[Aberdeen2Aberdeen] 3 - Irkutsk to Moscow

Summary

The video chronicles an epic journey across the Trans-Siberian Railway, spanning from Irkutsk to Moscow, covering over 5,000 km in nearly 75 hours. The journey offers a mix of scenic views of Siberian landscapes, historical stations, and cultural glimpses of Russia. Key moments include varied train experiences, delicious meals, and fascinating stops such as Krasnoyarsk, Ekaterinburg, and Perm. Throughout the journey, the traveler experiences the vastness of Russia and the remarkable shifts in time zones, finally arriving in Moscow, where they plan to stay for five nights, concluding a memorable and long train adventure.

Takeaways

• 🚂 The journey begins at Irkutsk Passazhirsky, heading towards Moscow, covering a distance of 5,153 km.
• 🛏️ The train offers first-class rooms with sole occupancy, providing two beds and an amenity kit for the traveler.
• 🍽️ Meals are included in the ticket price, with the first meal being a Salmon Fillet dinner served in the restaurant car.
• 🚉 The train stops at Zima Station for a 30-minute layover, where a locomotive change occurs.
• 🌨️ The scenery throughout the journey includes snowy Siberian forests, river crossings, and remote landscapes.
• ☕ Breakfast in the restaurant car includes scrambled eggs, sandwiches, and coffee for 720.00 ₽ (USD 13).
• 🚆 The train undergoes multiple locomotive changes at stations like Mariinsk, Krasnoyarsk, and Ekaterinburg.
• 📸 At Novosibirsk, there’s a brief 20-minute stop allowing time for a photo with the locomotive in Barabinsk Depot livery.
• 🛤️ The journey crosses various rivers, including the Chulym River and the Ob River, where people can be seen ice fishing.
• ⏰ The trip lasts almost 75 hours, with several intermediate stops, before finally arriving at Moscow Yaroslavskaya after traveling 5,135 km.

Q & A

What is the total distance of the journey from Irkutsk to Moscow?

The total journey covers a distance of 5,153 kilometers from Irkutsk to Moscow.

What was the class and arrangement of the berth in the train?

The berth was in a first-class room (мест18) with sole occupancy. The room consisted of two beds and a small table, with an amenity kit provided.

Which train operated the journey from Irkutsk to Moscow?

The train operating the journey was the CРЖД 001М Россия, part of the Trans-Siberian Railway network.

How long did the train stop at Zima Station, and what happened during the stop?

The train made a 30-minute stop at Zima Station, where the locomotive (RZD ЭП1П-040) was uncoupled and replaced by a new locomotive (ЭП1-036).

What type of scenery could be seen during the journey?

The journey passed through Siberian grasslands and forests, with snowy landscapes seen in the early days of the trip.

What was the first meal on board, and how much did it cost?

The first meal included in the ticket price was a dinner with Salmon Fillet as the main course.

What was the cost of the breakfast in the restaurant car?

The breakfast, which included scrambled eggs, sandwiches, and coffee, cost 720.00 ₽ (approximately USD 13).

What notable features were observed at Krasnoyarsk Passazhirsky station?

At Krasnoyarsk Passazhirsky station, a preserved steam locomotive was displayed.

What happened during the stop at Ekaterinburg Passazhirsky?

At Ekaterinburg Passazhirsky, the train stayed for 31 minutes while a parcel was unloaded and loaded onto a postal van. The train also did not change locomotives.

What did the traveler do after arriving in Moscow?

After arriving in Moscow, the traveler planned to stay at a nearby Stalinist-style hotel to take a shower before exploring the city.