Theatrical winter in Siberia

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We invite you to a winter theatrical trip to the unique Siberian countryside. The high bank of the mighty Siberian river Angara, fresh frosty air, impenetrable taiga, snow-capped trees, the unique way of life of the local population and traditions will definitely appeal to you and will warm you with memories for many years to come!

Location

Krasnoyarsk

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Tour highlights

Krasnoyarsk Hydroelectric power station

You will visit the observation deck of the Krasnoyarsk HPP – the first HPP on the Yenisei River

Exhibitions of famous artists

Visit the Krasnoyarsk Art Museum named after V. I. Surikov, the museum of B.Ya. Ryauzov and the exhibition "Theater. Painting. Hvorostovsky"

Theatrical journey

Plunge into the theatrical world of the Krasnoyarsk Territory and see the best productions: "The Eagle and the Raven", "Anyuta", "The Last Bow"

The village on the shore of Angara

Go to Motygino, where you will find a "musical immersion", interactive meetings and surprises, and a tour of the Motyginsky Drama Theater

Dinner-a feast in Angara

Taste the dishes of rural Siberian cuisine

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Krasnoyarsk
13:00 Lunch at the hotel.
Meeting with the team leader.
14:00 Sightseeing tour of Krasnoyarsk– the largest industrial and cultural center of Eastern Siberia, the capital of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, and the second largest Russian region.
It is located in the very center of Russia on the interfluve of the small river Kachi and the great Yenisei. Founded in 1628 by Cossacks under the command of Governor Andrei Dubensky, the prison was originally called Krasny Yar.
Krasnoyarsk received the status of a city in 1690. In 1822, the city became the center of the Yenisei province.
A visit to the observation deck on Nikolaevskaya Sopka, where a charming view of Krasnoyarsk opens from a height of 505 meters.
Performance (schedule to be specified).
Dinner at the hotel.

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Day 2 - Excursion to the observation deck of the Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric power station. The play "The Eagle and the Raven"
Breakfast at the hotel is a buffet.
10:00 Departure to the observation deck over the Yenisei River "Tsar Fish".
It is located on the Sliznevsky cliff, on 23 km of the Krasnoyarsk-Divnogorsk highway, and is one of the business cards of the city of Krasnoyarsk.
Excursion to the village of Ovsyanka with a visit to the memorial complex of V.P. Astafiev and the national center.
The memorial complex includes the house museum of writer Viktor Petrovich Astafyev, the museum of the story "The Last Bow" (the house of the writer's grandmother Ekaterina Petrovna Potylitsyna), an exhibition hall, an outdoor recreation area with a gazebo, swings and a performance area.
From May 1, 2024, the complex includes the V.P. Astafiev National Center.
Excursion to the observation deck of the Krasnoyarsk Hydroelectric Power Station, the first hydroelectric power station on the Yenisei River, located 40 km away. from Krasnoyarsk.
It was built in 1972 and ranks seventh in the world and second in Russia in terms of installed capacity (6,000 MW), after Sayano-Shushenskaya.
A walk along the embankment of the city, Divnogorsk.
Divnogorsk, like Krasnoyarsk, is located on the Yenisei.
It got its name from the Marvelous Mountains located on the opposite, left bank of the river. Divnogorsk is considered one of the cleanest and most beautiful cities in Siberia.
14:00 Lunch at the hotel.
15:00 Transfer to the Musical Theater.
The Krasnoyarsk State Musical Comedy Theater was opened on February 20, 1959 with a production of Isaac Dunaevsky's operetta "Free Wind".
Over the long history of its existence, the theater has performed more than 200 performances covering a variety of genres: from ballet productions and comic operas to musicals, vaudeville, musical comedies and operettas.
16:00 Performance "The Eagle and the Raven" (duration 3 hours).
Dinner at the restaurant (self-payment).

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Day 3 - Krasnoyarsk Art Museum named after V. I. Surikov. Visit to the exhibition "Theater. Painting. Hvorostovsky". The play "Anyuta"
Breakfast at the hotel is a buffet.
10:00 Excursion to the museum-estate of V.I. Surikov.
The ancient Siberian Cossack manor, where the artist Vasily Surikov was born and lived, is located in the very center of Krasnoyarsk. Vasily Surikov is a Russian painter, the author of the legendary paintings "Boyarina Morozova", "Morning of the Streltsy execution", "Capture of the Snowy town", "Suvorov's Crossing of the Alps".
12:00 Excursion to the museum of B.Y. Ryauzov.
The collection of the Museum of the Artist in Krasnoyarsk is the most significant in terms of the number of works, and unique: more than 120 front-line drawings by the artillery artist, post-war paintings, as well as the most famous landscapes about the city of Krasnoyarsk in the 1970s-80s are stored here alone. In the museum, visitors will get acquainted with paintings and sketches, drawings and artifacts by B.Y. Ryauzov.
13:30 Lunch at the hotel.
15:00 Krasnoyarsk V. I. Surikov Art Museum.
The museum's collection includes 16,000 items of art: paintings, graphics, and decorative and applied arts.
Visit to the exhibition "Theater. Painting. Hvorostovsky".
The core of the exhibition is the creative path of Dmitry Hvorostovsky, who shone in the images of characters from opera masterpieces: Onegin, Yeletsky, Valentin, Don Juan. Sets and costume sketches will help you immerse yourself in the world of famous operas.
The exhibition combines painting, sculpture, architecture and musical and theatrical art, immersing the viewer in the atmosphere of the turn of the XIX-XX centuries and at the same time throwing a bridge to the turn of the XX—XXI centuries — the period of life and work of our outstanding countryman — Krasnoyarsk artist A.P. Zolotukhin "The Train from childhood".
The Opera and Ballet Theater.
The theater's repertoire includes almost all opera and ballet classics.
We are proud of not only the performances that have already stood the test of time, are loved by the public and appreciated by critics, but also the productions of recent years: the operas "Madame Butterfly", "The Snow Maiden", "Eugene Onegin", "The Queen of Spades"; the ballets "Spartacus", "Coppelia, or the Girl with Enamel Eyes", "Infanta and the Fool", a new version of the ballet "The Nutcracker", "Anyuta", "A Vain Precaution".
19:00 Performance "Anyuta".
Ballet to the music of Valery Gavrilin "Anyuta" was originally conceived solely as a television performance.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 4 - Departure from Krasnoyarsk to Motygino. Excursion to the Motyginsky Regional Museum of Local Lore
Breakfast at the hotel is a buffet.
Hotel room release.
Transfer to the airport.
The group departs from Krasnoyarsk to Motygino at 09:00.
At 10:20 Arrival in Motygino.
Motygino is a small urban–type settlement in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, located on the right bank of the Angara River, 260 kilometers northeast of Krasnoyarsk.
It was founded in 1671, named after the first Russian settler.
The village of Motygino was part of the Yenisei province, formed in 1822 during the reform project of M. M. Speransky and Emperor Alexander I.
The status of an urban–type settlement has been since 1960.
Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in 2-bed rooms.
Lunch.
Excursion to the Motyginsky regional Museum of Local Lore.
The museum is located in the center of Motygino, in a merchant's house built by Fadey Gartsevich without nails, from the Angara pine tree.
Supper.
Day 5 - A tour of the Motyginsky Drama Theater. Premiere of the play "The Last Bow"
Breakfast.
Transfer to Rybnoye settlement.
Guided walking tour.
Lunch.
Guided tour of the Motyginsky Drama Theater.
The Motyginsky Theater is a real treasure trove of art.
Located in a picturesque corner of Russia, this theater has become an important part of local culture and a significant point of attraction for theater lovers.
During its existence, the Motyginsky Theater has staged more than 180 performances and was remembered by the audience for such high-profile premieres as: "The Inspector General" by N. Gogol, "The Cherry Orchard" by A. Chekhov, "Uncle Vanya" by A. Chekhov, "The Wedding" by N. Gogol.
The premiere of the play "The Last Bow".
The play is based on the work of Viktor Astafyev. The author describes the life of his people during the 30-90s of the XX century.
Premiere buffet, meeting with the actors.
Day 6 - A tour of Motygino. Interactive meetings and surprises. Farewell dinner-Angarian feast
Breakfast.
A tour of Motygino.
Excursion to the Motygino music school.
"Musical immersion". A mini-concert.
Events at the cultural institution.
Rustic lunch.
Interactive meetings and surprises.
Farewell dinner is an Angara feast.
Day 7 - Completion of the tour
Breakfast.
Check-out of the hotel rooms, transfer to the airport.
At 10:40 departure from Motygino.
Arrival in Krasnoyarsk at 12:00.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour provides double accommodation in comfortable rooms at the Krasnoyarsk Hotel (Krasnoyarsk) and in the village of Motygino.

The cost of the tour for 1 person in rubles: 98,000 rubles.

Surcharge for single accommodation in Krasnoyarsk (3 nights) – 5,550 rubles/person.

Surcharge for single accommodation in Motygino (3 nights) – 4,500 rubles/person.

Krasnoyarsk is a hotel located in the central part of the city. Guests can use the sauna, library, billiard room, luggage storage, laundry and other services. Our official website presents the current prices of the rooms of the Krasnoyarsk hotel on Uritskogo Street 94, the address, as well as the booking phone number.

Rooms of various price categories are provided to the guests. Each of them is decorated in an individual style and bright colors.

Fine and hearty breakfasts are served here in the morning. You can have dinner or lunch at the restaurant, which serves a variety of dishes from the menu.

A conference room can be rented for important meetings and events.

The nearest airport is 27.7 km away, and the train station is 2.5 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 12 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Krasnoyarsk

Included in price

flight Krasnoyarsk – Motygino – Krasnoyarsk;
transfers according to the program;
meals specified in the program (6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners, buffet);
2-bed accommodation in hotels;
excursion program, entrance tickets to museums, theaters, guide support throughout the tour.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Krasnoyarsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
transfer from the railway station/airport and back;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

In order to make it always convenient for you during your trip, we advise you to take with you on the road:

comfortable, non-wrinkled clothes;
a few warm clothes, it can be cool at night by the water (windbreaker, thin hat);
comfortable sports shoes;
a raincoat or a waterproof jacket in case of rain, an umbrella may not always save you;
be sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a cap or a panama hat - the sun on the Yenisei is very bright due to the purity of the atmosphere;
while walking on the boat, it is interesting to look at the shore with binoculars;
We advise you to take video and photographic equipment with you
Your usual medications for headaches, stomach, etc., as well as specific medications, will not be superfluous;
personal hygiene products;
towel;
repellents.

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Zhanna

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20 Aug, 2025

It was an impressive trip with a very diverse route. The food was plentiful, maybe even a bit too much. For such a long journey, there wasn’t as much walking as I would have liked.

Big Country Travel

Hello Zhanna, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall. We’d be delighted to welcome you on one of our other tours around Russia!