CIS Club Championship 2010-2011

The Olympic system eliminates the chances of winning just as much as losing in a Swiss-system tournament. But what if someone wants to play more?

Essentially, the Swiss system can and does replace the Olympic system. One player loses in the first round, loses hope of getting first place, and either drops out and goes to rest, or fights without the same enthusiasm.
But not everyone. Some will lose, but still try to climb higher, even if they have 3 out of 4 wins, and let's say, take third place - in the CIS, among the best. Therefore, the Olympic system cannot replace the Swiss system.

2 Vik - suggest how to divide.

Secondly, I suggest playing all 5 rounds, even if after the 4th round there is a sole leader - so that it is possible to try to knock him out in the last round and take first place with one loss.

Damn, then we'll have to consider Berger or Buchholz. I don't object to a full 5 rounds; those who want to fight should fight for the win.

Regarding travel - there is no direct train from Ukraine to Michurinsk, just as there is no train to Tambov. There is a train from Kyiv to Voronezh (arriving in Voronezh on Sunday at 11 am, i.e., May 1st), and there is a train from Kharkiv to Lipetsk (arriving on the 29th or 1st at 9 am).
So, the trains are not suitable (unless to Moscow).
Therefore, the options are either a plane or a car.

2 Capitan.
From Lipetsk, the easiest way is to take a taxi, 80-90 km. It will take you there in 40-50 minutes, and it will be inexpensive if there are several people. From Voronezh, there are many trains to Michurinsk; I can list them.

And if you need to plan a route to Michurinsk from Kyiv, I can look it up... It's easier to go to Moscow, and then travel together with everyone else. It seems that Leha got to your place in Kyiv for the final last year.