In ancient times, the main trade routes passed along the rivers, and architects tried to present cities in the best possible light in order to attract merchant travelers. We advise modern tourists to play this role and invite them to take a cruise around Tatarstan. After all, it is from the river, while on board the ship, that you can begin your acquaintance with the ancient cities and sights of the republic. And the river will give its energy and help to see a lot in a new way.
Kazan is multifaceted
Have you already been to Kazan, studied its routes, looked into museums and galleries of this unique city? In this case, we propose to try out a new format of leisure activities on land and visit the Kazan Riviera water park. More than 50 different attractions are created so that everyone can find entertainment to their liking, experience a real surge of emotions and feel the magical and healing power of water.
It will also be interesting to learn about the sports life of the city - to see the grandiose grounds where significant sports events were held: Kazan-Arena, the Aquatics Palace, the Martial Arts Palace, Gymnastics and Rowing Sports Centers, Basket Hall, Tennis Academy and the Universiade Village. All these attractions are available on excursions as part of a cruise on the motor ship "Alexander Benois" "Kazan Sportivnaya".
Elabuga - the city of museums
Our next hit is Elabuga. Usually, when he is mentioned, they talk about the artist Ivan Shishkin, who was born here and was inspired for creativity by the local landscapes. But it is worth recalling that in 2007, a museum of district medicine named after V. I. V. M. Bekhterev, an outstanding neurologist, psychologist and psychiatrist. This, by the way, is one of the most interesting museums in Russia. The exposition numbers about 2 thousand units of instruments, apparatus and laboratory supplies of the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection of anatomical specimens is especially popular with tourists.
The Literary Museum keeps the personal belongings of Marina Tsvetaeva. Admirers of the work of the great poetess will find it informative to visit it.
Merchant town Tetyushi
In Tetyushi you will definitely like it. The local merchant dynasties formed the look and atmosphere of the city. The passengers of the motor ship "N. A. Nekrasov" at the berth are met personally by the Governor in a smart caftan, who, as a sign of trust, presents the guests with "admission to the city." The hosts in old costumes invite them to a cup of tea with a roll and a fish feast.
Climbing a steep wooden staircase of 370 steps, which stretches directly from the pier, you will walk along the provincial streets with merchant mansions, learn a lot of interesting things about merchant dynasties and traditional life of the 19th century. Locals believe that Ilf and Petrov copied their famous New Vasyuki with Tetyusha.
It will be interesting to look at the giant beluga fish monument. By the way, the model of the monument is real. In 1921, fishermen caught this miracle Yudo weighing 960 and more than 5 meters long. It contained as many as 16 poods of caviar alone.
Bolgar - a city of surprises
A couple of years ago, a pier for ships appeared in Bolgar, which caused a new wave of interest in this beautiful place. And not surprising, because the city is full of surprises! Here, the museum houses the world's largest printed Koran, weighing more than 800 kg. The book was produced in 2011 by an Italian printing house. Its dimensions are 150 by 200 centimeters.
The Bulgarian Museum-Reserve keeps fragments of the disappeared states - Volga Bulgaria and the Golden Horde.
During the excursion, you will also visit the Bulgarian settlement - a city surrounded by a rampart and a moat, where architectural monuments of the XIII-XIV centuries have been preserved.
Do you want updates? Then it is worth visiting the beautiful White Mosque, the cladding of which took more than 1,000 tons of snow-white marble. This is a real place of power, where any person, regardless of faith and nationality, finds peace of mind and peace.
Chistopol: city - inspiration
It is worth visiting Chistopol already because during the Great Patriotic War the greats Anna Akhmatova, Konstantin Paustovsky, Alexander Tvardovsky lived here in evacuation and worked.
The history of the city is inextricably linked with the name of Boris Pasternak. In 2015, an exposition dedicated to the life and work of Boris Leonidovich was created in 6 halls of the Memorial Museum.
Walk around the city and you will feel the inspiration, it is in the air. Who knows, maybe after the walk, a lyrical muse will visit you on board the ship.
Island-city Sviyazhsk
Sviyazhsk, according to legend, founded by Ivan the Terrible as a powerful fortress in the waters of three rivers - the Volga, Sviyaga and Shchuka - is a unique object. The cruises on the motor ship "Severnaya Skazka" include a sightseeing tour of the island, where tourists are introduced to ancient architectural monuments, authentic frescoes of the 16th century. You will plunge into the enchanting atmosphere of a county town with an amazing history, legends, characters and beautiful landscapes.
Great news! The State Historical, Architectural and Art Museum-Reserve "Island-City Sviyazhsk" was nominated for the award "European Museum of the Year - 2020" (EMYA). This award is considered one of the most prestigious in the museum world.
Cruise center "Infoflot" is the general sales partner of the cruise company "Sozvezdie", which organizes cruises on Russian rivers. The Constellation fleet consists of six comfortable motor ships. Various routes and original excursion programs, a high level of comfort and uniform standards of service on all ships, attention to details of service and anticipating the desires of tourists are the main features of the Sozvezdie cruise company.
