Meshchera National Park, megaliths and a Russian bath

In the morning, go to the supermarket to buy food for an outdoor picnic. There is only one cafe in Meschera National Park where you'll go, but it's often closed, so it's not worth the risk. It's great if you have a thermo-bag: then the food won't get cold before the lunchtime.

The "Meschera" park (http://www.park-meshera.ru/) covers an area of almost 1200 km², along which there are several nature trails. If the winter is snowless, all the trails are accessible to visitors. In case of snowy winters you should proceed from the amount of snow cover and get the latest information from the park staff by phone +7 (49241) 2-26-41 / +7 (929) 030-89-32.
One of the simplest routes is the 1.5-kilometer "Road to the Temple". The route leads to one of the most beautiful monuments of architecture, the Church of the Holy Trinity in the village of Erlex. Along the forest path there are full houses telling about the flora and fauna of the park, as well as about the history of this area.

The regional open-air complex in the village of Tasinsky includes three expositions that tell about the structure of ancient Russian towns and details of peasant life. The museum is open from 9:00 to 16:00, without weekends.

Next to the local history complex, the circular environmental trail "Forest World of the Meschers" begins. Its length is 3 km. The walk is carried out on special wooden paths with railings, which are laid out through beautiful pine and deciduous massif.

The Krivandin megaliths were discovered in 2008 by Shatursk regional governor E.. V. Starostin. While investigating the surroundings, he noticed that the stones - allegedly the ruins of an ancient church - are much older.
Later, scientists found out that the mysterious cobblestones were part of the construction of 1-3 millennia BC. Most likely, it is a question of the primitive astronomical device or pre-Christian temple with a calendar cycle: boulders are put in a circle and rather precisely show solstice and solstice points.

After a walk through the woods, you want to warm up and relax in a Russian banya! You can do it in Saint Lake complex in Shatura. The banya is located in the two-storeyed house with a billiard room, a room for rest, kitchen and locker room. Inside there are home appliances, TV, cooler with water, dishes and board games.
You may have dinner right here! Food will be brought to you from the on-site restaurant. Bathhouse must be booked in advance by phone 8 (967) 299-19-07.

A Russian banya has a soothing effect - after visiting it you really want to have a sweet sleep. Don't stay up too late: tomorrow promises to be a busy and interesting day!