Etnorgraphic and ecological
Adventure Tour:
“Back to nature-
Russian village of the XX century, its way of life and special features”
Are
you tired of constant city mess?Do you feel exhausted from big
houses and skyscrapers, endless movement of cars and traffic jams,
running people and constant monitoring of cameras?
If you feel that under pressure of the civilization and think that your
life energy is coming to an end then it is you for whom
we set up a unique relaxing ethnographic tour
to Russian village, where you can find a place to stay
alone, admire the nature and learn more about distinctive village world
far from the city’s rat race.
There you
will be isolated from the city’s pressure and you will have wonderful
opportunity to learn basic features and skills of rural inhabitants and
delight the greatness and power of Russian nature.
You will not only relax from the city life but also look at your being
from the other side.
You will understand the value of nature and that will help you to
achieve more in business, be successful with your family life and enrich
your inside world and to get new feelings and knowledge!
You will get unforgettable positive emotions!
Make
up your mind-we are waiting for you!
Day 1 (Sunday).
Morning arrival in Moscow
(on Sunday) where you will be met at the airport by our English-speaking
company representative (we can also have people who speak other
languages).
Sightseeing tour of Moscow
in the business class vehicle accompanied by English speaking guide (or
the guide with other language). The tour lasts for 3-4 hours during
which time you will visit the historic part of the city including- Red
Square, Alexander Gardens, Manezh square the Cathedral of Christ the
Savior and enjoy the incredible views of the Kremlin from Sophia
embankment and the monument to Peter the Great, House on Embankment. You
will also have chance see some of the other magnificent and world known
places of Moscow including the New Maiden Convent (without getting in),
the Necropolis (new and old cemetery of the Maiden Convent, where our
most outstanding people were laid to rest), MGY (Moscow State
University, which situated in one of the key Stalin style buildings
which dominate Moscow skyline), Sparrow Hills, Poklonnaya hill,
Triumphal Arch, Kutuzov Avenue, New Arbat Street, Boulevard ring ,
Theatre Square, Tverskaya Street. and Pushkin Square.
Following the tour we will have lunch at one of the top
restaurants in the city and discuss the program of the tour.
Then transfer to the recreation facility of the village type that
is situated in 180 km from Moscow. You will be accompanied by our
company interpreter.
Arrival in the recreation facility.
Check-in.
You will have an excursion in the camp where you will see the houses of
the village type, talk with local people, get acquainted with
infrastructure of your cottage, also you will see the stable and
kennels.
Following the tour you will have dinner and have some free time
to relax and prepare for the next day.
Day 2 (Monday). Examination
of the village way of life.
After breakfast in the cottage you will study the mode of village
life.
Accompanied by our
professional instructor and the guide you will learn how to fire a
furnace, to whet a scythe, how to mow the grass at the collective farm
and work in the vegetable garden, swimming in the river.
Then you will have lunch.
Following the tour you will have a unique opportunity to drive a tractor
and plough the field.
You will study how to cut and prepare the firewood.
Then you will go to the traditional Russian bath, where you will
have little lection about the history of the bath and features of it and
how to use it and of course to have it. You will have bath with honey
and tea that was made of different herbals according to the traditional
Russia recipe.
After that you will have dinner and free time to relax.
Day 3 (Tuesday). Cattle-breeding
day.
Breakfast. This
day you will visit the Institute of horse breeding where you will
see the horses being bread and looked after.
After that you will be taken out to visit the museum of the Institute
of Apiculture with our experienced bee keeper. You will
learn how should be made honey, one of the most valuable products of our
time. Then you will see the process of breeding the bees and you will
try the natural honey.
Lunch.
Following the tour you will continue learning how to clean and saddle
horses. Then you will ride the horse.
You will afterwards be demonstrated how to prepare the food for cattle
and how to feed them. Then our specialist will show you how to milk. You
will be given training course how to make natural products from milk
(butter, curds, sour cream, baked milk).
Dinner. Some
free-time to relax.
Then you will be invited to
see the traditional night pasture of the cattle (23:00-1:00).
It is an unforgettable spectacle followed by fomentation of the fire,
preparation of shashlik, drinking the mead and koumiss (fermented mare’s
milk) and hears interesting tales. You will have a great pleasure of
wonderful night nature and communication with local people!
Day4 (Wednesday).
Breakfast. Next you will be taken out to see the historic
monuments and other interesting places of the region. You will be
accompanied by our company representative in our business-class vehicle
during this sightseeing tour. You will visit the wonderful historic
Kremlin and local history museum. You will learn about the history of
the region.
You will see wonderful places with rich history and an outstanding
Russian monastery complex in which you will be shown the famous Holy
Fount. It is said that those who swim there will be healed and will be
cleansed of their sins.
Then you will have lunch at one of the top restaurants in the
region.
Departure to the village.
Free time. Dinner.
Day 5 (Thursday). Fishing
day.
Early wake-up
then breakfast and you will be transferred to the fishing
destination. You will be accompanied by our fishing specialist and
you will be given training course how to prepare tacking, lure and what
lure to use so that to catch the fish. You will try different ways of
fishing.
You will go boating on a motorboat. After a successful fishing
you will be taught how to prepare traditional fish soup made on fire.
You can also swim in the river.
Afterwards you will be taken back to the camp.
Then you will have some time to relax.
In the evening we will organize the festive dinner for you.
Singers will sing pleasant songs for you and according players will play
for you.
You will have the chance to sit in a good company of Russian people and
to try dishes from the stove, national snacks, alcohol drinks and also
hot dishes of roaster(suckling pig) and specially made village porridge.
You will be written into a special journal of guests of honor.Then we will put a memorable plate where it will be written you name
and date of your stay-in.
You will be given a Personal Memorable Certificate of your experience in
village life.
After that there will be a photo session with village people.
Day 6 (Friday).
Breakfast. Check-out from the recreation facility.
Transfer to Moscow. Lunch at
one of the top restaurants in Moscow.
Transfer to the airport with
a representative of our company.
Departure from Russia.
Prices for the
tour in village 2008-2009 (depending on the group)
- price 2-4 pax -
2 550 Euro
- price 5-10 pax - 2 300Euro
- price 10-15 pax -
2 000Euro
The Price of tour includes:
-Visa
support (invitation documentation).
-
All the transfers according to the program of the tour.
-Transfers
on arrival/departure.
-
Services of the assistant to all the places according the program of the
tour in a vehicle.
-A
guided sightseeing tour of Moscow in one of our chauffer driven
business-class vehicle.
-Visits
to some of our best museums connected with history and culture as laid
out in the tour details.
-Accommodation
in a typical Russian house of village type with all facilities.
-Lunch
at the restaurant (3 times). (cuisine according to the wish of the
client).
-Dinner
at the restaurant (cuisine according to the wish of the client).
-Three
meals a day during all period of the tour.(national Russian cuisine).
-The
provision of the consultant- interpreter for all period.
-A
photo session of your stay-in.
-DVD
of your stay in the recreation facility made by our professionals.
-Heating
of the bath and the provision of an experienced bathhouse attendant and
all other facilities for bath.
-Organization
of the fishing and provision of an experienced fisherman and all the
necessary equipment (rods, fishing tackle, lure and sinkers and
motorboat).
-Excursion
of the museum of the Institute of Apiculture with our experienced bee
keeper. Lection about the process of breeding the bees and sampling of
the natural honey and the mead.
-Organization
of the traditional night pasture of the cattle with all provided
facilities and entertainment + preparation of shaslik (as laid out in
the tour details)
-Excursion
of the Institute of horse breeding.
-Cattle-breeding
studies (as it is laid out in the day3).
-Preparation
of the firewood, hay and food for cattle.
-Organization
of the festive dinner with Russian national dishes, roaster and
specially made village porridge.
-Alcohol
drinks (according to the wish of the client).
-The
provision of special fishing costume and equipment for fishing.
-The
provision of other activities (depending on the season).
-The
provision of mobile phone through your stay with us.
-Usage
of agricultural instruments.(you should book it in advance)
-A
Personal Certificate of your village experience, memorable souvenirs and
making of a memorable sign with your name.