Its essence lies in the introduction to rural labor in the bosom of nature, and the tasks have something in common with ecotourism and volunteer programs. Agritourism is suitable for everyone who craves a new experience and wants to see the results of their work, everyone who is tired of the city and dreams, albeit at the subconscious level, to return to the village.
Farming, Voronezh region
Staying in one of the villages of the Liskinsky district, you can immerse yourself in rural life and not notice how the sowing season will be replaced by the harvest season. The fertile land of the Voronezh province provides a significant share of the inhabitants of the European territory of Russia with vegetables and fruits, and in the high season, extra working hands will definitely not hurt here. However, the agritourism program can be combined with the "classics" and set aside a couple of hours to visit the Divnogorye park. A unique natural monument in the middle of the 19th century was turned into an architectural monument: in the thickness of the rock, the monks hollowed out spacious caves, inside which they erected an Orthodox church. Well, after a walk through the reserve, you can again return to the land of the capital of Zernozemye.
Where to stay: "Academy of Dairy Sciences", the village of Zaluzhnoe
The cost of a flight on the Moscow-Voronezh-Moscow route in May is from 6.3 thousand rubles. per person.
Viticulture, Krasnodar Territory
Remember the classic scene from the movie "The Taming of the Shrew", in which the charming hero Celentano crushes grapes? Such pleasure has recently been available in the Krasnodar Territory. Accommodation at one of the wineries of the Crimean region or near Novorossiysk gives you the opportunity to participate in every stage of the production process, from harvesting to tasting. Experienced growers say that even within the same region, you can find completely different terroirs. However, it is best to start your acquaintance with the “taste” of the Krasnodar Territory with the classic Taman varieties: cabernet, saperavi, chardonnay and aligote. An excursion into the art of winemaking can be limited to a long weekend, there it can drag on for 7-10 days - it all depends on the purpose of the trip. In any case, the matter will not end with a superficial acquaintance: viticulture is very addictive.
Where to stay: "Chateau le Grand Vostok", Sadovy farm; wine estate "Lefkadia", village Moldavanskoe
The cost of a flight on the Moscow-Krasnodar-Moscow route in May is from 5 thousand rubles. per person.
Forest berry picking and fishing, Karelia
The high season in Karelia is the second half of August, when northern berries - cloudberries, cranberries, lingonberries - appear in the forests and swamps. A little earlier, in the middle of summer, there is a chance to collect a full basket of raspberries and blueberries in a couple of hours. You can make preparations right there, right on the farms, but before that you should eat plenty of fresh fragrant berries - stock up on vitamins. Karelian recreation centers, as a rule, are adjacent to picturesque lakes, so you can devote your free time to fishing. Having gone to Alayarvi or Lake Onega at dawn, there is a great risk of staying on the shore until evening. In this case, travelers will find not only a delicious fish soup, but also a stunning northern sunset.
Where to stay: Taipale farm, Khutalamba guest house
The cost of a flight on the route Moscow-St. Petersburg-Moscow in May - from 4.7 thousand rubles. per person. You can get from the Northern capital to Petrozavodsk by train or bus.
Cheese making, Tver region
Not far from the Moscow-St. Petersburg highway, in the village of Mednoe, Tver Region, there is an Italian family cheese dairy, unique by Russian standards. It would seem that the production of cheeses requires technological equipment and an established supply chain. The founder of lfattori "Little Italy" has a different opinion and has been producing mozzarella, burrata, butyrro and parmigiano for more than 20 years according to traditional Calabrian recipes. Recently, an inn was created on the farm, where guests can master the fine science of cheese making, take a horse ride and just relax in the Tver expanses, which at one time inspired Mr. Mazza to move to Russia.
Where to stay: Little Italy farm, Mednoe village
You can get from Moscow to Tver by train or bus.
Ethnography, Udmurtia
If it seems impossible to choose only one of the many directions of agritourism, it is worth going to the Udmurt village. A full range of villagers is offered to the services of "vacationers" - from chopping wood and knitting brooms to mowing grass and weaving. The entertainment program is presented mainly by ethnic numbers - "evenings" with local residents, immersion in the Old Believer culture and participation in traditional holidays. However, there will be time for hunting and fishing.
Where to stay: guest house "Pavlov dvor", village Bygi
The cost of a flight on the Moscow-Izhevsk-Moscow route in May is from 12.1 thousand rubles. per person.
Beekeeping, Ulyanovsk region
The most unusual way to spend a vacation or weekend is to go to an existing apiary in the Ulyanovsk region. Its owners, the Lopatin family, have been hosting guests for about 15 years, but they have recently become the owners of the tourist base. Rest in the apiary involves getting to know the intricacies of beekeeping and tasting beekeeping products - honey, bee bread, traditional drinks. At the same time, participation in the process is absolutely safe: during excursions, guests are given protective kits.
Where to stay: Lopatin's apiary, Borisovka village
The cost of a flight on the route Moscow-Ulyanovsk-Moscow in May - from 12 thousand rubles. per person.
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