For the weekend in Europe without a visa. Where to go in Russia

I would like to change the “picture”, but in Suzdal and Sergiev Posad have you already explored every lane? We have prepared for you a list of nine places in the vicinity of Moscow - you can easily go there in search of new experiences. And most importantly - one day will be enough for this.

"Ethnomir"

The cost of a ticket to the park on weekends is from 500 rubles.

The largest in Russia ethnographical museum"Ethnomir" is spread over an area of 140 hectares (it is 120 kilometers from Moscow). You can make a “round the world trip” in just one day, without even getting on a plane or train - Ethnomir presents architecture, National cuisine, crafts and customs of almost all peoples of the world. See more than ten varieties of Russian samovars, try the ebru water painting technique, examine Chinese mosaics and Japanese bamboo panels, visit the national huts of Laos, Indonesia and the Philippines, go around the Mayan pyramid, admire the work of Flemish artists - all this awaits you in numerous corners of the park. At the same time, "Ethnomir" is not just a museum of the culture of the peoples of the world, no, it is a real amusement park, where you definitely need to go with children. They will prepare real bread in the bakery workshop, exciting quests will be held in the Evolution Dinosaur Park, straw, clay, rag, wooden dolls will be examined in the museum of dolls of the peoples of the world. Young animal lovers will be interested in visiting the petting zoo with tarantulas, visiting the bird house and the famous husky nursery.

V. D. Polenov Museum-Reserve

Ticket price - 250 rubles.

If you want to plunge into the traditions and comfort of a Russian estate, welcome to the memorial museum-reserve of the artist Vasily Polenov. Having settled on the banks of the Oka, Polenov built two schools in the surrounding villages (he devoted a lot of time to the problem of public education). In the 20s of the last century, he created a diorama - a musical trip around the world in pictures. This was his last major work - it consisted of 65 paintings telling about geography, history and ethics. In addition to visiting the diorama, today in his museum you can participate in various master classes for children - in pottery, appliqué and painting.

Park "Wild squirrels"

Ticket price - 1 300 rubles.

The children's educational agro-tourist park "Wild Squirrels" is located in the Chekhov district of the Moscow region. It includes two large amusement parks and a farm with alpine goats (by the way, they can be milked). The first park is two hectares of rope structures and inflatable attractions. There is also a bumper ball, a place for archery and a zoo corner where you can feed the goats with milk. The second park is all kinds of labyrinths, water rides and all-season slides for tubing. The peculiarity of entertainment is that children can complete all the tasks on their own, and parents have a choice - to relax with a glass of freshly squeezed juice or also have fun. The territory of the parks is really huge, so come right in the morning to have time to try everything.

Tula

If early on Saturday morning you are already fresh and full of energy, go to Tula for the whole day (one way trip will take about three to four hours). About the fact that Tula is a city of gunsmiths, as well as the capital of samovars and gingerbread, only the lazy does not know, but that's not all. It was in Tula that the first city power plant was built - it was put into operation in 1901, at the same time the first lines of street lighting with arc lamps were built and electricity was supplied to the homes of the richest residents of the city. If you walk around the territory of the Tula Kremlin, do not miss the power plant building. Well, of course, you also need to visit gingerbread and samovars - where else will you see a five-kilogram gingerbread that you need to drink from a tiny samovar? And in the museum of weapons, you can not only look at 14,000 various options for artillery, throwing, hunting and automatic weapons, but also shoot from them. And relieve stress, and win a teddy bear.

Eco farm

If, after a hard week at the office, the soul needs to reconnect with nature, it's time to go to an eco-farm. This type of recreation is becoming more and more popular, in the vicinity of Moscow there are several farms at once - you can come there for a day, and if you want to stay overnight (there are options for any wallet). Farms "Potapovo", "Bogdarnya", "Konovalovo", "Vankovo", the farmstead "Lukino", the farm of Dmitry Klimov and Andrey Ovchinnikov - you just have to choose the direction and location that is convenient for you. All farms are inherently similar to each other - they always feed farm products, introduce local chickens, goats, piglets and calves, offer to ride horses or participate in the process of making cheese. Somewhere you can play horse polo and relax by the pool, in another place you will find a Russian wood-fired sauna and pies from the stove, in the third you will be taught how to milk cows or smoke guinea fowl, and after the master class they will even give you a couple to take with you (guinea fowl, not cows). By the way, with some farms you can agree on a regular supply of farm products to your home.

Farm Little Italy near Tver

Continuation of the farm theme, but with an Italian accent. Near Tver (200 kilometers from Moscow) there is an agricultural farm of Pietro Mazza, an Italian who created a real Italian farm La Fattoria Little Italy. Mazza is a hereditary cheese maker, he moved to Russia, as usual, because of great love and now he shares this love with the guests of the farm and at the same time traditional Italian cheeses. Mozzarella, ricotta, burata, pecorino according to Calabrian recipes, as well as the most valuable cheese from the product line - grana matzza, which is prepared here according to an old recipe 450 years old. You can try it, you can take it with you, and you can also learn how to cook cheese in a copper vat according to family recipes Mazza at the cheese festival. And of course, here you can get acquainted with all the "locals" - with thoroughbred cows, sheep, goats, horses, quails and ostriches. The latter are not yet involved in the direct production of the farm, but who knows what will happen tomorrow.

Cosmonaut Training Center

The cost of the tour is from 500 rubles.

You can get closer to your cherished childhood dream in Star City. In Soviet times, the town was classified, isolated from the outside world and was not even listed on the map, but today everything has changed - now it is easy to come there on an excursion to the Cosmonaut Training Center. You will be able to meet real astronauts, learn about the selection process, try on the Sokol spacesuit (and of course, take some photos for Instagram), taste space food, climb into an 18-meter centrifuge that simulates overloads during the flight, feel weightlessness in the hydro laboratory and see models of real space rockets. In general, if you wanted to feel like a real astronaut, now you have such an opportunity.

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Every self-respecting traveler always keeps in mind a list of countries where Russians can go without a visa. In 2019 list visa-free countries replenished, now there are already 77 of them. This pleases. This means that sitting in the cold winter Russia, you can suddenly and easily pack a backpack, take a passport and, without worrying about visas, go somewhere on a trip.

So, let's see where Russian travelers are allowed to go without a visa. Oddly enough, Russian tourists do not even suspect the existence of many of these visa-free countries :)

Always check before you travel from official sources whether the rules have changed and what additional papers may be asked at the border. These requirements may vary from country to country.

11 countries of the former CIS - our visa-free "neighbors"

In the photo: visa-free countries for Russians - Armenia, Abkhazia, Ukraine, etc.

Neighboring countries of Russia, which until recently were part of it. Perhaps that is why they are the most loyal to Russian tourists. To travel to these countries, you do not need a visa, you only need a passport, and in some countries even an ordinary internal Russian passport will do.

Visa-free CIS countries where you need a passport:
Azerbaijan(up to 90 days)
Armenia(up to 180 days) - adults can enter with internal Russian passports, but children under 14 years old can only enter with a passport or a parent's passport if the child is registered there.
Uzbekistan(up to 60 days)
Moldova
(360 days)
Ukraine(90 days within a 180 day period)
Tajikistan

Visa-free countries of the CIS, which can be traveled with a civil passport:
Abkhazia
Belarus
Kazakhstan(up to 90 days)
Kyrgyzstan

To Europe without a visa - 5 countries

In the photo: visa-free countries in Europe - Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro

Unfortunately, there are still few countries in Europe where Russian travelers can safely travel without a visa. Basically needed. However, there are gradually more and more visa-free countries - now in Europe there are already 5 countries where ours do not need a visa. It is a pity that Croatia has left the list of visa-free countries.

Bosnia and Herzegovina(for tourism up to 30 days)
Macedonia
Serbia(you can stay without a visa for up to 30 days)
(30 days)
(tourists - 60 days)

5 visa-free countries in Latin America

In the photo: visa-free countries Central America Honduras, El Salvador...

Honduras(90 days)
Salvador(up to 90 days)
Nicaragua(90 days)
Panama(90 days)
Costa Rica(30 days)

South America: 11 countries where you can travel without a visa

In the photo: visa-free countries of South America

South American countries are the most friendly to Russian tourists. With a valid passport, you can travel for a long time South America living without a visa in each country as much as 3 months!

Argentina(90 days within 180 days)
Brazil(90 days)
Venezuela(90 days)
Guyana(90 days)
Guatemala(90 days)
Colombia(90 days)
Paraguay(90 days)
Peru(90 days)
Uruguay(up to 90 days within six months)
(90 days; for the purpose of tourism, transit)
Ecuador(90 days)

Without a visa to the islands of the Caribbean (14 countries)

In the photo: where to go without a visa to the islands caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda(1 month)
Bahamas (90 days)
Barbados(28 days)
Haiti(3 months)
Grenada(90 days)
Dominica(21 day)
Dominican Republic (30 days)
Cuba(30 days)
Saint Lucia(up to 6 weeks)
Saint Kitts and Nevis(up to 3 months)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines(up to 1 month)
Trinidad and Tobago(90 days)
Turks and Caicos(90 days)
Jamaica(30 days)

13 visa-free countries in Asia and Southeast Asia

In the photo: visa-free countries in Asia

Vietnam(15 days, next visit not earlier than in 30 days)
(14 days)
(30 days, when entering through certain ports, which includes Denpasar, Bali)
Laos(15 days)
(30 days if you have return tickets and hotel reservations)
(30 days)
Mongolia(30 days, no more than 90 days out of 180 in total)
(1 month)
(30 days)

Sri Lanka(temporarily, from August 1, 2019 to February 1, 2020) - in fact, this is a visa “on arrival”, but it is free and does not require additional. documents. A tourist receives a visa when crossing the border at the entrance for up to 30 days

8 Visa Free Pacific Island Countries

In the photo: without a visa to exotic islands Pacific Ocean

Vanuatu(30 days)
Guam(45 days)
micronesia(30 days, return tickets required)
Cook Islands(31 days)
Niue(30 days)
Nauru(14 days)
Fiji(visa not needed for stays less than 4 months!)
Northern Mariana Islands (you can stay in the country for 45 days if you have return tickets)

Visa-free countries in Africa: 9 countries

In the photo: visa-free countries in Africa - Tunisia, Morocco, Botswana ..

Botswana(90 days)
Gambia(56 days)
Mauritius(60 days each entry, no more than 90 days in half a year)
Morocco(3 months)
Namibia(3 months)
Seychelles (1 month)
Swaziland(1 month)
Tunisia(up to 3 months)
South Africa(90 days)

Visa free countries in the Middle East

Israel(90 days)

Easy-going tourists, in addition to this list of visa-free countries for Russians, it will be useful to keep on hand as well - here is a list of countries where you do not need to obtain a visa in advance, you can get it just at the entrance, at the border.

By the way, if you have a valid US visa, then you can use it “visa-free” to go, for example, to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Belize, Bermuda, Virgin Islands, as well as visit the UK in transit (24 hours transit each way).

Also, do not forget that when entering all these visa-free and conditionally visa-free countries, they may require additional documents at customs, in addition to a passport (most often this is a return air ticket or air ticket to a third country, hotel reservations, less often - an invitation, etc.) - travelers usually check all this and the latest information on visas on the websites of consulates. And be sure to take travel insurance

Vacation planning is an exciting process. The success of the trip depends 100% on the right choice of a country for a holiday. But often the possibility of a trip is limited by the visa regime for entering the country. What if there is no possibility of obtaining a visa? Choose countries where you can go without a visa.

Video: overview of visa-free countries on the map

Where in Europe to rest without a visa?

Visiting most of the countries of Europe for Russians is a necessity. But not all European countries are members of the Schengen agreement.

Countries with a visa-free visit in 2019:

- You can travel around the country for a whole month, for entry you must have a passport with you, the validity period of which ends no earlier than the completion of the trip.
Ukraine, - stay up to 3 months, both passports must be presented: both a citizen of the Russian Federation and a foreign one.
- stay up to two months, only a passport is required.
- You can travel up to a month, you must have a passport.
Moldova - travel time - 90 days, a foreign passport is required.
- travel period - 90 days, in addition to a foreign passport, a certified invitation or a voucher from a travel company is desirable.
Bosnia and Herzegovina - travel time - up to 1 month, in addition to a passport, you need a certified invitation-support, tickets to your homeland, a travel agency voucher.

Countries with different entry conditions

You can also travel to Europe without a visa to the following countries:

. In general, Russians need to obtain a visa to travel to Cyprus. But in case of arrival by aircraft landing in Paphos or Larnaca, it is possible to purchase a visa in advance for three months online. You must first submit an application form on the embassy website.
In and allowed a two-week visit to the border part of the Sør-Varanger region, if the Russian lives no more than 35 km from the Norwegian border. Residents of Kaliningrad can come to the northern regions of the Warmia-Mazury, Pomeranian Polish regions for a month.
And for a period of 90 days, you can go to Russians - residents of the cities: Krasnogorodsk, Pechera, Pytalovo, Ostrov and the Pskov region.

Where to relax without a visa at sea?

The vast majority of Russians associate holidays abroad with the obligatory bathing in the warm sea. In which countries by the sea can you spend your holidays?

Turkey

Previously, to visit Turkey, it was required to pay a visa upon entry into the country. Now this procedure is not required, so the Russians can visit any of Turkish resorts and stay in the country for up to 30 days. Quality service, the all-inclusive system, excellent nightclubs and obligatory animation in every hotel are indispensable conditions for relaxation in Turkish hotels. Additionally, you can purchase a tour for a flight to Israel, enjoy excursion programs.

Vietnam

Traveling in does not require a visa in advance - it is issued upon arrival in the country. However, before buying a ticket and traveling, you must obtain permission from the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam to purchase a visa upon entry. This can be done in two ways: through a tour operator or independently via the Internet. The “Vietnamese” direction is still new, so it’s worth visiting the country before it has turned into a typical tourist reservation.

Dominican Republic

A visa is issued directly at the airport upon arrival in the country. Validity - month. Beach holidays in the Dominican Republic are pearly white beaches and coral reefs, warm ocean and gentle sun. Also in the country there is a huge reserve with American crocodiles. Fans of excursions will appreciate the many museums and monuments that highlight the history of the colonization of the islands.

Egypt

A country proven by generations of tourists, where traditional beach activities are successfully combined with ancient history. Those who wish to enjoy resort vacation and to visit the majestic pyramids you only need to pay 20 dollars for entry. Read more about and ways of free entry.

Israel

Jerusalem is ancient city with a special atmosphere, as if saturated with the spirit of ancient world religions. And the Dead Sea of Israel is famous for its healing properties. Russians can stay without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maldives

To fly to means to enjoy your vacation on the cleanest beaches surrounded by a piercing blue sea with coral reefs, try diving and plunge into the atmosphere of absolute peace. The right to enter is confirmed by a visa, which the tourist receives for $ 10 right at the airport.

Thailand

"Pop", so attractive to tourists, also does not require travelers to pre-apply for a visa to enter.

For a 30-day stay in the country, a passport with two blank pages is sufficient, the validity of which expires no earlier than six months before the end of the trip.

Will it be possible to rest without a visa in Greece?

Are you planning a trip to Greek resorts? No wonder - a chic climate, an abundance of entertainment and rich architecture attract tourists to Greece from all over the world.

Unfortunately, for recreation on most Greek resorts a Schengen visa is required.

But there is a way out - a trip to one of the islands adjacent to Turkey. A visa for entry is provided to a tourist upon arrival in the country. Its cost is 30 euros.

List Greek islands where you can go by ferry from Turkey and get a short-term visa "on the spot":

Cyclades: Mykonos and Santorini.
Lesvos.
Chios.

Entry without a visa to other countries worthy of the attention of tourists

Peculiarities:

length of stay - 90 days;
document - internal passport of the Russian Federation;
You can't leave Abkhazia for Georgia.

Azerbaijan

Peculiarities:

length of stay - 90 days;
Ethnic Armenians are banned from entering the country, regardless of their citizenship;
refusal of entry if there are marks of Nagorno-Karabakh in the passport.

Length of stay - 90 days.

Bangladesh

Peculiarities:

The duration of the trip is 3 months.
A visa is issued upon entry for $50.

Length of stay - 14 days

Peculiarities:

Length of stay - 90 days.
A ban on visiting the country for persons with stamps of Abkhazia, South Ossetia in the passport.

Indonesia, island

Peculiarities:

Visa is issued upon arrival.
A return ticket is required.
The duration of the trip is 30 days.
The cost is $25.
It is possible to extend the stay by a month.

Peculiarities:

The duration of the trip is 30 days.
The cost of the visa is 10 Jordanian dinars.
The possibility of extending the period of entry by six months.

Peculiarities:

Tourist visa is issued upon arrival.
Validity - 1 month.
You must provide a photo or pay an additional fee.
The cost is $20.

Visa-free entry is granted for 30 days.

The visa is issued at the airport upon arrival. You must provide 2 photos.

Price various types visas:

15 days - $30;
30 days - $40;
90 days - $90.

Syria

Visa on arrival is available for men only for $20.

Peculiarities:

free visa-free entry for 21 days;
visa for 59 days on arrival for $62.

Peculiarities:

Online pre-registration and $20 processing fee required.
At the airport, you will need to present a printout of a visa permit, after which the tourist will be issued a 30-day double-entry visa (cost - $ 20).

Term - up to 60 days.

South Ossetia

Peculiarities:

Length of stay - 3 months.
Possibility of entry with an internal passport.
You can not move from Ossetia to Georgia.

Infographic: complete list of countries that do not require visas

Holidays abroad without a passport

Resort countries where it is worth buying a ticket or going to travel as “savages” without a foreign passport at all are:

Abkhazia. The purest sea water and low housing prices are very attractive to tourists. Most popular resorts Abkhazia is New Athos where to visit unique caves, Gagra with rich history and architectural monuments, Pitsunda, Sukhum and Gudauta.
Belarus. This former Soviet republic is famous for its sights and quality sanatoriums. There is no sea in Belarus, but there is great amount lakes and protected areas. It is better to go here on a ticket to a sanatorium and combine relaxation with excursion programs: visiting Belovezhskaya Pushcha, inspection historical monuments in Grodno, Minsk and Brest.
is a land famous for its unique national reserves and a whole complex of historical, architectural and archaeological monuments. Baikonur, the world's first cosmodrome, is also of interest to tourists, as well as rest on the best ski resorts located on the slopes of Altai.

Why choose countries with visa-free entry for holidays?

Obtaining a visa is associated with certain difficulties:

The impossibility of acquiring a "burning ticket". Applying for a visa takes quite a lot of time, so it is impossible to save money by purchasing a last-minute ticket - most of these tours are sold out 2-3 days before the possible departure.
Long visa processing time. This is especially true of the summer period - during the summer holidays, huge queues of potential tourists gather at the embassies.

In megacities, life always flows dynamically and quickly. That is why the residents of the capital often ask themselves the question - where can you go for a weekend from Moscow by car in order to take a break from the usual urban bustle, enjoy the beautiful nature or quiet provincial streets, wander through museums, learn about the history of our country, touch her culture.

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Art Park "Nikola-Lenivets" - a dream of an art village, embodied in reality

Not far from Moscow, in Kaluga region, there is a beautiful natural and creative park Nikola-Lenivets. Its history began not so long ago, they started talking about an unusual art zone in 2000. It was then that two Muscovites, Vasily Shchetinin and Nikolai Polissky, managed to realize the dream of creating an ideal creative village, from their point of view, away from civilization and the bustle of the city. Since then, the park regularly, three times a year, hosts the Archstoyanie festival dedicated to various topics.

In winter, it can be, for example, a parade of snowmen, in summer - a grandiose construction " Tower of Babel from hay and so on. But even on days when the holidays subside, there is still something to do in Nikola-Lenivets. Firstly, everyone can work on the farm - for many, this becomes an exciting adventure. Secondly, you can admire unusual sculptures. For example, a lion made of rubber tires. Children especially like them, so this museum is under open sky not exposition, but "alive" - everything can be touched, studied and even "conquered", climbing to the very top.

"Husky Land" - a corner of Chukotka in the Moscow region

Just a few dozen kilometers from noisy Moscow, there is a wonderful place where you can get acquainted with the customs and cultural traditions of the inhabitants of Chukotka - ethnographic complex Husky land. The main inhabitants of the farm, as you might guess from the name, are wonderful dogs with whom you can take pictures, feed, and even ride in teams in the winter season. There are also friendly deer here. In addition to communicating with animals, guests are offered a national Chukchi program - you can visit the yaranga and see how everything is tripled there, take part in ancient rituals and even make a wish that will certainly come true. In general, this is a great entertainment for those who want to escape from the gray everyday life, spend the day in an unusual and bright way.

Bird Park "Sparrows"

In 2005, a very unusual park, a cross between a village courtyard and a mini-zoo. Since then, the project has steadily developed, and today more than 2,000 species of birds live on the territory. And, of course, these are not only sparrows, as you might think from the name. There are also owls, and parrots, and many others. At first glance, you might think that the tour is aimed mainly at children. In fact, it will be interesting for adults too. On the territory of the park there are recreation areas, you can rent a barbecue and even fry a barbecue in a specially designated place, enjoying the beautiful nature. For those who want to take a break from the endless bustle of the city best place just can't be found.

Borovsk and Ethnomir

Borovsk is a small town in the Kaluga region, founded before the Tatar-Mongol invasion. For a couple of decades, he was not known in tourism world and not much different from many other provincial neighbors. Of the local attractions, one could only note the Pokrovsky Monastery, founded in the 15th century, and numerous murals on the walls - the administration will encourage creative people in every possible way, and with the support of the leadership they managed to “revive” many boring industrial buildings. In the 2000s, the situation changed dramatically. The so-called Ethnomir appeared in the city, occupying an area of 40 hectares. In fact, the complex is an interactive open-air museum divided into many zones - each of them is dedicated to the life and life of a particular people. Here you can not only look, but also touch, climb and feel "inside" the exposition.

Senezh Lake is a natural complex that boggles the imagination with its beauty

Looking at the photos of Lake Senezh, it’s hard to even believe that this place is located in the Moscow region - such beautiful nature, untouched by man, it seems, could only be preserved in the distant outback. But the fact remains - you can get to it from the capital without any problems in just an hour. Senezh is not a natural reservoir, it is a reservoir built in 1826 in order to make it easier to transport materials to the construction site of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. He did not have any important strategic purpose. Perhaps that is why the age of industrialization seems to have bypassed these parts. Senezh is just a paradise for fishermen. The catches here are truly royal, competitions are regularly held among amateurs and professionals. You can fish both from the shore and from a boat. For those who are not interested in "river hunting", there is a standard set of entertainment - rental stations of the same boats, beaches, cozy cafes on the shore.

Vladimir - the ancient capital of Russia

The beautiful city of Vladimir, which celebrated more than one anniversary, including the 1000th anniversary, was founded back in 990. In memory of the affairs of bygone days, magnificent white-stone cathedrals, Uspensky and Dmitrievsky, as well as the residence of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, in the village of Bogolyubovo, have been preserved. All of them are wonderful examples of ancient Russian architecture, which today attract hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world. Another highlight among the local attractions is the magnificent Golden Gate, a symbol of the capital's past of Vladimir (the city really had the status of the main one in Ancient Russia for a long time).

Inside, you can look at the exposition dedicated to the Tatar-Mongol invasion. In recent years, Vladimir has noticeably changed. In the center appeared its own "arbat" - pedestrian Georgievskaya street, reminiscent of another page in the history of the city - its provincial past of the XVIII-XIX centuries. Here you can look at old houses, a pharmacy, and admire the views of the Klyazma from one of viewing platforms. And, of course, try Suzdal mead in an outdoor or indoor cafe.

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Kolomna - a city of contrasts

The small town of Kolomna, located in the Moscow region, is known primarily as a place for the production of excellent marshmallows, which have become its symbol and "visiting card". But few people think about the fact that this is one of the most ancient cities of the Moscow region. Today, the Kremlin is reminiscent of the distant past, which looks very contrasting against the background of the ultra-modern ice palace in high-tech style. There are other contradictions here, which coexist peacefully with each other. For example, abandoned courtyards and “God-forgotten” lanes adjoin the “grand” center, a street named after the famous revolutionary Lazarev leads to the Cathedral of the Assumption. Kolomna is like a colorful patchwork quilt, bright and attracting attention.

Yaroslavl - the merchant capital of Russia

Beautiful Yaroslavl, the pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia, is different from all its neighbors. He is not as monumental as Vladimir. Not as colorful and provincial as Kostroma, not as “golden-domed” as Suzdal. But, nonetheless, beautiful. Initially, it was formed as the capital of the merchant class. Perhaps this gave him some lightness, carelessness and some unique beauty. The hallmark of Yaroslavl is the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosl, two rivers that merge right next to the city. Barges passing by perfectly complement the fountain and park ensemble of the embankment. It makes no sense to list all the sights of Yaroslavl - there are more than eight hundred of them in the city. If there is not too much time, then it is more logical and correct to start acquaintance with the Kremlin. And, of course, be sure to feed the bear living there - it has long become a symbol of the city on the Volga.

Tver is an ancient city glorified by M. Krug

Tver is another ancient city located not far from Moscow. Once it was one of the influential centers of Russia, not only neighbors, but also the "capital" rulers, Kiev, Vladimir, and then Moscow, were forced to reckon with the princes of the Tver principality. Unfortunately, no ancient monuments have been preserved in the city. However, there are still architectural sights that deserve attention. First of all, this is the imperial travel palace, built during the reign of Catherine II. She often visited here, spending several days during her trips from St. Petersburg to Moscow. It is not surprising that the interiors were decorated with the luxury inherent in those times - as the Empress loved. Also, be sure to take a look at the White Trinity - the oldest city church dating back to the 16th century.

Modern Tver also has something to show guests. One of the first associations of the 20th century is associated, of course, with the name of M. Krug - it was here that the famous singer was born and lived. Not so long ago, a museum dedicated to his work was opened. In addition, fans do not miss the chance to see Lazurny, where the "fraternity walks", the courtyards of the Proletarka, school No. 39, a white cottage on Liberation Street, where Mikhail Vladimirovich lived and, of course, visit his grave at the Dmitrov-Cherkassky cemetery. And one more interesting moment. Tver is unofficially considered the Russian capital of street art. Street artists are treated with respect here, and special places are allocated in the city for their “works”. And guests and local residents can enjoy one of the modern species art.

Tula - a city of weapons, samovars and gingerbread

There are cities associated with a particular monument, phenomenon or name. You can’t say the same about Tula - she has too many calling cards. These are weapons, and legendary gingerbread, and samovars, and, of course, the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. It is not surprising that many tourists, coming to this, in general, a small city, are lost from such a variety and do not know where to start. And of course, you need to start your acquaintance with the heart of Tula - the majestic Kremlin. Within its walls there is also one of the symbolic museums - weapons, the expositions of which will surely delight boys of all ages, adult men and simply inquisitive tourists.

Not far from the Kremlin is the second symbolic museum - samovars. locals they are treated with special trepidation, the collection occupies two floors, and the tour lasts at least 1.5 hours, which fly by unnoticed - any Tula guide spends it in one breath. And, of course, you can not ignore the gingerbread museum. Here you can not only learn about the history of the sweet industry, but also become a participant in the tasting. After it, you can buy your favorite products made according to old recipes. But in order to get acquainted with the work of Leo Tolstoy, you will have to go out of town - to his estate Yasnaya Polyana. If this is not possible, you can take a walk along the square bearing the name of the writer, where the brightest quotes from his famous works are carved on granite blocks.

Serpukhov - a city with an eventful past

Serpukhov is one of the ancient cities of the Moscow region, founded in 1339. Due to its location, in a strategically important place on the banks of the Nara River, he repeatedly became the protagonist of important historical events, survived the raids of the Crimean Tatars, the "industrial boom" during the time of Peter I and much more. Today, two monasteries are considered to be the main city attractions - Serpukhov Vysotsky, founded in 1374 at the suggestion of Sergius of Radonezh himself, and Vvedensky Vladychensky, which appeared even earlier, in 1360, but completely rebuilt during the time of Boris Godunov. Today it is one of the brightest architectural monuments his era throughout Russia. Also of interest is the historical and art museum, in the collection of which there are more than 40 thousand exhibits. The collection is considered the richest in the entire suburbs.

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Kaluga is a typical example of a provincial pre-revolutionary city

Kaluga is not as popular in the tourist world as, for example, St. Petersburg, Vladimir or Moscow itself. However, there is some special attraction in its streets. Perhaps the whole thing is in a special spirit that has been hovering here for more than one hundred years. The history of Kaluga began in the distant 1371, when a fortress was built on the banks of the Oka. Gradually, it lost its original meaning, but this did not prevent the city from growing and developing in a different direction - as a large shopping center. In the XVIII-XIX centuries, mainly merchants lived here, many of them could afford to own mansions in the city center. These buildings have been perfectly preserved to this day; museums, administrative offices are now located within their walls, and some have remained residential, though now apartment buildings.

Walking through the center of Kaluga, sometimes you forget that the 21st century reigns in the yard - it seems to have “lingered” in the past. Another one business card of the city is a museum of the history of cosmonautics, created back in the days of the Soviet Union with the participation of Yu.A. Gagarin and S.P. Korolev. The place was not chosen by chance, since it was in Kaluga that the “father” of Russian cosmonautics, K.E. Tsiolkovsky, was born and lived. In his home, small, wooden, but very cozy, there is also a memorial museum.

Four Points by Sheraton Kaluga

Ticket price - from 13 574 rubles.

One day cost

Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 990 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 1,000 rubles.
Food. Cold Lithuanian borsch - 190 rubles, fried potatoes with hunting sausages - 290 rubles.
Entertainment. Two tickets to the Museum of the World Ocean (excursion on a submarine) - 600 rubles, entrance to the Amber Museum - 300 rubles for two.

Things to do

Go to an organ concert in Cathedral and meditate on the eternal at the grave of Immanuel Kant.
Visit the Fish Village, board the submarine B-413, and then go to the Amber Museum. It is unthinkable to visit Kaliningrad and not buy an amber souvenir or jewelry.
Explore Kaliningrad region: an hour and a little drive from the city are the castles of the Teutonic Order - Insterburg and Schaaken.
Walk one of hiking trails Curonian Spit - a miracle of nature included in the List world heritage UNESCO. Marvel at the dunes and intricately curved trees of the Dancing Forest.

Russia, Karelia

The cost of tickets to Petrozavodsk - from 18,872 rubles.
When to go: May to September.

One day cost

Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 1,000 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 1,200 rubles.
Food. Gate (Karelian pie) with potatoes - 75 rubles, trout fish soup - 410 rubles, rowan liqueur - 190 rubles for 50 grams.
Entertainment. A trip to Ruskeala - 3,850 rubles for two, an excursion to Kizhi - 5,900 rubles for two, an excursion to Valaam from Petrozavodsk - 10,400 rubles.

Things to do

There are 60 thousand lakes and 27 thousand rivers. Go rafting or kayaking on the Shuya River or try to catch a hefty salmon while fishing on Onega lake. If the extreme does not appeal, go to the Kivach waterfall - this is the highest flat waterfall in Europe.
It is impossible to visit Karelia and not visit the Kizhi nature reserve, where real masterpieces of wooden architecture are collected. According to legend, the Church of the Transfiguration was built by the carpenter Nestor with just an axe. After the construction, the master threw the ax into the lake so that no one could repeat his masterpiece.
Close to the Finnish border is mountain park Ruskeala. Where marble used to be mined in an industrial quarry, there is now a lake with marble shores and underwater grottoes. On the way to Ruskeala, take a look at the Tokhminsky waterfalls.

Georgia

The cost of tickets to Tbilisi - from 22,332 rubles.
Entry mode - visa-free. When to go: from May to July or in September-October.

One day cost

Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 361 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 902 rubles.
Food. Khachapuri - 135 rubles, a serving of 10 khinkali with beef - 180 rubles, pork shashlik - 270 rubles.
Entertainment. Excursion in Tbilisi - 1,800 rubles for two, two tickets to Botanical Garden- 90 rubles, round trip by cable car - 90 rubles for two.

Things to do

In Tbilisi, be sure to take the cable car up to the Narikala Fortress, visit the flea market on the Dry Bridge, Shardeni Street and the Botanical Garden.
It is worth paying attention not only to the capital, but also to other regions of the country. Of the interesting - the ancient city of Mtskheta, the mountains and waterfalls of Svaneti, the Georgian Military Highway and, of course, Kakheti with its wine.
For a beach holiday, go to Batumi, Kobuleti or Sarpi. The beach in Sarpi is considered one of the best in Adjara - the seaside region of Georgia.

Poland, Krakow

The cost of tickets to Krakow - from 34,104 rubles.
Entry mode: Schengen visa required. When to go: during Catholic Christmas or from May to September.

One day cost

Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 1,081 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 2,153 rubles.
Food. Casserole (baguette with filling) - from 84 rubles, chicken fillet with mushrooms - from 227 rubles, 0.5 liters of draft beer - from 118 rubles.
Entertainment. Tickets to castles and museums - from 200 rubles for two, a tour of the salt mines in Velichka - from 2,998 rubles for two.

Things to do

If you want to see the real Poland - fly to Krakow. Krakow is recognized as one of the most beautiful cities countries. This is former capital state and place of coronation of Polish monarchs.
Wander around Krakow's Old Town and market square, visit architectural complex on the Wawel hill - here is the royal castle, and the ancient cathedral of saints Stanislaus and Wenceslas. In December, be sure to check out the Christmas market.
In the city of Wieliczka, not far from Krakow, there are once the largest salt mines in Europe. You will be led through winding corridors past salt sculptures and underground lakes. To fully enjoy the atmosphere, you will rise to the surface in a special miner's cabin.

Montenegro

The cost of tickets to Tivat is from 28,370 rubles.
Entry mode - visa-free. When to go: May to November.

One day cost

Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 1,750 rubles, a double room in guest house- from 1 893 rubles.
Food. Fried cheese - 419 rubles, pork chop - 482 rubles.
Entertainment. Excursion to Ostrog - from 3,490 rubles for two, two tickets to the Durmitor park - 419 rubles.

Things to do

For natural beauties, go to national park"Durmitor". The gorge along the Tara River, which flows through the park, is the Montenegrin analogue of the American grand canyon. This is the most deep canyon in Europe: its depth reaches 1,300 meters. In "Durmitor" there is one of the most high points Montenegro - Mount Bobotov Kuk (2523 meters).
Connoisseurs of medieval architecture have a direct road to the historical part of Budva, built back in the days of the Venetian Republic. Then go to the Orthodox monastery Ostrog, carved into a sheer rock at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level.
As for the sea, the choice is yours: or the beaches Adriatic Sea, or the fjord of the Bay of Kotor.

Vietnam

The cost of tickets to Ho Chi Minh City is from 43,922 rubles.
Entry mode: for a trip of less than 15 days, a visa is not required. When to go: to Hanoi - from September to February, to Nha Trang - from February to August, in Mui Ne - from December to June, to Hoi An - from January to August.

One day cost

Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 664 rubles, a hotel - from 844 rubles.
Food. Pho soup - from 98 rubles, rice with seafood - around 170 rubles, freshly squeezed juices - from 40 rubles per 0.3 liters.
Entertainment. Excursion to the tunnels of Kuti - from 2,257 rubles for two, two tickets to the Vinpearl park - about 3,900 rubles.

Things to do

Want to see the bay created by the dragon? Long ago, he crawled towards the sea and left behind him valleys filled with water. Of course, this is a legend. But Halong Bay is the most beautiful postcard view of Vietnam.
From Ho Chi Minh City take a tour of the Kuchi Tunnels. They were dug up by guerrillas during the Vietnam War to deliver surprise strikes against American troops. Now underground passages with a total length of up to 200 kilometers have become a popular tourist attraction.
It would be strange to come to Vietnam solely for the sake of studying cultural heritage this country. Beach holidays - that's what attracts tourists. Behind him is to go to Nha Trang, Mui Ne or Hoi An.
In Nha Trang, be sure to set aside a day to visit the Vinpearl amusement park. There is a cable car with a length of more than three kilometers. Vinpearl is a paradise for a budget tourist: for a very modest amount, you can ride the rides all day, see dolphin shows and go to the only water park on the coast with fresh water. Of the attractions, we especially recommend electric sledges: the cart rushes along a winding track, and you regulate the speed of movement yourself.

Sri Lanka

The cost of tickets to Colombo - from 54,034 rubles.
Entry mode: you can issue an electronic visa permit. When to go: December to April.

One day cost

Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 673 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 1,263 rubles.
Food. A portion of rice with curry - from 75 rubles, pancakes with banana and chocolate - from 90 rubles.
Entertainment. Sightseeing tour in Colombo - from 3,095 rubles for two, two tickets to an elephant shelter - about 1,800 rubles.

Things to do

The path to nirvana lies through the golden triangle: the cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy. Here are the largest and most important Buddhist temples and monasteries.
Connoisseurs of good tea should go to the town of Nuwara Eliya. See how the tea bushes cover the hills with a dense carpet and shimmer like an emerald in the sun. Dilmah, Akbar - it's all from here. Sri Lanka is one of the three largest tea producing countries in the world.
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is, without any exaggeration, a unique place. Here they educate and teach mind-reason elephants, for one reason or another, left without parents. You can even watch the elephants bathe and eat.

Tunisia

The cost of tickets to Tunisia - from 33,201 rubles.
Entry mode: for a trip of less than 90 days, a visa is not required. When to go: March to June or September to October.

One day cost

Housing. A double room in a hotel - from 2,099 rubles, an apartment for two - from 2,239 rubles.
Food. Fish soup - 165 rubles, grilled tuna - 470 rubles, a cup of mint tea - 50 rubles.
Entertainment. Two tickets to Carthage - about 500 rubles, two day trip to the Sahara - approximately 13,000 rubles.

Things to do

If you want to literally touch the antiquity, here you will find what you were looking for. You can start from the capital: in Tunisia (yes, both the country and the capital are all Tunisia) visit the medina - Old city where narrow streets intertwine into a labyrinth surrounded by a stone wall.
The ruins of Carthage are deservedly popular with tourists - once largest city on the west coast mediterranean sea. Carthage was founded around 814 BC. The amphitheater, aqueduct and baths of Anthony Pius remained from the former luxury.
Go on an excursion to the Sahara - after all, not every day you get a chance to see the real desert and visit the Berbers. By the way, the settlement of Matmata, where representatives of this nationality live, was seen by everyone who watched Star Wars: there it depicted the planet Tatooine.

Morocco

The cost of tickets to Casablanca - from 31,692 rubles.
Entry mode: for a trip of less than 90 days, a visa is not required. When to go: May to October.

One day cost

Housing. A room in a guest house - from 1,400 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 1,959 rubles.
Food. A casserole with eggplant and tomatoes - 430 rubles, paella with fish - from 276 rubles, a cup of coffee - from 77 rubles.
Entertainment. Excursion from Agadir to Marrakesh - approximately 8,100 rubles for two, a trip to the Sahara with local guides - from 10,000 rubles.

Things to do

Step into Casablanca's Rick's Bar, which recreates the atmosphere of Michael Curtis' cult film. Feel like Humphrey Bogart and order a bourbon.
lovers beach holiday road to Tangier. To the west of the city is the longest beach strip in the country: 47 kilometers of sand along Atlantic Ocean. When you swim enough, you can go to the Sahara - there are such excursions not only in Tunisia.
Who said Africa is not for lovers skiing? In winter, the weather in the Atlas Mountains is good for skiing. You can slide down the snowy slope in the morning and swim in the warm ocean in the evening.
If you have an enviable willpower and you are not led by the sweet speeches of talkative sellers, go for souvenirs at the local bazaar. Bargain with might and main, here this process is almost more important than the very fact of the purchase.

USA, New York

Ticket price - from 40 830 rubles.
Entry Mode: Visa required. When to go: March to October.

One day cost

Food and lodging in New York are not cheap. But tickets from Moscow are inexpensive for such a long flight, and on the spot you can make a very budgetary recreation program.

Housing. A double room in a hotel - from 3,816 rubles, an apartment for two - from 5,331 rubles.
Food. Hot dog - 186 rubles, chicken burger - 354 rubles, chocolate muffin - 154 rubles.
Entertainment. Two tickets to the Guggenheim Museum - about 2,800 rubles, two tickets to the zoo - about 2,000 rubles, a visit to the Statue of Liberty - about 2,100 rubles for two.

Things to do

Mandatory program in New York: Broadway and Fifth Avenue, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Central Park.
Of the local museums and attractions, it is worth visiting the Solomon Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madame Tussauds, the Botanical Garden and the Zoo. Of course, you can not ignore the New York Museum of Modern Art, which contains works by Matisse, Van Gogh, Picasso and Dali. By the way, on Fridays from 16:00 to 20:00 admission is free if you are not afraid of long lines.
Entertainment in New York is for every taste: a concert at the Metropolitan Opera, NBA or NHL matches. Are we going over budget? The breathtaking views from the Brooklyn Bridge are completely free, as is the ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island.

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