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The first train from Moscow to meet today solemnly Nice.

After nearly a century break, the largest business and cultural center of the French Cote d'Azur restores regular railway communication with Russia.

The French press called the event historic. This route is operated from the late nineteenth century until the outbreak of World War II. His resume in the "cross" Year of Russia, France, was another indication of the newly established between the two countries cardiac consent and partnership.

Passenger train of 12 carriages will come to the platform in a nice evening, having covered 50 hours a distance of 3,300 km. According to specialists, "a Russian train done everything to ensure the comfort of passengers throughout the journey."

At the station, the Russian guests are going to welcome the Mayor and the leadership of the National Company of Railways. Yet has one return flight a week. But Russian and French partners are ready to respond positively to the public interest in this route.

Arriving in Nice, the first - after nearly a century break - trains from Russia will be a celebration of the life of the project Russian industrialist Paul von Derviz. Builder of railroads and philanthropist, he tried every way to strengthen the friendship between Russia and France.