Ancient Russian architecture of Novgorod region

At 18 km from Veliky Novgorod, near Lake Ilmen is a house of Vietnamese pigs and African ostriches. Excursions are held on the farm only on Fridays and weekends. Meals for animals can be purchased at the cash desk at the entrance.

Old Russian resort, a place of rest of the capital bohemia. One more cathedral, which a man remade for his needs: German troops - in the stables; after the liberation and the end of the war, the locals - in the cinema club. The cathedral was also a museum of local lore. Spiritual grandeur of the Novgorod region.

Cozy cafe overlooking one of the most famous attractions of Old Russia - the Water Tower. The menu has both standard European cuisine: pizza, pasta, salads, and local fish dishes, all delicious. The portions are large, and the prices are quite low. From 12-00 to 16-00 you can take a complex lunch.

A lurching two-story house in green. Fedor Mikhailovich's family first loved this place as a summer resort, then bought their first home here. Later the writer even got a local confessor. Quiet life in the hilly expanses, the bell ringing. There is an assumption that "Crime and Punishment" was written from the local realities corresponding to that time. Sad and defenseless, but they say that the first version of the museum was opened by Dostoevsky's wife, Anna Grigoryevna.

Sneak through the pine forest, listen to fishermen and their stories about two-meter pike and more scientific monologues about archaeological excavations. Take a nap in the fresh air, regain your strength.

At present, it is difficult to find a church in these ruins. Beautiful view from the hill. The nearest village has interesting pre-revolutionary one-storey buildings.

We have reached the source of power. Valdai, meet us. The variety of the bar will help "digest" all the impressions of the day and prepare for the next. Attentive service staff.

We rest and gain strength, because tomorrow we will have long walks in the Valdai National Park.