New Year's trip to Lomonosov's homeland. Arkhangelsk region

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We invite you on a New Year's trip to the homeland of the great scientist, the "universal" man Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov.

Immersion in centuries-old traditions, the history of the Pomors and Arctic expeditions, acquaintance with wooden architecture and the richest cultural heritage of the Russian North. Lomonosov's homeland is the land of the aurora borealis, endless taiga, ice hummocks of the White Sea, a real Pomeranian character and vivid impressions!

Location

the city of Arkhangelsk

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Tour highlights

Immersion in history

We will visit the museum of wooden architecture "Malye Korely" and feel the atmosphere of Russia of the XVIII-XIX centuries

Getting to know the capital of Pomerania

Let's go on a sightseeing tour of Arkhangelsk and take a walk along the reserved street

Master class in Lomonosovo

At the bone carving lesson, we will create a souvenir, and after that we will walk through the village to the white stone temple

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Maly Korely Museum, sightseeing tour of Arkhangelsk
Arrival in Arkhangelsk.
Independent check-in at the hotel.
Things in the luggage room.
Earlier check-in is subject to availability. Guaranteed – for an additional fee.
9:45 Meeting with the guide at the accommodation hotel.
A country tour to the museum of wooden architecture and folk art "Maly Korely".
Malye Korely is one of the largest open–air museum-reserves of wooden architecture in Russia and the main attraction of Arkhangelsk.
Once in Maly Korely, you will find yourself in a northern village of the XVIII-XIX centuries: peasant huts, slender tent temples of Kargopol, Mezen, Pinega, Podvinya surrounded by a winter northern forest create a feeling of patriarchy and extraordinary peace.
A tour of one section of the museum.
Free time for self-inspection and participation in the festivities "Pomorskie New Year", buying souvenirs.
Return to Arkhangelsk.
14:00 Lunch at the cafe.
Check-in to the rooms.
Sightseeing tour "Arkhangelsk – the capital of Pomerania".
On the shore of the Northern Dvina on the cape with the mysterious name "Pur-Navolok" you will learn about why the city was founded here and how it got its name, get acquainted with the centuries-old history: from the times when brisk trade was booming here, Peter the Great founded the first state shipyard and launched the first commercial the ship "St. Paul".
You will hear about famous people, about Arctic expeditions, the first of which set off from the docks of Arkhangelsk, about the sights located along the embankment of the Northern Dvina.
Visit to the historical and architectural complex "Arkhangelsk Gostiny Dvory".
The Arkhangelsk Museum of Local Lore is one of the oldest museums in Russia: in 2022 it turned 185 years old.
The excursion "Meet Gostiny Dvor!" is a journey into the past, opening the pages of the history of Arkhangelsk and more than three hundred years of the history of Arkhangelsk Gostiny Dvor.
Exhibitions and expositions are located in merchant chambers and ceremonial halls of the XVIII century.
Free time.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 2 - Kholmogory and Lomonosov's homeland
Breakfast at the hotel.
8:00 Country tour "Kholmogory and the homeland of Lomonosov".
An unforgettable trip to the homeland of Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov awaits guests.
The village of Lomonosovo is located on the Kurostrov near the village of Kholmogory.
This is a land with a rich history and culture – the territory of ancient fortresses, monasteries and temples, the first merchant shipyard and skillful lace bone carving.
In winter, you can get to the island on foot along a real ice road (winter road).
At the Lomonosov Museum, the building of which is located on the site where the Lomonosov house was supposedly located, guests will get acquainted with the history and discoveries of the great scientist, as well as learn about the life of that time.
At the master class of bone carving, they will create a souvenir, and after that they will walk through the village to the white stone temple of Dmitry Solunsky.
Lunch at the cafe in the middle of the program.
Return to Arkhangelsk after 16:00.
Free time.
Dinner is on your own.

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Day 3 - Severodvinsk, Severodvinsk Museum of Local Lore. Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
Things in the luggage room.
9:00 Country tour to Severodvinsk "The city by the White Sea".
A city tour will introduce you to the history of Severodvinsk and the Russian submarine fleet.
In the Museum of local lore you will find a special interactive program-a story dedicated to the device of a nuclear submarine.
By assembling a "construction boat", you can learn about technical solutions, how nuclear submarines are built, about their internal structure and equipment of premises.
Departure to the shore of the White Sea on the island of Yagry.
A walk along the picturesque seashore, which in winter strikes with icy silence.
Return to Arkhangelsk.
14:00 Lunch at the cafe.
The end of the excursion program is after 15:00.
Free time.
Transfer to the airport or railway station on your own.
Recommended departure from Arkhangelsk after 19:00.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel	Standard rooms	Extra bed (cot)
"The Capital of Pomerania" 3*	27 500	—
"Pur-Pillowcase" 4*	30 500	25 000

The surcharge for single occupancy is 6,000 rubles.

All excursions start from the hotel "Pur-Navolok", as the hotels "Pur-Navolok" and "Capital of Pomerania" are located nearby, so accommodation within the specified tour is made in the specified hotels.

"The Capital of Pomerania"

The Stolitsa Pomorye Hotel is located in the center of Arkhangelsk, on the historical cape Pur-Navolok. Stolitsa Pomorye Hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

The elegant rooms of the hotel are classically decorated in warm colors. They are equipped with a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms offer views of the Northern Dvina River.

The Barolo restaurant on the ground floor serves European cuisine. A sparkling wine breakfast is served on Saturdays.

The hotel is 450 metres from the 17th century Gostiny Dvor and 400 metres from Lenin Square.

Stolitsa Pomorye Hotel is just 300 metres from Troitskiy Prospekt bus stop. Arkhangelsk Central Train Station is a 10-minute drive away, and Arkhangelsk Airport is 13 km away.

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Another option

"Pur-Pillowcase"

Pur-Navolok Hotel is located in the center of Arkhangelsk, a 5-minute walk from Panorama Shopping Center. The hotel provides a range of facilities for relaxing holidays: a wellness and spa center, a steam bath, a massage room and a sauna.

The on-site restaurant serves European and Russian cuisine.

The classic rooms at the hotel feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with a bathtub and free toiletries.

Other facilities include free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a business center and a meeting/banquet room.

Gostiny Dvor Museum and Exhibition Complex is a 5-minute walk away, Arkhangelsk Regional Museum of Local Lore is a 7—minute walk away, and the City Hall is a 10—minute walk away.

Arkhangelsk Train Station is 3.5 km from Pur-Navolok Hotel, while Talagi Airport is 14 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

the city of Arkhangelsk

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
meals specified in the program: 2 breakfasts at the hotel, 3 lunches;
excursion and transport services according to the program;
entrance tickets.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Arkhangelsk and back;
transfer;
meals listed as "on their own" or "for an additional fee";
excursions and services listed as "on their own" or "for an additional fee";
personal expenses.

It's important to know

The program involves a long (up to 3 hours) stay outdoors. It is necessary to have warm clothes and comfortable warm shoes for walking in the winter forest. Warm, comfortable, waterproof clothing and shoes are recommended for visiting caves.

Dates and Prices

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3 – 5 Jan, 2026 3 days 2 nights

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Reviews

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Elena Zolotareva

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29 Oct, 2024

The tour was excellently organized; on the last day, a private excursion to Malye Korely was even arranged, just for the two of us.

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