Away from megacities: the most beautiful villages of the Silver Necklace and the best recreation centers for secluded leisure

Do you dream of a total reboot? Do you want to break out of the routine for a vacation?

Change the location and go.... to the village! Or to a recreation center away from civilization, noisy streets and bustle. Change your lifestyle and habits for a while and surround yourself with picturesque natural scenery. 

MURMANSK REGION

Recreation center "Teribersky Bereg"

Open ocean expanse, fresh sea breeze, amazingly clear water. What could be more pleasant than relaxing with family and close friends in a picturesque place of the Far North? The recreation center "Teribersky Bereg" is located on the shore of the Barents Sea, a restaurant with a unique Arctic menu is open for guests.

Farm house "Bear corner"

The farm house "Bear Corner" is located in the heart of the Kola Peninsula in the forest tundra on the shore of Lake Lovozero, 25 km from the nearest settlement. On the territory of the center there is a warm little chum for romantic dreams, in the very center there is a Sami chum with an open hearth, 2 vezhi. You can get there in winter only on the ice of the frozen lake Lovozero by snowmobile with a sled, and in summer – by motor boat or helicopter.

Ethnic village in the "Lights of Imandra"

Visit the biggest plague in Russia! At the hearth, the guide tells about the life of the indigenous peoples of the far North, fairy tales, legends and shows artifacts. Chat with reindeer, cuddle with huskies, meet tame rabbits and Tibetan yaks.

Hospitable recreation center "Lesnaya"

Lesnaya is focused on active family holidays. Cozy Finnish cottages, including a kitchen, sauna, bathroom and shower, are located on the shore of the largest and most picturesque lake Imandra on the Kola Peninsula. 

ARKHANGELSK REGION

Verkola is the most beautiful village

Verkola is located in the Pinezhsky district of the Arkhangelsk region and is a member of the Association of the most beautiful villages and Towns in Russia. It combines the beauty of northern nature, protected corners of wooden architecture and literary monuments. And it is also the birthplace of Fyodor Abramov and the literary festival "And they put stacks in Pekashin".

Zehnova village in Kenozersky National Park

The village of Zehnova is located on the southern shore of Lake Kenozero in the Kenozero National Park. The center of the village of Zechnova is the chapel of the Apostle John the Theologian of the XVIII century on the slope of a high hill "Bui-mountain". In the prayer room, the 12-sided "sky" (a special ceiling overlap) has been completely preserved.

The Center for the Development of Tourism and Culture of the Arkhangelsk region, pomorland.travel

KALININGRAD REGION

The Vishtynets upland calls

On the territory of the Vishtynetsky Nature Park with a diverse landscape, ancient forest, transparent rivers and lakes, there are farms, guest houses and tourist bases. Here, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can relax and take a walk through historical places.

Welcome to the Historical and Cultural Park "Ushkui"!

Away from civilization, the park will plunge you into nature and a serene rest. A picturesque place on the curving banks of the Lava River near Pravdinsk, where the legends of the past are intertwined with the present and history comes to life. There is an interactive museum here, excursions are conducted, kayaking is possible.

Tourist Information Center of the Kaliningrad region, Kaliningrad, visit-kaliningrad.ru

PSKOV REGION

Ancient Izborsk is one of the most beautiful villages in Russia

According to legend, Izborsk went to Truvor, the younger brother of Rurik, who became his first prince. Now it is a small village that has preserved a rich heritage: the Izborsk Fortress, the Slovenian Keys and the Truvorovo settlement.

The village of Platyshino – the wonderful world of Old Believers

The village of Platishino is located in the most picturesque place of the Grainskaya parish on the shore of a Round lake surrounded by sprawling flax fields. The house of village life is open to the public: it is a unique museum where you can touch and try everything, examine and study.

GAU Tourist Information Center of the Pskov region, visit.pskov.ru

VOLOGDA REGION

Pozharishche – national village of the Russian North

A national village in the Russian North, in which ancient labor occupations and rituals are not forgotten. Those who wish to get acquainted with the peasant way of life can learn to embroider and weave ancient ornamental patterns, mow and reap in a natural environment of live communication.

Timonikha village is the birthplace of Vasily Belov

Timonikha is a modest village where the writer Vasily Belov was born and grew up. His best works were written here, and here the classic met with other representatives of "village prose" – V. Shukshin, A. Yashin and others. In the Sokhotskaya Nikolaevskaya church there is a grave of the writer.

Tourist Information Center of the Vologda region, vologdatourinfo.ru

LENINGRAD REGION

"A point on the map. Priozersk — reboot and inspiration

In this hotel, located on Cape Mayachny at the mouth of the Vuoksa River, you will find everything you need for a comfortable stay. The greenery of the trees, the singing of birds and the atmosphere of peace will allow you to gain strength before exploring the Leningrad region. The hotel offers a stunning panorama of the waters of Lake Ladoga.

Information and Tourist Center of the Leningrad region, lentravel.ru

REPUBLIC OF KARELIA

Kindasovo is the most cheerful village in Karelia

Kindasovo is the most cheerful village in Karelia. Its inhabitants – kindasovtsy – are simple-minded and unlucky residents, about whom there are tales and legends all over Karelia, which will be enough to retell for more than one generation. They say that in Kindasovo even crows do not caw, but laugh at its hapless inhabitants.

Kinerma Village

Kinerma is a unique complex monument of folk wooden architecture of Karelia of the XIX century Karel-Livvikov, which includes the village chapel of Our Lady of Smolensk of the second half of the XVIII century, surrounded by an ancient cult fir grove, peasant houses and baths in the black of the XIX century.

Tourist Information Center of the Republic of Karelia, ticrk.ru

KOMI REPUBLIC

Village Yb

15 villages on 7 hills with a length of 16 kilometers, the Seraphim Convent, juniper lake, a dozen holy springs where you can swim, the Finno-Ugric Ethnopark, which is glad to host guests of the Republic, and much more awaits you in the ancient village of Yb.

Kerchomya village

The name of the village translates as "log cabin". At the end of the XIX century, the famous artist V. Kandinsky made a trip to these places, and it forever changed his worldview. Visiting the village, you can feel the world of Komi-Zyryans ‒ through everyday life, nature and culture, carefully preserved by local residents.

Agency for Tourism Development and Promotion of the Komi Republic, tourism.rkomi.ru 

NENETS AUTONOMOUS OKRUG

Bolshukha Active Recreation Center

The recreation center welcomes guests who want to be away from worries and everyday work and relax with benefits for the soul and body. The entertainment complex will not leave indifferent both lovers of a relaxing holiday in nature with kebabs and a sauna, and those who prefer to spend time actively.

Recreation center "Aqua-Artik"

The recreation center is surrounded by beautiful landscapes that are amazingly able to clear your head of unnecessary thoughts, bring you back to life and cheer you up. Aqua-Arctic provides an opportunity to rent gazebos on the lake shore and watercraft (catamarans, kayaks, sup boards, boats).

Tourist Information Center of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, www.visitnao.ru

Saint Petersburg

Russian village "Shuvalovka"

A real Russian village has been built not far from Peterhof. The place is a tourist destination, but in the age of globalization, it is here that you can feel the flavor of Russian traditions. Do you know how to cook pies? And work on a potter's wheel? Guests can enjoy a holiday for every taste: entertainment programs for young people, craft workshops, opportunities for family recreation, as well as restaurants of Russian cuisine.

The resort district of St. Petersburg is close to the city center, far from the hustle and bustle

The resort area is called this for a reason: Petersburgers come here as a resort. The area is located relatively close to the historical part of the city and at the same time is hidden from noisy highways and city dust. Here you can breathe clean healing air, feel peace, admire the waves of the Gulf of Finland and take a walk through the pine forest. Come and you!

City Tourist Information Bureau of St. Petersburg, www.visit-petersburg.ru

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