The Volga Federal District, as the name implies, stretches along the banks of the longest river in the European part of Russia - the Volga. It is not the largest in territory, but in terms of population it is in second place after the Central District. A fifth of all Russians live here. The Volga region is a link connecting the Urals and the central part of Russia. The Volga Federal District has everything that nature is rich in: coniferous and deciduous forests, steppes and mountains, rivers and lakes. The endless variety of landscapes and rich history of these places will not leave anyone indifferent.
Volga is the main water artery of the Volga Federal District
Volga cruise
Perhaps there is no better way to see all the beauty of the Volga region than a river cruise. Such a journey involves constant movement, frequent changes of places, and getting to know new historical cities. On your way you will see Uglich, Kostroma and Ples, Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan, Volgograd and Saratov, Ulyanovsk and Cheboksary, the Mari city of Kozmodemyansk and the ancient Russian Yaroslavl.
View of Cheboksary from the Moscow Bridge over the Cheboksary River
Green parking lots in Usovka and Akhtuba will help you get to know the nature of the Volga region better. You will enjoy the majestic expanse with low hills and gray cliffs surrounding the flowing wide river. And behind the settlements scattered in the fields, poetic oak forests begin. Here you feel the presence of an endless source of inspiration and impressions, you are constantly under the spell and find yourself captive of creative ideas.
Ski holidays in Abzakovo
The Abzakovo ski resort is one of the best in the Ural Mountains. Perhaps the local service cannot be compared with the European one, but the prices here are not bad, and the resort is very compact and functional. From the hotel complex, where there is a small but cozy indoor water park, you can climb straight to the top, where the resort's pistes begin.
Abzakovo is one of the most well-equipped ski resorts in Russia
You can get to the foot of the slopes by car or minibus: there are cafes and shops, as well as a small but quite impressive zoo with bears and tigers. Abzakovo is suitable for families with children: in 2011 it was recognized as the best resort in Russia for families and children. There are simple trails, children's instructors, and a special baby lift. There are also many adult trails here. Depending on the difficulty level, they are divided into red, green and blue.
After skiing, you can go to the bathhouse or sauna, and on a free day, go on a helicopter excursion or visit Magnitogorsk.
Weekend in Kazan
Kazan is a much more interesting city than it might seem at first glance. It has absorbed the characteristics of Eastern and Western cultures, so it looks like an ancient Russian city, but with a pronounced oriental flavor. Once here, first of all visit the Kazan Kremlin and the Kul Sharif Mosque.
Afterwards, stroll along the wide central streets of the city, visit the National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Musa Jalil Apartment Museum.
Panoramic view of the Kazan Kremlin and the Kul Sharif Mosque
Then go to the building of the architect Ildar Khanov, called the Temple of All Religions. It combines a Christian cross, a Muslim crescent, a Star of David and a Chinese dome.
Also go to the Blue Lakes, fed by water from underground springs. The transparency of the water in them is about 40 m. The whole day can be devoted to entertainment in the largest water park in Russia and one of the largest in Europe, “Riviera”, located in Kazan. It has more than 50 different attractions that can captivate not only children, but also adults.
Volga Delta and Mamayev Kurgan
The largest delta in Europe. Contains over five thousand different branches. To preserve the uniqueness of the natural ensemble within its boundaries, the Astrakhan Nature Reserve was created in 1919. One of the most attractive phenomena in the delta is the blooming of lotuses. It lasts almost from mid-July and ends on the 20th of August. Moreover, each bud blooms for only 2-3 days.
Mamayev Kurgan is located on the right bank side of Volgograd. Triumphantly opened in 1967. Fierce battles with the Germans took place at that place during the war of 1941. The ensemble “To the Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad” contains several iconic buildings. The most famous is “The Motherland is Calling!” Tourists to significant sites are accompanied by a car tour, sounded by Levitan's voice.
On the roads of Mari El
Between the industrial cities of the European part of Russia, on the busy, navigable Volga, a wonderful corner of untouched nature has been preserved, the most ecologically clean region of Russia - the Mari El Republic.
Embankment of the Kokshaga River in the city of Yoshkar-Ola
Its main attraction is the mysterious and enigmatic forests in which centuries-old oak trees grow and bears, moose and hares live.
Arriving in the capital of the republic - Yoshkar-Ola, take a walk along the embankment of the Kokshaga River, visit the National Art Gallery and the Tsarevokokshay Kremlin complex, which is an architectural ensemble of churches and fortress walls with towers and gives an idea of the medieval Russian fortress.
Afterwards, head to the Mari Chodra National Park. There, go to Sea Eye Lake. It got its name due to the turquoise color of the water and its unusual shape. For the residents of the republic, the forest is an open-air temple. The altars of the natural sanctuary are countless lakes, most of which are located in the Mari Chodra National Park. You can admire them at any time of the year.
A short trip to the Shulgan-Tash cave
The Bashkir land is rich in natural wonders, but the main one is caves. Each of them is unique and keeps some secret. There are also record holders here: the deepest cave is Pobeda and the longest is Sumgan. But the queen of the caves of Bashkortostan, of course, is the multi-story Shulgan-Tash, also known as Kapova Cave. Its structure will not leave anyone indifferent.
Ural Mountains and Belaya River
The cave has three tiers, the entrance to it is represented by a huge arch. Only the first and partially second floors of this place have been studied. To get here, you will have to take a short boat trip along the Agidel, or Belaya, river from Ufa, or rather from the village of Starosubkhangulovo, to the cordon of the Shulgan-Tash nature reserve. Once there, visit the Kaban-Tash rock and the Skazka or Akbulatovskaya cave.
Go to the tourist and excursion complex of the Shulgan-Tash nature reserve.
Visit the Onboard Beekeeping Museum and the Nature Museum. And then you will have an excursion to the Shulgan-Tash cave.
Excursion around Nizhny Novgorod
The architecture of this city is called frozen music. On the streets of Nizhny Novgorod you can find the heritage of five centuries of Russian history. The most ancient building of the city, considered an example of Russian fortification architecture, is the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. Situated on the high bank of the Volga, this amazing architectural example is the main historical monument and the center around which city life developed. It is from here that ancient streets, famous for their architectural treasures, diverge like rays in different directions.
Confluence of the Oka and Volga
Nizhny Novgorod seduces with its combination of provincialism and comfort. It stands on the spit of the Oka and Volga, from its embankments and bridges there are stunning views, the main characters of which are the flowing Oka, the wide Volga and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
The main and main attraction of the Volga region is its nature
- The Kungur Ice Cave, formed about 12 thousand years ago, attracts thousands of tourists.
- The Dyatlov Mountains in Nizhny Novgorod are seven high natural slopes of great historical significance.
- Mount Chatyr-tau is the highest point in the Republic of Tatarstan, on which popular tourist routes are located.
- The Prisursky Nature Reserve in Chuvashia is a monastery where southern taiga forests, wetlands and rare representatives of flora and fauna are preserved.
- Lake Elton in the Volgograd region has an area of more than 150 sq. km., and contains many salts and minerals.
The lake is famous for its healing resorts using mud and minerals.
- The Volga Delta is the largest in Europe, is part of the Astrakhan Nature Reserve, and is famous for its lotus valleys far beyond the borders of Russia.
- Arbuginskaya Mountain in the Ulyanovsk region has several peaks from which a picturesque panorama of the Volga and the surrounding area opens.
- Lake Baskunchak in the Astrakhan region has an area of 106 sq. km., and is known for its high content of salts and silt mud. Medical tourism by the lake is very popular for guests of the region.
- The Samarskaya Luka Park, with an area of 134 thousand hectares, is part of the Middle Volga Biosphere Reserve. The park contains museums and natural monuments.
- The Kazan Botanical Garden is the very first in all of Russia. Today, a rare collection of plants grows in the garden and a petting zoo is open.
- The cliff of Stepan Razin is located on the banks of the Volga and is fraught with many historical facts, as well as legends and mystical beliefs.
- The Blue Lakes of Kazan are located in a protected area and are a favorite vacation spot among tourists and local residents. Here they go fishing and conduct diving training.
Vacation in the Orenburg region
The Orenburg region is located in the foothills of the Southern Urals. It is a kind of geographical bridge, a border area between Europe and Asia. The border between the two parts of the world runs along the Ural River, which flows through the administrative center of the region - the city of Orenburg. However, the Orenburg land is located not only on the border of parts of the world, but also at the junction of forest and steppe, mountains and plains. This land is overflowing with natural wonders, some of which humans have had their hands on.
Embankment of the Ural River in Orenburg
Start your journey by getting to know Orenburg.
Take a walk along the embankment of the Ural River, go down to the water, walk through the city center, where there once was a fortress. Go to the city of Buzuluk, walk through the local forest and look at the most beautiful building in the city - the former women's gymnasium.
Visit Orsk and look at the Guberlinsky Mountains, which are not mountains at all, but no less beautiful for that, swim in the warm waters of the Iriklinsky Reservoir. Take a week to relax in Sol-Iletsk, where you can improve your health and feel young and vigorous again. Don’t forget to buy a traditional souvenir of these places - an Orenburg down scarf.
Kazan Kremlin
Created in the 10th century, but rebuilt many times. It has stood in its current form, with some modifications, since the 16th century. Played a significant defensive role. The towers are very different from each other. There are well-preserved places , partially reconstructed, some of the buildings have been lost. The perimeter of the walls contains: the representative office of the President of Tatarstan, galleries, a mosque, churches, and a number of museums.
Visit to Saransk
Having begun its history in 1641 as a small fortress on the way from Astrakhan to Moscow and from Crimea to Kazan, today Saransk has turned into the capital of race walking and one of the most comfortable cities in Russia. This is a small city in which life flows slowly and measuredly, which allows you to take a break from the bustle of megalopolises.
Take a walk through the central part of Saransk, bounded by the streets of Respublikanskaya, Botevgradskaya, Polezhaeva.
Saransk railway station
Visit St. Fedorovsky Cathedral, the Church of the Three Hierarchs and the Church of St. John the Evangelist. Check out the local history museum and the Museum of Mordovian culture. Explore the monuments of Saransk. The city contains the only monuments in Russia to Patriarch Tikhon and Emelyan Pugachev.
Also here you will find a monument to astronauts and poet A.I. Polezhaev.
Visit the Fox Bridge, make a wish and rub the nose of the cute fox - the symbol of the city, then everything you wish will definitely come true. And as a souvenir of your trip to Mordovia, buy an old local souvenir - wicker bast shoes.
Tourist community
Large cities: Ufa (Bashkortostan), Kazan (Tatarstan), Yoshkar-Ola (Republic of the World), Saransk (Republic of Mordovia), Izhevsk (Republic of Udmurtia), Cheboksary (Chuvash Republic), Kirov, Nizhny Novgorod, Orenburg, Penza, Perm, Samara, Saratov, Ulyanovsk.
KAZAN
• Population: more than 1,000,000 people. • Number of travel agencies: more than 600 agencies (about 150 active). • Airport: Kazan International Airport
Kazan is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The largest tour operators have their offices in Kazan and organize charter flights from Kazan to various international destinations. Tours departing from Kazan are also popular among tourists from cities such as Cheboksary, Izhevsk, Yoshkar-Ola, Bugulma, Naberezhnye Chelny, Almetyevsk, Saransk, the population of these cities ranges from 200,000 to 600,000 people. Residents of Kazan and the region also choose tours with departures from Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod. Travel agents from Kazan prefer to participate in tourism seminars twice a year (spring and autumn sessions), organized by two companies: the Regional Seminar Club and Workshop Tourbusiness.
NIZHNY NOVGOROD (formerly Gorky)
• Population: 2,000,000 people • Number of travel agencies: more than 600 agencies (about 150 active). • Airport: Strigino International Airport
This is perhaps one of the few cities located in close proximity to the Russian capital that has its own airport. There are several local outbound tour operators in Nizhny Novgorod who organize their programs from Nizhny Novgorod, but do not have offices in Moscow and other regions of Russia. Tours with departures from Nizhny Novgorod airport are popular among tourists from the cities of Nizhny Novgorod, such as Arzamas, Dzerzhinsk, Volga, Pol, Pervomaisky, Sarov, Chkalov and others, whose population ranges from 50,000 to 350,000 people. The number of travel agencies in these cities ranges from 30 to 70. Travel agents from Nizhny Novgorod prefer to participate in tourism seminars twice a year (spring and autumn sessions) organized by two companies: the Regional Seminar Club and Workshop Tourbusiness. Transportation to these seminars is also arranged from major cities in the region.
SAMARA (formerly Kuibyshev)
• Population: more than 1,000,000 people • Number of travel agencies: more than 600 agencies (about 120-150 active). • Airport: Kuromesh International Airport.
Most travel agencies operate under the brand of tour operators such as: Coral Travel, Pegas Touristik and Tez Tour. The largest tour operators in Russia, which organize charter flights from the region to foreign resorts, have offices in Samara. Most flights from Samara are organized jointly by several tour operators. The airport is located between the cities of Samara and Tolyatti. Other cities in the region: Syzran, Zhigulevsk, Novokuibyshevsk, Chapaevsk. Tourists from Samara sometimes also buy tours with departure from Ufa, rarely tours with departure from Moscow. The second largest city in the Volga region B is Togliatti, with a population of 750,000 people, just two hours from Samara. Tourists from Tolyatti also use the services of Kuromoch International Airport. Only leading tour operators have their own offices in Togliatti. The number of tour operators in Tolyatti reaches 300, but no more than 100 of them are actively working. In the spring, a special tourism fair “Tourism Industry” is organized in Nizhny Novgorod. Travel agents from the Nizhny Novgorod region also participate twice a year in tourism seminars (spring and autumn sessions), organized both in Nizhny Novgorod and Tolyatti by two companies: Regional Seminar Club and Workshop Tourbusiness
UFA
• Population: 1,100,000,000 people • Number of travel agencies: more than 450 agencies (about 100-120 active). • Airport: Ufa International Airport
Ufa is the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Most of the leading Russian tour operators have their own offices in Ufa and organize their own charter programs for mass destinations. Programs for exotic countries are mainly organized through Moscow. The flight to Moscow lasts only 2 hours; about 10 regular flights arrive from Ufa to Moscow every day. The main cities of the Republic of Bashkortostan are: Sterlitamak, Nizhnekamsk, Oktyabrsk, Blagoveshchensk, whose residents actively fly from Ufa airport. The population in these cities ranges from 100,000 to 500,000 people, and the average number of travel agencies in each city varies from 50 to 100 people.
SARATOV
Population: 850,000 Number of travel agencies: about 200 agencies (about 80 active). Airport: Saratov International Airport
The city is located relatively close to cities such as Volgograd (390 km) and Samara (440 km), which allows tourists to choose tours with departures from these cities. The region is represented by charter flights from operators such as Coral Travel, TUI, Natalie Tours and others. Over the past two years, a large number of charter flights were operated from Saratov airport to international destinations, but over the past year the number of flights has decreased significantly, with the flow of tourists redirected to operations with departures from Volgograd (390 km) or Samara (440 km).
The only seminar organized in Saratov is the tourism business seminar (spring and autumn sessions).
ULYANOVSK
Population: 600,000 people Number of travel agencies: more than 200 agencies (about 50-70 active). Airport: Barataevka International Airport
A small provincial town in Russia has recently attracted the attention of many tour operators in Russia, which has actively begun to offer programs with direct departures from Ulyanovsk airport. In 2015, many tour operators reduced their flight programs from the region due to the economic situation in the country. The city is located close to such large cities as Kazan (140 km), Saratov (345 km), Samara (270 km), so the choice of destinations for city residents is quite large at any time of the year.
The only seminar organized in Ulyanovsk is a tourism business seminar (spring and autumn sessions).
PENZA
Population: 520,000 people Number of travel agencies: more than 150 agencies (about 60 active). Penza Airport"
More than half a million people live in the city, and residents of the Penza region are home to numerous long-term agencies. Despite the fact that the city has its own airport, there are no international flights from it; only connected tours can be carried out in Moscow. The nearest airport is Samara departure airport, located 350 km from the city. The city is almost not represented by the offices of tour operators, but each operator has its own authorized agency in the city. Often residents of the Penza region and separate tours departing from Moscow. The largest cities of the Penza region are Kuznetsk, Nikolsky Sursk and others. It is worth noting that the city has daily train connections with Moscow; the trip takes about 10-12 hours.
The only seminar organized in Penza is a tourism business seminar (spring and autumn sessions).
ORENBURG
Population: more than 576,000 people Number of travel agencies: more than 350 agencies (about 80-100 active). Airport: Orenburg International Airport
The capital of the Southern Urals. The region has its own airline called Orenburg Airlines, which operates regular flights to the Russian capital and largest city in the country. Most charter programs are paid for by the airline. In all countries, the largest tour operators are their own offices or authorized agencies. In the last two to three years, interest in the region among tour operators has increased significantly, but due to recent economic problems, some tour operators have left the region or reduced charter flights from the region. The city is located near the cities of Samara (373 km) and Ufa (334 km), the flight from which is the same as for residents of Orenburg.
The city has seminars and exhibitions in connection with leading operators than twice a year to these regions to present their plans for the winter and summer seasons.
PERMIAN
Population: more than 1,000,000 people Number of travel agencies: more than 450 agencies (about 110-130 active). Airport: Bolshoi Savino International Airport
One of the main subjects of the Russian Federation, forming the Perm region. Most tour operators in the city have their own branches or franchise agencies. Many agencies are authorized tour operator agencies. The city rarely hosts tourism exhibitions, but most participants in the region's tourism market attended the exhibition in Yekaterinburg and Moscow. Tours with departures from the airport of the Perm region - city residents such as Kungur, Solikamsk, Aleksandrovsk and other cities, the distance from Perm is from 50 to 150 km.
Almost all of these cities are located on the Volga-Vody artery of the central part of Russia. The Volga is also connected by a canal to Moscow via the Moscow River. Therefore, even while in Moscow, you can easily take a cruise along the Volga. This will be especially interesting on your unforgettable moment in life - your wedding day. So arrange a miracle for yourself - a wedding on a boat, it will be a magical holiday!
Weekend in Solikamsk
The name of the city itself suggests the reason for its appearance. The city was founded in 1430 on the banks of the Usolka River, one of the tributaries of the Kama, where salt was evaporated at that time. In the 20th century Large deposits of potassium salts were discovered here, thanks to which Solikamsk turned into the salt capital of Russia.
Epiphany Church in Solikamsk
Today it is the third largest city in the Perm region. Start your “salty weekend” with a visit to the unique Salt Museum, which is located in the buildings where the Ust-Borovsky salt plant operated until 1972.
In addition to salt deposits, the city is famous for its many ancient churches.
Visit the main temple of Solikamsk - the Trinity Cathedral, as well as the Epiphany and St. John the Baptist churches, the latter of which resembles a sailing ship.
Look at the falling Cathedral Bell Tower - an architectural monument of the 18th century. and the Voivode's House, the walls of which are about two meters thick. Plan your trip to visit the festival of blacksmithing “Fires of Hephaestus”, which takes place in Solikamsk every summer.
The main architectural sights of the Volga region, which are easy to find on the map
- Kazan City Hall was erected in 1854 in the central part of Kazan, and has historical regional significance.
- The Syzran Kremlin is the only Kremlin in the Samara region, located at the mouth of the Volga, Syzranka and Krymza rivers. Today there is a museum where you can get acquainted with the history of the province.
- The Astrakhan Kremlin, built in the mid-16th century, today houses a branch of the museum.
Here you can admire the ancient barracks, torture chambers, powder magazine and main rooms.
- The Kazan Kremlin was built in the 10th century, but the Kremlin acquired its current appearance in the 16th century. Today, an area of 15 hectares houses the residence of the President of Tatarstan, museums, mosques, temples, and galleries.
- The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin was built at the beginning of the 16th century, at the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers. The modern Kremlin houses the residences of the governor and mayor, as well as branches of the museum, open to tourists.
- The Bulgarian settlement is located in Tatarstan, where a museum-reserve has been opened.
The settlement has many archaeological monuments, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- The Elabuga settlement is located on the banks of the Kama River, presumably in the 10th century. Today it is a popular place to visit among tourists.
- Sviyazhsk is a historical city of the 16th century, located at the confluence of the Sviyaga and Volga. Today the settlement has the status of a village, and its ancient monasteries are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- The Syuyumbike Tower, erected on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin, is a symbol of Kazan. The exact date of construction of the tower is not known, but upon climbing the ancient landmark, tourists will be treated to a magnificent view of the Volga and the surrounding area of the city.
In the Volga region there are many old noble mansions that represent the historical value of the region.
Five days in Saratov
Saratov stands on the high bank of the Volga and is surrounded on all sides by low mountains, which determines the appearance of the city and its microclimate. It is one of the twenty largest cities in Russia and for a long time was the unofficial capital of the Volga region. While here, visit the planetarium, circus, ethnographic museums, theaters and art galleries, as well as the house-museums of Radishchev, Chernyshevsky, Kuznetsov, Borisov-Musatov. Saratov is famous for the Saratov meteorite, which fell near the city in 1918, as well as the landing site of Yu. A. Gagarin, which is located 16 km south of the city of Engels, connected to Saratov by a beautiful bridge over the Volga. While in Saratov, spend a day visiting Sokolovaya Mountain, where the Victory Park memorial complex is located, which includes the Museum of Military Equipment and an ethnographic village.
The Saratov Bridge at the time of its opening in 1965 was the longest in Europe
Devote another day to walks through the Kumysnaya Polyana forest park, located on the Lysogorsk plateau. There are springs, walking paths, and several health resorts, sanatoriums and ski resorts.
Main monuments and memorials of the Volga region
- Gagarin's landing site in Engels;
- Monument to the salt-carrying bull in Engels;
- Monument to Izhik in Izhevsk;
- Mamaev kurgan;
- Monument to Friendship of Peoples in Izhevsk;
- Monument to Yuri Gagarin in Orenburg;
- Monument of Devotion in Tolyatti;
- Monument to the Kazan cat;
- Monument to Catherine II's carriage.
Holidays in Samara
Sun, Volga, fish, beer... This set of pleasures is guaranteed during a trip to Samara. This city is especially beautiful in summer. A walk along its wide streets and the Volga embankment, the longest in Russia, will give you a lot of positive emotions. Samara is the heart of the Volga region.
The length of the embankment in Samara is about 5 km
Go on a boat ride along the Volga, visit Stalin's bunker, covered in legends, see Samara Square, the Lutheran Church, and Klodt's mansion.
Afterwards, head to Togliatti, a Russian motor city. Check out the monument to Vasily Nikitich Tatishchev - one of the symbols of the city, located on the observation deck with an excellent view of the Volga.
Go to the visiting card of Tolyatti - the AvtoVAZ plant management building with the AvtoVAZ boat rotating on it.
If you come to Togliatti in July, you can take part in the famous Grushinsky festival, held in the suburbs. And if you find yourself in Samara in June, you can visit the largest one-day rock festival in Europe - Rock over the Volga, which takes place on the 12th day of the first month of summer.
The Volga region has many museums and cultural centers that are worth visiting for tourists
- Puppet theater "Ekiyat";
- Saratov Conservatory;
- Panorama Museum "Stalin's Battle";
- Sculpture Park “Legend”;
- Museum-Reserve "Tarkhany";
- City Chess;
- Museum-reserve "Motherland of V.I. Lenin";
- Museum-Reserve of A. S. Pushkin “Boldino”;
- Samara Space Museum;
- AvtoVAZ Museum in Tolyatti;
- Mari Ethnographic Museum;
- Museum I.V. Stalin;
- Museum of Musical Instruments of E. N. Pushkin;
- Shamil's House;
- Museum of Steam Locomotives of Russia;
- Saratov automobile bridge.
The Volga region is rich in history, which it is ready to share with all guests.
The Volga region will pleasantly surprise lovers of nature, culture and entertainment. Every year cities improve. And museum collections are replenished. And memorable photos against the backdrop of the sights of the Volga region will come out bright and impressionable.
Weekend in the Kirov region
The Kirov region is impenetrable forests rich in berries and animals, picturesque water meadows worthy of the brushes of famous landscape painters, calm rivers, and clear lakes. The Vyatka River, considered the main river in the region, gave this land another name - Vyatka Territory. These places are rich in historical and architectural monuments; they offer endless opportunities for educational, ecological and extreme recreation. Stay in Kirov and get to know this interesting city better.
Visit the Cathedral of St. Seraphim of Sarov and the Assumption Trifonov Monastery.
Assumption Trifonov Monastery
Visit the paleontological museum, the house-museum of the writer M. Saltykov-Shchedrin and the Vasnetsov Art Museum.
Take a walk along the embankment of the Vyatka River, the largest tributary of the Oka. Take a trip to the Vyatka natural wonder - Lake Shaitan, famous for its drifting islands and water emissions in the form of fountains.
Go to Lake Lezhninskoye, whose clean and clear waters are loved by divers. And as a souvenir of the trip, buy yourself a funny whistle - a Dymkovo toy, which has long become a symbol of the Vyatka region.
