VENUE OF THE SEMINAR
NOVOSIBIRSK is the third largest city in Russia, located in southwestern Siberia. The history of Novosibirsk began in 1893, when a bridge was built across the Ob River during the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Until 1925, the city was called Novonikolaevsk in honor of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II.
At present, Novosibirsk is the largest industrial, cultural, scientific and educational center to the east of the Ural Mountains. Mining equipment, turbines, textiles, chemicals, machine tools for heavy engineering, and metallurgy products are produced here. Novosibirsk has the longest metro bridge in the world, which ensures the operation of the only metro in Russia beyond the Urals (the Novosibirsk metro was opened in 1985). Novosibirsk is home to several of Russia's most reputed universities, a number of research institutes and scientific centers. Novosibirsk is proud of its opera and ballet theatre, a number of drama theatres, museums, art galleries and numerous sports facilities.
20 km south of the city center one of the key research centers in Russia, Novosibirsk Academgorodok is located. Akademgorodok is the scientific center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the presidium of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences is located here. The scientific town was built more than 60 years ago on the shores of the man-made Ob Sea and is surrounded by a magnificent pine forest. Academgorodok is home to the Novosibirsk National Research State University, more than 30 research institutes, the Academpark technopark, a number of research and production enterprises and IT companies. In addition, the town has several museums, a botanical garden, a large sandy beach and many other cultural and entertainment facilities.
More information about the local area can be found on the NSU website.
Travel information
Get in Novosibirsk by plane:
Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) also known as Novosibirsk International Airport, is 16 km from the city centre. The airport serves over 4 million passengers per year. There are regular flights to many major Russian cities including Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Krasnodar, Omsk, Ulan-Ude, Samara, Ufa, and Yekaterinburg as well as international flights.
The Organizing Committee may arrange airport transfers from Tolmachevo airport to Akademgorodok and back for all participants who request this. If you need a transfer, please inform the Organizing Committee (isfs10@kinetics.nsc.ru) of the flight number, date and time of your arrival/departure to Novosibirsk.
To travel between the airport and the city:
The only way to travel directly from the airport to Akademgorodok is a taxi.
A taxi to Akademgorodok takes around 40 minutes and should cost RUB 800 if negotiated in advance. Use the phone or taxi apps (Yandex, Uber Russia, Citi mobile) inside the airport to order a taxi.
Bus #111E (60 RUB) operates between the airport and the main train station "Novosibirsk-Glavny" (Новосибирск-Главный). The stop is directly in front of the airport and is marked by a standpost. The bus leaves every 30 min starting 05:00 until 22:30.
Also, minibus #312 operates between the airport and the main train station "Novosibirsk-Glavny". The minibus leaves every 5-20 min starting 05:40.
Bus #8 (30 RUB) operates between the main train station "Novosibirsk-Glavny" (Новосибирск-Главный) and Akademgorodok. The stop is directly in front of the entrance of main train station "Novosibirsk-Glavny". The bus leaves every 30 min starting 06:00 until 21:50.
Regional train to the station Seyatel (Сеятель). The trains leaves every 40-60 min starting around 05:00 until 22:30.
Get in Novosibirsk by train:
All Trans-Siberian trains stop at Novosibirsk Vokzal-Glavny Station. There are also regional trains to most nearby cities.
Timetables and fares can be searched for on the RZD website.
From the train station you can get to Akademgorodok by bus, regional trains or taxi.
Visa
Most non-residents of the Russian Federation attending the Conference will be required to have both valid passport and visa. The participants should check with their local travel agents and the Russian Embassy or Consulate in their country for current visa requirements to visit Russia. If you need a visa support please contact the Organizing Committee.
