Former capital of the Don Cossacks

Go to the former capital of the Don Cossacks - Starocherkasskaya village. Here you can find the architectural complex "Podvorie Atamanov Efremov", which is now a museum-reserve. On the territory of the complex there are several monuments of XVII-XIX centuries: the Ataman Palace, the house church of Efremov in the name of the Don Icon of the Mother of God, the house of Stepan Efremov, built in the second half of the XVIII century. There are several excursion programs in the museum: "The Cossack family of the Efremovs", "Traditions of Cossack cuisine", "History of the Don Cossacks of the XVI-XX centuries". More information about tours can be found at site.

You can't leave Starocherkassk without visiting its main attraction - the Resurrection Cathedral.
Up to 1805 Starocherkassk Military Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ was the main temple of the Don Army. Moreover, this is the oldest temple in southern Russia. Be sure to go inside the temple and take time to examine the magnificent iconostasis.

On your way to Novocherkassk, there are also a couple of curious places.
The Ataman's Palace was built in 1861 and served as the residence of the Don Atamans and as a place of residence of the Russian monarchs during their visits to the Don region. In 2001, it was decided to transform it into a museum, which now welcomes guests and is ready to offer them an interesting excursion program.
When visiting, we advise to try the thematic excursion "The joys of leisure one hundred years ago". For a full list of excursions, see website. Contacts for signing up for a tour are listed here.
Hours of operation: Monday is the day off.

For lunch stop by a gastropub in Novocherkassk. On the menu you will find European cuisine, but not without local flavor!

After lunch, visit another wonderful museum in Novocherkassk - the Museum of Don Cossacks History.
The Museum of the History of the Don Cossacks is a complex, which, by the way, includes the Ataman's Palace. In the main building of the museum you can see a collection of ceremonial Cossack portraits of the XVIII century, cold steel and firearms of the XVIII-XIX centuries and even the world's only collection of Cossack banners, mantles, regimental standards of Don Cossacks of the same period.
If you came with your child and want to make it fun, interesting and informative for him, we advise you to choose one of the interactive programs of the museum, you can also find them on website.
Hours of operation: Monday is the day off.

Next you have a trip to the amazing Malinka Park. There are about 1500 species of birds, cute parrots, turkeys, geese, raccoons and even llamas live here. Animals can be petted and fed! The territory of the park is huge, there are several cafes, playgrounds, arbours, which can be booked for recreation by a large company. You can buy tickets online at a discounted price at the park ticket office on website.

For dinner drop in at a cozy family cafe near Alexandrovsky Park. Here you will be offered dishes of European and Russian cuisine. There is a playroom for the youngest guests.

A busy day has come to an end! Have a nice rest and sweet dreams!
We recommend breakfast at the hotel.