Semenov. Khokhloma, dolls and traditions of the Old Believers.

For four centuries in the Kerzhen taiga stands Semenov. First - repair, then settled, and since 1779 Catherine the Great granted him the status of a city. The capital of the Golden Hokhloma and the Russian schism.

Semenov is the famous homeland of Khokhloma. These truly Russian patterns are one of the hallmarks of Russia. In these harsh places, fishing was associated with the forest. The main occupation of local residents was the manufacture of wooden dishes, which were sold in huge quantities at the Nizhny Novgorod fair. It is difficult to imagine, but in 1910 it was sold 170 million pieces!

But not spoonfuls of single glories of Semen. Everyone knows it as the capital of the Old Believers. Serious Kerzhenets sheltered, sheltered those who fled from the royal wrath, who did not want to betray the faith of their fathers and grandfathers.

The strict life of the Old Believers, their hard work, the communal way of surviving in difficult circumstances, their inherent mutual assistance, as well as their rejection of alcohol and tobacco, general sobriety in life made them successful in merchant affairs.

The features of the old county merchant town were preserved in the guise of modern Semenov. It is a cozy provincial city with a soulful atmosphere. He has a lot to tell and show his guests!

When you are full of spiritual food, you can think about dinner. And it will be prepared for you according to traditional recipes of Kerzhen land from local seasonal products.

In the evening, happy and a little tired, you will return to Nizhny Novgorod. The perfect end of the day will be dinner in an excellent restaurant in one of the iconic places of the city, where you can not only enjoy the professional skills of the chef, but also admire the famous Nizhny Novgorod sunsets. A table for everyone will be reserved. You will remember this day!

The program is carried out on a business-class passenger car and includes a carefully designed route, an audio tour of Semenov, a visit to 2 museums, excursions to museums, a visit to a branded store at the factory with a large selection of souvenirs at wholesale prices, a master class on traditional crafts (optional). Lunch is provided.

To successfully pass the program in the online version, you will need 1) phone (make sure that the battery is charged), 2) Telegram account, 3 personal headphones (any).

• excursion program with a visit to 2 museums and a break for lunch
• guide-car

In addition, the following are paid:

• tickets to museums (from 80 rubles) and excursions to the museum (from 400 rubles per group)
• lunch (650 rubles per person)