Gatherings in Smolensk. A weekend of gastronomic delights

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You will see the "Necklace of Orthodox Russia" — the Smolensk Fortress, admire the main shrine of the city — the Assumption Cathedral. Visit the estate of M.I. Glinka, the house museum of A. T. Tvardovsky, the estate of Princess M.K. Tenisheva. And also immerse yourself in the rich history of the Smolensk land!

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Smolensk

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Tour highlights

Immerse yourself in a fairy tale

Visit the historical and architectural complex "Teremok", which, with its paintings, resembles a house descended from the pages of old magical stories.

Smolensk is a fortress city

Stroll through the streets, squares and parks of the city and admire its main temple, the Holy Dormition Cathedral.

Interactive tea party

You will talk with Vasily Terkin, feel the atmosphere of a fabulous time and enjoy a Russian tea party.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Smolensk. City Sightseeing Tour
11:15 a.m. Meeting with tourists arriving by Lastochka train 715 M near the main entrance of the railway station with a guide (sign "Gatherings in Smolensk").
Transfer to the hotel. Placement.
12:47 p.m. Meeting with tourists arriving by train from St. Petersburg near the main entrance of the railway station with a guide (sign "Gatherings in Smolensk").
13:00 Guided tour "Shrines of the Assumption Cathedral". The Assumption Cathedral rises above the Dnieper hills, it is he who is the hallmark of the city.
In 1101, Vladimir Monomakh laid the first stone structure on Cathedral Hill in Smolensk and placed the icon of the "Hodegetria", painted according to legend by St. Luke.
The Smolensk "Hodgetria" is a sacred image for soldiers and all believers, because it was on this icon that M.I. Kutuzov and the entire Russian army prayed before the Battle of Borodino.
The beauty and rich decoration of the Assumption Cathedral will not leave anyone indifferent.
Real masterpieces of art are kept here: a gilded carved iconostasis and a shroud embroidered by the craftsmen of Ivan the Terrible's aunt Euphrosyne Staritskaya.
Lunch (dishes of Smolensk cuisine).
Sightseeing tour "Smolensk is our city". Smolensk is "a great city and full of people," as it was recorded in the chronicles in 863.
During the sightseeing tour, guests of the city will be able to:
stroll through the streets, squares and parks of Smolensk and explore the sights of the city;
admire the main temple of Smolensk – the Holy Dormition Cathedral;
Immerse yourself in the history and legends of the Fortress Wall, which has been the main symbol of our city for more than 400 years;
to hear the heartfelt stories of the guides about the exploits of Smolyan and Russian soldiers during the Time of Troubles, the Patriotic War of 1812 and the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.;
to experience the amazing atmosphere of the Smolensk land, in which a whole galaxy of our outstanding countrymen were brought up: M. Glinka, N. Przhevalsky, M. Mikeshin, S. Konenkov, V. Dokuchaev, M. Isakovsky, A. Tvardovsky, B. Vasiliev, Yuri Gagarin and many others.
16:00 The program ends in the city center near the Drama Theater. Free time.
Day 2 - Novospasskoye, Zagorye and Talashkino
Breakfast.
07:30 Departure for guided tours.
Excursion to the museum-estate of M.I. Glinka in the village of Novospasskoe (120 km from Smolensk).
09:30 Visit to the estate of M.I. Glinka.
In 1804, a boy was born in the village of Novospasskoye. The legend says: As soon as the boy was born, a nightingale began to sing outside the window.
Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka went down in history as the founder of Russian classical music.
Glinka spent his childhood here in Novospassky, where he received his first musical impressions, learned the beauty of Russian folk songs, and worked on his immortal works.
The Glinka Estate Museum in Novospassky is the only memorial museum of the composer in the world, opened in May 1982. Now it is one of the cultural and historical centers of the Smolensk region.
12:30 p.m. Visit to the museum-estate of A.T. Tvardovsky with an interactive program "Tea party with Vasily Terkin" (will take place with a group of 10 people or more).
Zagorye farm is the small homeland of A.T. Tvardovsky.
The poet always spoke of his native lands with special warmth, because here he wrote his first poems, absorbed the love for this "sour, podzolic, stingy and unkind, but our land."
In 1988, on the eve of the poet's birthday, the A. Tvardovsky Memorial Museum was opened. From the opening day to the present day, the manor museum welcomes guests and admirers of the great poet's work.
15:00 Lunch, and for dessert – delicious Smolensk confections.
15:30 Visit to the historical and architectural complex "Teremok".
At the end of the 19th century, the estate of the famous philanthropist, collector and artist Maria Klavdieva Tenisheva became a cultural and artistic center where I. E. Repin, M. A. Vrubel, K. A. Korovin, S. Malyutin, A.N. Benois and others created their masterpieces.
Now all guests of the princely estate can visit the "Teremok", designed by S.V. Malyutin, which, with its fantastic paintings, resembles a house that descended from the pages of good old fairy tales.
In the "Teremka" you can see the products of the Talashkin workshops, furniture made according to sketches by S.V. Malyutin, watercolors by M.A. Vrubel, ceramics by N.K. Roerich and painted balalaika, which made a splash at the 1907 World's Fair in Paris. And the first matryoshka doll was painted here.
According to the sketches of Nicholas Roerich, a smalt mosaic "Savior Not Made with Hands" was created above the portal of the Church of the Holy Spirit.
The building of the former agricultural school, which is also visited by guests, has been preserved on the farm, a classroom where peasant children were taught has been restored, and objects of folk and applied art are presented.
18:00 Transfer to the hotel.
The end of the program. Transfer to the railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a Smolensk hotel of your choice.

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub:

Hotel	Accommodation in a 2-bed room	Surcharge for single occupancy (2 nights in advance)	*Placement on an additional location
Standard Hotel 10 minutes by public transport from the city center, Stroiteley Avenue, 23	12300	1500	-
Respect Hotel City center, Paris Commune St., 18	11500	1300	9400
Smolenskotel Hotel 3* City center, Lenin St. 2	12100	1500	10300
*Megapolis Hotel 5 (2-bed standard rooms)** Gagarin Avenue, 19b	16100	2450	14700
*Megapolis Hotel 5 (Junior Suite Rooms — 2-bed/3-bed accommodation)** Gagarin Avenue 19 b	17100	2450	-

*Additional seats: Smolenskotel / Respect Hotel – Euro clamshell; Megapolis Hotel — euro clamshell.

Discounts on the tour are provided:

for pensioners – 260 rubles;
for schoolchildren – 360 rubles.

Respect Hotel 3*

Respect Hotel is located in the center of Smolensk, just a 5-minute walk from Lenin Square and the Blonie Garden. It offers free Wi-Fi.

All rooms at the hotel are equipped with a TV with satellite channels, a refrigerator and a desk. The windows overlook the Assumption Cathedral. There is also a dining area and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.

The Respect Hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Guests can make use of the tour desk and ironing services. Free parking is available on site.

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Smolenskotel Hotel 3*

Smolenskotel Hotel is located in the historical center of Smolensk, right on the main Lenin Square. It offers elegant rooms and free Wi-Fi.

All rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature a TV and a refrigerator. Most rooms are equipped with air conditioning. The bathroom comes with slippers and free toiletries.

The hotel's restaurant serves a variety of Russian and European dishes, while drinks can be enjoyed at the bar.

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The Standard Hotel 4*

The Standard Hotel is located in Smolensk, 4 km from Victory Square and 4.4 km from the Blonie Garden and the Smolensk Historical Museum. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a fitness room and a sauna.

The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms at the Standard Hotel offer views of the city. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower. The rooms have a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel.

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Megapolis Hotel 5*

The Megapolis Grand Hotel is located in the center of Smolensk, next to the park. Gagarin.

Stylish rooms with private bathroom are equipped with modern furniture, safe, air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi.

There is a mini-bar, refrigerator, and dishes for meals. The hotel has two signature restaurants and a bar. A buffet breakfast can be ordered for an additional fee.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 44 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Smolensk

Included in price

accommodation in a hotel of the selected category;
meals specified in the program (breakfasts, lunches);
transportation service;
guided tour services;
entrance tickets to museums with guided tours.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Smolensk and back;
meals not included in the dinner program;
personal expenses (souvenirs, alcohol, etc.).

It's important to know

Saint Petersburg — Smolensk, train 087A (departure at 21:09, arrival in Smolensk at 12:48).

Moscow – Smolensk, Lastochka train 715M (departure at 07:15, arrival in Smolensk at 11:17).

Smolensk – Moscow, Lastochka train 732M (departure at 18:40, arrival in Moscow at 22:45).

Tourists from St. Petersburg can get to St. Petersburg on the day of the end of the tour:

19:00 Direct bus Smolensk — St. Petersburg (Ecolines company), arrival in St. Petersburg at 06:00.

By rail with transfers:

Smolensk – Moscow, Lastochka train 732M (departure at 19:25, arrival in Moscow at 23:35 at Belorussky railway Station).

Moscow – Saint Petersburg train 020U (departure from Leningradsky railway Station at 00:30, arrival in Saint Petersburg at 07:19).

Moscow – St. Petersburg train 060*G (departure from Kursky railway station at 00:33, arrival in St. Petersburg at 10:05).

Moscow – Saint Petersburg train 016A (departure from Leningradsky railway Station at 00:43, arrival in Saint Petersburg at 08:58).

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Gatherings in Smolensk. A weekend of gastronomic delights

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Tour highlights

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