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10:30 Gathering of the group and meeting with the guide at the Shuya railway station. The plaque "Ples – the soul of Russia".
Boarding the bus (free seating).
Transfer to the village of Stanko. Along the way, we will admire the beautiful fields and forests with snow-white birch trees, admire the snow-white temples with a great history of ancient villages.
Previously, Kostroma province, Plessky camp, Priezdevka estate in the 18th century belonged to Prince Semyon Ivanovich Vyazemsky. The last owner of the estate was Ivan Aleksandrovich Konovalov and his family. Currently, the territory of the estate is occupied by the sanatorium named after Stanko.
Inspection of the estate of the manufacturer Ivan Kapitonich Konovalov, the estate was built in 1914 on the steep bank of the Volga. Immerse yourself in the history of the dynasty of textile manufacturers.
See the preserved interiors of the manor, take photos in costumes of the early 20th century.
Lunch at the sanatorium cafe.
Moving to the village of Shchelykovo – the federal museum-reserve, the estate of the playwright A.N. Ostrovsky, where he lived and worked.
The picturesque place, known as "Russian Switzerland", includes a memorial house museum, an ancient park and landscapes.
Visit to the house of A.N. Ostrovsky. Built in the classical style on a high brick basement, the wooden house in the color of wild stone under a red roof, elegantly contrasts with the white columns and balustrades of the terraces. There are many authentic objects here, especially valuable among them are the personal belongings of Ostrovsky and his family.
Shchelykovo is located on the high left bank of the Kueksha River, rugged by numerous picturesque ravines. Traditionally, the manor house is surrounded by a park with century-old pine, birch, spruce and lime alleys. We will definitely walk along the paths of the picturesque park.
Transfer to Kineshma.
The first mention of the city dates back to the 15th century. However, in the following centuries, Kineshma was, although large and rich, but a rural settlement (sloboda). Kineshma received city status only in 1777 as part of Catherine's city reforms. In addition to the Volga trade, the city also developed its own textile industry.
Sightseeing tour of Kineshma.
The city has retained its provincial charm and the atmosphere of a county merchant town – the one- and two-story houses of merchants and burghers of the 19th century are organically complemented by the mansions of merchant manufacturers, majestic public buildings, and temple ensembles.
A tour of the historical center will allow you to see the majestic cathedrals and temples, the wealth of mansions, the famous Volzhsky Boulevard, the grandiose Trinity Assumption Cathedral, founded back in 1745, an example of Russian church architecture of the XVIII century.
Nearby is the magnificent openwork bell tower of the cathedral, erected in 1798.
And the Kineshma Red Rows are a monument of Russian architectural eclecticism, where everything is mixed up: Romanesque monumentality, classical rigor and modern elegance.
A real journey through time, charming and unforgettable. Accommodation in a hotel complex.
Walk along Volzhsky Boulevard, where you can admire the grandeur of the Russian River, taste Volga cuisine from local chefs in local restaurants and capture colorful sunsets.
