The cities suitable for a quiet winter vacation have been named
Traditional winter vacation destinations in Russia include Moscow, St. Petersburg and the Golden Ring cities, which are in high demand among tourists during the holiday season. But there are several other cities aimed at tourists who prefer a quiet vacation in a historical atmosphere and winter setting. The service "Yandex Travel" told "Izvestia" about such places.
Rybinsk
The second largest city in the Yaroslavl region is located at the confluence of the Volga, Sheksna and Cheremukha rivers. The main feature is its unusual for the modern eye pre-revolutionary signs. They complement the historical architecture of the city, immersing in the past, noted in the service.
Tourists in a couple of days can walk the city streets and embankments, as well as visit the main attractions: look at the hydroelectric power plant, visit the Polish Church "Heart of Jesus", the local Red Square. In addition, travelers can look into the museum-ethnopark "Tygydym Village", but it is located in the neighboring village of Mukhino, 43 km from Rybinsk. Also in the city there is a museum exhibition "New Year's Stories".
You can get to Rybinsk by shuttle buses or by train from major cities. On average, a night stay for two in a three-star hotel from January 27 to February 2 in the city will cost 6300 rubles.
Yoshkar-Ola
The capital of the Republic of Mari El welcomes tourists with a variety of architecture. In the neighborhood with old buildings are Soviet panel houses, half-timbered houses and baroque palaces.
Experts recommended choosing the route through the quays of Bruges and Amsterdam for a walk. Travelers can also visit the Republic Square of the Blessed Virgin Mary - to see a small copy of Moscow's Spasskaya Tower.
You can arrive in Yoshkar-Ola by rail. You can also choose another route - by airplane to nearby Kazan and Cheboksary, and from there also by train. A night in a room for two people in a three-star hotel from January 27 to February 2 will cost an average of 3400 rubles.
Tobolsk
This city in the Tyumen region is located at the confluence of the Tobol River into the Irtysh, is famous for its rich nature and bright change of seasons.
The service advised tourists to look at the Tobolsk Kremlin, walk along the abandoned Peace Street, where there are many empty buildings, reaching the Museum of the Family of Emperor Nicholas II.
You can get to Tobolsk from other cities by any convenient way: by plane, train and car. The average cost of a night for two people in a three-star hotel from January 27 to February 2 is 6300 rubles.
Biysk
The city is considered a major scientific center of Southwest Siberia and has a 300-year history
Experts recommend starting the walk with the Biysk fortress. You will only be able to see the wooden structure on images, plans, as over time only metal structures, such as cannons, remained from it. Museum of the Chuisky Tract, museum of the Altai Spiritual Mission, planetarium are other interesting locations to visit.
To get to the city is possible by train, or by airplane to the nearest cities, Barnaul and Gorno-Altaisk, where you can make a change to a bus to Biysk. In the city for a night from January 27 to February 2 for two people in a three-star hotel will cost an average of 3900 rubles.
Myshkin
A small town in the Yaroslavl region offers travelers an immersion in the atmosphere of ancient merchant Russia.
It is home to the world's only Mouse Museum, and there are also Myshkin Chambers. The city as a whole has a high concentration of museums. The service advised to look into the Museum of Small Forms of Peasant Architecture to see old wooden buildings and household items.
You can come to the town by car or bus. Or you can take a train to Volga station, where you should change to public transportation to Myshkin. On average, a night stay for two in a three-star hotel from January 27 to February 2 in the city will cost 3300 rubles.
Shuya
This is one of the largest cities in the Ivanovo region. Shuya with more than 600 years of history is rich in architectural monuments.
Experts advised tourists to see the St. Nicholas Cathedral, the ensemble of the Resurrection Cathedral and other churches. It is also worth walking along the local Arbat - on Malakhia Belov Street. Historically, Shuya is the birthplace of soap making, so travelers can also visit the soap museum. In January, the Russian Christmas festival is traditionally held. For several days you can visit fairs, exhibitions, installations, theatrical performances and master classes.
You can get there by bus from neighboring towns or by train, which comes to Shuyu itself. A night in a room for two people in a three-star hotel from January 27 to February 2 will cost an average of 5600 rubles.
Earlier, on January 14, it was reported that in February more tourists will go on trips around the country. This follows from the data of the service for travel planning OneTwoTrip. Thus, the share of hotel bookings in Russia for the year increased by 8% and is 43%. Moscow, Esto-Sadok, St. Petersburg became the most popular cities for tourists.
