23 Activities
The Don Cossacks: A Journey to the Places of the Novel "And quiet flows the Don"
Starts from
Volgograd
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
23
Duration
3 days
Length
485 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Volgograd
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
3 days
Length
485 mi
Наталья Чибисова
Travel Expert
- To find your place of power.
- To get acquainted with the life of the Don Cossacks.
- To visit the small motherland of Mikhail Sholokhov.
- Walk along the places from the novel "The Quiet Don".
- Enjoy the views of mighty rivers.
- See the most ancient boulder.
Translated by
Volgograd-Pyatimorsk-Veshenskaya-Mikhailovka-Volgograd
In this route you can see the endless expanses of the valleys of the majestic rivers. Acquaintance with the history of the Don Cossacks, travel through stanitsas.
You'll visit the birthplace of the great Russian writer Mikhail Sholokhov, and walk through the iconic places from the novel "The Quiet Don". Monumental sculptures are waiting for you on the high hills, and local Cossack cuisine is waiting for you in cozy cafes.
Route features:
Recommendations:
In this route you can see the endless expanses of the valleys of the majestic rivers. Acquaintance with the history of the Don Cossacks, travel through stanitsas.
You'll visit the birthplace of the great Russian writer Mikhail Sholokhov, and walk through the iconic places from the novel "The Quiet Don". Monumental sculptures are waiting for you on the high hills, and local Cossack cuisine is waiting for you in cozy cafes.
Route features:
- Picturesque landscapes to rest your soul;
- Immersion in the life of the Don Cossacks;
- Walking on the places of the legendary novel.
Recommendations:
- Wear comfortable clothes for walking and stable shoes (sneakers, boots).
- If you're traveling in the summer, don't forget sunscreen and a hat.
- Don't forget a raincoat too, so that you don't get caught unawares in bad weather.
- For museums and cafes you may need masks and gloves.
Translated by
Volgograd-Pyatimorsk-Veshenskaya-Mikhailovka-Volgograd
In this route you can see the endless expanses of the valleys of the majestic rivers. Acquaintance with the history of the Don Cossacks, travel through stanitsas.
You'll visit the birthplace of the great Russian writer Mikhail Sholokhov, and walk through the iconic places from the novel "The Quiet Don". Monumental sculptures are waiting for you on the high hills, and local Cossack cuisine is waiting for you in cozy cafes.
Route features:
Recommendations:
In this route you can see the endless expanses of the valleys of the majestic rivers. Acquaintance with the history of the Don Cossacks, travel through stanitsas.
You'll visit the birthplace of the great Russian writer Mikhail Sholokhov, and walk through the iconic places from the novel "The Quiet Don". Monumental sculptures are waiting for you on the high hills, and local Cossack cuisine is waiting for you in cozy cafes.
Route features:
- Picturesque landscapes to rest your soul;
- Immersion in the life of the Don Cossacks;
- Walking on the places of the legendary novel.
Recommendations:
- Wear comfortable clothes for walking and stable shoes (sneakers, boots).
- If you're traveling in the summer, don't forget sunscreen and a hat.
- Don't forget a raincoat too, so that you don't get caught unawares in bad weather.
- For museums and cafes you may need masks and gloves.
Translated by
Наталья Чибисова
Travel Expert
- To find your place of power.
- To get acquainted with the life of the Don Cossacks.
- To visit the small motherland of Mikhail Sholokhov.
- Walk along the places from the novel "The Quiet Don".
- Enjoy the views of mighty rivers.
- See the most ancient boulder.
Translated by
Travel itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
225 mi
Connecting fronts and seas
Today the city of military glory is waiting for you. The program includes acquaintance with the symbol of the city and its history, a walk along the embankment and old merchant houses.
22:00
9 Activities
Day 2
126 mi47 mi
The Don Cossacks. Along the Places of the Novel "The Quiet Don"
The day begins with a visit to an old mill and a cinema. After that you'll be able to see where writer Mikhail Sholokhov studied and walk along the places of the novel "The Quiet Don". You'll learn where the ancient boulder is and admire picturesque views of the Khopyor.
22:00
7 Activities
Day 3
134 mi0.5 mi
Genre sculpture Frolovo
Today on the program is a walking tour through the streets of the city. And on the way to Volgograd - a beautiful abandoned bell tower.
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