7 Activities
Pushkin, Nabokov, Roerich: In the Footsteps of the Great Creators
Starts from
Saint Petersburg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
7
Duration
10 hrs 25 min
Length
135 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Saint Petersburg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
10 hrs 25 min
Length
135 mi
- History and Culture
- Arts and Creativity
Ann Mikhaylova
Traveller
- Visit the museum-estate Suida.
- Visit to the Rozhdestvenno estate.
- Visit N.K. Roerich's Estate.
- Have dinner in a castle restaurant.
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If you are interested in the theme of art, creativity and life of great people of the past centuries, this journey is just for you! After all, you will be able to see with your own eyes the manor where Alexander Pushkin's great-grandfather lived, visit the museum-estate "Rozhdestvenno", where you will learn about the life path and work of V.V.. Nabokov, visit the estate, where the great artist N.K. Roerich spent his childhood and make an evening stroll in Catherine Park.
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Categories
- History and Culture
- Arts and Creativity
If you are interested in the theme of art, creativity and life of great people of the past centuries, this journey is just for you! After all, you will be able to see with your own eyes the manor where Alexander Pushkin's great-grandfather lived, visit the museum-estate "Rozhdestvenno", where you will learn about the life path and work of V.V.. Nabokov, visit the estate, where the great artist N.K. Roerich spent his childhood and make an evening stroll in Catherine Park.
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Ann Mikhaylova
Traveller
- Visit the museum-estate Suida.
- Visit to the Rozhdestvenno estate.
- Visit N.K. Roerich's Estate.
- Have dinner in a castle restaurant.
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Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
135 mi
Museums-estates of great people and an evening stroll in Catherine Park
Today we will visit the museum-estate "Suida", where once lived the great-grandfather of the poet Alexander Pushkin, we will visit the estate "Rozhdestvenno" and get closer to the history of life and work of the writer V.V. We will see the house where the artist N.K. Roerich spent his childhood and adolescence, take a walk in the Catherine Park and finish the day with a dinner in a real castle.
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09:3510 min
Gazpromneft filling station #75
Start your journey by refueling at Gazprom Neft filling stations, grab coffee and fresh pastries on the way to make your trip more comfortable!
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29.5 mi
40 min
10:301 hr 30 min
Suyda, Museum-Estate
We start our journey at the museum-estate of A.P. Hannibal "Suyda" in the village of the same name, where once lived the great-grandfather of the famous poet Alexander Pushkin. Here the poet's mother was born and married, as well as his beloved nanny Arina Rodionovna.
In the museum you can see about 1000 original things of Abram Petrovich Hannibal, from his library to the silver teaspoons.
Not far from the museum there is a tomb of A.P. Hannibal and the very green oak tree that Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin once wrote about in his poem.
Sign up for a tour in advance by phone at group.
Hours of operation: Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday: day off
In the museum you can see about 1000 original things of Abram Petrovich Hannibal, from his library to the silver teaspoons.
Not far from the museum there is a tomb of A.P. Hannibal and the very green oak tree that Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin once wrote about in his poem.
Sign up for a tour in advance by phone at group.
Hours of operation: Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday: day off
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16.2 mi
30 min
12:301 hr
Museum-Estate "Rozhdestveno"
And now we will go to the house where the beloved writer, poet and playwright Vladimir Nabokov once lived. There is a permanent exhibition in the manor, thanks to which you can learn more about the biography of the writer, learn about his life in exile, about his work and hobbies.
After the museum you can take a walk through the manor park, whose trees have been standing there for more than 200 years. Walking a little further, you can see small caves and springs coming out of the rocks. Locals believe that the water of one of the springs has healing properties!
Note that during the restoration of the museum building is closed until December 1, 2024.
Nevertheless, guided tours of the estate park and the village of Rozhdestvenno are offered from Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. To make a request, please call +79310044253 or email [email protected].
After the museum you can take a walk through the manor park, whose trees have been standing there for more than 200 years. Walking a little further, you can see small caves and springs coming out of the rocks. Locals believe that the water of one of the springs has healing properties!
Note that during the restoration of the museum building is closed until December 1, 2024.
Nevertheless, guided tours of the estate park and the village of Rozhdestvenno are offered from Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. To make a request, please call +79310044253 or email [email protected].
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2.5 mi
10 min
13:451 hr
U Samsona Vyrina
Today we are going to have lunch at "Samson Vyrin's" tavern, which will not only please you with its delicious food, but also surprise you with its interior in traditional Russian style: authentic Russian stove, wooden tables, benches, carved wood patterns on the walls.
The menu offers a wide variety of Russian and European dishes cooked according to old recipes.
The menu offers a wide variety of Russian and European dishes cooked according to old recipes.
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29.1 mi
50 min
15:451 hr
Museum-Estate of Nicholas Roerich
The next point of our route will be the estate of Russian artist, archaeologist and defender of the natural heritage of humanity N.K. Roerich, where he spent his childhood and adolescence.
In the museum itself you will find an exhibition of artifacts once found by Roerich, as well as an exposition devoted to his work and family. The house consists of 8 exposition halls, where you can get acquainted with his personal belongings, household items of that time, clothes, dishes and folk art of the XVII-XIX centuries.
In addition to the manor house there are also nine buildings built several centuries ago, a large park with unique species of trees, lakes and ponds, which the artist so loved to depict on his canvases.
You can book a tour by calling 8-813-73-73-273.
Hours of operation: Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday: day off Last Wednesday of each month - sanitary day
In the museum itself you will find an exhibition of artifacts once found by Roerich, as well as an exposition devoted to his work and family. The house consists of 8 exposition halls, where you can get acquainted with his personal belongings, household items of that time, clothes, dishes and folk art of the XVII-XIX centuries.
In addition to the manor house there are also nine buildings built several centuries ago, a large park with unique species of trees, lakes and ponds, which the artist so loved to depict on his canvases.
You can book a tour by calling 8-813-73-73-273.
Hours of operation: Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday: day off Last Wednesday of each month - sanitary day
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53.4 mi
1 hr 20 min
18:1530 min
Catherine Park
The last point of our cultural program will be a walk in Catherine Park. The territory of the park is divided into two parts: the Old Garden, which, according to legend, was founded by Peter the Great himself, and the landscape English Park, where there are many interesting objects - terraces, monuments, ponds.
Here you can see many unique architectural structures, monuments and artificial reservoirs.
Here you can see many unique architectural structures, monuments and artificial reservoirs.
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4.6 mi
15 min
19:001 hr 30 min
Mariyental'
We'll end today's trip with dinner at a no less interesting place, the BIP Restaurant, which was built in the 18th century by order of Paul I. The exterior of the restaurant resembles an ancient castle, and only antique dishes are used here for serving dishes.
You can order a dish in 6 variants of serving, or the chefs are ready to cook it according to your recipe! Cozy atmosphere and impeccable cuisine will surely make you to come back here many times.
You can order a dish in 6 variants of serving, or the chefs are ready to cook it according to your recipe! Cozy atmosphere and impeccable cuisine will surely make you to come back here many times.
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