What's the challenge?
Two cities, so similar and so different. One is the gate to the East, the other is the gate to the West. One is the base for the Pacific Fleet, the other is for the Baltic fleet. One meets the dawn over Russia, the other sees off the sunset. So, we will meet the sun in the East and see it off in the West. Let's embrace Russia in one day.
In the morning "golden hour" we are swimming in the Eastern Bosphorus, and in the evening "golden hour" we will finish at the famous Curonian Spit near Kaliningrad.
The distance between Vladivostok and Kaliningrad is 7,300 km. We will fly that part.
And we will swim, in total, 7,300 m.
We did it in September 2020 and it turned out to be one of the best of our travels ever. Stream in!
A special part of this challenge is the flight. There is ONLY ONE suitable flight by Aeroflot SU1705 VVO-SVO + SU1010 SVO-KGD, departing from Vladivostok at 12:05, arriving at Kaliningrad at 17:35. We strongly recommend booking a ticket before you book a swim!
However, there is a way to embrace Russia without flying - take the relay. You can make a team of two swimmers, one of whom will swim in Vladivostok and the other - in Kaliningrad. Your time will be summed up, and the result will be regarded as at our usual relays.
Solo participants and participants of the Kaliningrad stage, can take part in the X-WATERS Kaliningrad swims the day after Embrace Russia.
Use Telegram app to chat with other participants (open from your phone when the app is installed).
Distances
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Kaliningrad part of the distance (2,600) is held at the Curonian Spit near Zelenogradsk and runs parallel to the shore. The exact location will be provided later.
You will use our official transfer to the airport in Vladivostok and from the airport to the start in Kaliningrad.
Relay. You can embrace Russia together staying in different cities. The first participant will swim in Vladivostok and participate in Vladivostok activities, and the second, respectively, - in Kaliningrad.
In Vladivostok we'll dive at the dawn to the Eastern Bosphorus, swim 4.5 km under the longest bridge in the world and finish in Ajax Bay. Not missing a minute, we'll fly across the whole country from east to west, to plunge into the waters of the Baltic Sea at sunset and see the sun off at the western outskirts of Russia.
"Embrace Russia" locations:
- Vladivostok, Eastern Bosporus, Russky Island
- Kaliningrad, Curonian Spit, Zelenogradsk
In addition to swimming, we will get to know both cities together and become a real team.
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Registration for a swim
Before registering, please read Swim Regulations and Standard contract
Select a distance:
Registration for a swim
- participation in the swim at "Bosphorus Vostochny" distance of X-WATERS Vladivostok, start in a separate wave.
- separate exclusive evening start in Kaliningrad;
- transfers under the program - to get you everywhere in time;
- organization of locker rooms, storage of belongings and luggage during the swim - not to depend on hotels;
- merch and gifts from the organizers;
- insurance against accidents with the coverage of 200 thous RUR;
- craziest team.
The slot price does not include:
- airfare (make sure you have a ticket for the desired flight before registering for the swim!);
- accommodation in hotels;
- food and drinks.
- participation in the swim at "Bosphorus Vostochny" distance of X-WATERS Vladivostok, start in a separate wave for the first stage participant.
- separate exclusive evening start in Kaliningrad for the second stage participant;
- transfers under the program to get you everywhere in time - one seat in each city;
- organization of locker rooms, storage of belongings and luggage during the swim - not to depend on hotels;
- merch and gifts from organizers - a set for two swimmers;
- insurance against accidents with the coverage of 200 thous RUR for two;
- craziest team.
The slot price does not include:
- airfare (make sure you have a ticket for the desired flight before registering for the swim!);
- accommodation in hotels;
- food and drinks.
if you would like to purchase a slot as a gift
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You have already registered for the swim.
Choose the swim for your age
Please make sure you have separate accounts for kid’s and your own registration
Agenda
September 17, Friday: - 17:00 Sushi-party with a welcome set from the organizers; - pre-start briefing and starter package delivery. September 18, Saturday: - 5:00 - separate transfer from the center of Vladivostok to the start camp. - 6:00, "golden hour" - start of the swim in Eastern Bosphorus and the first stage of "Embrace Russia". The ER participants start separately. - 9:30 - transfer from the finish camp to the airport - Departure by SU1705 VVO-SVO from Vladivostok at 12:05, then by SU1010 SVO-KGD from Sheremetyevo at 16:25, arriving at Kaliningrad at 17:35. We strongly recommend you to buy or book the ticket first, and only after that - register for a swim! - 18:00 - Transfer from Kaliningrad airport to the start point. - 18:30 - Start of the second stage of "Embrace Russia" at the Curonian Spit. - 20:30 Transfer from the finish to the restaurant - 21:00 Final party and Award ceremony. .
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