COUNTRYSIDE TOURS. LIVE LIKE A LOCAL (ONE DAY)
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Russia must be experienced to be believed in
Experience Russia with locals Enjoy the local life like locals do – a brief introduction to the Russian way of life suitable for all seasons. Take an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the Russian way of life. We offer several programs, which are quite different from the traditional ones although it does not mean that you will miss something important in your sightseeing program. Spend one or few days enjoying interesting suburbs of Moscow and St.Petersburg with local Russian families. Participate in cookery master classes of the Russian cuisine, taste local food as a guest of a local host, feel the pureness of Russian nature during a day outdoors in the Russian suburb. Afternoon and dinner in a Russian family with master classes of national Russian applied arts and crafts
All-year round program
Take part in a cultural experience with a traditional Russian cooking class held in a private home (traditional apartment in which Muscovites live). Afternoon (round 4 pm) you’ll be picked up by Russian family. Arrival and acquaintance with family members. You’ll have possibility to participate in master classes of national Russian applied arts and crafts like the painting of * matryoshka by aniline paints, **Khokhloma paintings of wooden dishes, spoons and bowls. Also you’ll participate in cooking master class of dishes of Russian cuisine followed by 3-course dinner with tasting of popular Russian alcoholic and non- alcoholic drinks.
Late afternoon - transfer back to hotel. *Matryoshka. Perhaps Russia's most recognizable handicraft, Matryoshka is a painted wooden figure that can be pulled apart to reveal more "Russian Nesting Dolls" inside. ** Khokhloma. Known for their colorful patterns of red and gold, Khokhloma are painted ornamental dishes, spoons and bowls.
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One day in a countryside house of Russian family
All-year round program
Enjoy the local life like locals do – a brief introduction to the Russian way of life suitable for all seasons. Take an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the Russian way of life. Spend one day enjoying interesting suburbs of Moscow and St.Petersburg with local Russian families. Participate in cookery master classes of the Russian cuisine, taste local food as a guest of a local host, feel the pureness of Russian nature during a day outdoors in the Russian suburb.
Any weekday is available, but Saturday or Sunday is more preferable due to the reason that traffic will not be so heavy during weekends and secondly, Russians will have days-off during these days. Saturday. In the morning after breakfast you’ll be picked up from hotel by Russian family. Transfer by car to datcha (house in the countryside). Promenade in Russian village – become familiar with authentic Russian way of life and typical Russian nature. After that you’ll have possibility to participate in cooking master class of dishes of Russian cuisine followed by 3-course dinner. After lunch – rest and participation in master classes of national Russian applied arts and crafts like the painting of * matryoshka by aniline paints, **Khokhloma paintings of wooden dishes, spoons and bowls At 4 p.m. is typical Russian *** banya (bath). After banya is typical Russian dinner with tasting of famous Russian alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Transfer to Moscow. Drop off at hotel.
*Matryoshka. Perhaps Russia's most recognizable handicraft, Matryoshka is a painted wooden figure that can be pulled apart to reveal more "Russian Nesting Dolls" inside. ** Khokhloma. Known for their colorful patterns of red and gold, Khokhloma are painted ornamental dishes, spoons and bowls. ***Russian bath has the same levels of humidity as the air we breathe every day: about 60%. And the temperatures usually do not exceed 80C/180F. Russians pay special attention to the quality of steam: by throwing water (water can be mixed with different herbal extracts) on stones heated to extreme temperatures behind metal doors, they create steam droplets of exceptionally small size; this makes breathing easy and enjoyable. And of course there’s a famous Russian venik – leafy, fragrant bundle of birch twigs used to gently beat and massage fellow bathers. Program can be changed or filled with other content in accordance with client’s wishes.
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Russian banya
What can be more authentic Russian than a banya (steam bath) ? This ancient bathhouse tradition is one of the most well known symbols of the nation. Besides washing Banya is a place for communication. Russians don't spend all their time in the parnaya ( a room with hot wet steam). During a break we walk out to another room that has a large long table and a few benches. There people take a break from the hot temperature and relax, drink aroma tea or special herbal tea, have conversations about life and share their ideas to each other. Banya can be followed by a refreshing leap into snow or even into a hole cut through a frozen pool.
Russian bath has the same levels of humidity as the air we breathe every day: about 60%. And the temperatures usually do not exceed 80C/180F. Russians pay special attention to the quality of steam: by throwing water (water can be mixed with different herbal extracts) on stones heated to extreme temperatures behind metal doors, they create steam droplets of exceptionally small size; this makes breathing easy and enjoyable. And of course there’s a famous Russian venik – leafy, fragrant bundle of birch twigs used to gently beat and massage fellow bathers.
There is a number of very famous and popular bathes in Moscow central part, including wood-burning bath in Russian style.
2-hours visit including help of professional bath attendant: from 5 500 RUB
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