Kudymkar, preserving folk traditions

In the north-west of the Perm region, where the Kuva and Yinva rivers merge, stands the city of Kudymkar – the center of historical, cultural heritage and traditions of the Komi-Permian people.

According to legend, Kudymkar was founded by the leader of the Chuk tribe Kudym-Osh, the main hero of the Komi-Permyak epic, the son of a witch and a bear.

Initially, the city was located on the "Red Hill" - a hill from which today Kudymkar can be seen as in the palm of your hand. Kudymkar settlement (or settlement Izyur) occupied an impressive territory - about 8000 square meters. During the archaeological excavations held here, the remains of an ancient settlement were found - traces of hearths, remains of log masonry of huts, palisades, labor and household items and other artifacts.

Kudymkar has a large number of historical and architectural attractions.

One of the main sculptures is a monument to the national hero – Kudym-Osh. At his feet stands a bear, and on his shoulder sits an owl – a symbol of the wisdom of the hero. Another interesting detail of the sculpture is that the composition is built in such a way that the hero descends from the pages of the book.

No less interesting is the monument to the national Komi-Permyak letter, which looks like the letter “O” with two dots on top, and next to the letter sits a character of local legends – Leshak, he is a leshak.

During our journey:

• We will take a walking tour of the city of Kudymkar;
• Being on the 40-meter cape of the settlement of Izyur, we imagine ourselves as ancient Komi-Permyaks and admire the wonderful panoramic view of the surrounding area and the Yinva and Kuva rivers;
• We will rest and wash in the holy spring of the settlement, which has the shape of a bear head. Residents of Komi County believe that “veja wa” (i.e. holy water, with Komi perm) cures diseases;
• walk along the alley Kudym-Osh, where granite sculptural compositions based on Komi-Permyak folklore are exhibited;
• enjoy a walk through the spacious and well-groomed city park named after I.Y. Krivoshchekov, where we will visit St. Nicholas Cathedral in 1796;
• visit the Kudymkar Museum of Local Lore named after P. I. Subbotin-Permiak, whose expositions will acquaint us with the history of the indigenous population from ancient times to the present day, the nature of the region, its flora and fauna, as well as with the tales of ancient Parma;
• taste dishes of national Komi-Permyak cuisine, the traditions of which for many centuries consisted of crafts and natural resources surrounding the people (lunch is not included in the price)

• Travel on a comfortable crossover, I take tourists from the house / hotel, in the evening I bring them there.
• Excursion support;
• Snack with hot tea, sandwiches with meat and cheese slices.

In addition, the following are paid:

• Entrance tickets to the museum.