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10:40-11:00 Arrival in Kostroma.
Gathering of the group at the Kostroma-Novaya railway station.
The beginning of the program.
Transfer to the Sumarokovskaya moose farm (~30 min).
Sumarokovskaya salmon farm, which is famous for its amazing animals.
You will see the wonderful animals that live in our forests.
In terms of strength and size, moose compete only with bears.
But, despite their strength and power, they are kind, calm animals.
You can pet them, treat them to sweet, crunchy carrots and, of course, keep wonderful photos and souvenirs for yourself.
The animals feel free here: the natural landscape and the forest, which occupies most of the territory, create ideal conditions.
You will watch moose with their cubs and learn from a local guide about the habits of the animals, as well as how they live here.
You will have a unique opportunity to taste real moose milk.
Return to Kostroma.
Lunch at a cafe in the city (with tasting of Kostroma products).
Sightseeing tour of Kostroma, the pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia!
Kostroma is the oldest jewelry center, craft and merchant city on the Volga, and the beautifully preserved ensemble of 18th–19th century mansions, patterned wooden houses and fan-shaped streets gives it a special, unique charm.
You will admire the Fire Tower, an outstanding monument of classicism, the Guardhouse, the House of Senator Borshchov, get acquainted with the beautifully preserved ensemble of Shopping malls that are still in service, see the monument to Ivan Susanin, V.I. Lenin, visit the territory of the second Kostroma Kremlin.
Russian Sweets Museum + Kostroma sweets tasting.
If we were transported to Kostroma at the beginning of the twentieth century, then, first of all, we would be surprised by the abundance of shops, grocers, where sweets of various kinds were sold, both for the people and for those who were richer.
In our sightseeing tour, we will tell you about Russian sweets of the last century and Kostroma ice cream, about gingerbread and honey bread, about how a peasant's son became the "king" of Kostroma sweets and much, much more that will inspire you to find your favorite recipe for sweets.
Cheese Museum + Kostroma cheese tasting.
The delicious and flavorful Kostroma cheese is known throughout the country, and Kostroma itself is called the "cheese capital of Russia."
The acquaintance with the thematic museum takes place in the format of interactive excursions.
Bright, cheerful cheese sommeliers guide guests through the halls of the extensive exposition (2 floors), tell many amazing and absolutely untested facts about cheese making, provide fascinating information about cheese varieties, share cheese stories and stories.
A special place in the museum is occupied by collections of cows and cheese accessories.
During the tour, you can learn about the stages of cheese preparation and ancient devices for this, even practice milking a cow and running after mice.
During the tasting, visitors are told how to use cheese correctly and how to store it.
Guests are offered to taste the best varieties of Kostroma cheeses.
Check-in at the hotel.
Free time.
