Mennonite historians and leaders in Omsk, July 2007 at the time of the Centennial Celebrations of the coming of Mennonites to Siberia
Left to Right: Jacob Penner, Germany (an aussiedler, meaning an immigrant from the former Soviet Asian Republics such as Kazakhstan); Viktor Fast, Germany (an aussiedler), Peter Epp, Omsk region and historian of the Omsk Bruederschaft, Victor Wall, Paraguay, head of the International Committee of Mennonite Brethren, Paul Toews, Fresno Pacific University.
Update May 21, 2010
Detailed Program in Microsoft Word of the Omsk Conference
If you do not have MS Word on your computer you can download the free Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for
Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Some simple guidelines to travel in Russia:
- change currency to Rubles in Russia at a bank for good rates. You can use bankomats and credit cards but your home bank will charge both hefty currency and transaction fees. Better to bring cash in a money belt.
- Electricity - 220 volts with the European 2 round post plug. Most laptops and many recent hairdryers, etc can operate on both voltages (please check your appliance) and you may only need the plug adapter - buy this at a computer shop in North America
- Internet - the hotel has WIFI hotspots.
- Innoculations. There are no special requirements for Russia. Check with your family doctor to update standard shots.
- Weather. Daytimes will be pleasant to warm with cooler evenings. Bring layered clothing, comfortable walking shoes and light raingear.
Update April 6, 2010
The Omsk Academic Conference and related travel options are now fully subscribed. This is to advise that we cannot accommodate any further participants - sorry.
We are pleased to be of travel assistance to this important international event and will continue to work with the organizers to make it a rich and memorable experience.
Marina and Walter Unger
Marina Unger, Travel Organizer: toll free 1-800-387-1488 ext 2827 or direct office line 416-915-2827 e-mail: marinau@vision2000.ca
Vision 2000 Travel
1200 Sheppard Avenue East Suite 201
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2K 2S5
Detailed Program in Microsoft Word of the Omsk Conference
If you do not have MS Word on your computer you can download the free Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for
Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Some simple guidelines to travel in Russia:
- change currency to Rubles in Russia at a bank for good rates. You can use bankomats and credit cards but your home bank will charge both hefty currency and transaction fees. Better to bring cash in a money belt.
- Electricity - 220 volts with the European 2 round post plug. Most laptops and many recent hairdryers, etc can operate on both voltages (please check your appliance) and you may only need the plug adapter - buy this at a computer shop in North America
- Internet - the hotel has WIFI hotspots.
- Innoculations. There are no special requirements for Russia. Check with your family doctor to update standard shots.
- Weather. Daytimes will be pleasant to warm with cooler evenings. Bring layered clothing, comfortable walking shoes and light raingear.
Update April 6, 2010
The Omsk Academic Conference and related travel options are now fully subscribed. This is to advise that we cannot accommodate any further participants - sorry.
We are pleased to be of travel assistance to this important international event and will continue to work with the organizers to make it a rich and memorable experience.
Marina and Walter Unger
Marina Unger, Travel Organizer: toll free 1-800-387-1488 ext 2827 or direct office line 416-915-2827 e-mail: marinau@vision2000.ca
Vision 2000 Travel
1200 Sheppard Avenue East Suite 201
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2K 2S5