Tired of the heat and stuffiness of the hot streets of the city?Tired of lying on the beach by the sea? Indeed, many people, out of habit of going to the seaside, complain of worsening health and other changes in health that do not allow really rest and gain strength before working days. Meanwhile, it's not at all necessary for your holiday to sunk in the sun. You can spend it and with greater health benefits, in addition, to join the original beauty of the northern outback. Where is it, you ask?
Welcome to the Arkhangelsk region, where youwaiting for monasteries and casemates, masterpieces of Old Russian architecture and ancient Pomor cities. Only here you can fully abandon the modern worries and hassle and find yourself in the old Russian villages and monasteries with a special, northern way of life, breathe in clean air and dine with delight at seeing the beauty of the lakes, rivers and rocks of this region.
From the tourist you can learn a lot about the island of Cui.This small piece of land, located in the Onega Bay, is famous for its high cliffs, pine forests and the sea of berries and mushrooms. Lovers of fishing can enjoy your hobby in this wonderful island, and then stew in a Russian bathhouse.
Of course, the pearl of the Arkhangelsk regionare Solovki. Here you can make a pilgrimage to the Solovetsky Monastery or you can get acquainted with the sinister history of the Gulag Archipelago. Of course, here you can go boating, visit the mysterious Hare Island with its famous labyrinths, see many more sights of the Russian North.
Connoisseurs of Russian wooden architecture are waitingKargopol. You will not only be able to inspect the ruins of the Alexander-Oshevensky Monastery, museums and craft workshops, but also participate in master classes of folk craftsmen.
Kenozersky National Park is a hugeThe nature conservation complex, which is fully able to convey the true spirit of the North. You can join the masterpieces of painting and icon painting, see ethnographic finds and evidence of the architectural talent of our ancestors. All this is skillfully combined with the beauty of lakes and forests. Visiting Kenozero, leaves an indelible impression, increases the cultural and spiritual level of all visitors without exception.
To see the real northern village,taste dishes prepared according to ancient recipes, see museums and other attractions, you can go to the island of Kizhi. By the way, here you can be cleansed both spiritually and physically in a Russian bath.
Source: www.izvestia29.ru
