The MS Shashkov sails the most popular route on Russian Rivers, from Moscow to St. Petersburg and back. This comfortable 4 deck cruise ship was built in Germany in 1986 and completely refurbished in 2002. Modern navigation equipment allows the ship to travel at 17mph with a passenger capacity of 296. Each cabin is outside with large (except lower deck) scenic windows, private facilities, air-conditioning, refrigerators, and 220 volt sockets.