COC 2000 Travel Information


Address of the Organizing Committee

Prof.A.L.Fradkov
The Institute for Problems of Mechanical Engineering
61, Bolshoy V.O., 199178, St.Petersburg, RUSSIA
Tel: +7(812)321-4766 (before July, 5),
Fax: +7(812)321-4771
E-mail: coc2000@ccs.ipme.ru, ccs@alf.ipme.ru

Address of "Dom Uchenykh"

The Conference will be held at the "Dom Uchenykh" (House of Scientists):
26, Dvortsovaya Naberezhnaya, St. Petersburg
Emergency phone 315-5959 (on July, 5-7)


Transportation

You can reach St.Petersburg

   By plane:

   By train:

You can reach the "Dom Uchenykh" (House of Scientists)

Click here (100 Kb) to explore the path from the metro station "Nevskiy Prospekt" to the "Dom Uchenykh".

Click here (127 Kb) to view the map of the center of St. Petersburg.


Currency

The Russian legislation does not impose restrictions as to the amount of foreign currency brought in. Currency exchange services are offered in any bank and in most hotels. The most popular currencies are US dollar, Deutsche mark (DM) and Finnish mark (FM). Official exchange rates on June 20 are: 1 US$ = 28.24 roubles, 1 DM = 13.96  roubles, 1 FM = 4.59 roubles. Only few banks accept credit cards and traveler checks; and the commission rates are rather high. Therefore cash is still preferable way of payment in Russia.


Weather

The climate in St. Petersburg is moderate and humid. In July it is warm with occasional rainfalls, the temperature ranging from 20o to 25oC.
Click here to view a recent meteosattelite image of Russia and here to know CNN weather forecast for St. Petersburg. No matter what you see visiting St. Petersburg do not forget to take your umbrella.


Registration Desk

The participants are invited to pick up their conference bag at the registration desk. The registration desk will be open for registration matters and other information during the following hours:

Tuesday, July 417:00 - 19:00Dom Uchenykh
Wednesday, July 58:30 - 15:00Dom Uchenykh
Thursday, July 68:30 - 13:00Dom Uchenykh

Other Useful Information

Language:
English will be the official language. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Proceedings:
Proceedings of the Conference will be distributed to the participants at the registration desk.

Registration:
On-site registration can be made at the Registration desk.

Accommodation:
Most COC2000 participants will stay in the Hotel "St. Petersburg". Transportation from the Hotel "St.Petersburg" to the Conference site will be provided by shuttle bus. Luxury hotels "Europe" and "Astoria" are within walking distance from the conference venue.

Lunches:
Lunch tickets will be available at the registration desk. There are also a lot of restaurants, coffee shops and snack bars within walking distance from the "Dom Uchenykh". Ask site map at the registration desk.

Conference Banquet:
The Conference Banquet will take place on Friday 7, July. Restricted amount of banquet tickets will be available at the registration desk.

Book exhibition:
Scientific books of Birkhauser, World Scientific and other publishers will be exposed in the foyer of White Hall.

Internet Connection:
Internet connection will be provided at the conference venue during lunch time and after conference hours.


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