Tours around Myasnikovsky District: Following the Routes of Don Armenians with a Visit to the Don Fish Museum

Arrival at Chaltyr. General Sightseeing Tour.  Visit to the historical and ethnographic museum of the Myasnikovsky district. Introduction to history and culture of  descendants of Bagratid Armenians and multinational history of the Myasnikovsky district (ancient household items, agricultural tools, handicrafts of the late 18th - early 20th centuries). Visit to the Ethnographic, Cultural and Educational Center Don Fish.

From the earliest times, fishing has been essential to the life of Don Cossacks. A special display focuses on development of fishing industry in the region.  It exposes history of local fishing, curious traditions and Cossack customs. Over 50 exhibits crafted by experienced hands of artisans are presented in the museum rooms. Interesting lectures and offbeat master classes will impress young visitors, as well as true fishermen and tourists, willing to learn the most interesting facts about the Don region.

Cossack-style welcome. Lunch (Don ukha soup and potato wedges served with fish cakes).

Cossack songs, the most delicious pies and pancakes in the Don country.

Cossack initiation ceremony, for an extra fee.

Price:

2,500 rubles per person;

1,500 rubles per child of 5 to 12 years old;

700 rubles per child under 5 years old.

BusAvtoTrak Transport and Tourism Company: +7(961) 291-71-81.