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Charterworld - the luxury yacht charter specialist, charterworld is a private yacht specialist with access the entire world's yacht fleet, at the best price, so get in touch..

Find out more about the CharterWorld company here or read recent client recommendations . We have every crewed luxury superyacht charter in the world, from large motor yachts to sailing yachts and crewed catamaran. For best value private yacht vacations start your holiday of a lifetime here with the company you can trust.

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The mediterranean ...         south of france    |   italy     |   sardinia    |   spain   |   croatia   |   greece, mykonos | greece, st tropez | france, amalfi coast | italy, dubrovnik | croatia, browse yachts by type, browse all charter yachts, motor yachts, sailing yachts, on sale: yacht specials, mediterranean specials, popular yachts, new latest yachts, feature yachts, mar | from eur€ 1,800,000/wk.

TATIANA | From EUR€ 775,000/wk

MALTESE FALCON | From US$ 490,000/wk

Where To Charter A Yacht?

Matching the right location for you is paramount. There are immensely interesting and diverse places all over the world to charter a crewed superyacht, but the most popular spots are:

A Mediterranean yacht charter which makes for the ultimate vacation with it’s fine culture, finer boats and beautiful azure waterways. The Med’ is an extremely varied location with many beautiful countries to visit, such as France, Italy, Sardinia, Monaco, Greece, Croatia and more.

Caribbean yacht charters are all about exotic natural islands, beautiful tropical beaches and of course luxury charter yachts. St Barts, St Martin, The Virgin Islands and Antigua draw some superb mega yachts to the Caribbean for your vacation. You can see the full list of destinations here .

We offer all the mega yachts and superyacht charters worldwide , as well as in the Mediterranean including Italy , France , Greece , Spain, Croatia , & Turkey.  Additionally, we have great discounted luxury yachts , sailing and motor yachts in the Caribbean , including the Bahamas , British & US Virgin Islands, St Lucia, St Barts, Grenadines, Antigua, as well as the Pacific Northwest, the South Pacific , Asia and Australia & New Zealand and elsewhere.

Currently Popular Itineraries

CROATIA & MONTENEGRO - 14 Days

SPAIN & BALEARICS - 7 Day Itinerary

SARDINIA & CORSICA - 7 Day Itinerary

IONIAN ISLANDS & CORFU - 8 Days

All the luxury sailing and motor yacht charter boats worldwide:.

Go here to discover all the worldwide charter locations...  including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, North and South America, Pacific Northwest.

Apart from The Mediterranean & Caribbean their are many other hot spots - go here for the full list.

WHISPER | From EUR€ 1,200,000/wk

95 meter CUSTOM | From EUR€ 1,200,000/wk

Luxury Yacht Builders and Designers

The world has a fantastic array of very interesting luxury yacht builders and superyacht designers . At CharterWorld we have the definitive information on the ever evolving yacht builders and designers, as well as the latest superyacht news relating to the latest new yacht designs and new build yacht launches.

Luxury Yachts: Luxury crewed superyacht charters, both power motor and sailing boats, in all the areas of the world from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, Asia to the South Pacific, Australia & New Zealand to the Indian Ocean.

Sailing charters & vacations: CharterWorld provides full charter yacht rental sailing vacations & holidays including flights, accommodation and sightseeing. Sailing charters and sail boats from luxury catamarans to crewed boats, classic yachts as well as new ones.

Power/Motor boats: Luxury power & motor boat charter yachts are available either as crewed yachts, classic or new. They include performance open style motor yachts, right through to expedition (explorer) yachts.

For your reference, CharterWorld provides a  charter and superyacht news section as well as a  superyacht directory for easy access to the complete world of interesting yachts , not just luxury charter yachts. This comprehensive list is organised by the yachts naval architect designer , by year and by the country the builder launched them in.

Why CharterWorld? - The complete list of charter boats worldwide, at the most competitive prices. - Free, independent and professional advice. - Access to the latest specials and discounts in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. - CharterWorld saves time and money on any luxury yacht vacation.

New to Yachting or Superyacht Charter Vacations? If you haven’t enjoyed the advantages of this type of luxury holiday, then this section has plenty of articles about how it all works and what to expect. Of course you can also just contact us and an experienced broker will personally guide you through and explain everything. Additionally, the yachting news section keeps you abreast of developments in the industry.

Latest Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News

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Latest yachts added to the database, 67m benetti superyacht | from eur€ 680,000/wk.

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MIRAGE IV | From EUR€ 175,000/wk

BOLUBO II | From EUR€ 18,585/wk

Voyager Superyacht

Luxury Superyacht Charter

Experience luxury superyacht charters in Seattle , the San Juan Islands , Victoria , Vancouver , Desolation Sound , BC , and SE Alaska

Awarded Best Superyacht Charter Company: USA LuxLife Global Excellence Awards 2023

Amazing destinations, onboard luxury, vacation ideas, sustainability initiatives, local knowledge, the ultimate yacht charter.

From the moment you step aboard the Voyager, which premiered to much acclaim at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, you'll fall in love with Ocean Alexander's award winning Revolution yacht design , with it's towering, 360-degree, floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious full-beam VIP cabin , en suite charter guest cabins, numerous gathering areas, multiple outside decks, and sumptuous amenities. There's no better way to see these stunning destinations, which are nearly all only accessible by boats.

Not only has the Voyager been selected as the premier super yacht for delivering the best experience for guests of the five-star Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, we're also honored to have the Voyager Superyacht named as the Best Luxury Superyacht Charter Company - USA by Lux Life Magazine in February 2024.

Best Luxury Superyacht Charter in America

Stunning Destinations

Whether it's cruising in a private yacht charter in  Seattle , visiting the stunning billionaires-row homes on Lake Washington, watching the Seafair air and sea show , exploring the San Juan Islands , cruising to  Vancouver or Victoria , anchoring in Princess Louisa Inlet , yachting in Desolation Sound , or experiencing the epic beauty of the incredible inside passage to Southeast Alaska, the waters of the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia , and SE Alaska are one of the most sought after luxury yacht charter destinations in the world due to its majestic, glacier-carved fjords, towering mountains, pristine waters, near year-round whales, and amazing sea life. 

Beginning with our concierge trip planning, we will curate the luxury adventure travel vacation of your dreams, from a once-in-a-lifetime VIP outdoor adventure to wildlife encounters, cruising glacial fjords, shopping, sightseeing, a lux shopping and pampering session. or the ultimate luxury yacht wedding experience you've ever see. We'll combine each of these with an elevated culinary experience, paired with fine wines and contemporary cocktails, all curated and delivered by our super-experienced and professional crew that has traveled over 10,0000 nautical miles on these waters, enough to cross the entire US and back twice, in just the past 2.5 years alone.

Elevated Service, Professional Crew

Luxurious Onboard Experience

From the moment you step aboard the ultra-luxury Voyager, our crew will indulge and delight you throughout your private VIP yacht charter, tailoring the experience to your desires—whether it's formal and fancy or casual and fun. Enjoy exquisite food, specialty drinks, a 10-zone Sonos sound system, our unique SuperYacht Karaoke experience, 8 HD TVs, 9 refrigerators and wine coolers, sumptuous staterooms and bedding, firing your first t-shirt cannon, and once-in-a-lifetime excursions. We spare no expense to deliver the ultimate luxury adventure vacation. Outside, ample seating, sun pads, our exclusive Beach Club, sun shades, a hydraulic swim platform, and water toys (kayaks, paddle boards, noodles, floating docks, and more) allow you to become one with nature in this unforgettable experience.

We don't take the stunning beauty that surrounds us every day for granted, and we're doing our part every day to be one of the most sustainable yacht charters anywhere. We've planted nearly 20,000 trees through The Nature Conservancy's Plant a Billion project, been a major donor to WildOrca.org to support conservancy research for the Southern Resident Killer Whales, and we've raised over $455,000 for local charities since the start of 2021. In addition, we've outfitted the Voyager Superyacht for a super-eco experience, with lithium ion batteries so we can run off of battery power for 12+ hours a day, onboard recycling and composting, and use of nearly zero single-use plastic products, all supported by eco-cruising speeds and a delectable vegetarian menu.

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Plan Your Trip

Share your desires, and we'll craft a custom luxury yachting experience to a range of destinations.

Pack Your Bags

Pack your bags - we'll handle the rest. Our goal is to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime yacht charter experience.

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Get to Know Us

What people say about yacht charters on the voyager .

“Voyager is an incredible boat and was perfect for our cruise around the waterways of Seattle. The owners of the boat are incredible hosts, John the knowledgable captain and Bethany the incredible chef. It was a perfect day for our family. Can't wait to do it again! Five stars!”

John P, Newport Beach CA

Get in Touch

Reach out to Voyager Superyacht for inquiries, bookings, or any questions. We are here to assist you in planning your dream yacht charter experience.

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Welcome to Privé Yachts, your personal super yacht and mega yacht charter professionals.

Privé Yachts is a luxury yacht charter company that specializes in crewed super and mega yacht charters worldwide. Our professionals have access to over 1,500 available yacht charters around the globe, ensuring that our clients are matched with the best possible yachts to suit their needs. So whether you are seeking the adventure of a sailing yacht or the opulence of a mega yacht charter, the perfect luxury vacation can be created in just a few easy steps.

Privé Yachts is your best choice for super yacht and mega yacht charters.

Begin your charter selection by browsing Privé Yachts’ collection of superyachts, megayachts, sailing yachts and catamarans available in hundreds of destinations. Then contact your personal Privé Yachts charter expert who will assist you with every aspect of your yacht charter experience. Agents are available 24 hours a day to work directly with you and the captain to create custom itineraries, provide 5-star dining, and even offer concierge services before and after your trip. The perfect holiday aboard a luxury crewed yacht will be created according to your exact specifications. Only private yacht rental allows you to travel to the most breathtaking destinations in the world while enjoying 5 star luxuries in privacy of your own floating palace.

Charter a luxury crewed yachting vacation today.

Why Charter a Private Yacht?

• Charter the crewed yacht of your choice.
• Enjoy all the luxuries of a 5-star resort aboard your charted yacht.
• All yachts are crewed with highly skilled professionals.
• Corporate yacht charters available for your next professional event
• Personal chefs create menus that cater to your tastes and preferences.
• Avoid crowds and enjoy the privacy that only a yacht charter provides.
• Cruise through secluded destinations and visit private islands inaccessible to most.
• See the world in a way that few can from your luxury crewed yacht.

Safety and Reliability

Privé Yachts charter professionals travel extensively to boat shows and yacht charter shows year round to personally view and inspect as many of the yachts that are recommend as possible. If a yacht has not been personally inspected, references from past charterers or brokers will be retrieved to ensure the quality and safety of both vessel and crew.

Luxury Travel Experts

In addition to yacht charter expertise, Privé Yachts also specializes in all aspects of luxury travel. A charter agent will gladly lend their professional advice upon request. Whether you require concierge services or a tailor-made charter itinerary, Privé Yachts is here to help mitigate some of the more tedious aspects of preparing the perfect holiday at sea.

Call now to charter your next luxury crewed yacht charter.

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Hundreds of super yachts and mega yachts available worldwide.

Yacht charters in the Mediterranean include destinations such as:

• French Riviera – St. Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Antibes, Cote Azure
• Italian Riviera – Portofino, Genoa, Venice, Sardinia
• Greece and the Cyclades Islands, Croatia, Corsica, Turkey, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Yacht charters in the Caribbean include such destinations as:

• The Bahamas
• British Virgin Islands
• St. Maarten – St. Martin
• Leeward Islands

Yacht charters worldwide also include Thailand, Indonesia, Fiji, Maldives, Seychelles, Alaska, and many other destinations.

Celebrate your next vacation in style aboard a luxury crewed yacht charter. Our staff is available 24 hours a day, so never hesitate to contact us for any reason.

Whether you wish to travel to the Caribbean for the winter season, Monaco for the Grand Prix or revel in the beauty of the Maldives, we are here to deliver the best possible yachting experience. So remain in the height of luxury even in the most exotic of destinations because with Privé Yachts, the world is truly yours.

Bon Voyage!

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The N&J Difference

Since 1949, Northrop & Johnson has remained the authority on yachting and is recognized as the leading global yacht brokerage offering 360-degree yachting services in the purchase, sale, management, construction and charter of superyachts and luxury boats over 98′ (30m). We are devoted to delivering extraordinary services and world-class experiences for our clients.

Discover luxury yachts for sale at Northrop & Johnson. From power boats to sailing yachts, explore our exclusive listings and find your perfect vessel with expert guidance from our brokers.

Your wanderlust knows no bounds as you cruise across the globe to your dream destination at the hands of an experienced crew dedicated to fulfilling your every need.

Your yacht is undoubtedly one of your most prized possessions. Your Northrop & Johnson broker will find you the right buyer at the best price possible in the shortest period of time.

Everything you need is in one place to maximize your superyacht ownership experience. We work with you to get the best out of your experience from Charter Marketing and Sales Management to Crew Services, Insurance and Marketing.

Our crew services experts specialize in accurately placing crew members on the appropriate yachts and guiding the successful careers of tens of thousands worldwide.

A Legacy of Excellence

1949 The Gentlemen Brokers Northrop & Johnson is founded in New York, with an office located on Madison Avenue, Manhattan and a base in Fort Lauderdale.

1950s Nothing but extraordinary The fledgling brokerage house Northrop & Johnson develops a reputation for honesty, integrity and fair play.

1960s Growth and maturity Northrop & Johnson expands its brokerage services and opens offices in Connecticut, Florida and Massachusetts.

1970s International flair Northrop & Johnson establishes a presence in Europe, opening a first office in Cannes, shortly followed by the opening of a second office in Puerto Banus, Spain.

1980s American heritage continued Northrop & Johnson’s opens flagship office in the heart of New England with its Newport, RI establishment.

1990s A new beginning Northrop & Johnson thrives under new ownership. With Kevin Merrigan at the helm, the brokerage company sets its foundations to build a modern powerhouse.

2000s From coast to coast Northrop & Johnson’s opens an office in San Diego, California. This locale allows the company to cater to the entire West Coast of America.

2010s The world is your oyster Opening offices in Asia Pacific, Palma, Monaco, Antibes, Australia and beyond confirms Northrop & Johnson as top player on the international stage.

2020s All aboard! The world's largest recreational marine group, MarineMax, has acquired Northrop & Johnson, integrating it into the publicly traded company.

Discover the Ultimate Yacht Charter

Experience the pinnacle of yachting with Northrop & Johnson, where our experts are committed to orchestrating your ultimate yacht charter adventure.

The Northrop & Johnson Difference

Honesty, integrity and extraordinary results.

From yacht sales, yacht purchase and new construction to yacht charter, charter management and crew placement, Northrop & Johnson is a full-service luxury yacht brokerage. Our expert team of sales brokers, charter brokers, charter managers, crew placement and staff are dedicated to fulfilling all of your yachting desires and demands. Northrop & Johnson has brokerage offices strategically placed in yachting hubs around the world, ensuring access wherever you cruise.

Northrop & Johnson prides itself on creating extraordinary yachting experiences by surpassing all expectations at every opportunity.

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Extremely adept in finding the right buyer or yacht for a client, our impressive sales record showcases the level of expertise by our brokers and staff.

Offices From Coast to Coast

Northrop & johnson has 13 locations around the world.

From the bustling cities of the Americas to the historic waterways of Europe and the exotic ports of Asia, Northrop & Johnson stands as a truly global leader in superyacht marketing. Regardless of your location across the globe, you are guaranteed access to our unparalleled expertise and services. With strategic positions in key destinations worldwide, we are equipped and ready to assist you at any moment, in any place.

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Northrop & Johnson partners with leading yacht builders, designers, and suppliers globally. Our expert brokers facilitate seamless custom yacht construction, guiding owners through every step, from selecting the right shipyard to legal details. With established relationships in the industry, we promise a flawless process from start to finish.

From negotiating prices and contracts to coordinating surveys and sea trials, to providing support with ownership structures and legal matters, Northrop & Johnson’s brokers are skilled in all facets of yacht buying. You can expect a smooth purchase experience from start to finish, leaving you to enjoy the pleasures of stress-free yacht ownership.

Experience the world’s most captivating yachting destinations with Northrop & Johnson. From the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia to Alaska’s fjords, unlock the perfect adventure aboard a luxury charter yacht.

Experience the most customizable on-water holiday available with a yacht charter. After choosing your destinations your charter broker will work with you to personally perfect your itinerary. Browse our sample itineraries to see what’s possible.

At Northrop & Johnson, we partner with the world’s leading yacht builders, manufacturers and refit facilities to offer top-of-the-line brokerage yachts for sale. Explore our index to view boats by builder.

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Northrop & Johnson’s superyacht charter experts have in-depth knowledge of worldwide destinations and in-person relationships with the captains and crew of all yachts in our global fleet. Completely private, and with endless luxurious amenities, a yacht charter is the ultimate vacation. Check out our Luxury Yacht Charter Guide to get started.

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Superyacht Sales and Charter is a full-service luxury yacht firm established by a select group of the industry’s most experienced and respected professionals. Our highly personalized services include yacht sales and purchase, luxury yacht charters, charter management, yacht management, refit and new construction, and crew placement. Collectively, we are dedicated to making all facets of our clients’ yachting experience fun, stress-free, and as easy as possible. Driven by our mission to inform, empower, and inspire, we deliver seamless services and sound advice that give you, our clients, the peace of mind to enjoy one of life’s greatest luxury experiences, yachting.

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Driven by our mission to inform, empower, and inspire, we deliver seamless services and sound advice that give our clients the peace of mind to enjoy one of life’s greatest luxury experiences, yachting.

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197’ (60.0m) | Amels | 2021 Asking €74,900,000

165′ (50.5m) | Trinity | 2009 / 2021 Asking $14,950,000

181′ (55.3m) | Damen Yachting | 2017 / 2023 Asking €14,900,000

153’ (46.6m) | North American | 2002 / 2023 Asking $11,650,000

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150’ (45.7m) | christensen | 2005 / 2024 asking $10,900,000.

120’ (36.6m) | Louisbourg | 2004 / 2022 Asking $4,900,000

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Imagine a floating oasis with 24hr concierge 5-star service custom-tailored to your preferences. One where you wake up to breathtaking vistas, where you can experience absolute relaxation, all while spending treasured moments with those that mean most to you. And when you’re feeling restless, adventure abounds with a wide selection of activities sure to put a smile on everyone’s faces. The possibilities are truly endless! .

Featured Yachts for Charter

173ft / 53m :: Feadship :: 1979 / 2020 12 Guests :: 8 Cabins :: 14 Crew Charter from €200,000 per wk + expenses

Aspen Alternative

164ft / 50m :: trinity :: 2010 10 guests :: 5 cabins :: 9 crew charter from $199,000 per wk + expenses.

149ft / 45.7m :: Christensen :: 2003 / 2022 12 Guests :: 6 Cabins :: 10 Crew Charter from $175,000 per wk + expenses

Rising Dawn

141ft / 43.1m :: majesty yachts :: 2022 12 guests :: 6 cabins :: 9 crew charter from $200,000 per wk + expenses.

132ft / 40.2m :: Benetti :: 2012 / 2024 12 Guests :: 6 Cabins :: 7 Crew Charter from $145,000 per wk + expenses

Island Girl

111ft / 34.1m :: westport :: 2001 / 2016 8 guests :: 4 cabins :: 4 crew charter from $55,000 per wk + expenses, yacht owner services.

Whether it’s luxury yacht ownership, management or charter, we are committed to delivering the absolute best for each client’s unique needs. Through integrity, experience and expertise, our dedicated approach to personalized service enables us to ensure our clients’ complete satisfaction.

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We carry a small amount of high-quality yachts, each as important as the next, so you can always be guaranteed the highest level of luxury, as per the Superyacht Sales and Charter standard.

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From pocket explorers to superyachts and everything in-between, our dedicated charter management and marketing division will establish your yacht in the market and get her chartered.

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Our philosophy is to assist you and your crew to navigate the vast maze of ever- increasing maritime rules and regulations while maintaining the highest safety standards with the least possible interruption to the enjoyment of your yacht.

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How Nizhny Novgorod became the trade center of the Russian Empire 

“St. Petersburg is Russia’s head, Moscow is its heart and Nizhny Novgorod is its pocket.” This old Russian saying is probably the most succinct way of explaining the meaning and importance of the trading that took place in Nizhny Novgorod.

Why did Nizhny Novgorod become a center of commerce?

The city is very conveniently located at the confluence of two major rivers, the Volga and Oka, which run across the whole of Russia and flow into the Caspian Sea. In addition, the Volga was the only arterial waterway linking the West with the East. Nizhny Novgorod, moreover, was on the railway network, so one could travel to the Caucasus, Persia, Turkey, Central Asia and even India and China from there. Thanks to its geographical position, the city had always been a thriving trade hub and archeologists have found Arabic and Byzantine artifacts proving that it had trading links with the East as early as the 13th-14th centuries. The first documented fairs and gatherings of merchants go back to the 16th century.

Nizhny Novgorod at the end of the 19th century

Initially, fairs were held not in the city itself, but by the walls of the Makaryev Monastery lower down the Volga. They were temporary affairs and lasted one or two days. In the 17th century, however, Tsar Aleksey Mikhaylovich established a five-day duty-free period for trade, thus attracting even more merchants. These often stayed for longer periods, paying tax to the treasury outside the period of exemption.

In the early 19th century, it became clear that the space near the monastery was not big enough to accommodate all comers and, furthermore, the makeshift rows of wooden shopping booths burned down at one point. By that time, the Nizhny Novgorod Fair had already become incredibly important, bringing an enormous amount of money to the state treasury. 

View of the fair at the end of the 19th century

The fair was moved to Nizhny Novgorod proper - to the point of land where the Volga and Oka converge. Emperor Alexander I postponed repairs in his own palace to allocate six million rubles for the construction of a new building for the fair. And he didn’t lose out - merchants brought merchandise worth 24 million rubles to the first fair, which opened on the new site in 1817, with the figure increasing to 57 million rubles by 1846.

One of the buildings of the Gostiny Dvor (indoor market) in Nizhny Novgorod

Contemporaries called the Nizhny Novgorod Fair the “trading court of Europe and Asia”. Foreigners sold their wares wholesale to local merchants and manufacturers and 90 percent of all goods from the East passed through the Nizhny Novgorod Fair, from where they were distributed throughout Russia. In turn, foreign merchants bought goods from Europeans and Russians.

What was bought and sold at the Nizhny Novgorod Fair?

General view of the fair, chromolithograph, 1896

By the 1850s, up to 700 foreign merchants would attend the Nizhny Novgorod Fair. At the same time, the volume of trade with Asia in the middle of the 19th century exceeded turnover with Western Europe by one-and-a-half to three times.

One of the main items of trade was tea from China. In the 1880s, between 800 and 900 poods (a Russian unit of weight equal to about 16.38 kilograms) of tea worth 42 million rubles were brought to Russia every year. There were even separate Asian trading pavilions in the style of Chinese pagodas at the fair.

Chinese pavilions at the fair, late 19th century

In return, the Chinese bought the furs and skins of all kinds of animals; from foxes, squirrels and muskrats to sheep and cow hide.

From Iran, handmade rugs, silks, cotton fabrics, as well as a wide range of dry foodstuffs - walnuts, pistachios, dried pitted and unpitted apricots, almonds, prunes, millet and rice - were brought to Russia. And the Persians themselves took back wool, metal and leather goods, porcelain, writing paper and many other things.

Pyotr Vereshchagin. Lower Bazaar in Nizhny Novgorod, 1860s

Russia also exported sugar, linen, hemp, cotton and leather goods, wool, wood, metals and much more to the East. The variety of merchandise was astounding. In the 1820s, Russian official Yegor Meyendorff gave a list of the goods purchased by Bukhara merchants: “The goods exported from Russia include cochineal [a red dye - ed.], cloves, sugar, tin, red and blue sandalwood, cloths, red Kungur, Kazan and Arzamas leather, wax, some honey, iron, copper, steel, gold thread, small mirrors, otter skin, pearls, Russian nankeen [cotton fabric - Russia Beyond], cast-iron cauldrons, needles, coral, plush, cotton headscarves, brocade, small glassware and a small quantity of Russian canvas…”  

Fishing also became a very important article of trade. “Fishing for beluga, sturgeon, stellate sturgeon, catfish and some other fish species was almost completely monopolized by Russian merchants throughout the Southern Caspian,” according to historians A.A. Ivanova and A.V. Ivanov.

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Over time, products from new developing industries, including metallurgy and textile   manufacturing, were added to the exports. They included inexpensive chintz manufactured at the famous Shuya factories in Ivanovo Region. And, in the 1880s-1890s, trading in oil and oil products even began here.

The machinery section at the fair in 1896

With the passage of time, bank branches were opened at the fair, the services of lawyers became available and exchange dealings were transacted. The fair was a very important event for major Russian merchants and manufacturers. But self-employed artisans and representatives of the arts and crafts industry also took a very active part. Spinning-wheels, wooden spoons, folk costumes, painted trays, crockery, lace - the work of the best artisans from all over Russia was represented. They, in turn, would spend the whole year preparing for the fair and would try to bring their best wares.

The handicrafts section in 1896

How the fair was organized

Jules Verne's ‘Michael Strogoff’ describes the Nizhny Novgorod Fair as follows: “This plain was now covered with booths symmetrically arranged in such a manner as to leave avenues broad enough to allow the crowd to pass without a crush. Each group of these booths of all sizes and shapes formed a separate quarter particularly dedicated to some special branch of commerce. There was the iron quarter, the furriers’ quarter, the woolen quarter, the wood merchants quarter, the weavers’ quarter, the dried fish quarter, etc… In the avenues and long alleys there was already a large assemblage of people… An extraordinary mixture of Europeans and Asiatics, talking, wrangling, haranguing and bargaining… On one of the open spaces between the quarters of this temporary city were numbers of mountebanks of every description; harlequins and acrobats deafening the visitors with the noise of their instruments and their vociferous cries… In the long avenues, the bear showmen accompanied their four-footed dancers, menageries resounded with the hoarse cries of animals…”

General view of the fair during spring high water on the River Oka, 1890

From the mid-19th century onwards, the official duration of the fair was a little over a month, but, in practice, trading continued from July to September. The fair was an occasion for general festivity in the city - more than 200,000 people would arrive in Nizhny Novgorod during the period of trading and there would be a circus and a theater and performing musicians. Electricity and water supply were brought to the site of the fair in the 1870s-1880s. The fair had a positive impact on the whole of the city - Nizhny Novgorod had convenient infrastructure facilities, and hotels and inns were extensively built. One of the first tram lines in Russia was inaugurated there in 1896.

Eastern traders at the fair

There were also two cathedrals at the site of the fair - the ‘Staroyarmarochny’ (“Old Fair”) Transfiguration Cathedral, which opened in 1822. The architect was Auguste de Montferrand (who later built St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg with a very similar colonnaded drum under the main dome). 

The ‘Staroyarmarochny’ (“Old Fair”) Transfiguration Cathedral

In 1881, Emperor Alexander III himself, along with his spouse and son, the future Nicholas II, were present at the inauguration of the Alexander Nevsky ‘Novoyarmarochny’ (“New Fair”) Cathedral. Construction of a new main fair building, in the Russian style, was completed in the same year (the similar GUM department store on the Red Square appeared later). All three buildings survive to this day. 

The fair’s principal building

In 1896, the All-Russia Industrial and Art Exhibition was held in the grounds of the Nizhny Novgorod Fair - the biggest such exhibition in the history of the Russian Empire. More than 100 temporary pavilions were built for it. The first Russian motor car, as well as engineer Vladimir Shukhov’s steel lattice structures, were on display at the exhibition.

16th All-Russia Industrial and Art Exhibition in Nizhny Novgorod, 1896

After the 1917 Revolution, the fair continued to function for a time, but it was not as popular as before - and there was no longer any freedom of trade, the latter having been fully placed in the hands of the state. In 1929, the Bolsheviks finally closed down “this capitalist, socially hostile phenomenon”. Many of the fair’s buildings were demolished - or converted into residential housing. 

One of the last Nizhny Novgorod fairs in the Soviet time, 1924

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