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Review of Reinke 11 M

Basic specs..

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard diesel engine at 75.0 hp (55 kW).

The transmission is a shaft drive. A shaft drive will in the long run require less maintenence than other types of drive e.g. a sail drive.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Reinke 11 M is 1.62, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Reinke 11 M is about 232 kg/cm, alternatively 1300 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 232 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1300 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

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What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio) Indicates how fast the boat is in light wind: - Cruising Boats have ratios 10-15 - Cruiser-Racers have ratios 16-20 - Racers have ratios above 20 - High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24 Sail-area/displacement ratio (SA/D ratio): 13.80

Maintenance

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Sturdy built motorsailer designed by the hand of Reinke. They describe the yacht as "a scaled reduction from the 12M, but with more shrinkage in length to be berth- convenient". They continue: "this shrinkage does not disturb in the long waves in the open sea: a lot of space under deck, good sail- carrying- facilities and ocean- safety against capsizing are exceptional. Huge tank and stowage capacities are clear advantages for long-time Yachtsmen".

General - REINKE 10M

Steel sailingyacht Reinke 10M "Siljan", hull built 1991 en launched 1994, dim.: 10,60 (11,15 including bowsprit) lwl 9,05 x 3,00 x 1,60 m, hull built by Reinke Yachts, interior done by professional yachts builder under supervision of the owner, designed by Peter Reinke, steel hull, steel superstructure and steel deck, non skid deck paint, perspex windows, multi-shine white hull with black striping and stainless steel rubrail, displacement approx. 8 ton, ballast approx. 2,5 ton, 5 x Lewmar Hatches, fueltank approx. 100 ltr, watertank approx 250 liter, hydraulic steering, emergency tiller.

Accommodation

Professional oak interior with teak floor, 2 cabins each with a double, pilot berth in passage foreward, saloon berth can be used as extra bunk making a total of six berths, decksaloon with u-shaped sofa and a headroom of approx 1,90 m, foreward manual toilet and showerroom (no shower), Trumatic gas heating with remote gas valve, water pressure system with additional manual handpump in galley, port facing galley with double stainless steel sink and lots of locker space, 12 V refrigerator, Eno 3-burner gas stove with oven, LG microwave, hot water thrue emerionheater.

Mercedes 4 cylinder diesel engine 60 hp (44,10 kW), gages for oilpressure, temperature and gearbox, 2 battery's 1 x service and 1 x start, manual bilgepump, electric bilgepump, 12 V DC system and 220 V AC system, fixed 3-bladed propellor, bow trusther.

Silva 150 magnetic pedestal compass, Silva Ffuxgate compas, Silva log with repeater inside, Silva echosounder, Silva windset with both windspeed and direction, Shipmate RS 8300 vhf, HF 150 receiver coupled to a meteo receiver, ICN Nav 4 navtex receiver, Robertson autopilot with R300X remote control, Philips gps, Panasonic radio CD-player with 2 speakers in the salon.

35 LBS CQR anchor with 10 meter 9 mm chain, Lewmar 12 V capstan, 5 Lewmar opening deckhatches, 4 integrated lifting points for easy hauling, central clamps, fixed windows with sprayhood, solar panels on deck (not connected), bathing platform, bathing ladder, davids integrated in the searailing.

Sloop-rigged cutter, white deck stepped aluminium Proctor mast with single set of spreaders, Furlex manual furling system for both cotter sail and inner forestay, easykick rodkicker, mainsail, furling yankee, furling jib, spinnaker, lazy jacks, all Lewmar winches; 2 x type 44 2-speed selftailing primery sheetwinches, 2 x type 30 2-speed selftailing secondary sheetwinches, 1 x type 30 2-speed selftailing halyardwinch on the mast, 1 x type 30 2-speed halyard on the mast and 1 x type 16 selftaling reefwinch. 2 Lewmar halyard stoppers on the mast, (no spi boom).

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2001 Reinke 13M Special

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This isn’t a sailboat. This is a call to adventure. This is a summons to sail the seven seas, to dance with Neptune, to convene with the forces of nature. Aboard Gjoa (Yo-ah) you will slip the lines and truly experience the life you were meant to live. This isn’t a sailboat. It’s a way to make that happen.

Gjoa is a proven bluewater cruiser. She’s crossed both the Atlantic and Pacific, N to S, E to W, in both hemispheres, as far south as 45S and as far north as 61N, and now she awaits in the emerald-green Salish Sea for her next master.

She was designed by German naval architect Kurt Reinke (RINE-kee) and built in 2001 by Rehberger Yachts in Germany, The Reinke 13M Special model is “special” because she was widened and extended, achieving the hydrodynamically perfect integration of a bathing platform. The keel sole is 10mm (3.94”) thick, and the hull is 5-7mm (0.2-0.28”). It was built to tolerate ice drift. With an excellent sail inventory, a 2017 75hp Yanmar engine, and a convenient bow thruster, she’s swift and nimble.

Gjoa is a tough, no-nonsense expedition boat, but also a very comfortable liveaboard. She has a deck saloon with all-around views from raised seating. The generous windows are thick, double-paned safety glass.  There is 200cm (6’ 7”) headroom in the saloon, a shower, fridge and freezer, pressure water, hot water, all-electric cooking, washing machine, TV/CD player, and many comforts of home. A diesel stove at anchor or hydronic heating underway keeps things toasty warm. There is closed-cell foam insulation to keep the interior dry, quiet, and the temperature steady no matter the climate.

Outside, she has easy walk-around decks with no teak. The engine is located beneath the cockpit, so stand-up headroom with the hatch removed, and there’s a separate tool storage/work area with a vise. The sugar-scoop stern provides easy dinghy access. Dinghy davits are on the arch and there is an outboard crane. There’s dedicated life raft stowage, a drop-down swim/dive ladder, unpainted topsides, hard dodger, the list of goodness goes on.

You can get off the grid for a long time on this boat: 1,110 ltr (293 gal) of diesel, 700 ltr (185 gal) of water plus a water maker, 400 watts solar, electric cooking (no propane fills!), massive storage inside and out, protected steering stations inside and out, autopilot, handholds everywhere. The twin keels offer the option to dry out for maintenance when you can’t get a haul-out, and the 1.55 m (5.09’) draft will get you into places that other boats can’t go.

Gjoa hasn’t just been used, she’s been loved. The care and dedication shows in all the recent upgrades and new equipment. See the list of everything new in the specs.

Having adventured aboard Gjoa for several years, and with some health concerns, the owners are ready to swallow the anchor and are building their dream house. They recognize that Gjoa is not a boat meant to be tied to a dock, so with grace and goodwill, they are looking for the right person to take her back to bluewater. If you hear that call to adventure, if you want to live the life you’re meant to live, give me a call, I’d love to introduce you to Gjoa.

Specifications

• LOA: 14.3 m (47’)
• LOD: 13.6 m (44.6’)
• LWL: 12.2 m (40’)
• Beam: 3.98 m (13’)
• Draught: 1.55 m (5’)
• Air Draught: 18.5 m (61’)
• Hull Thickness: 7-10mm (0.28-0.39”) for ice conditions
• Deck Thickness: 5mm (0.2”)
• Displacement: 15,000 kg (33,069 lbs) or cruise-ready 17,000 kg (37,479 lbs)
• Ballast: lead starboard 2.15t (4,300 lbs); port 2.55t (5,100 lbs)
• Fuel Tanks: 1,000 ltr (264 gal) aluminum main; 110 ltr (29 gal) polyethylene day tank
• Potable Water Tanks: 2 x 350 ltr (92.36 gal) polyethylene tanks, total 700 ltr (185 gal)
• Holding Tank: 225 ltrs (60 gal) polyethylene
• deck and bottom paint
• hard dodger acrylic windows
• battery charger
• galley/head faucets
• galley sink
• mainsail hardware (ballslide system)
• isolation transformer/shore power
• electronics continuously upgraded since 2015
• standing rigging
• saloon windows
• mast wiring
• solar panels/controller
• saloon seating
• ground tackle
• fuel filtration system
• interior/nave LED lighting
• new engine!!
• new generator

Accommodations

• Sleeps 7: double in aft cabin, two single bunks in forward cabin, single pilot berth with lee cloth in saloon, extra-large double in saloon (table lowers)
• New  mattresses (2020/21)
• Ample storage
• 200cm (6’7”) headroom in saloon
• New  saloon foam and upholstery (2019)
• Bright with excellent 360° visibility
• New  galley sink and faucet
• Spacious food prep countertop
• Induction Cooktop: Bosch, NKT315A, 220V, gimballed, two burners
• Stainless steel backsplash
• Oven/Microwave: Bosch, HME8850, 220V, gimballed
• Refrigeration: Danfoss, 24V/220V compressor, air-cooled, new controller (2021)
• Freezer: 24V compressor, Wemo control
• Stand-alone shower
• New  faucet in the head
• Toilet: Lavac, Popular Model, manual (doubles as bilge pump) (2019)
• Toilet Hose: Sealand OdorSafe (2021)
• Washing Machine: Candy, Aquamatic 8T, 3kg, 240V
• Diesel Heat: Sigmar/Dickinson, SIG170, with viewing window (new spare regulator, chimney and low-pressure fuel pump, 2020)
• Hydronic Heat: Forced air hydronic heater (on Yanmar), Dickinson, Radex2, 12V, new (2020)

Ventilation

• Hatches x 5, Lewmar Ocean 50, all with screens, some with retractable security bars, acrylic replaced (2018/20)
• Dorades x 3, with cover plates
• Portlights, Lewmar Ocean x 4, Lewmar Atlantic x 1, all with screens, acrylic replaced (2019), gaskets replaced (2021)
• Opening window in hard dodger
• Cabin Fans x 3, Caframo, Sirocco, 24V
• Deck/Steaming Lights: AquaSignal 41 combo, 24V
• Interior Ceiling: x 18, Hella, EuroLED 95 low profile (warm white), stainless steel, with dimmers, 24V (2018/21)
• Interior Reading: x 6, LED, stainless steel, 24V
• Galley and Engine Room: Fluorescent
• Potable Water Tank: 2 x 350 ltr (92.36 gal) polyethylene tanks, total 700 ltr (185 gal), accessed via pressure water, or galley foot pump
• Water Heater: Rheinstrom, HZK/50l, 240V (optionally could be hooked up to engine)
• Holding Tank: 225 ltr (60 gal), polyethylene. Can be pumped overboard or through deck fitting
• Y-Valve: to direct black/grey water into holding tank or overboard
• Odour Filter: for holding tank, Vetus, NSF 16FE
• Black Water Macerator/Pump: Rheinstrom, Y10, 24V
• Grey Water Tank: Whale, GT0831B (8 litre) (2018)
• Grey Water Pump: Whale, Gulper 320, BP2054, 24V, diaphragm pump (2020)
• Bilge Pump: X 3, Rheinstrom
• Bilge Pump: x 1, Rheinstrom, manual, in cockpit
• Pressure Water: Pump, Jabsco, 24V (2020)
• Pressure Water: Accumulator tank, Jabsco (2020)
• Watermaker: Village Marine Tec (Parker/Racor), Baltic 500, 70 ltr/hour (new membrane 2020)
• Outdoor shower on sugar scoop stern

Engines/Propulsion

• Yanmar 4JH4-TE, 75HP
• Hours: 1900
• Fuel Filtration: Racor, single bowl primary filter and double-bowl switchable secondary filter (2018)
• Water Strainer: Vetus, stainless, WF525
• Exhaust: Waterlock/Muffler, Vetus, NLP
• Gearbox: Yanmar, KM4A2G, R2.63 (2019)
• Stuffing Box: SPW GMBH, non-drip, grease-filled
• Drive: Aquadrive 20100 (shaft pulled and new cutless bearing 2018, CV joints 2017)
• Bow Thruster: Rheinstrom, BR45, 24V Alu
• Dinghy: Achilles, HB-280LX, Hypalon tubes with GRP floor, BeachMaster wheels, UV cover (2010)
• Yamaha E8D, 8HP outboard (2004)

Propeller & Rudder

• Shaft: SPW GMBH, 35MM 1:10
• Propeller: SPW GMBH Variprop, DF107 (factory rebuilt (2018))
• Line Cutter: Spurs, Model B
• Rudder: Skeg hung

Hydraulic Steering

• Manual pump (helm), Lecomble & Schmitt, 170CT
• Ram Cylinder, Lecomble & Schmitt, VHM-60-BT No: 96-07 (rebuilt 2018)
• Three-way hydraulic bypass valve, BCS (Twin Disk SRL), (new 2018)
• Autopilot drive continuous-running hydraulic pump: Raymarine, M81127/E12172, rebuilt 2018, new motor and drive coupling (2020)
• Autopilot Remote Control, Raymarine, ST600R
• Raymarine, ST600R, Type 100/300
• Raymarine, ST6000Plus, Type 150/400
• Solar Panels: x 2 Victron, series 3a, 400W total (200W-24V each panel), Mono (2019)
• Solar Controller: Victron, BlueSolar MPPT, 100/15, 15A (2019)
• 12V for start battery
• Mahle (2019), 24V 80A, for 24V house batteries, internally regulated
• Generator (2015): Fischer Panda, 8000i, 8kVA, 6.3kW, 1286 hours, Waterlock, Vetus, LP
• Portable Generator: Honda GX100, 2kVA, 220V
• House Batteries: Powerbatt, 4x12v (wired as 24V), 150Ah (600Ah total), sealed lead acid AGM (2017)
• Battery Monitors: x 2, Magnetronic, models DCC4000/DCV2000 (monitors all but generator)
• Start Battery (for Yanmar): 2017
• Start Battery (for Fisher Panda): Repco, CCA 680, MCA 880, Ah 75, 12V, (2018)
• Isolation Transformer (and Voltage Converter): (115V<->230V), Victron, 3600W, (2020), as needed can change shore power input voltage using manual jumpers
• Converter: 24->12V DC-DC (in DC panel)
• Battery Charger, Victron, Skylla, TG24/50, 230V, (2021)
• Shore Power: 50’ 30Amp (2020)
• Inverter, Philippi, Sinewave, 1200w, 24V->240V
• 220V Receptacles
• Current-Leak Tester, Octopus bargraph, (2019)
• Silver Reference Electrode, BoatZincs, (2020) for testing aluminum hull corrosion potential

Electronics

• Laser Printer: Brother, HL1110
• CD Receiver: JVC, KD-T91MBS, marine version (2020)
• TV: 32” Samsung (no cable) (2018)
• Radar: 18″ Digital Radome 15m Cable, Raymarine, RD418D, (2019)
• Radar Mast Mount: Scanstrut (2019)
• Chartplotter/MFD: (nav station), Raymarine, A98 (2015)
• Chartplotter/MFD (helm), Raymarine, A97 (2015)
• Remote MFD keypad, Raymarine, RMK-10 (2017)
• External GPS antenna for MFD, Raymarine, GA150
• ST60 Tridata – Depth/Speed/Temp: Raymarine, ST60
• ST60 Wind (nav station): Raymarine, ST60
• ST60 Wind (helm): Raymarine, ST60
• HS5 Seatalk Network Switch: Raymarine, HS5 (2017)
• ST to STNG Converter: Raymarine
• AIS/GPS VHF Radio: Standard Horizon, GX2200 (2017)
• VHF Radio Remote Mic: Standard Horizon, CMP31
• VHF/AIS Antenna: Vesper, VA159 (2019) and new cable
• AIS650 Class B Transceiver: Raymarine, AIS650 (2015)
• AIS Splitter: Raymarine, AIS100 (2015)
• Aero Iridium antenna (2017)
• Tricolour/Strobe/Anchor: AquaSignal 40 combo, 24V
• Navigation Lights (deck): Hella LED, 2nm, 24V
• Chart Light: Hella, with red/white bulb, LED, 24V
• Searchlight: AquaSignal model 6230, hand-held, plugs into binnacle socket, 24V/50W
• Steering Compass: Plastimo, Olympic 115 (2018), light not connected

Sails and Rigging

• All lines led aft to cockpit, tails organized and stored in purpose-built cubby storage
• Standing Rigging: 8/10mm, 1×19 stainless wire, running backstays 6mm Dymice (2019)
• Roller Furlers: x 2, Schaefer, models 3100 and 2100
• most replaced (2019/20)
• new Samson MLX3 main halyard (2021)
• 2 x #54 on coamings
• 1 x #48 in cockpit
• 1 x #16 on mast
• Clutches: x 24, Spinlock, model XTS
• Mast: Nordic Mast, 16.5 meters, two spreaders, mast steps, track for trysail, track for pole storage with two cars (Antal)
• Pole: Yankee pole stored vertically on front of mast
• Boom: Nordic Mast
• Boom Gallows: on dodger roof (2019)
• Stakpac: Doyle (2019)
• Lazyjacks: (2019)
• Ronstan Ballslide: x 6, all new sliding cars (2020)
• Main Sheet Tackle: Garhauser, two-speed (2020)
• Mainsail: Doyle, triple-reefed, full-batten (2018)
• Staysail: Doyle, with WeatherMax UV strip, (2018)
• Yankee (jib top): Doyle, with WeatherMax UV strip (2018)
• Storm Jib: Elvstrom, never used (2001)
• Trysail: Elvstrom, very lightly used, flies on separate mast track (2001)

Deck and Cockpit

• Cockpit Lazarette: extra-large, 1200 x 1250 x 600mm, lockable from the aft cabin, or padlock
• Deck Paint: KiwiGrip, (2021)
• Cockpit Finish: Brazilian Cedar-lined cockpit seating and sole
• Removable cockpit table and leg

Ground Tackle

• Main: Spade, S160, 35kg (77 lbs), galvanized (2020), on bow roller
• CQR, NiroPetersen, 27kg (60 lbs), stainless steel 316, in anchor locker
• Kedge in anchor locker
• Chain: Acco, 100m (328’), 8mm, DIN766, hot-dip galvanized G70 chain (2020)
• Windlass: Simpson-Lawrence, 1200 model, 24V, rebuilt (2020)
• Windlass remote controls at both helm and bow
• Windlass, Simpson-Lawrence, manual (uses winch handle), on pushpit
• Anchor Locker: deep, 1350 x 1200 x 1350mm with 3 steps, locked from the interior forepeak, plastic drum holds chain, large capacity line/fender storage, propane tank storage with vent
• Bollards: x 8, heavy duty welded
• Bow rollers: x 2 (2021)
• Stern Tie Reel: stainless steel 316, 100 metres (328’) of webbing strap, on pushpit
• Chain Stopper: Maxwell (2020)
• Drogue: Jordan series, OceanBrake, all-dyneema, 139 cones, used once (2018)
• Liferaft: Plastimo, TransOcean, 6-man, out-of-date, stored in dedicated space on sugar scoop stern (2010)
• Lifesling, on rail with UV cover
• 8mm (0.31”) exterior (tinted)
• 1mm (0.039”) laminate
• 5mm (0.2”) interior (clear) (2019)
• Fire extinguishers (2020)
• Engine room fire port in door
• Smoke detector
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Emergency tiller
• Portlight storm covers
• Flares (2020)
• Spare fixed prop
• Other spares and consumables
• Various Sunbrella equipment covers (2019)
• Cockpit awning, Sunbrella (2019)
• Blaupunkt speakers x 2, in saloon (Sony cockpit speakers x 2 disconnected)
• Fenders: Polyform G-6 x 6 (2021),
• Various dock lines, boat hook
• Barigo saloon marine instruments x 3 (2018)

Not Included

• Personal effects
• First-aid kits
• Handheld VHF
• Iridium phone
• Charts and chart chips
• Clothing/foul weather gear
• Lifejackets/tethers
• Sewing machine
• China/cutlery, two large cookpots
• Folding bicycles

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FEIG ELECTRONIC: Moscow-City Skyscrapers Streamline Parking Access and Control with Secure RFID

Feig electronic partners with isbc group to deploy ucode dna rfid security and parking access control solution in moscow business district.

Weilburg, Germany  — December 3,  2019  —  FEIG ELECTRONIC , a leading global supplier of radio frequency identification (RFID) readers and antennas with fifty years of industry experience, announces deployment of the UCODE DNA RFID security and parking contactless identification solution in the Moscow International Business Center, known as Moscow-City, one of the world’s largest business district projects.

The management of Moscow-City not only selected long-range, passive UHF RFID to implement in its controlled parking areas, it also chose to implement UCODE DNA , the highest form of secure RAIN RFID technology, developed by NXP Semiconductors.

Panoramic view of Moscow city and Moskva River at sunset. New modern futuristic skyscrapers of Moscow-City – International Business Center, toned

“Underscoring NXP’s innovation and leadership in developing advanced RAIN RFID technologies, our UCODE DNA was chosen to be incorporated with the FEIG and ISBC implementation of the contactless identification system in the prestigious Moscow-City,” said Mahdi Mekic, marketing director for RAIN RFID with NXP Semiconductors. “This exciting project represents yet another successful deployment of NXP’s contactless portfolio, and showcases our continued ability to meet the high-security requirements of highly demanding applications without compromising user convenience.”

“UCODE DNA is considered the only identification technology to match the physical protection of a barrier with the cybersecurity necessary to truly protect entrances from unauthorized access,” said Manuel Haertlé, senior product manager for FEIG Electronic. “As a respected contactless payment technology company, FEIG applies security know-how from its payment terminals, which are fully certified according to the latest high-class security standards, into our RFID systems. FEIG vehicle access control RFID readers incorporate advanced secure key storage elements, supporting various methods for secure key injection.”

FEIG’s partner ISBC Group provided the knowledge and support for this successful implementation using  FEIG’s long-range UHF RFID . The resulting system enables authorized vehicle entry into areas reserved for private residential use or corporate tenants, while also allowing availability of temporary, fee-based visitor parking. Thanks to the cryptographic authentication of UCODE DNA, both the tag and reader must go through an authentication procedure before the reader will validate the data from the tag, which is transmitted wirelessly. This level of authentication is typically used in the most secure data communication networks.

“The system’s two-step authentication means that only authorized equipment can handle the secure protocol and the data exchange with the UCODE DNA based tag. Without the required cryptographic secrets, other readers would query the tag in vain, because the tag’s response cannot be interpreted or understood,” said Andrey Krasovskiy, director of the RFID department at ISBC Group. “On top of this, each data exchange in the authentication process is unique, so even if a malicious actor were to intercept the communication, the transmission is only good for a single exchange and the tag’s unique identity is protected from cloning.”

Established in 1992 and still growing, Moscow-City is the revitalization and transformation of an industrial riverfront into a new, modern, vibrant and upscale business and residential district. A mix of residential, hotel, office, retail and entertainment facilities, it is located about four kilometers west of Red Square along the Moscow River. Twelve of the twenty-three planned facilities have already been completed, with seven currently under construction. Six skyscrapers in Moscow-City reach a height of at least 300 meters, including Europe’s tallest building, Federation Tower, which rises more than 100 stories.

Partnering with ISBC and deploying FEIG Electronic RFID solutions, the Moscow International Business Center is delivering security and access control to its city center today, as it grows into the city of tomorrow.

About FEIG ELECTRONIC

FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH, a leading global supplier of RFID readers and antennas is one of the few suppliers worldwide offering RFID readers and antennas for all standard operating frequencies: LF (125 kHz), HF (13.56 MHz), UHF (860-960 MHz). A trusted pioneer in RFID with more than 50 years of industry experience, FEIG ELECTRONIC delivers unrivaled data collection, authentication, and identification solutions, as well as secure contactless payment systems. Readers from FEIG ELECTRONIC, which are available for plug-in, desktop, and handheld applications, support next-generation contactless credit cards, debit cards, smart cards, NFC and access control credentials to enable fast, accurate, reliable and secure transactions. For more information, visit:  www.feig.de/en

Founded in Moscow in 2002, ISBC Group provides knowledge and support to integrators for their successful implementation of RFID and smart card-based solutions. The company specializes in the distribution of smart card equipment, contact and contactless card manufacturing, smart card and RFID personalization services, and information security.  Its Research and Design Center is focused specifically on RFID, primarily HF and UHF solutions with NXP tags, and software development for the smart card industry. For more information visit:  https://isbc-cards.com/

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What We Know About the Drone Attack on Moscow

Russia’s Defense Ministry said that at least eight drones had targeted Moscow and the surrounding region.

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Moscow came under a drone attack early Tuesday, according to Russian officials, the first strike to hit civilian areas in the capital and another sign that the war in Ukraine is increasingly touching the heart of Russia.

Here is what we know about the attack.

What happened?

Explosions were reported in Moscow early on Tuesday morning, with Russia’s Defense Ministry saying that at least eight drones had targeted the capital and the surrounding region.

All of the drones were intercepted, the ministry said in a statement, saying that electronic jamming measures forced some to deviate from intended targets and that others had been shot down outside the city limits by air defenses. It did not specify what the targets may have been.

Three residential buildings in Moscow were damaged by drones after they were intercepted, according to the office of the Russian prosecutor general. Some residents were briefly evacuated early Tuesday, said Sergei Sobyanin, the city’s mayor.

Mr. Sobyanin said in a post on the Telegram messaging app that two people required medical attention but that no one was seriously injured.

Who was behind the attack?

Russia’s Ministry of Defense blamed the Ukrainian government for what it described as a “terrorist attack.”

A spokesman for Ukraine’s Air Force, which typically maintains a policy of strategic ambiguity about any strikes on Russian territory, declined to comment on the attack. But Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, said Kyiv was not “directly involved” in the drone assault on Moscow, though was “happy” to watch.

Russia’s Investigative Committee, the country’s equivalent to the F.B.I., said it had started an inquiry into the attack.

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The intended target of the drone attack was not immediately clear. Video verified by The New York Times shows a 25-story residential building on the southwestern outskirts of Moscow lightly scorched on the exterior. The wreckage of a drone wing is shown just outside the building.

Other videos verified by The Times were filmed eight miles away, outside a building where Russian news media reported that a drone had flown inside. The footage shows two apparent drone wings outside the residential building.

In additional video footage, a third building, also reported to have been hit by a drone, has a broken window. All three residential buildings in the videos are along the southwestern outskirts of Moscow in upper-middle-class areas of the city.

Why is it significant?

Moscow is about 310 miles from the border with Ukraine, and the attack on Tuesday was the first time that drones have hit residential areas of the city since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Earlier this month, there were nighttime explosions over the Kremlin, which Russia said were a drone attack and an assassination attempt on President Vladimir V. Putin. On the day of the blasts, Mr. Zelensky publicly denied responsibility, asserting that Ukraine fights on its own territory. U.S. intelligence officials said that one of Ukraine’s special military or intelligence units most likely orchestrated the attack , adding that they had “low” confidence that the Ukrainian government had directly authorized it.

American officials have in the past voiced concern that Ukrainian attacks on Russian soil could provoke Mr. Putin without having a direct effect on the battlefield — one reason that Washington has withheld from Ukraine weapons that could be used to strike deep into Russia.

The reality of the war in Ukraine has largely been perceived as distant for much of the Russian public, but the attacks on Moscow could change that and possibly even threaten overall support for Mr. Putin’s handling of what the Kremlin has called the “ special military operation .”

One worry is that attacks in Russia could serve as a pretext for Mr. Putin to escalate the war in some way, such as striking key government buildings in Kyiv and trying to decapitate the Ukrainian government.

The Kremlin’s reaction to Tuesday’s drone attack was muted. Dmitri S. Peskov, the Kremlin’s spokesman, told reporters that the Defense Ministry “acted well” in responding to the attack, but declined to comment further. Mr. Putin briefly commented on the attack, telling a reporter that Russia’s air defenses had proved adequate. “We have stuff to do,” he said in a video clip published by state news media. “We know what needs to be done.”

Ivan Nechepurenko has been a Times reporter since 2015, covering politics, economics, sports and culture in Russia and the former Soviet republics. He was raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, and in Piatykhatky, Ukraine. More about Ivan Nechepurenko

Anatoly Kurmanaev is a foreign correspondent covering Russia’s transformation after its invasion of Ukraine. More about Anatoly Kurmanaev

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News and Analysis

A day after securing a new term in a rubber-stamp presidential election, President Vladimir Putin of Russia said he would not back down in Russia’s war against Ukraine .

With additional American aid still in doubt, Lloyd Austin, the U.S. defense secretary, called for “creative, adaptable and sustainable ways” to continue arming Ukraine  and praised European allies who were trying to bolster Kyiv’s military.

Ukraine fired a volley of exploding drones  at Moscow and other targets on the final day of Russia’s presidential vote, the local authorities said, continuing a flurry of attacks timed for the election .

Symbolism or Strategy?: Ukrainians say that defending places with little strategic value is worth the cost in casualties and weapons , because the attacking Russians pay an even higher price. American officials aren’t so sure.

Elaborate Tales: As the Ukraine war grinds on, the Kremlin has created increasingly complex fabrications online  to discredit Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, and undermine the country’s support in the West.

Targeting Russia’s Oil Industry: With its army short of ammunition and troops to break the deadlock on the battlefield, Kyiv has increasingly taken the fight beyond the Ukrainian border, attacking oil infrastructure deep in Russian territory .

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Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow: The Best of Moscow!

I just got back from one week in Moscow. And, as you might have already guessed, it was a mind-boggling experience. It was not my first trip to the Russian capital. But I hardly ever got enough time to explore this sprawling city. Visiting places for business rarely leaves enough time for sightseeing. I think that if you’ve got one week in Russia, you can also consider splitting your time between its largest cities (i.e. Saint Petersburg ) to get the most out of your trip. Seven days will let you see the majority of the main sights and go beyond just scratching the surface. In this post, I’m going to share with you my idea of the perfect travel itinerary for one week in Moscow.

Moscow is perhaps both the business and cultural hub of Russia. There is a lot more to see here than just the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Centuries-old churches with onion-shaped domes dotted around the city are in stark contrast with newly completed impressive skyscrapers of Moscow City dominating the skyline. I spent a lot of time thinking about my Moscow itinerary before I left. And this city lived up to all of my expectations.

Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow

Day 1 – red square and the kremlin.

Metro Station: Okhotny Ryad on Red Line.

No trip to Moscow would be complete without seeing its main attraction. The Red Square is just a stone’s throw away from several metro stations. It is home to some of the most impressive architectural masterpieces in the city. The first thing you’ll probably notice after entering it and passing vendors selling weird fur hats is the fairytale-like looking Saint Basil’s Cathedral. It was built to commemorate one of the major victories of Ivan the Terrible. I once spent 20 minutes gazing at it, trying to find the perfect angle to snap it. It was easier said than done because of the hordes of locals and tourists.

As you continue strolling around Red Square, there’s no way you can miss Gum. It was widely known as the main department store during the Soviet Era. Now this large (yet historic) shopping mall is filled with expensive boutiques, pricey eateries, etc. During my trip to Moscow, I was on a tight budget. So I only took a retro-style stroll in Gum to get a rare glimpse of a place where Soviet leaders used to grocery shop and buy their stuff. In case you want some modern shopping experience, head to the Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center with stores like New Yorker, Zara, and Adidas.

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To continue this Moscow itinerary, next you may want to go inside the Kremlin walls. This is the center of Russian political power and the president’s official residence. If you’re planning to pay Kremlin a visit do your best to visit Ivan the Great Bell Tower as well. Go there as early as possible to avoid crowds and get an incredible bird’s-eye view. There are a couple of museums that are available during designated visiting hours. Make sure to book your ticket online and avoid lines.

Day 2 – Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Tretyakov Gallery, and the Arbat Street

Metro Station: Kropotkinskaya on Red Line

As soon as you start creating a Moscow itinerary for your second day, you’ll discover that there are plenty of metro stations that are much closer to certain sites. Depending on your route, take a closer look at the metro map to pick the closest.

The white marble walls of Christ the Saviour Cathedral are awe-inspiring. As you approach this tallest Orthodox Christian church, you may notice the bronze sculptures, magnificent arches, and cupolas that were created to commemorate Russia’s victory against Napoleon.

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Unfortunately, the current Cathedral is a replica, since original was blown to bits in 1931 by the Soviet government. The new cathedral basically follows the original design, but they have added some new elements such as marble high reliefs.

Home to some precious collection of artworks, in Tretyakov Gallery you can find more than 150,000 of works spanning centuries of artistic endeavor. Originally a privately owned gallery, it now has become one of the largest museums in Russia. The Gallery is often considered essential to visit. But I have encountered a lot of locals who have never been there.

Famous for its souvenirs, musicians, and theaters, Arbat street is among the few in Moscow that were turned into pedestrian zones. Arbat street is usually very busy with tourists and locals alike. My local friend once called it the oldest street in Moscow dating back to 1493. It is a kilometer long walking street filled with fancy gift shops, small cozy restaurants, lots of cute cafes, and street artists. It is closed to any vehicular traffic, so you can easily stroll it with kids.

Day 3 – Moscow River Boat Ride, Poklonnaya Hill Victory Park, the Moscow City

Metro Station: Kievskaya and Park Pobedy on Dark Blue Line / Vystavochnaya on Light Blue Line

Voyaging along the Moscow River is definitely one of the best ways to catch a glimpse of the city and see the attractions from a bit different perspective. Depending on your Moscow itinerary, travel budget and the time of the year, there are various types of boats available. In the summer there is no shortage of boats, and you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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If you find yourself in Moscow during the winter months, I’d recommend going with Radisson boat cruise. These are often more expensive (yet comfy). They offer refreshments like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and, of course, alcoholic drinks. Prices may vary but mostly depend on your food and drink selection. Find their main pier near the opulent Ukraine hotel . The hotel is one of the “Seven Sisters”, so if you’re into the charm of Stalinist architecture don’t miss a chance to stay there.

The area near Poklonnaya Hill has the closest relation to the country’s recent past. The memorial complex was completed in the mid-1990s to commemorate the Victory and WW2 casualties. Also known as the Great Patriotic War Museum, activities here include indoor attractions while the grounds around host an open-air museum with old tanks and other vehicles used on the battlefield.

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The hallmark of the memorial complex and the first thing you see as you exit metro is the statue of Nike mounted to its column. This is a very impressive Obelisk with a statue of Saint George slaying the dragon at its base.

Maybe not as impressive as Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl Tower , the skyscrapers of the Moscow City (otherwise known as Moscow International Business Center) are so drastically different from dull Soviet architecture. With 239 meters and 60 floors, the Empire Tower is the seventh highest building in the business district.

The observation deck occupies 56 floor from where you have some panoramic views of the city. I loved the view in the direction of Moscow State University and Luzhniki stadium as well to the other side with residential quarters. The entrance fee is pricey, but if you’re want to get a bird’s eye view, the skyscraper is one of the best places for doing just that.

Day 4 – VDNKh, Worker and Collective Farm Woman Monument, The Ostankino TV Tower

Metro Station: VDNKh on Orange Line

VDNKh is one of my favorite attractions in Moscow. The weird abbreviation actually stands for Russian vystavka dostizheniy narodnogo khozyaystva (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy). With more than 200 buildings and 30 pavilions on the grounds, VDNKh serves as an open-air museum. You can easily spend a full day here since the park occupies a very large area.

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First, there are pavilions that used to showcase different cultures the USSR was made of. Additionally, there is a number of shopping pavilions, as well as Moskvarium (an Oceanarium) that features a variety of marine species. VDNKh is a popular venue for events and fairs. There is always something going on, so I’d recommend checking their website if you want to see some particular exhibition.

A stone’s throw away from VDNKh there is a very distinctive 25-meters high monument. Originally built in 1937 for the world fair in Paris, the hulking figures of men and women holding a hammer and a sickle represent the Soviet idea of united workers and farmers. It doesn’t take much time to see the monument, but visiting it gives some idea of the Soviet Union’s grandiose aspirations.

I have a thing for tall buildings. So to continue my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow I decided to climb the fourth highest TV tower in the world. This iconic 540m tower is a fixture of the skyline. You can see it virtually from everywhere in Moscow, and this is where you can get the best panoramic views (yep, even better than Empire skyscraper).

Parts of the floor are made of tempered glass, so it can be quite scary to exit the elevator. But trust me, as you start observing buildings and cars below, you won’t want to leave. There is only a limited number of tickets per day, so you may want to book online. Insider tip: the first tour is cheaper, you can save up to $10 if go there early.

Day 5 – A Tour To Moscow Manor Houses

Metro Station: Kolomenskoye, Tsaritsyno on Dark Green Line / Kuskovo on Purple Line

I love visiting the manor houses and palaces in Moscow. These opulent buildings were generally built to house Russian aristocratic families and monarchs. Houses tend to be rather grand affairs with impressive architecture. And, depending on the whims of the owners, some form of a landscaped garden.

During the early part of the 20th century though, many of Russia’s aristocratic families (including the family of the last emperor) ended up being killed or moving abroad . Their manor houses were nationalized. Some time later (after the fall of the USSR) these were open to the public. It means that today a great many of Moscow’s finest manor houses and palaces are open for touring.

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There are 20 manor houses scattered throughout the city and more than 25 in the area around. But not all of them easily accessible and exploring them often takes a lot of time. I’d recommend focusing on three most popular estates in Moscow that are some 30-minute metro ride away from Kremlin.

Sandwiched between the Moscow River and the Andropov Avenue, Kolomenskoye is a UNESCO site that became a public park in the 1920’s. Once a former royal estate, now it is one of the most tranquil parks in the city with gorgeous views. The Ascension Church, The White Column, and the grounds are a truly grand place to visit.

You could easily spend a full day here, exploring a traditional Russian village (that is, in fact, a market), picnicking by the river, enjoying the Eastern Orthodox church architecture, hiking the grounds as well as and wandering the park and gardens with wildflower meadows, apple orchards, and birch and maple groves. The estate museum showcases Russian nature at its finest year-round.

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If my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow was a family tree, Tsaritsyno Park would probably be the crazy uncle that no-one talks about. It’s a large park in the south of the city of mind-boggling proportions, unbelievable in so many ways, and yet most travelers have never heard of it.

The palace was supposed to be a summer home for Empress Catherine the Great. But since the construction didn’t meet with her approval the palace was abandoned. Since the early 1990’s the palace, the pond, and the grounds have been undergoing renovations. The entire complex is now looking brighter and more elaborately decorated than at possibly any other time during its history. Like most parks in Moscow, you can visit Tsaritsyno free of charge, but there is a small fee if you want to visit the palace.

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Last, but by no means least on my Moscow itinerary is Kuskovo Park . This is definitely an off-the-beaten-path place. While it is not easily accessible, you will be rewarded with a lack of crowds. This 18th-century summer country house of the Sheremetev family was one of the first summer country estates of the Russian nobility. And when you visit you’ll quickly realize why locals love this park.

Like many other estates, Kuskovo has just been renovated. So there are lovely French formal garden, a grotto, and the Dutch house to explore. Make sure to plan your itinerary well because the estate is some way from a metro station.

Day 6 – Explore the Golden Ring

Creating the Moscow itinerary may keep you busy for days with the seemingly endless amount of things to do. Visiting the so-called Golden Ring is like stepping back in time. Golden Ring is a “theme route” devised by promotion-minded journalist and writer Yuri Bychkov.

Having started in Moscow the route will take you through a number of historical cities. It now includes Suzdal, Vladimir, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Sergiev Posad. All these awe-inspiring towns have their own smaller kremlins and feature dramatic churches with onion-shaped domes, tranquil residential areas, and other architectural landmarks.

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I only visited two out of eight cities included on the route. It is a no-brainer that Sergiev Posad is the nearest and the easiest city to see on a day trip from Moscow. That being said, you can explore its main attractions in just one day. Located some 70 km north-east of the Russian capital, this tiny and overlooked town is home to Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, UNESCO Site.

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Sergiev Posad is often described as being at the heart of Russian spiritual life. So it is uncommon to see the crowds of Russian pilgrims showing a deep reverence for their religion. If you’re traveling independently and using public transport, you can reach Sergiev Posad by bus (departs from VDNKh) or by suburban commuter train from Yaroslavskaya Railway Station (Bahnhof). It takes about one and a half hours to reach the town.

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is a great place to get a glimpse of filling and warming Russian lunch, specifically at the “ Gostevaya Izba ” restaurant. Try the duck breast, hearty potato and vegetables, and the awesome Napoleon cake.

Day 7 – Gorky Park, Izmailovo Kremlin, Patriarch’s Ponds

Metro Station: Park Kultury or Oktyabrskaya on Circle Line / Partizanskaya on Dark Blue Line / Pushkinskaya on Dark Green Line

Gorky Park is in the heart of Moscow. It offers many different types of outdoor activities, such as dancing, cycling, skateboarding, walking, jogging, and anything else you can do in a park. Named after Maxim Gorky, this sprawling and lovely park is where locals go on a picnic, relax and enjoy free yoga classes. It’s a popular place to bike around, and there is a Muzeon Art Park not far from here. A dynamic location with a younger vibe. There is also a pier, so you can take a cruise along the river too.

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The Kremlin in Izmailovo is by no means like the one you can find near the Red Square. Originally built for decorative purposes, it now features the Vernissage flea market and a number of frequent fairs, exhibitions, and conferences. Every weekend, there’s a giant flea market in Izmailovo, where dozens of stalls sell Soviet propaganda crap, Russian nesting dolls, vinyl records, jewelry and just about any object you can imagine. Go early in the morning if you want to beat the crowds.

All the Bulgakov’s fans should pay a visit to Patriarch’s Ponds (yup, that is plural). With a lovely small city park and the only one (!) pond in the middle, the location is where the opening scene of Bulgakov’s novel Master and Margarita was set. The novel is centered around a visit by Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union is considered by many critics to be one of the best novels of the 20th century. I spent great two hours strolling the nearby streets and having lunch in the hipster cafe.

Conclusion and Recommendations

To conclude, Moscow is a safe city to visit. I have never had a problem with getting around and most locals are really friendly once they know you’re a foreigner. Moscow has undergone some serious reconstruction over the last few years. So you can expect some places to be completely different. I hope my one week Moscow itinerary was helpful! If you have less time, say 4 days or 5 days, I would cut out day 6 and day 7. You could save the Golden Ring for a separate trip entirely as there’s lots to see!

What are your thoughts on this one week Moscow itinerary? Are you excited about your first time in the city? Let me know in the comments below!

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24 comments.

Ann Snook-Moreau

Moscow looks so beautiful and historic! Thanks for including public transit information for those of us who don’t like to rent cars.

MindTheTravel

Yup, that is me 🙂 Rarely rent + stick to the metro = Full wallet!

Mariella Blago

Looks like you had loads of fun! Well done. Also great value post for travel lovers.

Thanks, Mariella!

I have always wanted to go to Russia, especially Moscow. These sights look absolutely beautiful to see and there is so much history there!

Agree! Moscow is a thousand-year-old city and there is definitely something for everyone.

Tara Pittman

Those are amazing buildings. Looks like a place that would be amazing to visit.

Adriana Lopez

Never been to Moscow or Russia but my family has. Many great spots and a lot of culture. Your itinerary sounds fantastic and covers a lot despite it is only a short period of time.

What was their favourite thing about Russia?

Gladys Parker

I know very little about Moscow or Russia for the\at matter. I do know I would have to see the Red Square and all of its exquisite architectural masterpieces. Also the CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR. Thanks for shedding some light on visiting Moscow.

Thanks for swinging by! The Red Square is a great starting point, but there way too many places and things to discover aside from it!

Ruthy @ Percolate Kitchen

You are making me so jealous!! I’ve always wanted to see Russia.

Moscow is in my bucket list, I don’t know when I can visit there, your post is really useful. As a culture rich place we need to spend at least week.

DANA GUTKOWSKI

Looks like you had a great trip! Thanks for all the great info! I’ve never been in to Russia, but this post makes me wanna go now!

Wow this is amazing! Moscow is on my bucket list – such an amazing place to visit I can imagine! I can’t wait to go there one day!

The building on the second picture looks familiar. I keep seeing that on TV.

Reesa Lewandowski

What beautiful moments! I always wish I had the personality to travel more like this!

Perfect itinerary for spending a week in Moscow! So many places to visit and it looks like you had a wonderful time. I would love to climb that tower. The views I am sure must have been amazing!

I was lucky enough to see the skyline of Moscow from this TV Tower and it is definitely mind-blowing.

Chelsea Pearl

Moscow is definitely up there on my travel bucket list. So much history and iconic architecture!

Thumbs up! 🙂

Blair Villanueva

OMG I dream to visit Moscow someday! Hope the visa processing would be okay (and become more affordable) so I could pursue my dream trip!

Yup, visa processing is the major downside! Agree! Time and the money consuming process…

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30 years after firing, a soprano returns to the Met Opera for a recital

NEW YORK — Soprano Kathleen Battle is returning to the Metropolitan Opera for a recital three decades after the company fired her and publicly accused her of “unprofessional actions” following a verbal confrontation.

The 75-year-old is scheduled to perform on May 12 in only her second appearance there since the 1994 firing.

Battle will be accompanied by harpist Bridget Kibbey and guitarist Chico Pinheiro in a program of Purcell, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Fauré, Villa-Lobos, Rodrigo and selected spirituals.

In 1977, Battle made her debut at the Met and became a favorite of music director James Levine. Years later, she walked off the stage during rehearsals in 1993 after battling with conductor Christian Thielemann over tempo and canceled five scheduled performances as Sophie in Richard Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier.”

Joseph Volpe, then the Met’s general manager, announced in February 1994 that the company had terminated her contract for Donizetti’s “La Fille du Regiment (The Daughter of the Regiment),” saying the performer’s actions “were profoundly detrimental to the artistic collaboration among all the cast members.”

Volpe’s successor, Peter Gelb, invited Battle to give a November 2016 recital titled “Underground Railroad-A Spiritual Journey.”