Russian estates in the provincial towns of the Ivanovo region

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You will immerse yourself in the world of suburban life of landowners and manufacturers of the 19th century — in the era of the Silver Age! The islands of Russian culture are the ancestral estate of the star of the Russian literary firmament Marina Tsvetaeva in Novo-Talitsy, the Konstantin Balmont Museum in Shuya.

The estate of N.A. Ostrovsky will remind you of the work of the great Russian playwright.

Location

Ivanovo

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Tour highlights

Tsvetaevsky pie

Let's get acquainted with the relics and hobbies of the Tsvetaevs and have tea with the famous pie

Places where Ostrovsky walked

We will see Kineshma with the atmosphere of a county town, walk along the Volga.

Meeting with a lady from the Silver Age

We will visit a theatrical tour about Konstantin Balmont, listen to his poems and a romance on them

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Ivanovo and the village of Novo-Talitsy
10:50 Meeting with a guide in Ivanovo at the railway station at the loom.
The sign "Russian estates in the provinces".
Boarding the bus (free seating on the bus).
Ivanovo city tour "Secrets of the cotton Kings".
The history of the formation of the merchant class and patronage of Ivanovo-Voznesensk.
A visit to the rich urban Art Nouveau manor, owned by D.G. Burylin, one of the largest Ivanovo manufacturers and patrons, the creator of the Museum of industry and art.
But his special passion was collecting.
He built a special building for the collection of rarities and antiquities.
The house was designed by architect Alexander Snurilov in the Art Nouveau style with matching wrought iron decoration, stucco and Italian stained glass windows.
There are many small rooms, secret doors and passages, the owner of the house was very fond of riddles and mysteries.
Lunch at a cafe.
Transfer to the village of Novo-Talitsy.
Visit to the unique museum of the Tsvetaev family.
An island of spiritual harmony, comfort and inspiration.
This is where the Tsvetaeva family originates, whose representatives were the great Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva and her father— Ivan Vladimirovich Tsvetaev, founder of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts.
The museum's exposition is based on authentic exhibits: personal belongings, books, photographs, as well as household items and family heirlooms are collected, which makes it possible to get acquainted with the Tsvetaevs' life, their habits and hobbies, and learn about their services to the Fatherland.
There is a reading room in the attic of the museum house, which contains more than 3,000 volumes of works by poets and writers of the Silver Age.
Here we will be treated to the famous "Tsvetaevsky pie" with fragrant tea.
Transfer to Ivanovo.
Accommodation in a hotel of your choice: "Tourist" or "Voznesenskaya" in the center of Ivanovo.
Upon request from the manager, accommodation at the Shaddock 4* hotel Ivanovo.
For an additional fee, dinner (to be paid together with the ticket).

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Day 2 - Shchelykovo and Kineshma
Breakfast.
Transfer to Shchelykovo village.
Visit to the Shchelykovo estate.
Shchelykovo is the estate of the great Russian playwright Alexander Nikolaevich Ostrovsky, a place that he compared "with the best places in Switzerland and Italy," a place that became his lifelong love.
Shchelykovo is not only a memorial museum, but also a nature museum reserve.
An atmosphere of peace, harmony, inspiration and creativity reigns throughout the protected area.
Transfer to the city on the Volga — Kineshma.
Lunch.
We will walk through the quiet streets of the ancient town, which, despite all the twists and turns of the 20th century, has retained the charm of the Volga county town.
The writer Alexander Ostrovsky once walked along the wide boulevard along the Volga, and, most likely, the prototypes of the heroes of his works made a leisurely promenade here; the artist Boris Kustodiev was inspired by the spirit of the original city at one time, and the Persian princess captured by Stepan Razin, according to local legend, gave the name to this small town.
From May to September, you can take a small boat trip (for an additional fee — the cost of an additional — payment to the guide on the spot) along the Volga and admire the Volga shores.
Return to the hotel.
For an additional fee, dinner (to be paid together with the ticket).

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Day 3 - Shuya. Departure
Breakfast.
Room release.
Transfer to Shuya.
Sightseeing walking tour of the ancient city, with its name and mysterious, centuries-old history.
Shuya is currently an exceptionally interesting city in Central Russia in terms of architecture and urban planning.
The buildings of the XVIII-early XX centuries, which are rare in their preservation, have brought the atmosphere of the Central Russian merchant city to our days.
We offer tourists a theatrical tour about Konstantin Balmont.
Visit to the museum.
The group is greeted by a guide in the image of a lady of the Silver Age, coming down the stairs, she reads a poem by the poet.
Then, having met the group, he invites them to the Balmont exposition, where he tells about the life, work and fate of our great countryman, the world-famous poet of the Silver Age K.D. Balmont, quoting poetry and prose of the poet also by heart.
The tourists are invited to read something from the poetry of the Silver Age or listen to a romance based on poems by K.D. Balmont - an audio recording.
Lunch at a cafe.
We continue our acquaintance with the ancient famous manors and visit the once largest and richest Shuisky estate, the mansion of the palace—type manufacturer, merchant M.A. Pavlov (1846-1915).
We will admire the beautifully preserved interiors, stucco, sculptures, chandeliers, lamps and furniture. The amazing life story of the richest merchant of Vladimir province Pavlov A.M.
Transfer to Shuya railway station.
18:30 The end of the program at the Shuya railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a choice of hotels.

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

Hotel/Placement

2-bed room

1-bed room

Voznesenskaya (standard)

23 400

25 900

Tourist (standard)

standard 2 beds

24 500

27 500

Voznesenskaya Hotel

Offering a bar, free private parking and free Wi-Fi throughout, Voznesenskaya Hotel is located in Ivanovo, close to the Ivanovo Regional Drama Theater, the Museum of the First Council and the Museum of Industry and Arts, 400 meters from the Museum of Ivanovo Chintz and 200 meters from the Museum of Fine Arts.

Family rooms can be booked at the hotel. Each room is equipped with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms have a refrigerator.

In the morning, the Voznesenskaya Hotel offers a buffet breakfast. The reception staff, who speak English and Russian, are ready to provide guests with the necessary assistance and answer their questions at any time.

The Ivanovo State Circus, the city Park and the State Philharmonic are nearby. Ivanovo Airport is 10 km from Voznesenskaya Hotel.

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Another option

The Tourist Hotel

The AMAKS Tourist Hotel is located in the center of Ivanovo, in a picturesque park area and close to a developed infrastructure. It offers wireless Wi-Fi access, parking and tour service.

The hotel offers comfortable rooms, each of which includes everything necessary for a comfortable stay. It has comfortable furniture, modern appliances, and a private bathroom. The rooms offer a colorful view of the city.

The on-site restaurant offers a wide range of a la carte dishes. Guests can also visit the bar.

The distance to the train station is 1.5 km, and the airport is 7.3 km away. Within a 5-minute walk from the accommodation there are museums, the Palace of Arts, the circus, the shopping center "Silver City".

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Tour conditions

Group

From 10 to 16 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Ivanovo

Included in price

transportation service according to the program: tourist class bus (for a group of less than 24 people, a tourist class minibus is provided, free seating in the bus);
accommodation in the selected hotel in standard rooms;
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches in the cafe;
excursion program (including museum tickets);
the work of an escort and guides.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ivanovo and railway tickets from Shuya;
Kineshma Volga River boat trip. Additional payment to the guide on the spot;
dinners:
- 2 dinners at the Voznesenskaya hotel — 1,200 rubles/person.;
- 2 dinners at the Tourist hotel — 1,200 rubles/person.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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