Acquaintance with Veliky Novgorod

On the left bank of the Volkhov River the Novgorod Kremlin is decorated. A building that has tried its hand at religious, political and cultural role. In addition to the places listed in any guide, you can also find a library and a philharmonic. Beyond the walls of the Kremlin there is a beach with loud seagulls and volleyball nets.

Lunch in a stylish modern café with huge windows and views of the city museum.

Russian art of XVII-XX centuries. Do you want to look at Serov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin? Without crowds of visitors and selfi-sticks? It's available here. Quinji and Vrubel are here, too.

Romance and spirit of Russian wooden architecture. The majority of these valuable constructions were transported from northern regions of Russia. Hills, churches, fresh air, baths, peasant huts.

Near the center of "Novy" Novgorod stands firmly and there is its predecessor - a village on the Volkhov River in the Viking Age. It is easy to imagine how Nicholas Roerich conducted his archaeological excavations here, relaxing overlooking the lake and the Novgorod fortress.

Eastern and European cuisine. Unobtrusive staff. Home atmosphere: upholstered furniture, wicker lamps with their delicate light, large windows in wooden frames.

Before going to the hotel, take a walk along the evening promenade by the Kremlin walls, taking a look at today's impressions. The promenade is decorated with fanciful sculptures and art students train for easels. Calmness in the air. The bells ringing.

That's how rich today came out. Tomorrow we will go to Ilmen lake to see the natural sights as well.