The cruise industry in Russia is becoming more vibrant and attractive. This applies not only to the level of service on motor ships, but also to the programs in cities. For example, themed cruises of the Sozvezdie company - “Let's Get to Know Russia with the Northern Fairy Tale” - are gaining more and more popularity. An intelligent journey full of spiritual and intellectual pleasures will appeal to art lovers, because its route includes non-standard excursions with evening programs in theaters.
The seven-day cruise on the motor ship Severnaya Skazka begins on May 20 in Moscow and ends in the capital on May 26. Its route includes ancient Russian cities, each of which is interesting and ready to give guests its amazing "treasures": Tver, Kalyazin, Uglich, Yaroslavl, Ples, Kostroma, Koprino, Myshkin.
City - morning, evening - theater
V Tver an informative walking tour of the city with a visit to the Museum of Tver Life and an evening program with a performance in the drama theater is planned for you.
The first theater appeared here in 1745 at the Tver Theological Seminary, which was located within the walls of the Fedorov Monastery on a picturesque island. In 1787, a new building was built for the theater - already in the city, and 60 years later the merchant Sutugin presented the Tver temple of Melpomene with a new house. The last refuge of the theater is Gostiny Dvor, where it operates and lives to this day. The playbill of the famous theater includes classics, modern experimental performances.
V Kalyazin you will be invited to the unique bell tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral for an unusual boat excursion. Then you will visit the Volgari Museum, a Soviet-era river buffet and a demonstration master class on tying river knots and mooring a ship.
Yaroslavl will delight you with a large selection of exciting excursions. And the choice will not be easy: three bus "surveys" around the city - with a visit to the Emalis Museum or a trip to the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Transfiguration Monastery or a visit to the Art Museum.
In the evening, guests will see a performance at the Fyodor Volkov Drama Theater (included in the price), which celebrated its 265th anniversary in 2015. As local residents say, the performances took place in a leather barn, but soon the fame of the talents of local artists reached the Empress Elizabeth. She invited them to the capital, and since then Yaroslavl traditions are considered fundamental in the world of theatrical art. The luxurious building, which today hosts performances, has been owned by the theater since 1911.
Many famous Russian and foreign directors work in the theater, and the local troupe constantly participates in major international festivals.
A rich program is planned for Kostroma … There are also three bus excursions to choose from: around the city with a visit to the Epiphany Monastery, the Museum of Wooden Architecture; to the Epiphany Monastery and the Museum of Flax and Birch Bark or similar, but with the Museum of Cheese.
The evening program is a performance at the theater. A. N. Ostrovsky. At one time, a small provincial Kostroma turned into a merchant theater city. Performances were staged here everywhere: in noble houses, rich estates and modest rooms. In 1863, the first theater building was built with donations. The performances based on the plays of Ostrovsky, who was in love with the Kostroma land, were especially popular with the residents of the city. The theater continues to delight fans with interesting performances and a rich repertoire.
The choice is yours
It is noteworthy that on this cruise longer stayings are planned than on regular flights - from 7 to 13 hours in Tver, Yaroslavl and Kostroma. This provides an excellent opportunity for those who do not want to go to the theater, immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the city, just walk the streets or sit in a cafe, choose attractions to their liking, and take more pictures. Also, if desired, tourists can visit neighboring cities. For example, visit Rostov the Great, which is 53 kilometers from Yaroslavl, or go to the famous Torzhok - 50 kilometers from Tver. There is a lot of time for an independent program on themed cruises.
In general, this cruise is a great opportunity to admire the ancient Volga cities, stroll along the evening streets in the cozy light of lanterns, plunge into the atmosphere of the theater, having seen several interesting performances in a few days.
For booking a cruise, please contact the Cruise Center "Infoflot" - 8 (800) 100-75-10.
