Ethnographic complex “Belarusian village. Buynichi,Korchma,Zoo (best photo, video)
Belarus is traditionally close Russian tourists. And it's not just brotherly feelings: locals renowned for their hospitality low prices cannot but rejoice, and many sights make traveling around the neighboring country as exciting as possible.
Among the cities of Belarus, Minsk is second in popularity only to Mogilev, which has preserved historical buildings and several cultural sites. One of them is the cultural and entertainment complex "Korchma" in the village of Buynichi, where you can have an interesting time both alone and with the whole family.
What to do in Korchma
"Korchma" is ethnographic village, located near the Mogilev Zoo and opposite the Buinichsky field, 2 km from the city. The cultural complex tells about the life of the Belarusian people in the 19th century. And although historical materials were not used during the construction, this village is almost indistinguishable from the original: culture, crafts, cuisine in a local restaurant - everything is kept within the framework of traditions.
The main object to visit in Korchma is the City of Masters, where long-forgotten crafts are being revived. It includes the working quarters of a baker, a carpenter, a potter, a blacksmith, a weaver and a weaver. Visitors can see how bread and loaves were baked in Belarus in the old days, and also taste them.
Before the eyes of visitors, a potter will make a piece of kitchen utensils, embroidery masters will demonstrate the features of their painstaking work. From the simplest materials (vines, bark, straw), local craftsmen will make things amazing beauty. Using different weaving techniques, they make decorative sculptures and traditional straw toys.
Also in the City of Masters there is a moonshiner's house, where you can try a strong drink. By the way, visitors do not have to think long about what original souvenir from Belarus to bring home: all handmade products in the village are sold.
Children will not be bored during the tour of the ethnographic village. A special stylized playground is equipped for kids. Here, fairy-tale characters are waiting for little visitors - from Zmey Gorynych and gnomes to Masha and the Bear. Children are delighted with slides, swings and a carousel. The entrance is free.
Complex infrastructure
On the territory of the ethnographic village there is everything necessary for tourists to rest in comfort.
Hotel with 11 rooms and comfortable conditions of accommodation in European level rooms. It is decorated in the spirit of the XIX century, combines comfort and rigor. The restaurant has a special place. He continues the theme of Belarusian traditions and offers to plunge into the atmosphere of the 19th century. From high-quality products, dishes of European and national cuisine Belarus.
In the main building of Korchma there is a hotel and a restaurant.
Among other services of the complex - sauna, billiards, bar, secure parking for 30 cars. "Korchma" is located on a well-groomed territory with exotic plants and flowering alleys. It is pleasant to walk along it, relaxing on the benches near the fountain. The territory, in addition to the restaurant and the City of Masters, is decorated with other objects: for example, a mill, a well and wooden sculptures.
Korchma also has a summer cafe located in a stylized wooden house.
Korchma - how to get there
To get to the ethnographic complex by car, you need to move along the Bobruisk highway from Mogilev. Stop - in the village Buinichi. Also, public transport runs to Korchma: buses No. 44, 15, 3, minibuses No. 43, 14, 9. Craftsmen of the City of Masters work every day from 11 to 18, except Monday and Tuesday. The rest of the time the complex is open for free walks.
Complex "Korchma" and other objects in the village of Buynichi on the map.
- Mogilev Zoo;
- Complex "Korchma";
- Memorial "Buinichskoe field".
Memorial Complex "Buinichskoe field" is located on the 6th kilometer of the highway Mogilev - Bobruisk in the suburbs of Mogilev - the area of the village of Buinichi. This place, located south of Mogilev on the flat terrace of the Dnieper, is only known in history as a kind of "testing ground" where big battles took place on the outskirts of the city, so to speak. Major battles took place here in 1595, 1812 and of course in 1941. On May 9, 1995, a memorial complex was opened in Buinichi in order to perpetuate the feat of the defenders of Mogilev (mainly participants in the 2nd World War)
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Buinichsky field near Mogilev was the site of a battle in 1595 between rebellious peasants and Cossacks, led by Severin Nalivaiko, with an 18,000-strong cavalry army of magnates of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1812, a bloody battle between Raevsky's corps and French troops took place here. The corps of the Russian general covered the transfer of the rest of the troops across the Dnieper and their further retreat towards Smolensk.
In July 1941, Soviet soldiers of the 388th Infantry Division, police officers, cadets of the NKVD school and 12,000 Mogilev militias held the defense of the city for 23 days.
The entrance to the main alley of the memorial complex is opened by symbolic arches, on the walls of which there are commemorative plaques with bas-reliefs and texts dedicated to the defense of Mogilev and Buinichsky field.
The complex covers an area of about 22 hectares
The central object is the chapel, a symbol of the greatness of the military spirit of the Slavs, reflected in the construction of temples. The facades are made of red brick, the dome is lined with copper, and the chapel is crowned with an ancient Greek cross. The height of the chapel is 27 meters.
Inside the walls are painted with frescoes, they have niches where 4 commemorative plaques with the names of the participants in the defense of Mogilev are placed. Foucault's pendulum is installed in the chapel, which, according to the plan, symbolizes the eternal memory of the soldiers who died in the battles for our city.
Under the chapel there is an underground crypt for the burial of the found remains of warriors. To date, the remains of six soldiers have been buried, the surname of one soldier has been established. The building is crowned with an ancient Greek cross.
Four alleys lead to the chapel, among which is Simonov Alley, named after the famous writer Konstantin Simonov, a participant in those events ...
View from the chapel
Mini-exposition of Soviet military equipment
on the opposite side of the chapel, a German T-III with an unusually long cannon for German tanks of the late 30s model was located alone.
central alley
On the opposite side of the highway Mogilev - Bobruisk, there are also two more places where tourists can go: the cultural and entertainment complex "Belarusian Village of the XIX century", as well as a zoo with a ring children's railway ... Photos of these in the next post.
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The ethnographic complex "Belarusian Village of the 19th century" is located near Mogilev opposite the memorial complex "Buinichnoye Pole". The complex was built in 2006 according to Belarusian ethnic motives. The purpose of creating the complex is to familiarize tourists with the architecture, traditions, rituals and folk art of Belarusians.
The ethnographic complex cannot be called a museum under open sky There are no old exhibits here. It is rather a tourist cultural and entertainment complex. However, all national crafts were carefully recreated here. Here, everyone will be shown how baskets, furniture, pots, and dishes were made in the old days. Real blacksmiths, weavers, embroiderers, potters, carpenters and other craftsmen work here.
Of course, everything that is produced in the City of Masters of the ethnographic village can be touched, smelled, tasted, bought and even produced on your own. A large number of master classes operate here, where tourists, under the guidance of experienced craftsmen, can try themselves in a particular craft.
There is also a traditional manor house, which houses a hotel and a tavern. You can visit a windmill, a tavern, a hospitable peasant house. You can try dishes and drinks of the national Belarusian cuisine, listen to folk music, take part in folk games and festivities.
On the territory of the ethnographic complex "Belarusian Village" ethnic festivals, folk holidays, fairs and other interesting events are regularly held, thanks to which the original Belarusian culture becomes clearer and closer to everyone who comes here to visit.
The Belarusian ethnographic village Buinichi is located in the Mogilev district, 2 km from the city (along the Bobruisk highway). This picturesque beautiful place attracts many tourists from near and far abroad. The village of Buinichi has been known since the 15th century in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania as the center of large land ownership (it included land around Mogilev between Bykhov and Shklov), which belonged to princes Lev and Fyodor Tolochkovich - Buinichsky. The name Buinichi comes from the ancient word "buoy" (Bel. Uzgorok) - an open windy place, a high lively place.
Travel agency Katarin Tour organizes excursions to and from Gomel. You will see Buinichi field and learn its tragic past. The memorial complex "Buinichskoye Pole" is a historical and cultural value of Belarus. The memorial complex includes: arch-entrance; the chapel where memorial plaques with the names of the fallen defenders of Mogilev, and in the center of the chapel is the Foucault Pendulum. The cost of tickets for KRK "Korchma" is available to everyone.
Under the chapel of the memorial there is a crypt with burials of the remains of dead soldiers. Behind the chapel is the "Lake of Tears"
On the territory of the Buinichskoye Pole memorial near Mogilev, there is military equipment times of the Great Patriotic War. School tours from Gomel to Mogilev will introduce children to the tragedy memorable places Mogilev.
Excursions to from Gomel are very interesting and exciting, both for schoolchildren and adults.
During the Great Patriotic War, during the defense of the city of Mogilev, the village of Buynichi became the site of fierce battles between the Soviet soldiers of the 172nd Infantry Division and the Mogilev militia against the Nazi invaders. These difficult days left a deep imprint on the soul of the Russian writer Konstantin Simonov, who described the events of the defense of Mogilev in the novel The Living and the Dead and the diary Different Days of the War.
On an excursion from Gomel to Buinichi, you will learn that the writer bequeathed to scatter his ashes on the field of his first battle.
Our group tour from Gomel along Buinichi continues and we will visit ethnographical museum"Belarusian village of the 19th century", which is located opposite the memorial complex "Buinichskoye Pole", in the open air.
In the cultural and entertainment complex "Korchma" on a well-groomed territory you will see stone compositions and fountains.
And the windmill is believed to cleanse from sins and fulfill cherished desires. These are the legends you will hear during our excursion to Buinichi. Time will fly by unnoticed, but the best sights of Belarus must be seen!
The original lord's estate (late XIX - early XX) includes the houses of artisans: Potter, Baker, Weaver, Carpenter, Blacksmith, Moonshiner, straw and vine weaving house ... The Treasured Well will fulfill your desires
A tour to Buinichi from Gomel is a great opportunity to learn how bread, Easter cakes, loaves were baked in the old days. This is the stove house.
After an interesting excursion from Gomel from the travel agency Katarin Tour to Buinichi, you will bring home fragrant pastries cooked according to already forgotten grandmother's recipes in the Pechnik's House in the Korchma KRK. Guests are always welcome here.
In the Potter's house you will see how a piece of clay in the hands of a master turns into a masterpiece of pottery. Under his guidance, you will be able to mold the simplest kitchen utensils at the potter's wheel. It is not simple sightseeing tour in Buinichi for the weekend from Gomel, and also a great opportunity to test your hidden talent. And suddenly .. vocation! 
A particularly fascinating place in Buinichi is the Blacksmith's House. On our tour in Buinichi you will definitely get here. In the Blacksmith's house you will see how original objects for decorating the interior are obtained from an ordinary piece of metal.
You can buy wrought metal souvenirs and watch a promotional video.
An inexpensive excursion to Buinichi from Gomel is an excellent opportunity to plunge into the life of our ancestors. In the Carpenter's house you will feel like an apprentice. You will hear interesting legends about how our ancestors lived and you can take carved nominal souvenirs with you…
Forgotten crafts are being revived in the Korchma museum in Buinichi.. The painstaking work of embroidery masters is admirable.
In the KRK "Korchma" in the weaver's house you will see how our great-grandmothers wove. Images of birds, wildflowers and animals come to life on national Belarusian towels, napkins, and aprons. Excursion to Buinichi from Gomel is very eventful.
A tour to Buinichi from Gomel will convince you that the tradition of ancient arts is not interrupted in the city of craftsmen of the Korchma shopping mall…
You will get acquainted with a typical folk craft in Belarus - weaving from natural materials: straw, vines, bark.
Tourists from Gomel on excursions admire how products of fabulous beauty can be born from discreet material.
At the straw and wicker weaving house, you will learn about traditional types of weaving, how to make straw toys and decorative sculpture. You will bring excellent souvenirs from an excursion to Buinichi as a gift.
After a rich excursion from Gomel to Mogilev, in Buinichi, you will be warmly welcomed in the Moonshiner's house.
You will appreciate the Belarusian moonshine "Korchma Khlebnaya" (strength 60 degrees). For a snack - salted bacon, traditional salted cucumber, black bread. Tasting in the Moonshiner's house for groups - upon prior request, for an additional fee.
In the local cafe of the Korchma tourist complex, gourmets will appreciate hearty Belarusian national dishes. tourist place, but those who wish can taste Belarusian cuisine.
Tourists from Gomel are pleasantly surprised by an excursion to Buinichi. The first thing they see is the Pansky House. There is a cozy restaurant and a hotel in the lord's house on the territory of the Korchma tourist complex. There is also a sanitary room.
You can celebrate a family celebration in the estate in Buinichi in two restaurants (for 60 seats).
The refined design of the Korchma tourist complex is complemented by paved paths, exotic trees and flowers.
An excursion to Buinichi from Gomel is not complete without a photo session. Panskoe manor is a great place for your photo shoots…
For children on the territory of the complex "Korchma" there is a children's cafe (for 40 seats) and an entertainment area. Organized excursion from Gomel to Buinichi is suitable for both schoolchildren and adults. There will be no time to be bored.
Group excursions from Gomel to Buinichi are not complete without a visit to the zoo in Mogilev. An open-air zoo is located near the Korchma tourist complex in Buinichi. That's where the real expanse is...
Having paid the cost of entrance tickets, you can see wild animals and enclosures with representatives of the Belarusian fauna. 
Pets of the zoo are always welcome guests. New Year holidays for schools are also held in the zoo of Mogilev, in Buynichi.
During summer excursions from Gomel to Buinichi at the Mogilev Zoo, be sure to visit the Safari attraction.
Traveling through railway(2km) you will drive over the canyons and see wild animals in their natural environment.
On an excursion from Gomel to you will see the pride of the Mogilev Zoo in Buinichi. These are Bialowieza bison.
Bison is the largest representative of the fauna of Belarus. Body length up to 3 m, weight up to 820 kg. 
Bison are kept in a herd, the leader of which is an old experienced female. Animals eat grass, hay, root crops. The trunks of the trees in the zoo are protected by a net, because bison are not averse to feasting on the bark of trees.
In the rich world of ultra-modern gadgets and widgets in the picturesque territory of the Mogilev region, an original Belarusian village has been lost in time, which, unlike the inhabitants of the whole world, is in the yard in the midst of the 19th century. Belarusian ethnographic village Buynichi found shelter next to the "Buinichsky field" - a stunningly beautiful memorial dedicated to the fierce battles of Soviet soldiers with the Nazi invaders. The Belarusian village stylized as an antique is the richest museum, which brings together numerous attributes of the past.
The complex began to function recently and was completely inspired by the customs and rituals of the Belarusian people, which was reflected in the external decoration of the village and the amazing atmosphere that prevails here. The improvised Belarusian village sends back to the 19th century and consists of curious buildings, where characters typical of the Belarusian village could live, who in those distant times were in almost every locality, starting with the Weaver and the Baker and ending with the Carpenter and the Potter. Tourists huge demand uses the original house of the Moonshiner, because it is hard to deny that such a character was absent in the Belarusian villages. And in the Baker's house you can try a fragrant pie according to an old recipe.
On the territory of the complex, products of Belarusian masters are sold, which anyone can buy as a keepsake or as a gift to a loved one. There are massive mills and beautiful fountains, and for the youngest visitors to the impromptu village there is a special playground where children play together. Young guests can have fun with fairy-tale characters, which are in abundance on the territory of the complex. If someone is tired of the endless time travel, you can go for a bite to eat at cozy cafe "Korchma", where great amount dishes of Belarusian cuisine, which are very popular among visiting guests.
There is also a hotel with excellent service, where you can stay overnight, and in the morning go on a long journey or continue interesting excursion. It is curious that the village demonstrates how in ancient times the Belarusians made pottery and wove baskets. It is noteworthy that everything that is produced can be touched, picked up, and if you wish, you can do it yourself. Master classes are offered here for every taste, so you can leave the village home with a wooden spoon from a famous craftsman, or with a clay pot of your own production. Folk tunes are constantly heard in the village, and many who wish can take part in folk games or dance from the heart. There is room for a variety of thematic festivals, holidays and festivities, which almost all of Belarus come to see. Thanks to them, folk culture becomes closer and more understandable to the modern resident of the metropolis. The village provides saunas and billiards for those who have traveled a lot and want to relax.
The Belarusian ethnographic village Buinichi is glad to welcome dear guests, each of whom leaves its borders with inspiration, joy and a bit of sadness.
