Modern Tula and Kaluga region

A crescent moon is lit on the birch tree in the courtyard of the building every evening. Inside, there are frequently changing installations, contemporary local artists, guest curators, and urban photography. It's good to wander here, not rushing anywhere and not expecting anything from the place. In this case there is a good chance to find something important for yourself!
The art space is open from Wednesday to Sunday.

On the whole, a standard exposition for provincial museums, but each time there is something appealing. So it is here: the Russian 19th century, several works by Western masters, cool avant-garde and primitives. I was pleasantly surprised by the presence of Goncharova's works.
Not open on Mondays.

The Tula Kremlin in the window. Strong coffee. A huge selection of sandwiches.

In the past it was a plant for the production of electroacoustic equipment, and now it is a creative industrial cluster "Oktava".
The vintage logo at the entrance to the territory remains. The walls of the buildings are decorated with graffiti of "Octava" microphones, by the way, the equipment of this production was used by Radiohead and U2.
Cool modern space, you can't tell from the ones in the capital. Listen to a lecture, concert, drink a smoothie.

Kaluga County welcomes us with the Church of the Archangel Michael. The building is slowly, but is being restored by the joint efforts of local residents. Nearby is an ancient holy spring.

Reflect on space and science in the center of Kaluga. Teatralnaya Street is pedestrian from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. After taking a photo with the monument, you can take a ride on horses.

Isn't it time to stop on vacation? You can warm up, fill up and buy goods on the way at Gazpromneft's filling stations.

A gastropub in the city center. Funny names of dishes in the menu and interior. Recommended to visit.

We're tired, but happy to rest in a hotel.