Winter trip to the cities of the Republic of Komi
Winter is the best time to explore the north of our country.
Snow patterns painted windows of high-rise buildings, tree branches are covered with frost, and in the sky, if you are lucky, you can see the illumination carnival - the northern lights.
Our journey we will start with the ancient village of Yb, it will be interesting to connoisseurs of cultural heritage and amateur travelers, because there they will find temples, a museum, a monastery, archaeological sites. There are also holy springs, one of them is Juniper Lake. Locals say that it serves as an assistant in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism and gout.
The most visited place of the village is the Finno-Ugric ethno-cultural park. Here are the peoples (Finno-Ugric and Samoyed) who have ever lived in this area, their traditions and culture. In general, this is a tourist complex, where in addition to excursions and entertainment programs, you can go to an ethno-cafe, a souvenir shop and stay for the night in a hotel. Information about upcoming events is updated on the official website every month.
The capital of the Republic of Komi citysyktyvkar It is 47 km from the village of Ib. In this city, believers should visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Here everyone can put candles, order a prayer service, attend the Liturgy.
The Orthodox church is dedicated to St. Stephen of Perm, he was a saint of the indigenous Komi people. In the 14th century, he converted pagans to Christianity and gave the inhabitants of Komi the language of the alphabet.
The letter “O” with a colon at the top is a letter of the Komi alphabet, disappearing, as well as the Russian “e”, so in 2011 a monument was erected on Babushkin Street. It was invented in order to popularize the national language among the population of the republic.
For adults and children, the most exciting entertainment in Syktyvkar will be dog sled riding. Communication with loving husky, the story of the guide about the ancient breed of these dogs, a photo shoot with puppies, games in the fresh air - all this can give tourists "Husky Land". Those who dream of a pet - here you can buy a purebred husky puppy. Entrance - 200 rubles per person.
The next stop will be p. Yaksha Troitsk-Pechora district. This is the territory of the undisturbed natural system of the middle and northern taiga - the territory of the Pechoro-Ilychsky Reserve.
In the Museum of Nature you will find collections of compositions of stuffed skulls of birds and animals, herbaria of plants, a collection of objects of folk life. Entrance to the museum with a tour - 120 rubles per person.
A favorite place of tourists is the moose farm on the territory of the reserve. Since 1949, scientists have conducted an experiment on the domestication of moose here. And he was successful.
Today, everyone can visit the elk pen, it is there that newborn animals are located, which are from the family for several hours. You can talk to adult moose in the pen. They receive treats and affection from visitors.
Many people come here for a useful product - moose milk. Despite its high fat content and specific taste, it treats many gastrointestinal diseases and even stomach ulcers.
Extremes and lovers of hiking tourism will be attracted by the visiting card of the Pechoro-Ilychsky Reserve - the Manpupuner Plateau. This attraction is one of the wonders of the world. The geological monument consists of seven stone elevations of bizarre shape.
Tourists celebrate a special mystical atmosphere in this place. Millions of years ago, Mansi thought that stone structures were gods. They worshipped them, but they thought they were a great sin.
Pillars of weathering are in hard-to-reach terrain. They can be seen only as part of an organized group of a tour operator accredited by the reserve. Winter is the best time to visit the plateau, because you can get there using a less expensive and more comfortable way - using a snowmobile. At other times of the year, they get there by motorboat (200 km), after which they have to walk 23 km. The fastest, but also the most expensive form of transport is the helicopter.
As a souvenir from the north, you can bring products made of deer fur, it can be figurines of the rich Pera, the Severyanka, Zarni-An.
You can buy a rag doll-amulet. For example, Bereginya was a symbol of maternal love and could protect children from the evil eye.
Souveli products are another souvenir that can be brought as a gift to loved ones. Items of dishes and figures of wood material are smooth and warm to the touch.
For a sample of national cuisine, pay attention to the composition of those dishes where there is venison or fish (toutle, salmon). The meat is usually smoked or salted and served as a snack.
Whispering is another product that is used instead of cabbage and added to salad and borscht. Greens snooze has a pleasant smell and is used as a seasoning.
Of course, dress warmly, because the climate in the north is harsh, winter is snowy, long and frosty. The air temperature can vary from 0 C to - 45 C depending on the location. With you, be sure to take warm clothes, thermal underwear, valenki or ounces of natural materials and skin protection from the cold.
Text: Irina Poplavskaya
Photo: nashural, yandex, protalismany