Posted by Uncle Pasha on May 01, 2003 at 23:48:07:
An semi-independent trip through small towns, villages and the countryside by public transportation or passenger car. A part of this trip can be made by water (a boat or even a raft) or on a horseback. The degree of "reality immersion" of the trip can be adjusted according to how much of a wimp you are, eg. you can stay anywhere from decent hotels (if available) to peasants' dwellings to tents.
More details at www.unclepasha.com/moscow_to_st-petersburg.htm and www.rural-russia.narod.ru/horses_e.htm