Nizhny Novgorod – Moscow on the ship N.A. Nekrasov

• "Tasting program at the Cheese Museum"
  This tour is available for purchase only if you select the main program "Bus and walking tour of the city with a visit to the Epiphany Monastery and the Cheese Museum."
  
  Kostroma cheese is famous all over Russia! Why, Russia is known and loved in other places by delicious, fragrant Kostroma cheese. Sometimes Kostroma is even called the cheese capital of Russia. Any tourist coming to Kostroma must necessarily buy a small piece of "delicious Kostroma gold" …
  
  The old merchant's mansion has an extensive exposition on the history of the world cheese industry. Here, under the strict guidance of a Cheese Sommelier, you will discover a whole world called "Cheese": learn the history of cheese, hear cheese tales, get acquainted with cheese traditions of different nations, cheese records, the most unusual varieties of cheese and have fun on an interactive tour.
  
  And once in the Tasting Cellar, you can try Kostroma cheeses! At the tasting, tourists will be presented with 5 types of cheeses from Kostroma producers. Adults – a glass of wine, children – juice. You can ask for the most favorite varieties to be wrapped right without leaving the cash register.
  
  And, please note: taking pictures everywhere is strictly allowed!
  The tour is paid separately
  
• "Bus and walking tour of the city with a visit to Kostroma women's Epiphany-Anastasiinsky Monastery and the Museum of Theatrical Costume"
  The Kostroma State Drama Theater was founded in 1808. Ostrovsky is one of the oldest theaters in Russia. Kostroma Drama Theater has a unique collection of theatrical costumes, which became the basis of the Museum of Theatrical Costume. The beginning of the collection's formation dates back to the 20s of the last century.
  
  The museum is located in the house where Fyodor Grigorievich Volkov, a native of Kostroma, the founder of the Russian National Theater, spent his childhood.
  
  The exhibition features 15 costumes that were used in productions based on Ostrovsky's works – "The Forest", "There wasn't a penny, but suddenly Altyn", "Simplicity is enough for any wise man", "The Last Victim", "Hot Heart", as well as sketches and photographs from performances. The oldest of the presented costumes was made in 1963.
  
  We invite you to visit the museum of theatrical costume and get acquainted with the exhibition "A fascinating journey to the Berendey tribe or once again about love ...". Once you find yourself in the atmosphere of the scenery for A.N. Ostrovsky's play "The Snow Maiden", you will be able to reflect on the literary basis of the fairy-tale play, on the characteristics of the characters, and on the fate of the fairy-tale girl. The exhibition features 20 costumes, unique in their design and implementation. Pre–Christian is a pagan style with ancient oriental elements.
  
  The exhibition "We owe everything to Volkov"
  
  Many wonderful people were born on Kostroma land. One of them is Fyodor Grigorievich Volkov, the founder of the first publicly accessible theater in Russia. The decree on the foundation of the state theater was issued by Empress Elizabeth Petrovna. The first actor played an important role in the palace coup of another Empress Catherine II. You will learn about all this when you visit the exhibition.
  
  The exhibition presents rare documents (in a copy) unknown not only to the general public, but also to specialists in the field of theater of the XVIII century: autographs, a list of academic achievements in theater disciplines, a poster of Russian performances from the time of Volkov, the case of the "Award of Fyodor and Grigory, the Volkov brothers, to the nobility."
  
  You also have a unique opportunity to see objects of theatrical machinery-a wooden mechanical device that simulates the howling of a blizzard, the sound of rain, the clatter of hooves on the pavement.…
  The tour is included in the price.
  
• "Bus and walking tour of the city with a visit to the Kostroma women's Epiphany-Anastasiinsky Monastery and the Cheese Museum"
  Kostroma cheese is famous all over Russia! Why, Russia is known and loved in other places by delicious, fragrant Kostroma cheese. Sometimes Kostroma is even called the cheese capital of Russia. Any tourist coming to Kostroma must necessarily buy a small piece of "delicious Kostroma gold"…
  
  The old merchant's mansion has an extensive exposition on the world history of cheese making. Here, under the strict guidance of a cheese sommelier, you will discover a whole world called "Cheese": learn the history of cheese, hear cheese tales, get acquainted with cheese traditions of different nations, cheese records, the most unusual varieties of cheese and have fun on an interactive tour.
  
  And, please note: taking pictures everywhere is strictly allowed!
  The tour is included in the price.
  
• "Walking tour with a visit to the Epiphany Cathedral and the "History of Light Painting" Photo Museum"
  Photography occupies a key place in modern popular culture. Some people take pictures professionally, but for most people it's a hobby to preserve the wonderful moments of their lives.
  
  What is the photo for you? Routine or art, memory or the possibility of self-expression? You will find the answer to this question in the new Kostroma museum "History of Light Painting".
  
  The museum is located in two halls. The first one tells about the formation and development of photographic art, here you can learn many interesting facts about the history of photography and cameras.
  
  You will see:
  
  • The first examples of photography are daguerreotypes and calotypes;
  • antique photographic equipment – pinhole camera, stereoscopes, special equipment used by military and intelligence officers;
  • vintage photos from different parts of the world.
  
  You will also learn about the opening of the first photo studios in Kostroma, get acquainted with the works of local photo masters: Georgy Kurakin, Dmitry Pryanichnikov, Mikhail Smodor.
  
  The second hall is dedicated to Soviet-era photography. In the USSR, photography was not only a means of documentation and art, but also a powerful tool of ideology and propaganda.
  
  The Soviet-era lifestyle is recreated here: furniture, a radio broadcasting news and songs of those years, a Soviet photo salon, a buffet, and the Berezka company store.
  
  You will hear a story about the history of the creation of famous FEEds, their role during the Great Patriotic War. You will also see different models of the famous Smena and Lyubitel photo brands, as well as single–stage polaroid cameras in the showcases. And even a photo gun, like a Balloon from Prostokvashino!
  The tour is included in the price.
  

• "Water and walking tour by boat with a view of the flooded bell tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral and a visit to the Volgari Museum with a master class on tying river knots"
  Water boat tour "Kalyazin – Atlantis of the Tverskoy land" with a visit to the flooded bell tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral; an overview of the space object of the giant parabolic antenna - the Kalyazinsky Space communications center, a 19th–century urban estate. Excursion to the Volgari Museum: a virtual dive to the bottom of the old town, the history of flooding and the creation of a man-made sea, the history of the fate of local residents trapped in the flood zone, local crafts and entertainment related to the river, the history of navigation on the upper Volga and acquaintance with river specialties. Visit to the Soviet-era river buffet. An illustrative master class on tying river knots and mooring a vessel.
  The tour is included in the price.
  
• "Water and walking tour by boat with a view of the flooded bell tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral and a visit to the Volgari Museum with a master class on Kalyazinskaya stuffing"
  Water boat tour "Kalyazin – Atlantis of the Tverskoy land" with a visit to the flooded bell tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral; an overview of the space object of the giant parabolic antenna - the Kalyazinsky Space communications center, a 19th–century urban estate.
  
  A walking tour of the historical part of Kalyazin with a story about the city through the interesting and unusual destinies of local residents, through legends, legends, tales and personal memories. Visit the natural observation deck with a view of the bell tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral and the Monastery Islands. Features of the life and way of life of the Kalyazins from the time of Catherine II to the present. Visit to the Volgari Museum with the exhibition "Crafts and crafts of Kalyazin". An illustrative master class on an ancient craft is "Kalyazinskaya stuffing", which was called "manera".
  The tour is included in the price.
  

The last meal service is breakfast.