But what if it’s not St. Petersburg? 5 short and economical excursions for the February holiday

You have a long weekend ahead of you, so it’s time to plan your vacation trip. And although the airfare during this period leaves much to be desired, you can get to your destination by car or train. If you still do not want to go to St. Petersburg (we get it, it is still not May), we suggest you take a closer look at other no less interesting routes. Moreover, domestic tourism is not limited to the cities of the Golden Ring.

We’ve rounded up five cities worth visiting this weekend. We promise you won’t be bored.

Nizhny Novgorod

Travel time from Moscow: from 4 hours by train

If you want to travel back in time, don’t forget to go to Nizhny Novgorod. Here you can see historical buildings, huge street fairs and the most beautiful sunsets. Nizhny is a city by the water and although they say that you should come here in the summer, we do not agree with this one bit.

It is worth starting your acquaintance with the city from Bolshaya Pokrovskaya and Rozhdestvenskaya streets. Next, be sure to visit the restored Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, and then go to conquer the 680 steps of the Chkalovsky Stairs and tick the box next to the item “Spend a day on the Upper Volga, Nizhnevolzhskaya or Fedorovsky embankment”.

Museum connoisseurs in Nizhny Novgorod also have something to see: the modern Arsenal, the recently opened Russian Museum of Photography after restoration, the Futuro Gallery and Atelier *, the classic Sirotkin House on the Verkhnevolzhskaya embankment, the Rukavishnikov estate (one of the most beautiful buildings in the city), in Nizhny “Garden Name” installation in the courtyard of the first private crematorium.

Nikola-Lenivets

Travel time from Moscow: 3 hours by car

Those going on a day trip should go to the Nikola-Lenivets art park. Moreover, in Maslenitsa they burn not a scarecrow, but a large art object. According to tradition, on this day they are called not to celebrate, but to perform an act of self-discovery, to witness a performance that will never happen again.

Nikola-Lenivets was conceived as a creative village, far from civilization and the hustle and bustle of the city, so there are many art objects, tent camping, areas for hiking and outdoor activities, eco-farm, craft shop and many activities for 12 months. year. For example, three times a year the “Archstoyanie” festival is held on various subjects, whether it’s the snowman parade or the construction of the “Tower of Babel” out of straw.

Karelia

Travel time from Moscow: from 1.5 hours by plane

Karelia is suitable for those who want to leave the city for all holidays. You can get there in just an hour and a half by plane from Moscow – Petrozavodsk. And the cost of tickets during the holiday season is about 10 thousand rubles for a round-trip flight. In winter you can ride snowmobiles and ATVs here and imagine yourself in the best ski resorts in the world.

Head to Kivach to see one of the largest waterfalls in Europe. Moreover, this place is so loved by tourists that going there will not be a big problem. Buses to the falls depart regularly, but be aware that you will have to strain yourself at the observation deck.

plyos

Travel time from Moscow: from 3.5 hours by train

Artist Isaac Levitan lived and worked in this small town of 2000 inhabitants. Tourists go to the northern corner of the Ivanovo region precisely for the historical atmosphere. And in winter, at least, to admire the view from the snow-covered embankment of the river, you should go there, walk the atmospheric streets and look at local museums.

In general, Plyos is one of the smallest cities in Russia. Therefore, you can easily get around in a day. Getting acquainted with the city should be done on Cathedral Hill, which offers a panoramic view of all the surrounding forests and surroundings. Then you can go to the main shopping area, where historical buildings of the 19th century have been preserved.

Moscow region

Travel time from Moscow: from 1 hour by car

Those who do not want to think about long roads at all should go to the Moscow region. If there isn’t a sight that interests you, take your friends along and book the nearest country hotel or glamping. Just wood and Istra Holiday hotels and Pine River glamping hotels in the Kaluga region are our preference.