⛪ Kizhi, Kizhi, Kizhi… Excursion around the museum-reserve. Kizhi - amazing facts about the fabulous island The architectural ensemble "Kizhi Pogost"

To izhi. 10 facts about the open air museum.

1. The ancestors of modern Kizhans are Novgorodians. A thousand years ago, people from Novgorod began to explore the harsh northern regions: they fished, sowed, and raised cattle. In the 15th century, the Kizhi lands became part of the Moscow Principality and were first mentioned in chronicles as the Kizhi Pogost - an association of villages.

2. Kizhi is a small island covered with coal shale. "Kizhi chernozem", "northern anthracite", or shungite, attracted artisans. Artillery guns were painted with "slate stone" and treated. It was believed that he returns youth. In the second half of the 17th century, the first factory appeared in Zaonezhye. Its founder was the Novgorod merchant Semyon Gavrilov. By the end of the 17th century, five small iron foundries and ironworks were already operating on the territory of the Kizhi and Shungsky pogosts.

3. The settlement could become famous ... with knives. Unique Kizhi knives, which practically do not rust and do not dull, were in great demand at the Tikhvin Fair. But attempts at industrialization were accepted by local peasants with hostility. They even raised an uprising. And one of the 1369 islands of Lake Onega has become world-famous due to two wooden temples and one bell tower.

4. Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Built three centuries ago. The 22-domed temple was cut down by an unknown master on the site of an old church that burned down from a lightning strike. Legend has it that there is not a single nail in the 37-meter building. But even though the log house was built according to Russian carpentry canons, there are still nails - in the domes.

5. Echoes the main attraction of Kizhi, another ancient temple of the island - the Church of the Intercession. Graceful and slender proportions, domes with an openwork crown complement the grandeur of the Transfiguration Church. In the Intercession Winter Church, services are held from Intercession to Easter.

6. The iconostasis of the temples was painted according to northern traditions. Icons smoothly pass into vaults. Heaven - ceiling icons from the Kizhi collection - were exhibited in an Italian museum. Part of the unique Zaonezhsky collection was presented in the Italian province of Potenza as part of the Year of the Russian Language.

7. The architectural echo of the ensemble is the hipped bell tower. The building was rebuilt in the nineteenth century - "because of dilapidation." For 60 years the bell tower was silent. Since 1929, bell ringing has been banned. And only in 1989 all 12 bells sounded again - nine old and three newly cast.

8. Kizhi, as an architectural monument, came to the attention of specialists in the middle of the 19th century. A landing of artists and architects visited the island from the Academy of Arts. In 1911, the landscape painter Joshua Schlugleit painted the painting "In the Far North". The image of the Kizhi churchyard was acquired by Emperor Nicholas II.

9. Museum under the open sky. 68 buildings from all over Karelia are collected in Kizhi. Among them is one of the most ancient wooden churches in Russia: the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus until the 16th century. In 1966, Kizhi became a museum, and then an open-air school. From May to September, schoolchildren and students come to the island to study ethnography.

10. A quarter of a century ago, the Kizhi Pogost was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, along with the historical center of St. Petersburg and the Moscow Kremlin. The unique architectural ensemble was named according to three criteria at once: as a masterpiece of human creative genius, a building in harmony with the surrounding landscape and the pinnacle of carpentry.

Historical and architectural museum-reserve of Kizhi- a place that should be visited by people interested in history, lovers of Russian architecture and just those who want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city. On the island of Kizhi, you can see the architecture of the 18th-19th centuries, as well as get acquainted with the life of the inhabitants of Karelia of those times. And you will also enjoy a boat trip on Lake Onega and its picturesque shores.

Location: contact information

What is the best way to get to Petrozavodsk

• by plane– 1 hour 40 minutes by direct flight;
• by train– 12 hours (minimum travel time);
• by car- 1050 km through or about 1000 km through.

• by plane– 4 hours 15 minutes;
• by train– 7-8 hours;
• by car- 435-526 km.

Before can be reached by bus. Travel time will be the longest among all possible modes of transport, but you will be able to admire the picturesque surroundings.
From Petrozavodsk hydrofoil boats run to Kizhi Island in summer, and hovercraft in winter. You will also be offered options such as an all-terrain vehicle, a snowmobile, and even skis and dog sleds.

Visiting the Kizhi Nature Reserve: opening hours, ticket price, promotions and discounts

Working mode:

• May-August: 08.00-20.00;
• September-October: 09.00-16.00;

• November-February: 10.00-16.00;
• March-April: 09.00-17.00.

No weekends or lunch breaks.

Prices for excursions (per person):

• group up to 5 people- 1000 rubles (in a foreign language - 2500 rubles);
• group of 5 people- 100 rubles (in a foreign language - 500 rubles).

The reserve also has a lot additional excursions and programs, theatrical performances are held, audio guides are provided. You can choose an additional service you like on the website of the reserve , by phone or at the tour center.

On which lake is the Kizhi Museum-Reserve located?

Kizhi Island, on which the reserve is located, is located in the northern part Lake Onega. At the end of the 18th century, the island was a separate Kizhi volost, which included 9 villages. In addition to traditional crafts, the inhabitants of the island were engaged in fishing and farming, which was facilitated by the waters of Lake Onega rich in fish and the fertile soil of the island.

Sights of the Kizhi Nature Reserve

historical reserve, founded in 1966 in order to preserve the architecture of Karelia in the 18th - early 20th centuries, it includes more than 70 objects, such as churches, bell towers, huts, barns, baths, mills and forges. Among the most interesting architectural objects are the following:

• Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord. This is undoubtedly the main attraction of the reserve. The 37-meter temple was erected in 1714. This is one of the brightest representatives of the octagonal churches. The architectural composition is based on an octagonal log house, four two-stage cuts of which are located on the cardinal points. The roofs of octagonal and prirub are crowned with domes. 22 domes are arranged in such a way that the overall composition has a pyramidal shape. The basis of the interior of the temple is a majestic iconostasis of 102 icons arranged in four tiers. In 1949-1959, a large-scale restoration of the church was carried out, mainly affecting the interior and iconostasis. At the moment, the temple building itself is being reconstructed with the replacement of dilapidated logs with new ones.
• Church of the Intercession of the Virgin. This is one of the few multi-domed churches that have survived to this day. It was erected in 1694 and rebuilt 70 years later. Tourists are attracted here not only by the facade, but also by the interior with a rich iconostasis, part of which, unfortunately, has been irretrievably lost.
• The bell tower of the Kizhi Pogost. The 30-meter bell tower was erected in 1862. The bell tower offers a picturesque view of the island and Lake Onega.
• Windmill in Volkostrov village. A 10-meter pole windmill built in 1928.

Interesting facts about the Kizhi Museum-Reserve

• During the restoration of the Church of the Transfiguration in 2014 year, when it was necessary to replace about 30% of the logs, the building was raised with the help of vag– levers used 400 years ago.
• 4 architectural objects of the Kizhi reserve included in the list UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Photo of the Kizhi Museum-Reserve

Church of the Transfiguration- the main attraction of the historical reserve.

Most of original icons in the iconostasis of the Church of the Intercession of the Virgin has survived to this day.


winter scenery in the Kizhi reserve are no less picturesque.


Mill in the village of Volkostrov has a height of about 10 meters.


In the Kizhi Reserve is displayed traditional life of the inhabitants of Karelia.

Kizhi Museum Reserve – video

In this video, there are even more interesting facts about the Kizhi Museum Reserve. Enjoy watching!

Visiting Kizhi Historical Reserve often included in the visit. Tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world visited this unique cultural and historical object in the open air and discovered the traditional architecture and lifestyle of peoples. The popularity of the reserve among tourists is evidenced by at least the fact that tourist services are carried out here on eight foreign languages.

Therefore, we should also pay more attention to our history and cultural heritage. Moreover, really interesting excursions and tastings of Karelian dishes prepared according to ancient folk recipes are held here. Yes, and a water trip on Lake Onega will not leave anyone indifferent.

Amazing and mysterious Kizhi island is a place that has become a real symbol of the skill and talent of the architects of the Russian North. Today there is a museum-reserve included in the List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The island is located in the northern part, 68 kilometers from, and is the most popular attraction in Karelia after. Tourists come here from all over Russia, from the nearest Scandinavian states, from the Baltic states and Western European countries, from Asia and even from overseas.

The most interesting objects of the open-air museum are the fabulous Transfiguration and Intercession Churches, a bell tower with a hipped dome, a windmill with eight wings, the chapel of the Archangel Michael and the Oshevnev house-museum, as well as old huts and outbuildings brought here from other places and organically complementing overall historical picture.

About the island of Kizhi and its sights - our article.

• It is believed that the island of Kizhi got its name from the Karelian word "kizhat", which means "games". Archaeologists are of the opinion that in pre-Christian times, pagan rituals and rituals took place here.
• Most of us are accustomed to pronouncing the word "Kizhi" with an emphasis on the second syllable, however, philologists and local residents argue that the pronunciation of the name of the island with an emphasis on the first syllable is the orthoepic correct option.
• In addition to the historical and architectural museum, there are three villages on Kizhi Island - Kizhi, Vasilyevo and Yamka. Each of them has only two or three yards, but this does not prevent them from attracting tourists every year - such landscapes and such a unique peasant flavor cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
• The ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost received the status of a historical and architectural monument in the 1920s, but it became an open-air museum only four centuries later, in 1966.
• During the years of the occupation of Karelia by Finnish troops, the ensemble miraculously did not suffer - it was saved only by the fact that the Finns treated it with care in the hope of including the island in their country and making it an object of research for Finnish scientists. Of course, these plans were not destined to come true, but they managed to save the unique monuments of Russian wooden architecture.

• There is a legend that the invaders still planned to destroy the island of Kizhi and all its sights, however, seeing the incredible, almost unearthly beauty of the Intercession and Transfiguration churches, the pilots flying the bombers dropped bombs into the lake. However, documentary evidence of this fact has not yet been found.
• The Church of the Transfiguration on the island of Kizhi is made of pine logs, and its cupolas and barrels are covered with the so-called " ploughshare"- small plates carved from aspen. The use of such materials gives rise to an amazing combination of gray-brown shades of log church walls with silver-colored domes covered with aspen plates, reflecting all the colors of the surrounding nature. Against the background of the cold northern sky, this picture becomes even more beautiful and mysterious.

• It is believed that the churches of the island were built without a single nail. This statement is only partly true - nails were not really used in the construction of walls and towers, but they were still used when covering domes with aspen scales.
• In the middle of the 20th century, the first large-scale restoration of the ensemble was carried out - it lasted 10 years. In the 80s, a metal frame was installed in the Church of the Transfiguration to prevent the building from collapsing. Unfortunately, he damaged some of the logs, so the iconostasis and the unique “sky” ceiling had to be dismantled.
• The last restoration of the ensemble began in 2010 and continues to this day. In order not to damage the overall historical appearance of the buildings and prolong their life, the master restorers also use the methods that were used 300 years ago during the construction of the Church of the Transfiguration.

Sights of Kizhi Island

Website of the Museum-Reserve "Kizhi": kizhi.karelia.ru Entrance ticket price: 600 rubles, pensioners, students - 300 rubles, children under 16 years old - free of charge.

The main attractions of the island are, of course, the “summer” Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, the “winter” Church of the Intercession, the hipped bell tower and the fence surrounding them. All together they form a single ensemble "Kizhi Pogost", which is unique in the whole world. It is located in the southern part of the island, for the sake of which tourists mainly come, visiting the island for the first time. Word " churchyard” in this case means the administrative district. It is the objects of the Kizhi Pogost that are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

There are other buildings on the island that are very interesting for both adults and teenage children.

Church of the Transfiguration on Kizhi Island

Church of the Transfiguration under restoration

The 38-meter Transfiguration Church is the main monument of Kizhi Island, probably known to every schoolchild. It is her photo that is printed in history textbooks in topics about Russian architecture. The completely wooden building, topped with 22 domes, giving it the appearance of a royal chamber from a Russian fairy tale, dates from 1714. It is believed that it was built on the site of a church that burned down at the end of the 16th century.

There are two main legends regarding the creation of this greatest architectural masterpiece. The first is that the designer and builder of the Church of the Transfiguration was none other than Emperor Peter the Great himself. He sailed along Lake Onega, saw a fallen forest on the shore and ordered to build a miracle, which has no equal and never will.

The second legend says that the Church of the Transfiguration on the island of Kizhi was built by a talented craftsman named Nestor. Having finished the work, he threw the ax into the waters of Lake Onega - this was done so that no one would ever dare to build something as great again. Be that as it may, the covenant of both Peter and Nestor has been fulfilled - probably, a master whose talent could surpass the skill of the creators of the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord has not yet been born.

Even the shape of the church is not typical for religious buildings of that time - it is rounded. The creator chose the octagon as the main figure. There are three of them in the temple, each of them consists of two tiers and is lower than the previous one in height. The parishioners also took an active part in the construction of the temple. The temple is a "summer" building and does not work in winter.

Unfortunately, in the 80s of the last century, during the installation of the metal frame, the iconostasis and the unique "heavenly" ceiling were damaged - they had to be dismantled and transferred to various museums for storage. Since 2010, the Transfiguration Church has been under reconstruction. I must say that the very frame, due to which part of the interior decoration of the church suffered, nevertheless played a positive role - only thanks to it the building has not yet collapsed under its own weight.

A refectory is attached to the Transfiguration Church - an equally unique structure, the logs of which tend to shimmer in clear and sunny weather. In the past, local residents used it for public meetings, courts, or various holidays.

Church of the Intercession

The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God, as well as the Church of the Transfiguration on Kizhi Island, is a unique monument that testifies to the incredible skill and talent of the architects of the Russian North. Its architecture echoes the architecture of the Church of the Transfiguration and the hipped bell tower - all together they form an integral composition and organically complement each other.

Intercession Church has a more modest size and austere appearance. It is crowned with only nine domes, and the only decorative element of its facade is a patterned wooden pediment, the geometric shapes of which are directed to heaven. This is the so-called "winter" type of temple, designed for worship in the harsh winter time.

It is known that the Church of the Intercession burned and was repeatedly rebuilt, and it acquired the look that we admire today only in 1764. The temple is equipped with a high porch and vestibule - this is a characteristic feature of the churches being built at that time in the northern part of the Russian Empire. The interior decoration is represented by a high iconostasis, many elements of which were lost during the bloody events of the first half of the 20th century. In the 1950s, it was restored and today both parishioners and tourists can see it.

Hip bell tower

The hipped bell tower is another building located between two churches, which is an integral part of the ensemble of the Kizhi churchyard and has retained the same style, despite the fact that it was built much later than the Intercession and Transfiguration churches. The melodic ringing of its bells is still carried around the area. It is known that 300 years ago there was a belfry in its place, which was demolished due to dilapidation.

The bell tower, which has survived to this day, was built in 1863. It, like both churches, is clearly visible from Lake Onega.

Chapel of Michael the Archangel

Chapel of Michael the Archangel is another part of the magnificent Kizhi ensemble. This is a small wooden building with a vestibule and a bell tower built at the beginning of the 19th century. The building was brought to Kizhi Island from the village of Lelikozero, in the northern part of Onega.

This building, like many others on the island, has an appearance typical of the architectural masterpieces of the Russian North. It is crowned with a double roof and a high wooden dome with a cross. Its main distinguishing feature is the hipped belfry towering above the entrance hall. The interior decoration is also unique - a high iconostasis, merging with the "heavenly" ceiling. It dates from the 18th century.

The house of the prosperous peasant Nestor Oshevnev is another historic building dating from the second half of the 19th century. This large house, intended for a large family, today is a museum of the life, life and customs of the wealthy peasants of Zaonezhie in the late 19th - early 20th centuries.

The house has a typical form for Zaonezhye - the residential part and outbuildings are under the same roof. This allowed the residents to carry out many works without going outside, which was a great advantage in winter. The facade is decorated with patterned balconies and a gallery.

Every thing in the house is real, which has come down to us from that distant and mysterious time. Here is an oven, and a baby cradle, and dishes, and a spindle, and a large chest, and a samovar. All this creates a unique and inimitable atmosphere - entering here, as if moving in time and getting into the past, which is left so far behind.

Sergeev's house has a square shape, so it seems that there are no outbuildings here, unlike Oshevnev's house. But if you go around it from the other side, you can see that they have not gone anywhere, but simply taken back, but they are still under the same roof with the residential part. The façade of the house is richly decorated, especially the carved platbands on the windows attract attention.

The interior decoration has not been reconstructed - there is a shabby wooden floor, the same shabby furniture is placed in the corners and in the center. Today there are two expositions here: one is dedicated to the Karelian applied art, the second - to the oral folk art of the inhabitants of Zaonezhye.

Baths

There are four baths on the island, which were also brought from other settlements of Karelia. It is not difficult to find them - they are located on the very shore of the lake near the water. These are simple wooden buildings, inside of which there are several soap bars and a stove.

The facade of the baths was not decorated in any way, because they were perceived simply as a way to maintain the cleanliness of the body, and no sacred meaning was attached to them. Nevertheless, the bath had to be even in the most seedy village.

Eight-wing windmill

The eight-winged mill is a relatively young building, created in the 20s of the last century. It was brought to the island of Kizhi from the village of Volkostrov.

There are two floors inside the mill - on the first there is a flour chest and a device for grinding flour, on the second - a mill ladle, millstones and a shaft, at the end of which wings are located. Surprisingly, at present, the eight-winged windmill is performing its original function - grinding grain and making flour.

Interesting articles

In Karelia, on the wonderful Lake Onega, there is an incredibly beautiful, fabulous island called Kizhi. The island is considered an invaluable museum of architecture, the scale of which is simply amazing. Kizhi is an unusual place that has been famous for its craft for many centuries, because many artists and poets lived and worked here. If someone remembers the famous epics about Ilya Muromets or Vladimir the Red Sun, then it is worth saying that they were created on the territory of this wonderful island.

Having visited the island for the first time, just stepping on its amazing territory, you can feel a significant surge of energy, touch something bright and beautiful, breathe clean air to the full chest and find out what real freedom is.

If you move to the recent past and study a little the history of the island, you can find out that there were as many as 14 villages here. Unfortunately, only two have survived to our time, which bear the names of Vasilyevo and Yamka. One of the surviving villages is conveniently located on the eastern shore of the famous Onega Lake. The second village is located on the western shore of this wonderful reservoir. Each of the villages has only a couple of houses, but this did not become an obstacle for curious adventurers, so there are always a lot of tourists in the indicated place. Tourists from all over the world come here all year round, because such landscapes as on this island are not often found. In addition, this place is full of interesting monuments, and the rest here seems simply divine.

Excursions are regularly held in the city of Kizhi to acquaint tourists with this interesting and unusual place. River cruises on Meteora depart from Petrozavodsk, but there is not enough time for them to fully explore the unique nature of this place. To fully explore the island, see all the interesting natural places and sights, you need to plan your travel route yourself.

The most popular attractions in Kizhi

Among the main attractions of Kizhi, it is worth noting the Church of the Transfiguration. It was erected in 1714, and not a single nail was used for its construction. The church has as many as 22 domes, which complement the brightness of the sun with their gilding. From a bird's eye view, the view of this temple will distinguish it from others, because there are no analogues to this unique monument. The temple is made in such an interesting and original way that if you take into account the cuts, a cross is formed on all four sides. The altar of this majestic temple faces the western side, but on the eastern side there is a refectory with a porch. The view from this porch is simply amazing and it simply fascinates tourists. By visiting this architectural monument, you can enjoy not only its beauty, but also fully embrace the settlements, villages and straits.

Inside the temple radiates unearthly beauty. Everyone who comes here will feel complete peace. The altar in this majestic temple has 4 tiers, it is laden with a huge number of icons, the exact number of which is 102 pieces. The space inside is evenly flooded with calm and soothing light.

Such an architectural monument as the Church of the Intercession also deserves special attention. The temple was built back in 1764, it is wooden and has 9 domes, the shape of which is rather unusual, making the construction easier and more original. Outside, the building is decorated with wooden pillars, but inside the temple looks very modest. If you compare it with the previous version. Unfortunately, in the course of history, the very first iconostasis of this building was not preserved, and the current one was completed during the restoration of the church, in 1950.

The top three attractions of the island include the Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus. History says that this attraction was built in 1391. Overeating suggests that the church began to be built after St. Basil the Monk appeared to Lazarus. It is this temple that is considered the first building belonging to the Murom Monastery. The construction of this monastery was dedicated to the Biblical story, which tells about the resurrection of Lazarus. Locals say that the temple has the power to heal from various ailments, and it is because of this that this place has become a great center of pilgrimage.

What architectural monuments of Kizhi are still worth seeing

There is also the Chapel of the Archangel Michael on the island, which is characterized as follows:

was transported to Kizhi from Lelikozero in 1961;

has a very picturesque appearance;

consists of 3 parts, which together form a rectangle;

the walls are built on the north side, and the window faces west;

the bell tower from above is successfully completed with a magnificent tent;

outside, the monument of architecture is decorated with towels with circles and rhombuses;

inside, in the center of the ceiling, there is a large icon of Christ, and the evangelists are depicted in the corners.

In addition to this monument, there is also the Tent Bell Tower on the island. It was built in 1863, but completed in 1874. The tent of the belfry is supported by 9 columns and ends with a cupola with a cross. In sum, the structure looks very interesting and harmonious. To illuminate the interior of the bell tower, there are 4 windows, which are made in the form of beautiful arches.

Continuing to travel around the island, tourists will be able to see a tall wooden palisade. Its original has not been preserved, but the reconstruction was able to accurately convey it. A copy was made already in 1959, in addition to these sights, on the island you can see old mills, as well as barns. All these sights are collected throughout the region and delivered to the island, which has turned into a huge museum.

Oshevnev's house can also be considered a popular place among tourists. It looks like Karelian houses that were built before the revolution. The building has two floors and is richly decorated with carvings. There is also an ancient windmill on the island, the analogues of which can no longer be found.

What else is new and interesting on the island

Monuments and churches are, of course, good, but we must not forget about the amazing nature of this place. The island has a beautiful relief, a rare forest stretches not far from the coast, meadows and the sun reflecting its reflections in the lake can be seen from afar. Many villages of the island went under water, but thanks to this, a unique museum was created here, in which more than 50 thousand original, interesting and fascinating items were collected. All these items accurately tell about the life of the indigenous inhabitants of the region and it is thanks to them that one can study history. On the island you can get to know the following items:

vintage women's jewelry;

original embroidery;

handmade toys;

household items and tools.

But the interesting aspects of Kizhi do not end there, because rare, original and interesting things are still being brought here. New expositions are constantly developing, tourists are offered to become participants in master classes that introduce old crafts. Guests of the island who come here for the holidays can watch interesting performances and become their active participants. You can get here for a few days, without any problems picking up the accommodation option.

There are no hotels on the island, but you can quite successfully stay with local residents. Kizhi is a unique place worth visiting and staying here for a few days. To see all the monuments and enjoy the unforgettable nature, you can get here with the whole family, getting an incredible boost of energy and vivacity. In general, tourists who want to visit Kizhi will definitely not regret it, it's just a wonderful place that you should definitely visit. The island fascinates and attracts attention, allows you to completely disconnect from the city everyday life, delve into history, look at beautiful monuments and just have a great time. It is for excellent impressions and positive emotions that you should go here.

Kizhi Island is unique in every way. It is an open-air museum - a monument to Russian wooden architecture in Karelia. He gave the name to the reserve, which in Vepsian means "moss growing at the bottom of a reservoir, lake."

In Zaonezhie it is called "Kizhi" with an emphasis on the first syllable

Therefore, when going on a trip, and before getting to the island, you should learn the correct pronunciation of the name of this amazing place.

Kizhi Island on the map includes the territory of the Kizhi Pogost, from which the formation of the museum began: back in 1945, it was declared a state reserve. Since 1966, the State Historical and Architectural Museum has been operating on its basis, conditionally divided into sectors:

• Russian Zaonezhie.
• Fossa.
• Vasilyevo.
• Veps.
• Pryazha Karelians.
• Pudozhsky.
• Petrozavodsk.
• Kizhi necklace.
• Kondopoga.
• Northern Karelians.

In the place where the island of Kizhi is located, their unwritten laws of harmony, peace and silence reign

Tourists in each of the sectors can see, in addition to the buildings that existed on the island, many residential buildings, chapels, utility and utility buildings, brought from various regions of Karelia and the Russian North, corresponding to the name of the sector.

An interesting fact is that since 1990, UNESCO has included the Kizhi Pogost on the World Heritage List.

In 1993, the architectural collection of the museum was included in the list of especially valuable objects of the state.

The history of which began in the last century, is a unique reserve. Pilgrims are especially fond of the graceful, with openwork domes and crowns, the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

It is about her that a beautiful legend is composed, which speaks of a master who managed to build a building without a single nail, only with the help of an ax

At the end of the work, the carpenter threw the tool into the lake so that no one could repeat his unique creation.

The legend is really beautiful, but on the island, in addition to the Church of the Transfiguration, you can see a huge number of other, no less beautiful, architectural monuments.

Kizhi Island, whose photos do not convey a real impression of the stunning architecture, has brought together many buildings that have been preserved in their original form. Them:

• Carefully understood.
• They were carefully transported.
• Installed in a new place in the open-air museum.

In different sectors of Kizhi, you can admire buildings with different purposes. There are houses here, and sheds, and baths, and beautiful churches, and chapels.

For example, in the Vasilyevo sector, you should pay attention to the Assumption Chapel, and in the Pryazhinsky Karelians, be sure to check out Yakovlev's house

Unique buildings are located in picturesque places, their reflections in the water allow photographers to create pictures of rare beauty

You can, and bring hundreds of amazing photos with you.

Kizhi Island is equally beautiful in winter and summer. True, it is more difficult to get there from the moment of freezing, but the weather from spring to autumn provides tourists with the opportunity to enjoy the contemplation of rare and unique monuments of wooden architecture.

Be sure to visit Kizhi: a trip with Charm Travel guarantees you a lot of aesthetic pleasure. Take your children with you and invite your friends - joint trips to the most interesting places in Karelia are not forgotten.

Information about Kizhi: how to get there, what to see

How to get to Kizhi island? The map claims that the distance between St. Petersburg and the reserve is almost 356 km. But, since we are talking about visiting an island in the North of Russia, the path can be conditionally divided into a trip by land and water.

It takes almost 7 hours to get to Petrozavodsk from St. Petersburg

In a comfortable bus of the Sharm Travel company and in the company of experienced guides, you will not notice how you find yourself on the banks of the beautiful Onega. And you will cover the distance of 55 km to the island on the Meteor in a little over an hour: use this time for filming from the water. The unique views that open before the eyes of tourists are worthy of the most exquisite epithets, but you need to see such beauty with your own eyes.

Whatever season you choose for a trip to a unique open-air museum, with Charm Travel you will be guaranteed the success of the enterprise

Kizhi Island, Karelia and its sights are waiting for you: Akhvenkos waterfalls, Marble Canyon. If you're lucky, you'll hear the unbelievably pure chimes of the temples in Kizhi.

Tourists are accompanied by experienced guides, travel takes place in comfortable buses, and the program is compiled taking into account the theme of the trip and the audience. Join, all information about the tour to Kizhi Island can be obtained on the Sharm Travel website. The reserve is waiting for guests, and everyone is ready to reveal its age-old secret and give a few hours of aesthetic pleasure.