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07:45 Gathering of the group at the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station (at the entrance to Yummy and Dot (a two-story building), in the subway: the last car from the center, after the glass exit doors — to the left and to the left (exit to Pokryshkina Street), the guide greets with a sign with the name of the tour.
08:00 Departure, travel tour.
Borovsk. Sightseeing tour of the city, which is famous for its ancient architecture, modern frescoes on the walls of houses and other beauties. In addition, there are many religious shrines and historical sites in this place.
In the 18th century, Borovsk became the scene of the tragedy of the Old Believers. Protopope Avvakum was exiled here, and Boyarina Morozova and her sister, Princess Urusova, were placed in the Borovsky prison.
St. Paphnutius Monastery, located near Borovsk. The majestic monastery is a fortress of the 15th century with narrow loophole windows, an example of the defensive architecture of medieval Russia. Today, this monastery combines a whole complex of church buildings of various styles and times. There's a lot to see here!
Maloyaroslavets. "The city of military glory." Now it is a quiet county town in the Kaluga province, as it always has been. But all its sights persistently remind of the events of 1812 and 1941, for which it received its honorary title.
Lunch.
Transfer to Kaluga.
The State Museum of the History of Cosmonautics named after K.E. Tsiolkovsky. An excursion to the world's first and Russia's largest space-themed museum. The museum has the most comprehensive collection of museum objects on cosmonautics in the country, most of which are unique.
In addition to the unique exhibition, new space-themed monuments are on display, and authentic exhibits that have been in space flight are of particular value.
Kaluga. Sightseeing tour of one of the oldest cities in the Russian province, beautiful not only for its location, but also for its historical buildings, architectural monuments, and functioning temples associated with the stay of many great Russian people.
Today, the city center is a famous monument of urban planning, as it has managed to partially preserve the buildings of the 18th century (charming streets with merchant houses and noble mansions).
Accommodation in a hotel in Kaluga (city center).
Dinner on your own.
