  Former US Secretary of Defense William J. Perry will be among the distinguished guests who will join you aboard the luxurious Silver Wind to explore the fascinating history and culture of Russia and the Black Sea region. From presentations and lectures with these experts, you’ll learn about a range of issues, from Russia’s ever-evolving relations with the West to the independence movements of potential breakaway republics. The trip begins in Moscow, where you'll meet former leader of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev, and includes stops at politically significant sites in Ukraine, Azerbai-jan, Georgia, and Turkey. Intimate discussions, a relaxed environment, and a fascinating itinerary make this a trip you won’t want to miss.
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- Private meetings with prominent government and business leaders
- European-style cruising aboard the all-suite Silver Wind, one of the world’s finest small cruise ships
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Various speakers, including:
Condoleezza Rice, Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution and professor of political science at Stanford University, and former Secretary of State of the United States.
William
J. Perry, senior fellow
at the Hoover Institution
and the Michael and Barbara
Berberian Professor at Stanford University, and former U.S.
Secretary of Defense.
Mikhail
Gorbachev, past President of the former
Soviet Union, who is best known for his
role in ending the Cold
War.
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- Duration: 17 days
- Activity level: Moderately active
- Cost: From $23,990 per person, based on double occupancy
- Single occupancy: Price available upon request
- Deposit: $2,500 per person, payable to World Leaders Travel
- Optional extensions: Kiev and Chernobyl, and Istanbul
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