Shatura, Christmas tree toys factory, deer farm and ski resort

In 1920s peat deposits were discovered in the vicinity of Shatura, and soon one of the first district power plants in Russia - Shaturskaya GRES - was built here. Peat was used as fuel at the station - it was brought to the station by narrow gauge railway.
The peat turned out to be unprofitable and was replaced with gas in the late 2000s. The railway was not needed, it was started to be dismantled and one of the trains became a monument that can be seen today in an ordinary residential courtyard.

At the exit from Shatura, one kilometer north of the village of Krasnoe, there is a holy spring in the name of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. The spring is arranged and a small chapel is built nearby. Water flows through a wide gutter into the open baptismal font, where you can take a dip (there are wooden stairs). The water is cold, with a noticeable smell of hydrogen sulphide and a tang of iron.

Factory "Frost" is the oldest enterprise that produces handmade glass Christmas tree decorations. It was built back in 1937!
At factory there are excursions, during which you can learn about the history of the Christmas tree toy and the work of the company. Master-classes on painting glass balls are also available.
Individual tourists are united into groups, for which excursions are held from 9:00 to 17:00 on weekdays and weekends. It is necessary to agree on excursion in advance, by phones 8 (929) 557-56-23 or 8 (903) 686-00-42.

For lunch you can visit the "Green Cafe" on the outskirts of the town Kurovskoye. The cafe is located on the territory of the sanatorium-prophylactic "Silver Spring". Before visiting, be sure to call 8 (919) 411-59-59 - the institution is often rented for weddings and anniversaries.

The history of the "Northern Deer" farm dates back to 2003, when Alexander Bondarchuk bought two deer intended for slaughter on a state farm on the Kola Peninsula. Pets were brought to the Moscow region, and over the years the number of reindeer has increased 7 times.
The farm is waiting for guests from Thursday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment or by phone 8 (916) 40-30-444 and 8 (916) 54-00-442.
When it snows, guests farms have the opportunity to take a ride in a reindeer harness. But even without the snow, no one cancels the introduction to fluffy noses! You can pet and feed the deer: feeding the deer and visiting the museum (no excursion) is included in the ticket price.

Gaya Severin Ski Club is one of the six largest skiing complexes in the Moscow region. Here you can relax from the city bustle and enjoy the fresh air and luxurious views.
You can even ride after sunset: the slopes are lit up. There is a training track for beginners and a challenging trail for professionals. There are rope tow lifts in the complex. It is convenient that the points earned on skipasses can be used within two years. An important point: due to the pandemic, the rental of sports equipment is closed until 15 January 2021.
Check the schedule and other details by phone at +7 (967) 084-79-91 or look for answers at site.

A beautiful dinner in the restaurant "Kutuzov", which is located near the slopes, will be a perfect completion of the skiing and the whole trip. The restaurant is often rented for weddings, so it is better to call +7(495)913-50-50 or +7(968)409-01-02 in advance.