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Fascinating traditional wooden houses (“izbas”), forests, open-air winter activities and local cuisine are unusual and must-visit travel destinations in Russia. “Izbing” is a new in demand type of glamping developed in Russia.
The Russian rural areas have become a new chapter in the tourism to Russia and won the hearts of many tourists who prefer to disconnect from the frenetic world and feel the nature, meet the local people, and make stunning pictures in the pristine nature.
Here are some examples of rural destinations not far from Moscow and St. Petersburg we recommend to plunge into.
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Moscow Region
The best place to stay is in the traditional wooden houses made in old Russian traditions, though are completed with everything to feel comfortable in – toilets, bathroom with showers and other amenities.
Such houses are recommended to book in advance.
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Kenozero National park
– many paths to make hiking, have a bice trip, or a simple walk, with delicious lunch breaks at cozy traditional wooden houses, rusting dining experience, wood painting workshops in Olonets style, and amazing morning row boats trips along the lakes to get inspired by the Northern landscapes.
Best time to visit at summer time.
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Karelia
Karelia has a lot to offer at both in summer and winter seasons, but in our view in winter it is so charming and unique – everything is covered with white, sparkling snow, ancient villages, wooden chapels and churches, and many fun winter activities, such as sledding in sleights pulled by Huskies, horses and deers, snowmobile rides, as well as master-classes of cooking Karelian pies “kalitki” guided by the locals, while making a stop to rest.
