Theatre Kostroma

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We invite you to immerse yourself in the history and culture of Kostroma and consider it through the eyes of Ostrovsky and Kustodiev. You will find unique places where great masterpieces of Russian literature and painting originated. A visit to the Ipatievsky Monastery and the Ostrovsky Theater is only a small part of an interesting journey.

Location

Kostroma

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Tour highlights

The path to the origins of Kostroma

Learn the history of the city and visit local shrines

The theatrical palette

Visit one of the oldest theaters in Russia, learn the history of theatrical costume and watch a performance from the repertoire

A picturesque village

Go on a trip to the village of Nikolo Berezhki, look into the peasant's house, drink tea and learn about Russian traditions

Cheese Story

You will learn all about cheese making and taste delicious Kostroma cheeses

Soothing beauty

From cozy forests to the majestic Volga, the nature of the Kostroma region fascinates with its beauty and silence

Itinerary

Day 1 - Walk through the city center, cheese Museum, Ipatievsky Monastery
The most optimal, easiest and fastest way to get to Kostroma is the new comfort class train "Swallow", it follows from Moscow (Yaroslavsky railway station) for 4 hours, arriving in the morning at 10:32 in Kostroma at the Kostroma Novaya station.
10:30 Meeting at the Kostroma Novaya station for all arrivals. Getting to know the participants and boarding a comfortable minibus.
The first stop is the Ipatievsky Monastery, the cradle of the Romanovs, a tour of the monastery.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Then we will go to the central square of the city. Acquaintance with the Kostroma region begins from kilometer zero and continues through the famous shopping malls.
Next, we will head to Susaninsky Square, where we will get acquainted with its main character, Ivan Susanin.
We will visit the Epiphany-Anastasia Monastery and the Kostroma shrine – the icon of the Fedorovskaya Mother of God.
Let's go down the Milk Mountain, take a walk along the embankment of the city, because we cannot do without the great Volga River. And then we will walk through Ostrovsky's gazebo and head to the cheese museum, where you will have a tasting of Kostroma cheeses with a glass of whatever you choose.
We will begin to get acquainted with theatrical Kostroma with the museum of theatrical costume of the Kostroma Drama Theater named after Ostrovsky, which stores stage costumes, elements of scenery, props and props.
In total, the museum presents more than a hundred costumes, including those sewn from rare fabrics of the early 20th century according to all the canons of fashionable styles of that bygone era. They reflect the audience's repertoire preferences. According to them, as according to a history textbook, you can study not only the chronicle of Kostroma drama, but also the Russian theater. But the most amazing thing is that this rare collection has been preserved.
Check-in at a hotel in the city.
Visit to the Ostrovsky Theater. It is considered one of the very first in Russia, which has survived and is fully functioning to this day. The play is currently in the repertoire.

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Day 2 - Shchelykovo
After a hearty breakfast, we leave at 9:00 and return to Kostroma by 17:15, so if you need an evening "Swallow", take your things from the hotel with you.
Two geniuses choose almost the same place in Kostroma province.
Ostrovsky created a Russian play. Kustodiev founded his own unique genre in painting. Let's go and see what kind of magical places these are, where great works of Russian literature and painting were born.
Here we will walk along the alleys of the century-old park with the hope of meeting fairy-tale characters. Endless ladders, bridges, forest paths, streams and manicured ponds will involve you in a mysterious quest.
Let's take a walk to the blue key of the Snow Maiden, which does not freeze even in winter, where, according to legend, the fairy-tale heroine of the playwright Ostrovsky melted.
We will visit places that the playwright himself compared to "the best places in Switzerland and Italy." Ostrovsky lived in the manor, coming for the summer. Here he worked on the play "The Storm" and "The Penniless". Mighty nature, colorful peasants, festive festivities, folk tales, songs and legends influenced A. N. Ostrovsky's idea of creating the fairy tale "The Snow Maiden".
You will visit a house where the atmosphere of the last years of the playwright's life is recreated. Authentic items are presented here – personal belongings of Alexander Nikolaevich and his family.
We will visit the village of Nikolo-Berezhki, look into the peasant's house and the ancient church, where A. N. Ostrovsky himself loved to visit, talk over an old samovar and learn a lot about the traditions of Russian tea drinking. The hostess of the hut will treat you to fragrant tea with herbs and talk with you about life.
Lunch at the cafe.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in one of the Kostroma hotels in standard rooms with amenities.

Single accommodation on request.

"I am a Hotel" 4*

Featuring a terrace, a shared lounge and a bar, Ya-Hotel is located in Kostroma, a 4-minute walk from the Epiphany Monastery.

Free Wi-Fi is available. Nearby the hotel, guests can visit attractions such as the Ipatievsky Monastery and the Romanov Museum. Kostroma Architectural, Ethnographic and Landscape Museum-Reserve Kostroma Sloboda is 2.2 km away.

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge and a kettle. They are equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms have a private bathroom, and some rooms have a kitchenette. Each room is equipped with air conditioning and a wardrobe.

A continental or buffet breakfast is served. There is a Russian cuisine restaurant on site.

The Kostroma State Drama Theatre named after A. N. Ostrovsky is 400 metres away, and the Central Market is 500 metres away.

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Another option

"Moskovskaya zastava" 3*

The Moskovskaya Zastava Hotel is located on the banks of the Volga River in Kostroma. It offers free Wi-Fi.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The suites have an electric kettle, a living room with a sofa, a bidet, slippers and bathrobes.

Guests can have a snack at the lobby bar or order room service. You can dine at the nearby restaurant, located 100 meters from the Moskovskaya Zastava Hotel.

The distance from the hotel to Susaninskaya Square is only 500 meters, and Kostroma Train Station is 4.3 km away.