Pereslavl, "Russian Park": description, history and reviews

Ethnic parks around the world have become a habitual place for leisure activities, but for our country this is still quite a new phenomenon. In 2014, the "Russian Park" (Pereslavl-Zalessky) was opened, which introduces the culture and traditions of the Russian people. Here, in an entertaining form, you can learn a lot of new things, as well as interesting to spend time.

History of occurrence

It is no coincidence that the cultural and historical center "Russian Park" in Pereslavl-Zalessky appeared. This city is the heart of the Golden Ring. It was formed in 1152 by Yuri Dolgoruky, here Alexander Nevsky was born. Pereslavl-Zalessky witnessed many glorious events in Russian history. Tourists are very fond of the city for its compactness and special atmosphere, walks through the ancient streets and along the Pleshcheyevo lake embankment leave an indelible impression.

In order to give travelers the opportunity to go deeper into an interesting original culture and history, it was conceived to create an ethnic park, and the "Russian Park" appeared. His creation was preceded by a great ethnographic work, the concept and planning of the territory was carefully thought out. July 27, 2014 the grand opening was held.

Territory planning

The author of the grandiose project was an entrepreneur from the Urals, Sergei Efimenko. Thanks to his efforts and investments, the historical and cultural center "Russian Park" (Pereslavl) appeared on the territory of 10 hectares. It includes ten interactive sites where excursions, games, master classes, various festivals, holidays, corporate programs are held. Systematically created thematic expositions.

In the layout of the park there is nothing accidental, the concept is carefully thought out. The visitor is immersed in Russian culture, comprehending it from different sides. Here at every step of the guests waiting for the opening and surprises. The design of each room is also designed to trifles. The program is designed so that the types of activity change each other, not boring the visitor. All the sites can be visited in one day.

The first in the world

The Russian Park Museum (Pereslavl) begins with a site dedicated to national inventors. Here are about 200 world-class exhibits: from tetris and gypsum to hydrogen bomb and radio. The purpose of the exposition is to show how talented the Russian people are.

The peculiarity of the museum is that you can touch a lot with your hands, twist and test. Scientists of the Polytechnic Museum, scientific institutes of history of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Russian civilization helped to develop the exposition. All presented inventions are really owned by domestic scientists.

The Museum of Russian Fun "Petrushka"

A collection of sayings, games and proverbs of 30 thousand units was collected in Pereslavl. "Russian Park" and the museum "Petrushka" represent a special recreational zone that introduces visitors to the origins of street spectacles, to the world of folk theater, its traditions and principles, to the world of Russian folklore, proverbs and sayings. The exposition presents a variety of dolls, some samples can be bought as souvenirs.

House-dacha and national women's costume

The "Russian Park" in Pereslavl-Zalessky also shows the life of people from nearer times. So, the pavilion "Russian cottage" is a sample of the country house built in the 19th century, the project of the house was created by the architect Kuznetsov. This mansion has incorporated the typical features of the suburban buildings of the Moscow region and St. Petersburg. It recreates the life of that time and presents a unique collection of women's costumes of the late 19th century. In national clothes you can even take pictures if you want.

Park Alleys

In addition to the pavilions with displays in the form of Russian huts, the park has many open areas, designed in accordance with different topics. Five alleys allow us to learn a lot about our culture.

The Alley "Russian Style in Architecture" presents projects of summer cottages and country estates of the 19th century, created by domestic city planners in accordance with national traditions. Next is an alley decorated with stands with 24 samples of fonts from ancient manuscripts (from 9th to 18th centuries). Alley platbands presents samples of carved ornamental frames assembled in different parts of Russia. Here you can see unusually decorated birdhouses in the Russian style. On the alley of the celebration you can admire the flags of different destinations and different territories that existed since the 9th century. The alley of Russian painting presents 30 samples of wall paintings from different regions of Russia.

"Russian way of life"

The Museum "Painted Russian huts" is designed to debunk the myth that the Russian people lived in dark smoked cottages. Here you can consider samples of interior painting from different parts of the country.

Today, to see the beauty of folk painting of huts, it is enough to come to Pereslavl. "Russian Park" offers for inspection two buildings. This is the "Ural hut" and "Aleshkin house". The first is a copy of the hut from the village of Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha in the Sverdlovsk Region. The second - the museum "Aleshkin house." Comparing them, one can see how the national traditions developed in different regions. The interior of the cottage is decorated with objects of everyday life in these regions. Here you can see a wooden spinning wheel, folk musical instruments, painted household utensils. Also, those who wish can take part in the master class and take the resulting artifact as a souvenir. The exposition is supported by the open space "Russian way of life", where you can try your hand at ordinary peasant work: milking a cow, shoeing a horse, mowing grass, etc.

The Cossack Yard

Arriving in Pereslavl ("Russian Park"), you can touch and Cossack culture. Museum "Cossack Dvor" every Sunday conducts horse-acrobatic performances with the participation of these Cossacks. Visitors can try themselves in the role of riders, train in jiggeting, learn to wield a sword. The exposition shows objects of Cossack life, costumes, combat banners.

Glade of fairy tales and a children's playground

To small visitors "Russian park" (Pereslavl-Zalessky) suggests to spend time on an avenue and a glade of children's fairy tales. A wooden children's playground will allow children to throw out energy and practice in dexterity. There is also a contact zoo where you can meet animals. In a huge sandbox, there is enough room for everyone to cook up a kulichik. This zone introduces the characters of Russian fairy tales and helps children to plunge into the world of folk art. For them, master classes on modeling, drawing, sewing are held.

The world of Russian cuisine

Best reviews "Russian Park" (Pereslavl) usually gets for the gastronomic component. Museums of tasting kvass and tea offer not only to try national drinks, but also participate in tea drinking rituals, see how real kvass cooks. In the restaurant "Ryapushka" you can always try a variety of Russian cuisine in interiors, decorated in national traditions. The chef prepares a lot of dishes according to old recipes, including a special borscht on seven types of meat, at the creation of which it is necessary to spend at least 5 hours.

How to get there

To visit the unique world of Russian culture, you first need to get to the city of Pereslavl. "Russian Park" is a cultural and historical park, which is located at the entrance to the city from Moscow. Here you can stay all day. Those who wish can stay in the city in hotels of different comfort. The park is open from Monday to Sunday. Here you can organize birthdays and corporate holidays.

Reviews of tourists

Travelers who have visited the park always leave enthusiastic reviews and note that you can come here more than once. Opening of the park has led to the fact that many tourist routes now necessarily present the city of Pereslavl. "Russian Park", the prices in which are very sparing, becomes a popular place for leisure not only for residents of nearby cities, but also for guests from the capital and even from abroad. Admission fee for an adult visitor is 200 rubles, for a child - 100. On Monday and Tuesday the entrance to the territory is free. There is a system of discounts.

Tourists like to participate in the theatrical performance "Planting the horse prince Alexander Nevsky", which takes place on Saturdays and Sundays. They note that there is very tasty food and interesting expositions, and this greatly broadens the horizon.