association of the municipal formations, and each district is able to use its possibilities for their own development and managing personnel retraining.
As a consequence for the Kaliningrad region it may be a danger of its economic isolation and expansion here of Polish and Lithuanian goods, food mostly.
morind.chat.ru /engl/01-99.html   (12342 words)

  
 Svetlogorsk  Russia - In Your Pocket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
When you need to escape from the grime and grit of Kaliningrad, Svetlogorsk is the place to come.
Amazingly Svetlogorsk also manages to succeed in attracting more than just ageing German couples making pilgrimages back to the beaches of their childhood.
This is what happens when a half-Korean man makes a journey from Kazakhstan to the Kaliningrad region - he sees a hole in the market and sets up a Korean restaurant in the middle of Svetlogorsk.
inyourpocket.com /russia/svetlogorsk/en   (319 words)

  
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Does anybody know if Kaliningrad (the little oblast north of Poland and west of either Estonia or Lithuania (sorry, don't have a map next to me) is going back to being known as Ko:nigsberg?
Kaliningrad (Ko:nigsberg being the name it had when part of East Prussia in Germany) is in an enclave which is part of the Russian republic but which borders Poland and Lithuania (you have to go through Lithuania and Byelorussia, now called Belarus, to reach the rest of the Russian republic).
As is the case with Kaliningrad (see above), there is no information about this name being changed.
www.wtng.info /ccod-7.html   (811 words)

  
 Kaliningrad Russia Travel, Vacations & Accommodations
The Guest House Olimpic I a New Three Star Hotel in Kaliningrad is Located Not Far from the Centre of the City On the Moscovsky Prospect.
The Molodyozhnaya Hotel is Situated On the Left Bank of the Irtysh River Next To the Birch Forest.
Kaliningrad Sea Coast is a Unique Place of RussiaDistinguished by Its Mild Climate Outstanding SandBeaches Healing Marine Air and Mineral Springs.Hotel Rus is Situated in a Quiet R
www.realadventures.com /pages/russia/kaliningrad.htm   (188 words)

  
 Svetlogorsk - Wikitravel
Svetlogorsk (formerly Rauschen) is a city in Kaliningrad Oblast.
Svetlogorsk is well worth a visit during the summer for the opportunity to buy amber.
The streets and promenade are lined with tables covered with amber jewellery and knickknacks, with prices starting at approximately 1 Euro for an amber necklace.
wikitravel.org /en/Svetlogorsk   (124 words)

  
 Pravda.RU “BRIGADE GENERAL” CAPTURED AT NIGHT IN URUS-MARTAN WEARING JUST UNDERPANTS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
They have to make everything in order within themselves in order to be able to succeed in competition without twisting the arms of their foreign competitors with the use of the methods that are far from being market methods More details...
He was met at the airport by Vladimir Yegorov, the Governor; Vladimir Nikitin, the Speaker of the Regional Legislative Assembly; and Andrei Stepanov, the Deputy Plenipotentiary of the President in the North-western Federal District.
The 11th session of ministers from the member countries of the Council of the Baltic Sea States will be held in Svetlogorsk, the Kaliningrad Region of Russia, on March 5 and 6.
english.pravda.ru /economics/2002/03/06   (1532 words)

  
 Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania
The seminar is a part of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ project “Regional Cross-Border Co-operation in the Adjacent Areas”, and one in the series of training seminars for representatives of euroregions from the eastern part of the Baltic Sea region.
Therefore the seminar in Svetlogorsk is going to present experience of the Nordic cross-border regions in managing regions and financing common projects.
The seminar in Svetlogorsk is organised only for the regions taking part in the project.
www.norden.lt /index.php?show_content_id=45&news_id=87   (228 words)

  
 Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast) - Lines with obscure or sparse passenger services
For details of recent history, please refer to Kaliningrad Oblast General Information.
The daily cross border service from Poland is on standard gauge track and takes a totally different route between a junction to the north of Golubevo and Kaliningrad compared to the Broad Gauge RŽD services from Mamonowo.
The platforms are at the end of a 0.5km line at a higher level in comparison to the adjacent platform on the through line to Kaliningrad Main station and it is used in summer by additional trains between Kaliningrad Severnyy and Svetlogorsk II.
www.steane.com /egtre/ru_route.htm   (431 words)

  
 Hotel Rus, Svetlogorsk, Russia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Rus Hotel, built in 1996, is located in a quiet recreation zone of Svetlogorsk, about 200 meters from the sea.
Kaliningrad sea coast is a unique place of Russia distinguished by its mild climate outstanding sand beaches healing marine air and mineral springs.
Hotel Rus is situated in a quiet recreation zone of Svetlogorsk about 200 meters from the sea.
azerbaijan.allrussiahotels.com /cis/hotels.nsf/HotelSpecial?OpenForm&ParentUNID=E152D649C2B987C3C3256C68004B6D9E   (173 words)

  
 The Moscow News
Jacques Chirac and Gerhard Schroeder, who came to Kaliningrad at Putin's invitation to mark the 750th anniversary of the exclave's founding, told the Russian leader that the positive relations between Russia and the European Union were vital for world stability and for the prosperity of Kaliningrad.
Chirac and Schroeder were also taking part in some of the celebrations marking the founding of Kaliningrad, which was a German city known as Koenigsberg until it was taken by Soviet troops in 1945.
Kaliningrad has been separated geographically from the rest of Russia since the Soviet collapse.
english.mn.ru /english/issue.php?2005-25-7   (308 words)

  
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ECF was presented the “original” SEAS Box (copy 00000), now in their conference room/library in Amsterdam. SEAS/Box I 15 copies of SEAS/Box I have been distributed to Partners, Hosts and Sponsors during January-March 2004.
Seas/Box I was presented in Stockholm, Vilnius, Klaipeda, Riga, Liepaja, Kaliningrad, Gdansk and Copenhagen.
Hotel Pro Forma also hosted presentation of the SEAS Box I in Copenhagen, which enjoyed very positive reactions from potential Sponsors and many friends. New production by IMPASTO (Italy) joins SEAS 2004 The choreographer/performer Michela Lucenti is preparing a yet untitled work, to be performed on a sand floor.
www.theatre.lt /nfiles/11.doc   (830 words)

  
 Speeches & Articles < Ministry for Foreign Affairs
It is both significant and in a way symbolic to convene this ministerial here, now that we are commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) under the able Chairmanship of Russia.
Kaliningrad Oblast is certainly a central and important part of the Baltic Sea region and looking ahead to the future work of the CBSS, it is evident that a substantial part og our efforts will be focused on the special situation of Kaliningrad.
There is every reason to believe that such a project could be implemented here in the Kaliningrad Oblast and also in other parts of the region for that matter.
www.mfa.is /speeches-and-articles/nr/1896   (1052 words)

  
 Digital Kaliningrad, Transportation, Kaliningrad Regional Trains Schedule of Kaliningrad Rail Road on 1997
Digital Kaliningrad, Transportation, Kaliningrad Regional Trains Schedule of Kaliningrad Rail Road on 1997
Kaliningrad (South Station) - Svetlogorsk II On Each Stop
Kaliningrad (South Station) - Svetlogorsk II Pionersky Kurort, Svetlogorsk I
www.enet.ru /eng/digitalKenig/train_local.html   (156 words)

  
 KALININGRAD RUSSIA ASIA Hotel booking
The Deima Hotel is situated just 1.5 kilometers away from the city centre of Kaliningrad in Russia.
Kaliningrad Hotel is one of the best and biggest hotel in the city centre.
The Moskva Hotel is ideally located in the city centre of Kaliningrad.
hotel.webpool.it /ASIA/RUSSIA/KALININGRAD.php   (445 words)

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