Ordynskoye - a village with 300 years of history

Start your morning with a walk through the park, which surrounds the Ordynka Hotel. Sprawling pine trees, fresh frosty air - a great way to cheer up and re-energize for the whole day!

In the centre of Ordynsky there is the Alley of Forgotten Villages. There are stone blocks on the huge square - it is a tribute to 56 settlements that have ceased to exist on the territory of the district. The villages were liquidated because of the enlargement of the collective farms, flooded during the construction of the hydropower plant. Some of the villages were abandoned due to their lack of perspective. But after many years the memory of people is still alive. Nearby is the Alley of War Heroes - visit it too.

You can learn about the history of the village at the Historical and Art Museum. Its collections comprise over 6000 unique exhibits, including a copper cauldron from the period of the Siberian Khanate, a weaving loom from 1886, the remains of prehistoric animals, and much more. Even if you can't make it to the museum, you can still go there and admire the totem stone, a valuable Scythian statue from the IX-VII centuries BC. Where did the Scythians come from in the Ordynsky district is a historical mystery. But it is believed that the stone brings good luck and grants wishes.
Due to epidemiological situation the museum can be visited only with the guide and in group not more than 5 people. Visits are from Monday to Friday, from 09.00 to 17.00, by appointment at website of the museum. At the weekend, the museum is only open to groups of 10 people or more: at the very least, you can join a group if the tour takes place on a day and time that suits you.

Stop by Café Charlotte for lunch. The menu includes fresh pastries, hearty lunches, rolls, pizzas, burgers - delicious, fast and inexpensive!

Return to the parked car to start to the village of Novy Sharap: here is the charming and unusual Church of the Nativity. The small one-domed church was built in 1999 on the basis of a merchant's shop of the early twentieth century. The previous village church was idle for 70 years, since 1929: the building of the old temple was used as a club house. It is still used as the village cultural centre.

You can spend the rest of the day at the recreation base "Teremki". There is a mini-zoo with spotted deer, ski rental, motorbike ride, children's playground and much more. Entrance costs 300 rubles, for children 150 rubles. Visiting time is from 11:00 to 16:00. You need to call in advance at +7 (383) 222-20-56 or +79061934333 and warn about your arrival.
If you want you can reserve sauna, if it's free and guests living on the base don't want to go to it. Information about the sauna is also worth checking on the day of arrival.
If the base is at least 50% full, the café is open for dinner. Otherwise you may take a bite in the cafe Prestizh in the village Krasny Yar (15 minutes from "Teremky") or go home for dinner.
Rest in "Teremky" will be the perfect conclusion to this informative trip. For more information, check out the official website.