Sixth International Conference

Geometry, Dynamics, Integrable Systems  –  GDIS 2016

Izhevsk, 2 – 5 June 2016

About Izhevsk and Udmurt Republic
Izhevsk is the capital of the Udmurt Republic, Russia. It is one of the great industrial, scientific and cultural centers of Russia and specializes in motor-car, military and arms industry. There are several institutions of higher education: Udmurt State University, Technical State University, Medical Academy etc. There are also museums and theatres. One of the most popular museums is the Ethnographic Museum-Preserve in Ludorvai (The Estate Museum of Aboriginal Population) where the Udmurt culture and estates are represented by traditional structures. The most famous person of Izhevsk is Mikhail Kalashnikov whose submachine gun is engineered and produced in Izhevsk. The Udmurt Republic is also the homeland of the great Russian composer Peter Tchaikovsky.
Visa and official invitation
Foreign participants should check with the nearest consular mission of the Russian Federation if they need a visa.
The lists of data that we need in order to issue the official invitation letter, for foreign and Russian participants, are in the Second announcement.
Travel
Between Moscow and Izhevsk
There are airplane and railway services between Moscow and Izhevsk.
Planes from Moscow to Izhevsk are departing twice a day, from the Domodedovo airport. The flights are 2 hours long and operated by Izhavia.
Permanent flight schedule Moscow-Izhevsk-Moscow (every day, * Moscow time, ** Izhevsk time)
Departure from Moscow Arrival to Izhevsk
09:00* 11:45**
21:05* 23:50**
Departure from Izhevsk Arrival to Moscow
07:00** 09:00*
17:00** 18:50*
For information on other possible flights visit the website of Izhavia.
The train from Moscow to Izhevsk is departing once a day, from Kazanskiy Vokzal (The Kazan Railway Station). That station is located at the Komsomolskaya Metro Station of the Kol'tsevaya Metro Line. You may also want to consult the Moscow Metro Scheme. The journey time from Moscow to Izhevsk by train is about 17 hours.
Train schedule Moscow-Izhevsk-Moscow (every day, * Moscow time)
Departure from Moscow Arrival to Izhevsk
17:38* 10:45*
Departure from Izhevsk Arrival to Moscow
16:40* 10:08*
Transfer in Moscow
If you are planning to arrive to Moscow by plane, you should check to which of the international airports you will land. If it is not Domodedovo, please take into account that the minimum connection time to change airports in Moscow is 5 hours. There is a train service between the airports and the Kol'tsevaya Metro Line.
The Moscow Metro Scheme
Transfer in Izhevsk
The transfer from the airport and railway station in Izhevsk to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport and railway station after completion of the Conference will be organized. During the Conference, the transportation between the hotel and Udmurt State University will be organized.
Please, do not hesitate to contact the organizing committee if you have any questions concerning transfers.
Accommodation
The Organizing committee recommends accommodation in the hotel Izhhotel not far from Udmurt State University.
The price list of Izhhotel
Room Price for participants per night
Single Suite 3300 RUB / ~42 EUR
Standard single room 2250 RUB / ~28 EUR
Standard twin/double room 2800 RUB / ~35 EUR
Economy single room 1450 RUB / ~18 EUR
Additional place in the room 500 RUB / ~6 EUR (per person)
Participants can also choose Hotel Park by Radisson or AMAKS Hotel situated in the central part of Izhevsk, not far from Udmurt State University.
Currency and payment
The only currency in official use in Russia is Russian rouble. The exchange rates fluctuate and are approximately 1 euro = 80 roubles, 1 usd = 70 roubles.
Weather and clothing
In early June the weather in the area of Izhevsk is usually pleasantly warm and sunny, with fresh evenings and occasional rains. Since some excursions are planned, take care to bring comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking.