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EXPERIENCE THE TWO RUSSIAN CAPITALS LIKE NEVER BEFORE! Explore two Russia’s capitals in one unforgettable journey. Meet St. Petersburg, the capital of Imperial Russia, where all historic city centre is UNESCO Heritage site. And diverse Moscow, the country’s modern-day capital, where 458 years old St Basil's Cathedral sits next to gleaming skyscrapers of Moscow International Business centre. 3 GUARANTEED LANGUAGES! (English, French, Spanish). Treasures of St Petersburg and Moscow Group tour -SSTM7 TOUR TO ST PETERSBURG (4 NIGHTS) AND MOSCOW (3 NIGHTS)TWO RUSSIA'S CAPITALS IN ONE JOURNEY. PRICE INCLUDES: • 4 nights in chosen hotel in St Petersburg 3 nights in chosen hotel in Moscow Sapsan Train Saint Petersburg - Moscow (2nd class) Meals as per program (breakfasts and lunches) Transport services as per program English-speaking guide (French or Spanish) services as per program Entrance fee as per program Full visa support PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Bucket list journey! Travel Insurance Full board International flights (please speak with us to get the best prices on flights added to your tour) Russian visa fees paid directly to the Consulat Treasures of St Petersburg and Moscow Tours is available all year round on enquiry basis.Please get in touch with our Destination Managers and they will put together a perfect holiday for you. Prices are per person, based on the best available flight option at the time of publishing. Please contact us to confirm price and availability as the flight prices may fluctuate throughout seasons page 1 CALL +44 (0)207 603 5045 EMAIL [email protected]

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Page 1: ourney! Bucke j t list - Tours to Moscow and St. Petersburg | Into Russia… · 2020. 5. 28. · Treasures of St Petersburg and Moscow Group tour -SSTM7 TOUR TO ST PETERSBURG (4 NIGHTS)

EXPERIENCE THE TWO RUSSIAN CAPITALS LIKE NEVERBEFORE!

Explore two Russia’s capitals in one unforgettable journey. Meet St.Petersburg, the capital of Imperial Russia, where all historic citycentre is UNESCO Heritage site. And diverse Moscow, thecountry’s modern-day capital, where 458 years old St Basil'sCathedral sits next to gleaming skyscrapers of MoscowInternational Business centre.  3 GUARANTEED LANGUAGES! (English, French, Spanish).

Treasures of St Petersburg andMoscow Group tour -SSTM7

TOUR TO ST PETERSBURG (4 NIGHTS) ANDMOSCOW (3 NIGHTS)TWO RUSSIA'SCAPITALS IN ONE JOURNEY.

PRICE INCLUDES:

•  4 nights in chosen hotel in St Petersburg•  3 nights in chosen hotel in Moscow•  Sapsan Train Saint Petersburg - Moscow (2ndclass)•  Meals as per program (breakfasts and lunches)•  Transport services as per program•  English-speaking guide (French or Spanish)services as per program•  Entrance fee as per program•  Full visa support

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Bucket list

journey!

•  Travel Insurance•  Full board •  International flights (please speak with us to getthe best prices on flights added to your tour)•  Russian visa fees paid directly to the Consulat

Treasures of St Petersburg and Moscow Tours is available all year round on enquiry basis.Pleaseget in touch with our Destination Managers and they will put together a perfect holiday for you.

Prices are per person, based on the best available flight option at the time of publishing. Pleasecontact us to confirm price and availability as the flight prices may fluctuate throughout seasons

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After breakfast at the hotel and check out,  transfer tothe railway station. We are going to Moscow on SapsanTrain. On arrival to Moscow you will be met by a driverand transferred to the hotel. Check in at the hotel, freetime in Moscow. Overnight at the hotel. Meal included:breakfast, lunch

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Welcome to St Petersburg! Upon your arrival at theairport, you will be met by our driver and transferredto your 4* hotel (Dostoevsky or Brothers Karamazov, orsimilar). Settle in before going for an evening walk toadmire St Petersburg by night. Overnight in the hotel.

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After breakfast at your hotel, meet with your guide forTHE CITY TOUR.  During the tour, you will be taken tothe most precious monuments of the city’s rich historyand original architecture carefully preserved as theworld cultural heritage. You will be able to hearamazing stories and to take fine pictures of the mainarchitectural and historical sites like Nevsky prospect,the Kazan Cathedral, the Winter Palace, VasilievskyIsland, St. Isaac Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, theSenate Square and the Palace Square. The 3-hoursightseeing tour will allow you to get a brief but brightimpression of Saint Petersburg.  Overnight at the hotel.Meal Included: breakfast, lunch.

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Meet with your guide after breakfast and enjoypicturesque ride (43 km ) to spectacular Peterhof.PETERHOF attracts thousands of tourists with itsparks, palaces and, mainly, fountains. Among thesuburban parks, Peterhof is probably the most famousfor its fountains and is thus frequently compared toVersailles. ‘The Samson’ of the Grand Cascade is themost powerful and magnificent one and thus has beenmade a symbol of the park. As a former residence ofthe Emperors, Peterhof is also the home of severalpalaces with the Grand Palace as its main landmark.Have a lunch at the local restaurant and embark on aboat for CRUISE BY NEVA RIVER AND CANALS Saint-Petersburg is aptly called “North Venice”: a boat touron its rivers and canals is an absolute must-do there.Breathtaking views from the water and bridges overthe city architecture are really worth seeing. Overnight at the hotel. Meal Included: breakfast, lunch

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We will start the day with tour to HERMITAGE.WINTER PALACE (MAIN COLLECTION).  Its pricelesscollection occupies 5 historical buildings of which theWinter Palace – the former residence of the RussianRoyal family – is the most remarkable. Its rooms,decorated with marble and gold provide a finebackground for the treasures of the Hermitage

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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Your first full day in Russia's capital will start with aCITY TOUR. In only a few hours, you will have aglimpse of its main landmarks, such as the Red Square,the Kremlin, the Victory Park, the White House, theArbat, Cathedral Christ-the-Saviour, the observationplatform of Sparrow hills, Lomonosov University andmuch more! It is an interesting and efficientintroduction to Europe’s biggest city.  After stop for alunch at the local restaurant we will carry on toexplore the stunning city of Moscow. Our next stoptoday is CHRIST THE SAVIOUR CATHEDRAL. Revisitthe key cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church, theCathedral of Christ the Saviour. Its significantlydramatic past is an integral part of the history ofRussia. Consecrated in 1883 to commemorate thevictory over Napoleon, the original was torn to theground by the Soviet government in 1931 and replicatedin 2000.METRO TOUR - If you wonder why Moscowmetro is considered one the most beautiful in theworld, this tour is for you! It constitutes a vast museumof underground palaces with impressive interiors,statues and reliefs, monumental and decorativecompositions (paintings, mosaics, stained glass andpainting) and numerous labyrinths. Overnight at thehotel. Meal included: breakfast, lunch

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In the afternoon we will visit CHURCH OF THE SAVIORON BLOOD. This church commemorates theassassination of the Emperor Alexander II. To visit thismemorable place, you need to walk to the city centerby the Griboedov canal, after one minute of walk fromNevsky street you’ll be stunned by the beauty of itscolorful domes and unusual to foreign eye Russianstyle of architecture.  Overnight at the hotel. Mealincluded: breakfast, lunch.

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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Have a breakfast at the hotel before taking a part infascinating THE RED SQUARE WALKING TOUR. Even ifyou have seen this place and its landmarks dozens oftimes, it will be a breathtaking experience to see it inreal life. During the walking tour, you will have thetime to take pictures of this 73,000 square metersbrick-paved square surrounded by the Kremlin Walls,Lenin’s Tomb, St Basil’s Cathedral, Resurrection gate,GUM superstore and the Russian State HistoricalMuseum. KREMLIN (TERRITORY AND CATHEDRALS)Visit one of the most well-known sights of Moscow –the Kremlin with its red brick walls and 20 towersholding their own unique history. Since its firstconstruction in 1156 as a wooden fortress by the orderof Grand Duke Yuri Dolgoruky, it has been rebuiltseveral times. Don’t miss a guard change ceremonywhich takes place in front of the eternal flame everyhour! After a lunch at local restaurant, use your freetime to explore Moscow on your own! Overnight at thehotel. Meal included: breakfast, lunch.

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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to theairport for your flight home as you wave goodbye toRussia, until next time!  *The order of the visits might be changed. However, allvisits mentioned in the program will be provided infull.

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I F Y O U W O U L D L I K E T O E X T E N DY O U R T O U R O R A D D M O R E

E X C U R S I O N S , C O N T A C T U S A N DW E W I L L A M E N D T H E I T I N E R A R YA C C O R D I N G T O Y O U R R E Q U E S T S .

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LocationLocated in the most picturesque part of Moscow nearthe Izmailovo Park some 10 km from the city center.The nearest attractions:- Russkoye Podvorye CraftsCenter, Izmailovo ArtFair. Sheremetyevo International Airport – 38 km. Thenearest metro station – Izmailovsky Park.

Leisure /Other servicesThe first floor of the Gamma building accommodates a Paroclinica health-improving Russian baths complex. Here Russian and Turkish baths, saunasin art nouveau, Japan and Egyptian styles are at our guests' disposal. Swimming pool with counterflow, geyser and underwater massage. Recreationrooms, massage parlor, bar.There is a big nine-lane bowling hall at your disposal on the 2nd floor of the central hall. The hall is equipped with displayswhere you can follow the course of the game. There is a bar nearby where you can order drinks, and 2 billiard tables.RESTAURANT "TROE IZ LARTSA"The restaurant is situated on the territory of the “Izmailovo” Hotel Complex in a two-storey wooden house andconsists of two halls and three summer terraces: “Khokhloma” hall holding up to 60 visitors, “Gzhel” hall admitting up to 35-40 guests, and summerterraces which can accommodate over 80 people. Summer ground has a barbecue area. The main concept of “Khokhloma” hall is in its decoration.“Gzhel” hall is decorated in white and blue colors with hand-painted stairs and door elements. The restaurant offers karaoke entertainment.

3*/4* hotels. Hotels may be changes to similar if there is no availability.Hotel "Izmailovo Gamma-Delta" 4*4 G-D, 71, Izmailovskoe Shosse, Moscow, 105613, Russia

ACCOMMODATION 2020

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Accommodation1942 guest rooms including:*1075 Standard Rooms,*689 Business Class Rooms,*131 First Class Rooms.

In RoomSatellite TV, phone, refrigerator,WiFi Internet, airconditioning,safe in VIP Rooms.

Saint-Petersburg Hotel 4*Pirogovskaya Naberezhnaya 5/2, Vyborgsky district, 194044 Saint Petersburg, Russia

LocationThe hotel is located on shoreline of Neva River andoffers one of the best city view in St Petersburg. Theincredible Hermitage is just 3 km away.

In Room• Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning •Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries •Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers •Cable Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV •View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle •Wardrobe or closet • River view • Towels •Bedding • Upper floors accessible by elevator •Clothes rack • Free WiFi!

Leisure /Other servicesThe rooftop La Vue restaurant with apanoramic view of the Neva river features 5dining halls and wine tasting.

Holiday Inn Express Moscow - Baumanskaya 3*Perevedenovsky Lane 2A, Basmanny, 105082 Moscow, Russia

LocationThe hotel is situated within 5 km from the mainsightseeing attractions of Moscow: The Red Square,Bolshoy Theatre, GUM, The Kremlin, Zaryadye Park.

In RoomThe rooms are fitted with air conditioning, aflat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge,a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk,wardrobe and a private bathroom.

Leisure /Other servicesBar, restaurant. All inclusive breakfast.

Arbat Nord Hotel 3*Artilleriyskaya ulitsa 4, Tsentralny district, 191104 Saint Petersburg, Russia

LocationThe hotel is conveniently located in the historical andfinancial centre close to one of the most beautifulcathedrals – the Transfiguration Cathedral and thefamous Summer Garden. The nearest subway stationsare “Chernyshevskaya” and “Mayakovskaya”.

Accommodation33 well-appointed andcomfortable rooms

In RoomAir conditioner, satellite TV,  bathroom with ashower, slippers, telephone, hairdryer, safebox, wardrobe, electronic lock, Writing desk,free high-speed wireless Internet access. Extrabed accommodation is possible in a twin room.

Leisure /Other servicesBar and restaurant. Concierge service, Luggage storage, Ticket service, Tour desk.

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LocationA new cozy hotel, located in the historical and businesspart of Viborgsky district, 5 minutes’ walk to metrostation, close to the city center and major touristattractions.

Leisure /Other servicesBar, restaurant, kids meals (extra charge), ticket services, gift shop.Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shuttle service (additional charge), Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Free Wi-Fi.

3*/4* hotels. Hotels may be changes to similar if there is no availability.Hotel Baltya 3*Ulitsa Smolyachkova 5, Bldg 1, Vyborgsky, 194044 Saint Petersburg, Russia

ACCOMMODATION 2021

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AccommodationThe hotel offers: standarddbl/twin rooms, single rooms,superior rooms, suites and studio.

In RoomWardrobe or closet, Airconditioning, Soundproofing,Heating, Carpeted, Refrigerator,Desk, TV, Telephone, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Clothes rack, Wake-upservice.

Ibis Moscow Paveletskaya hotel 3*Shchipok Street 22 bld 1, Zamoskvorechye, 115093 Moscow, Russia

LocationIbis Paveletskaya Moscow is 1 km from AeroExpress trainstation, 1.5 hours drive to Domodedovo. There is metrostation within 10 minutes walk, where it takes 15 minutes toget to the Kremlin, Kitay-gorod, Zaryadie Park and othersights. The area is open for interesting walks: there isTretyakov Gallery in 30 minutes' walk, Bakhrushin TheatreMuseum and many ancient streets with noble estates, quietcourtyards and medieval temples.

AccommodationThe hotel offers standard twinrooms, classic double rooms andpremium double rooms.

In RoomAlarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Airconditioning ,Safety Deposit Box, Hardwoodor parquet floors, Hypoallergenic,Soundproofing, Interconnected room(s)available, Heating, Fan, Laptop safe,Refrigerator, Desk, Seating Area, TV,Telephone, Satellite Channels, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Cable Channels, Socket near thebed, Clothes rack, Wake Up Service/AlarmClock

Leisure /Other servicesRestaurant, bar, Wi-Fi free,board games. Shuttle services, packed lunches, lift, business centre.

Saint-Petersburg Hotel 4*Pirogovskaya Naberezhnaya 5/2, Vyborgsky district, 194044 Saint Petersburg, Russia

LocationThe hotel is located on shoreline of Neva River andoffers one of the best city view in St Petersburg. Theincredible Hermitage is just 3 km away.

In Room• Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning •Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries •Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers •Cable Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV •View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle •Wardrobe or closet • River view • Towels •Bedding • Upper floors accessible by elevator •Clothes rack • Free WiFi!

Leisure /Other servicesThe rooftop La Vue restaurant with apanoramic view of the Neva river features 5dining halls and wine tasting.

Courtyard Moscow Paveletskaya hotel 4*Kozhevnicheskaya Street 8 bld.3, Zamoskvorechye, 115114 Moscow, Russia

LocationThe hotel has a prime location in the heart of theMoscow business distric and it's just a three-minutewalk from Paveletskaya Metro and Paveletsky RailwayStation, which provides convenient access toattractions including Red Square and the BolshoiTheatre.

In RoomAlarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Minibar, Airconditioning, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproofing,Ironing Facilities, Iron, Interconnected room(s)available, Heating, Carpeted, Refrigerator, Coffeemachine, Electric kettle, Desk, Telephone, SatelliteChannels, Flat-screen TV, Wake Up Service/AlarmClock,

Leisure /Other servicesRestaurant, bar,fitness centre. Shuttleservices, mini - market on site, pachedlunches, newspapers.

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Departures 2020 Hotel Arbat Nord 3* and Holiday Inn Baumanskaya 3* or similar

DEPARTURES AND PRICES

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Travel dates, 2020 Tour package price, excluding flights (per person)

Single supplement (per person)

6 - 13 September £ 844 £ 249

13 - 20 September £ 844 £ 249

20 - 27 September £ 844 £ 249

4 - 11 October £ 773 £ 154

11 - 18 October £ 773 £ 154

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

•  Travel Insurance•  Full board •  International flights (please speak with us to getthe best prices on flights added to your tour)•  Russian visa fees paid directly to the Consulate

We use live currency update, price may slightly fluctuate daily

FULL BOARD SUPPLEMENT FROM:

•  3* hotel - £ 214•  4* hotel - £ 249

Departures 2020 Hotel Saint Petersburg 4* or Delta Izmailovo 4* or similar

Travel dates, 2020 Tour package price, excluding flights (per person)

Single supplement (per person)

6 - 13 September £ 964 £ 357

13 - 20 September £ 964 £ 357

20 - 27 September £ 964 £ 357

4 - 11 October £ 808 £ 226

11 - 18 October £ 808 £ 226

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Departures 2021 Hotel Baltya3* in St Petersburg andHoliday Ibis Paveletskaya 3* in Moscow or similar

DEPARTURES AND PRICES

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Travel dates, 2021 Tour package price, excluding flights (per person)

Single supplement (per person)

14 - 21 March £ 749 £ 166

28 March - 4 April £ 749 £ 166

11 April - 18 April £ 749 £ 166

25 April - 2 May £ 820 £ 202

9 - 16 May £ 820 £ 202

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

•  Travel Insurance•  Full board •  International flights (please speak with us to getthe best prices on flights added to your tour)•  Russian visa fees paid directly to the Consulate

We use live currency update, price may slightly fluctuate daily

FULL BOARD SUPPLEMENT FROM:

•  3* hotel - £ 214•  4* hotel - £ 249

16 - 23 May £ 892 £ 261

23  - 30 May £ 892 £ 261

6 - 13 June £ 892 £ 261

20 - 27 June £ 892 £ 261

4 - 11 July £ 892 £ 261

18 - 25 July £ 820 £ 202

1 - 8 August £ 820 £ 202

15 - 22 August £ 820 £ 202

29 Aug - 5 Sep £ 820 £ 202

5 - 12 September £ 820 £ 202

12 - 19 September £ 820 £ 202

26 Sep - 3 Oct £ 820 £ 202

10 - 17 October £ 773 £ 166

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DEPARTURES AND PRICES

CALL +44 (0)207 603 5045 EMAIL [email protected] page 8

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

•  Travel Insurance•  Full board •  International flights (please speak with us to getthe best prices on flights added to your tour)•  Russian visa fees paid directly to the Consulate We use live currency update, price may slightly fluctuate daily

FULL BOARD SUPPLEMENT FROM:

•  3* hotel - £ 214•  4* hotel - £ 249

Departures 2021 Hotel Saint Petersburg 4* in St Petersburg or Courtyard Paveletskaya 4* in Moscow

or similar

Travel dates, 2021 Tour package price, excluding flights (per person)

Single supplement (per person)

14 - 21 March £ 785 £ 226

28 March - 4 April £ 808 £ 237

11 April - 18 April £ 808 £ 237

25 April - 2 May £ 892 £ 321

9 - 16 May £ 892 £ 321

16 - 23 May £ 940 £ 369

23  - 30 May £ 940 £ 369

6 - 13 June £ 1,011 £ 428

20 - 27 June £ 1,011 £ 428

4 - 11 July £ 964 £ 381

18 - 25 July £ 964 £ 381

1 - 8 August £ 964 £ 381

15 - 22 August £ 964 £ 381

29 Aug - 5 Sep £ 928 £ 345

5 - 12 September £ 928 £ 345

12 - 19 September £ 928 £ 345

26 Sep - 3 Oct £ 928 £ 345

10 - 17 October £ 820 £ 237

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Frequently asked questions

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Do I Need a Visa?If you are a travelling to Russia from the UK with a British passport, you need a Russian visa in order to enter the territory of the country or totravel along the Trans-Siberian railway. Same applies to Irish, US and most European passports. The visa is usually issued for the exact dates oftravel, up to maximum 30 days. If you plan to enter Russia twice (for example on the way to Vladivostok, you decide to pop in to Mongolia for aday or two), then a double entry visa will be required, however, the entries do not add up – the validity of the visa will still be 30 days from thedate of the first entry. IntoRussia can assist with several visa types, offering professional support at every stage of the visa process.

Where can I apply for my Russian visa?There are three visa application centres in the UK:London: 15- 27 Gee Street,Barbican, London,EC1V 3RDManchester: 53 Fountain Street (Regus Business Centre),Manchester,M2 2ANEdinburgh :64 Albion Road (back entrance),Edinburgh,EH7 5QZIf you are applying in Ireland the documents have to be submitted to the Russian embassy:184-186 Orwell Road, Rathgar,Dublin 14,Ireland

What is the best time to travel to Russia?4Russia is interesting to visit any season as every season has its benefits. Late spring and early autumn are the most comfortable periods as theweather is usually mild and pleasant and prices may be cheaper than in summer. Winters are usually pretty cold with an average temperature of-10 – -15 degrees. However, it is a great chance to enjoy the snow and it is not as busy or expensive as in summer months.

Are the places of interest open on a Sunday?Most museums are usually open on Sundays. Some of them may have a day off during the week.

How easy is it to locate restaurants that provide vegetarian food in Russia?Most Russian hotels have vegetarian options for breakfast. You will be able to choose from a variety of cereals, eggs (if you are not vegan), fruit,pasty and the like. Vegetarian options in local restaurants are usually not be a problem either. More than that, there are also a few dedicatedvegetarian places available in Moscow, St Petersburg and other large cities. Jagannath is one of the most known chains of vegetarian places.

Do I need to leave tips?Tips are not usually included in the bill and up to the customer to pay. If you want to thank the staff for their service in a restaurant, café, hoteland the like, the general rule would be 10% on top of the bill.

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