Russian Yacht

The first fact worth mentioning about Russia is that 4.22% of the 17 million square kilometer area of territory is made of bodies of fresh water suitable for navigating boats, Russian yachts, ships and other vessels. This translates into thousands of lakes and ponds, and hundreds of rivers, both small and large, such as Volga, Yenisei, Ob, and Lena. Russia is surrounded by two oceans, as well, with direct access through the Black sea. In addition, there are other large bodies of water, such as the Caspian Sea and Lake Baikal, not to mention other large lakes and ponds that can be used for navigation. Would anyone consider this large number of water routes insignificant? Of course not! The thing is, though, that the yachting market in Russia is seriously underdeveloped, though currently in a state of conception.

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Sales are slow, and the very same may be said about their entire tourism industry, which is enriched primarily by cruise, rental and chartering services. There is a very specific demand for Russian Yacht purchases, mostly due to the limited number of people prepared to dole out that kind of money on a purchase. There is also the lingering stereotype about yachts being an attribute of a luxurious and rich lifestyle. There are, of course, offers to sell, rent and charter yachts in Russia. They are significantly lower in number, and the choices not as vast when compared to Europe or the United States, due primarily to economic reasons, as well. Nevertheless, there are about 40 companies in Russia that specialize in watercraft manufacturing, from inflatable boats to full-size cruise ships. Some of them remain from Soviet times when large commercial passenger liners were being produced. Other yacht manufacturing companies recently appeared after the concept of building an expensive yachting fleet was realized. Among them are such companies as "Aurora", "Berkut", "Marline", and "Neman", to name just a few domestic brands. Though locally built, most often, most of the yachts are not made entirely of locally produced parts. More than not, they are equipped with Asian and European engines and electronic systems, which, for the most part, is common practice for the majority of the world's yacht manufacturers.

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As far as Russian Yacht sales are concerned, the leading positions are occupied by foreign manufacturers. Despite the annual boat show, which normally takes place in Moscow, aimed at selling brand new vessels, this is normally not the outcome. When speaking of the Russian Yacht market, sales typically consist of pre-owned yachts and boats. The entire buying process in Russia is facilitated substantially with the assistance of a professional and qualified yacht broker, as opposed to buying from private owners. This is primarily because many vessels in the brokers' pool are in very good condition, upgraded and adapted to the local operating environment. An experienced yacht broker will find your perfect yacht in any corner of the world. Another fact worth mentioning is that operating a yacht in Russia, without a captain, engineer or crew, is not always feasible; good yacht service is almost non-existent in the navigational portion of the Russian river regions. With all of the aforementioned in mind, it should be stated that the Russian Yacht market is vacant and open to all new possibilities. It is not going to be a big surprise when this country does an "about face" and begins to shine in this very selective industry.