Wine, Cheese, and Cossack Style

To make the return trip not seem so long, let's stop in the village Starocherkasskaya at the Resurrection Cathedral, which is famous for its extremely interesting architectural forms and rich history. It was built in the early 18th century by order of Emperor Peter I.
The ancient iconostasis in the Baroque style deserves special attention - one can look at it for a long time and the massive church panikal weighs more than half a ton!

If you are hungry, you can stop for a bite to eat at the colorful Old Town Café. The food here is simple but tasty - according to all the traditions of Cossack cuisine.

Winery No. 1 in the Rostov region, which began its work only in 2010. The total area of the winery is about 70 hectares. Red varieties of grapes are grown here: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir and white varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
The winery offers tours led by the world's No. 1 oenologist Michel Rolland.
You can apply at website. Here you will learn everything from A to Z about wine making and some winemaker secrets. During the tour you will have a tasting and at the end you will have lunch on the terrace.
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday, Sunday: weekend.

After wine tasting and a delicious lunch at Chateau Elbuzd, go to the cultural and ethnic complex dedicated to the history, traditions and culture of the Don Cossacks.
On the territory of the complex you can visit the museum, the stables, the zoo and even go fishing. There is also an excellent restaurant with four halls with unique design: the upper hall, the theme of the hall is devoted to the night expanses of the Don steppes; the armory hall, exhibits of cold and firearms; the fireplace hall, perfect to warm yourself by the fire with a cup of red wine; the ataman hall, which is decorated in the style of a portrait gallery of Don atamans, who ruled the Don army from 1550 to 1920.
In the museum located in the complex you can learn the history of the Don Cossacks, see weapons, household items of the Cossacks and costumes of the atamans. In the zoo you can not only look at the animals, but also feed them and even play. Here live camels, peacocks, ponies, geese, horses and llamas. And after the zoo, visit the stables, which is home to many thoroughbred horses. And fans of fishing should go to the river Kagalnik for excellent pike.
Learn more about seasonal excursions and sign up for them at the site of the complex.