Expensive, commercialized Chukotka…

Today I was invited to the Children’s Palace in Anadyr to see the traditional Chukot dances and listen to the songs performed by the teenagers… And I had a wonderful time with them. The leader of the team – Galina Ivanovna is a charming, hospitable person. I had a chance to make some video recordings and to see their archive pictures. Great young people and great evening!
Norteco Agency came with a paper “dogovor” (agreement) who was an unpeasant surprise – I found out that their one-hour tour of the town will cost me 1100 roubles (like 22 taxi rides within the town, 50 roubles each) then a visit to geology room is 500 roubles (yesterday they said it is free because it is not a museum) and I must pay also 600 rou of undefined extra company costs… and so on…
After lovely reception on Sakhalin I did not expect that I have to check in advance in Chukotka how much money they expect. Mistake! I do not want a conflict, but let you know what you can expect. At the end of your stay You can find your date of birth or the distance Anadyr-Moscow (6400 kms) added to you Norteco bill… You can easily visit Anadyr on your own by foot…