Safanov Roman Godovich

I have extensive experience not only in the field of excursion activities, but also in the direction of tourism development. He began his career as the head of the press service of the Derbent State Historical, Architectural and Archaeological Museum-Reserve, which served as the foundation for the current profession.

Knowledge of history, sociability and the ability to communicate with people allows you to successfully develop in the work of a tour guide in your native and beloved city of Derbent.

Derbent tour

The first object of visit is the fortress of Naryn-Kala - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the 80s of the last century, archaeologists discovered artifacts indicating that settlements here existed 5,000 years ago. Why do so many sources speak of 2,000 years? This is one of the questions that can be answered during the tour. In the fortress there is a Christian cross-domed temple of the VII century AD. Previously, there was also a water pipe, through which mountain spring water came. You will visit the well-preserved baths, which were once heated in a way now lost.

The tour continues with a visit to the Magals - ancient districts of Derbent. Houses no higher than a couple of floors are made of limestone. In the Magals is the oldest Juma mosque in Russia. In Juma mosques, sacred Friday prayers are held. You can go inside to see the modest atmosphere and feel the prayerful atmosphere. At the entrance to the courtyard - a box with handkerchiefs and robes for visitors. According to custom, a woman can enter the mosque only in closed clothes with a long sleeve and a scarf, and a man in pants and a shirt with a sleeve. Another attraction of the Mughals is the Maiden Baths, where brides and bachelorette parties were washed before the wedding. The baths had warm floors and a pool with hot water.