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We invite you to visit the oldest city in Novgorod region-Staraya Russa!
On the way we will stop in the village Korostin located on the shore of a picturesque lake Ilmen, where you will see the Palace of the Russian emperors and visit the Dormition Church. Upon arrival to the city you will have a walk & visit the Trinity Church, the Church of St. George, the Resurrection Cathedral. Staraya Russa is one of the most ancient Russian cities, founded in 1167 along the great trade route “fr om the Varangians to the Greeks”. Annual archaeological excavations are held here, which bring to light a lot of materials no less interesting that in Veliky Novgorod.
Next you will make acquaintance with the main attraction of the city - the House-Museum of Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The exposition will tell you about the life of Fyodor Dostoyevsky and his family in Staraya Russa. Here Dostoyevsky wrote chapters from his novels "The Adolescent", "The Possessed" and "The Karamazov Brothers".
Staraya Russa is also famous for its mineral springs. So, in the second part of our program we will visit the oldest in Russia health Resort, founded in 1828, wh ere you can taste the best mineral water. Almost 170 years the resort makes people healthier. You are welcome!
! Russian-speaking guide
Why you should choose this tour:
-Our modern buses with large panoramic windows will allow you to observe the must-see attractions of Staraya Russa.
-Our professional licensed guide will give you a lot of interesting historical information
-Our optimal travel route allows you to see the main city attractions - the House-Museum of Fyodor Dostoyevsky & the health Resort.
-Great opportunity to take memorable pictures.
Price includes entrance tickets to the museum.
Bus tour to Staraya Russa is an excellent choice to discover this anciant Russian city! Buy your tickets online without any fee & a queue. It takes just a few minutes. You don't need to print a ticket, just show it from your mobile device!
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Timetable:
Departure at 07:00 a.m. (arrival at ~11:00 p.m.). *see booking calendar
Duration: 1 day.
Place of departure:
Place of departure/arrival: Zvenigorodskaya Str 5 (metro st. "Zvenigorodskaya"). You can buy bus tickets on the website, without any queue & fee (don't buy tickets on the street!). Bank cards are accepted.