General Information
VenueThe Conference will take place in the summer and winter resort “Sosnovka” (3 star hotel) situated in a beautiful pine woodland, only 7 km from the Novosibirsk Scientific Center and 30 km from downtown Novosibirsk.
Language
The official language of the conference will be English. No simultaneous translations will be provided.
Mail and Messages
Personal computer terminal will be available to the ICNPAS-98 participants in or near to the Registration Desk. These will allow participants to send and read e-mail from the Conference address as well as from their home accounts (be sure to know the IP number/name of your e-mail server and your User ID and password!).
Insurance
Please arrange your own travel and health insurance. The organizers will not be held liable for occasional accidents.
Visas
All non-residents of the Russian Federation attending the Conference are required to have both a valid passport and a visa. Participants should check with their local travel agents visa requirements for travel to Russia. To get visa a participant should fill in the Visa Application Form (Form B) and return it to the Conference Secretariat. The Organizers will prepare the letter of official invitation and send it to the participant. Such a letter will allow the participant to get visa at the local Russian Embassy (Consulate).
Letter of invitation
On request, the Conference Secretary will be happy to send a personal invitation for participation in the Conference. It should be understood that such an invitation is only to help participants to raise travel funds in their own countries or to obtain the visa. Such an invitation is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide financial support.
Weather and clothing
It is rather cool in Novosibirsk on the turn of November and December and the usual temperature is from - 5 to - 15° C depending on the year. The Russian proverb says: “A Siberian is not a man who is not afraid of cold, but he who dresses warmly”, so besides a winter overcoat and cap you are recommended to bring a sweater and warm clothes for walking and playing outside.
Tourist information
General information about the city, transport and excursions can be obtained at the Registration Desk in the Hotel.