Novosibirsk is the third largest city in Russia after Moscow and St Petersburg.
Novosibirsk is on the Trans-Siberian railway which makes it highly accessible from Moscow, St Petersburg and Vladivostok.
Novosibirsk is also served by Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport. At the time of writing (early 2008) connections to Moscow-Domodedovo, St Petersburg, Vladivostok, Beijing and Dubai are available.
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