1 May 4th where to go. Tours for May holidays
Bar shopping in St. Petersburg instead of a foray into Berlin clubs, caviar and medvedka instead of a restaurant tour to Hong Kong, mineral baths in Kislovodsk instead of baths in Budapest - Afisha-City has prepared a dozen options for trips around Russia as part of the import substitution policy.
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1. Yaroslavl. The most vibrant city of the Golden Ring
What to do: Walk along the Volga embankment and from one old church to another. After a dozen of the most beautiful churches in the center, don’t be too lazy to walk to the more distant ones: John the Baptist in Tolchkovo, John Chrysostom in Korovniki and St. Nicholas Mokrogo - unwhitened, unrestored, but decorated with characteristic Yaroslavl tiles. If there seem to be a lot of temples, devote the rest of the time to less beneficial institutions like bars "Pint" and Dudki. If, on the contrary, you want more antiquities, go to Tutaev or Rostov the Great. On the way to Moscow, devote half a day to Pereslavl-Zalessky, if you are traveling by car, or to Aleksandrov, if by train.
Tickets: From 1100 rub. by express train.
Alternative: Even more beautiful churches and monasteries in Suzdal, but there are also considerable tourist crowds there. If you want to be further away from Moscow, you can choose the pair Novgorod - Pskov or Vologda with the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery.
2. Petersburg. Explore new food service
What to do: Inspect new restaurants and bars. Straight off the train, go to the Piggy gastrobar, have a gala dinner at Tse Fung or Duo (it’s better to reserve a table a week in advance from Moscow), and before the evening bar shopping, eat falafel at Bekitser. You can also start drinking there - or go to the secret El Copitas. You should catch the fashion for beer establishments in Redrum and Farsha & Barrel. If you were not in St. Petersburg last year, you should not miss Do Immigration and “Chronicles”; The good old “Clean Plate Society”, “King Pong” and “Products”, fortunately, have not gone away either. The breaks between meals can be filled with trips to museums. For those who do not want to once again visit barge haulers and Italian Madonnas, they will exhibit, for example, Serov, “Ball at the Moulin de la Galette” by Renoir and the Futurists. A fasting day can be spent on the shores of the Gulf of Finland or in Kronstadt.
Tickets: From 4200 rub. by plane, from 4700 rub. by train "Sapsan", from 2800 rub. in a reserved seat.
Where to live: The best expensive option is the designer W Hotel, and the cheapest option is the Soul Kitchen hostel.
Where there is: We have already said, but if that’s not enough, the St. Petersburg restaurant section afisha.ru is at your service.
What to bring: A couple of bottles of local craft beer.
Alternative: What alternative is there?
3. Sochi. Olympic ghost town and the Black Sea
What to do: First things first - go to the Olympic Park. Wandering between the stadiums and along the empty streets of the Olympic Village, you will feel like one of the last inhabitants of the Earth. In the city itself May holidays It’s also not too crowded (it’s still a little cold to swim) - in the absence of crowds, it can be pleasant on the beaches, and in the park-arboretum, and in the relic grove in Khosta, and at the Zmeykovsky waterfalls.
Tickets: From 7400 rub. by plane, from 5100 rub. by train
Where to live: For complete immersion, it is better to stay near the coastal cluster itself - there are enough hotels there from Olympic times.
Where there is: Expensive Moscow-style restaurants remain in Krasnaya Polyana - but there is nothing special to do there except during the ski season. The coast is full of shish kebab and khinkal shops; White Nights is especially appreciated by visitors.
What to bring: You can try to find good southern Russian wine that does not reach Moscow, or you can go to the market in the village of Kazachiy Brod for chestnut or cone honey - and at the same time visit a trout nursery.
Alternative: U Olympic Park and Krasnaya Polyana have no analogues, but ordinary Black Sea entertainment can be found in Anapa, Gelendzhik and other coastal cities. You can, of course, go to Crimea - after all, it’s not his fault that it’s ours.
4. Rostov. Russia's bountiful southern underbelly
What to do: Eat often and plentifully. Rostov-Papa is a masculine city, people here are serious (you can see it by walking past rich graves) - so they eat meat here first of all. Previously, the main entertainment was considered to be feasts at the kebab houses of Levberdon, but last years Several decent steakhouses have opened in the center, and now it makes sense to go across the river, rather, for the sake of sociocultural observations. An almost more important thing is to walk through the markets where meat for steaks and kebabs is purchased; The fish rows also make a strong impression - it’s just a pity that the crayfish season starts later.
Tickets: From 7000 rub. by plane, from 4200 rub. by train
Where to live: Not far from the station there is a good small hotel “House of Artist”.
Where there is: The downtown food trail should include Eat and Drink and the Cow Bar and Restaurant. A proven kebab shop on the left bank of the Don - “Cossack Farm”.
What to bring: You can buy jam, honey and pickles at the same Central market.
Alternative: Another Southern City, not devoid of harsh romance, - Krasnodar. True, in Lately Even the name of the area ZIP (Measuring Instruments Factory) is associated not with the search for adventure, but with modern art.
5. Kazan. Emirate on the Volga
What to do: Confused about whether you ended up in Russia. Doubts may appear even at the sight of the mosque decorating the center of the Kremlin, or the eclectic Palace of Farmers, and if you get out to the Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda and the openwork sky-blue Asimov Mosque, it’s easy to get completely confused. You need to consolidate your impression by eating belyashi, echpochmak, homemade noodles and horse meat sausage, and you can unwind in the old quarters around the university (the most beautiful mansion is occupied by National Library Tatarstan) or sailing to the Orthodox monastery on the island of Sviyazhsk.
Tickets: From 5800 rub. by plane, from 3000 rub. by train.
Where to live: A surprisingly decent hotel is called Art.
Where there is: Soviet in spirit, a cheap canteen with excellent Tatar pastries - “House of Tea”.
What to bring: A beautiful skullcap, as well as chak-chak and other honey sweets.
Alternative: National flavor can be found in Cheboksary, and the Kremlin on the banks of the Volga is in Nizhny Novgorod(perhaps it is even more beautiful than the Kazan one).
6. Petrozavodsk. The beauty of the Russian north without the summer mosquitoes
What to do: Rent a house in the suburbs, on the shores of Lake Onega. Agree with some boatman or just rent a motorboat and sail along the lakes and channels, admiring the views, looking at the villages and chapels along the banks, or trying to find Kikimora, like the postman Tryapitsyn. They don’t promise to open navigation to Kizhi before mid-May, but if you’re lucky, you definitely have to sail. If you are unlucky, you can somehow console yourself by reaching the Assumption Church in Kondopoga.
Tickets: From 11300 rub. by plane, from 3600 rub. by train
Where to live: It’s easy to find cottages and village huts available for weekend rentals on the Internet.
Where there is: Towards rebirth national cuisine take things seriously at the Karelian Gornitsa restaurant. In addition, you should try pies, kalitki and shangi in bakeries and stalls scattered around the city.
What to bring: A bottle of Karelian balsam or rowan tincture.
Alternative: If the landscapes of Zvyagintsev are closer to you than the landscapes of Konchalovsky, you need to go even further north: you can go to Teriberka itself through Murmansk, or you can go to Solovki - if you want at least some kind of cultural program.
7. Kaliningrad. Baltic resorts, German quarters and Köngsberg marzipan
What to do: Having examined the island of Kant on the first day with the Gothic cathedral and new embankment with the Museum of the World Ocean (they are allowed on several ships and a submarine), continue to adhere to a strict schedule. For the next walks around the city, leave the evenings (in the northern areas - for example, along Telman, Kutuzov and Krasnaya streets - many German mansions have been preserved), and every morning choose a new direction for a trip to the region: the resort Zelenogradsk and Svetlogorsk with German churches, houses, train stations , Curonian Spit with its alien landscapes, Baltiysk with the ruins of fortresses and a ship cemetery and Yantarny with a quarry where 80% of the world's amber is mined (you can arrange an excursion).
Tickets: From 8600 rub. by plane, from 4300 rub. by train
Where to live: The main success of the project to renovate the embankment is the Shkiperskaya and Kaiserhof hotels.
Where there is: To the north of the center, on the shores of Lake Superior, there is a good Uzbek restaurant Shark, and bakeries of the Königsbäcker chain are scattered throughout the city.
What to bring: Something not vulgar made of amber (although you'll have to look for it) or some German relic from an antique store.
Alternative: If a lively city and decent cafes and restaurants are not mandatory conditions for you, then you can live right in Svetlogorsk or Zelenogradsk - with a view of the sea.
8. Voronezh. Capital of Culture Black Earth Region
What to do: Make friends with one of the locals (it’s best to do this in the BKWSK bar) and entrust them with the further cultural program: exhibitions at the Center for Contemporary Art.
Where there is: Nice cafes in the center -
Sochi and Krasnaya PolyanaOlympic Park in Sochi
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6 resorts where you can relax Russian celebrities
Which resorts do Russian celebrities choose, and on which beach can you meet your favorite actress or singer? Or, conversely, which resorts should you not choose if you don’t want to meet Russian glamor?
Sochi is not called the summer capital for nothing. You can have a great rest there: go to the arboretum, the Olympic Park, stroll along the renovated embankment and admire the Marine Station. If you don’t want to spend all your time near the sea, then you can go to ski resorts Krasnaya Polyana. For example, to the Rosa Khutor Ski Center, which, thanks to the Olympics, has become even more equipped than before. The trip will take no more than an hour by bus.
The center is equipped with 9 km of slopes, the Extreme Park includes a snowboard park and a freestyle center. Of course, with The ski season here can last right up to mid-May, but even without skiing, you can have a great time at this resort, enjoying the beautiful view of the mountains of the Caucasus Range.
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Things to do: in spring in Krasnaya Polyana you can indulge active entertainment– kayaking down mountain rivers, hiking along the slopes of Mount Achishkho and Aibga, hiking in caves. If you're thirsty relaxing holiday, look into the baths and SPA centers at numerous hotels in Krasnaya Polyana.Caucasian Mineral Waters
Caucasian Mineral Waters
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This name unites several cities of the Stavropol Territory, which have long been known for their health resorts and healing springs. The drink of heroes “Narzan” is in full swing in Kislovodsk, in Essentuki tourists drink the water of the same name from springs No. 4 and No. 17, and in Pyatigorsk they bathe in “shameless baths,” as hot springs were called in Lermontov’s time.
The fourth resort city, Zheleznovodsk, is notable for its architecture, reminiscent of St. Petersburg, as it was built by the Bernardazzi architect brothers, who had a hand in the construction of the Northern capital. Any of these cities is good place for spa treatment thanks to dry and warm weather, clean air and tranquil views.
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Things to do in Pyatigorsk: climb to the top of Mount Mashuk on the fastest in Europe cable car, go on an excursion to the warm Lake Proval inside the mountain itself, where extreme tourists used to go, but now swimming is prohibited due to a rockfall. In Essentuki: visit the mechanotherapy hall with exercise equipment made of cast iron and mahogany, created more than 100 years ago. In Kislovodsk: go to Nizhne-Arkhyzsky nature reserve with the cleanest mountain river in Russia Arkhyz, see the twelve-century-old face of Christ on the Mitseshta ridge and Byzantine temples at the foot, as well as the Sofia waterfalls of Mount Sofia.Baikal
Baikal
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The best time to travel to the deepest lake in the world is mid-summer, although the period from mid-spring is good for lovers of a wild holiday without tourists, but with a “thaw” and a view of the unmelted ice of Lake Baikal. One of popular places The lake is Olkhon Island, the largest of the 22 islands, which is reached by ferry from May to December. Olkhon is notable not only for its size, but also for its historical value: there are more than 140 archaeological sites such as burial grounds and ancient settlements.
The island forms a small strait from the waters of Lake Baikal, called the Small Sea. This is one of the few places on the entire lake where the water warms up to temperatures suitable for swimming. Lovers extreme recreation can start their journey around Lake Baikal from the city of Severobaikalsk and, through fishing villages and places with gorgeous views, get to Lake Slyudyansky with warm clear water, to Cape Ludar with petroglyphs in caves, or to Mount Chersky.
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Things to do: go to the Ushkany Islands to see seals with white fluffy pups, or, saving a lot of money, visit the nerpinarium in Irkutsk, seals or Ulan-Ude. Try to catch omul while fishing on the Small Sea or in Chivyrkuisky Bay. Look at the breastplates of Genghis Khan's warriors, stored in the local history museum on Olkhon island. Go skiing in the largest ski center in Eastern Siberia - the city of Baikalsk.Kazan
Kazan
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Every Russian should “take Kazan” at least once in his life. Without this city, the image of Russia would be incomplete, because Kazan represents the idea of multinationality in action - it is unlikely that anywhere else in Russia mosques, Christian churches, churches and synagogues coexist so equally. In 2005, when the city celebrated its 1000th anniversary, the Kazan government patented the status of the third capital of Russia for it. This title does not seem out of place: by its anniversary, Kazan had rebuilt itself to such an extent that even individual districts of the first two capitals could envy it.
One of the most impressive innovations was the Kul-Sharif mosque, built on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin. To admiring spectators, the mosque resembles a splashing lily, and to historians, it resembles the military victims of Ivan the Terrible, who in 1552 destroyed the main mosque of the Kazan Khanate, so that several centuries later it would be rebuilt - this time with all solemnity and respect. The slender towers of Kul-Sharif do not allow guests of Kazan to forget that they are still in the capital of Tatarstan, which is quite simple, since the city gives the impression of a modern European metropolis.
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Things to do: Take a walk from Tukay Square through the local “Arbat” - Bauman Street - to the Kremlin with the leaning Syuyumbike Tower. Ride red buses and trains along two metro lines, treat yourself to pastries from a Russian oven in the Lakomka cafe on Gogol Street, marvel at the Temple of All Religions and the fabulous facade of the Palace of Farmers. Go to an indoor year-round skating rink, ride around the city on a carriage ordered at the Kazan Hippodrome, splash around in the Riviera water park, one of the largest water parks in Europe.
Kaliningrad
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Separated from the rest of Russia by the territory of other states and therefore even more alluring is the Kaliningrad region - wonderful place for a relaxing holiday, enjoying the pine-soaked air and views of the gray waves of the Baltic. Kaliningrad and its surroundings need to be visited at least to see how Russian culture has settled into the once European Koenigsberg, and the villages on the seashore - to relax and recover from the stress of everyday work.
The ancient resort of Svetlogorsk was once the birthplace of Hoffmann and an outlet for the writer Thomas Mann, and today it attracts tourists mineral waters, mud and the pleasant sound of waves and pine forests. Zelenogradsk, which once bore the name Kranz - "wreath" in German - can indeed lay claim to the title of the crown of local resorts, since its beaches are warm, flat, and two centuries ago its white sands were worn by the King of Prussia himself. Well, the village of Yantarny is interesting not only for the world’s largest reserves of amber, but also for the widest and cleanest beach on the coast.
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Things to do: in Kaliningrad itself, visit one of the best zoos in Russia, wander through the cabins of ships in the Museum of the World Ocean, go to Kneiphof Island, where the philosopher Immanuel Kant, a native of these places, is buried. Go to the village of Yantarny to see how amber is mined and processed, visit the Museum of Superstitions there, which is located in the exhibition complex “Amber Castle”, look at the Anna mine where, perhaps, the famous Amber Room is hidden.Karelia
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pine forests, cleanest air, crystal lakes - this would seem like an advertising slogan from a guidebook, if it weren’t true. People really go to Karelia precisely for this, and also for the feeling of detachment from the secular world, because there are many monasteries, spiritual centers and temples that have retained their attractive power for many centuries. What is the value of the Valaam archipelago with an island that has become a refuge for hundreds of monks, the wooden miracle of Kizhi and the Solovetsky Islands, among which medieval fortress The monastery stands out from Bolshoi Solovetsky.
During the navigation season, which really begins on June 1, you can visit these three attractions of Karelia at once with a boat tour of Lake Ladoga, Lake Onega and White Sea. The rest of the time, tourists rely on their cars, bicycles and kayaks and do not regret it, because it is by turning off the trampled tourist paths that you can see the true north of Russia - detached, quiet, mysterious.
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Things to do: choose one of the 60 thousand lakes for fishing, set up a tent, enjoy the white nights. Get to Zalavruga to look at petroglyphs depicting prehistoric people on skis. Get off the tourist trail south coast the islands of Valaam and find the remains of structures of the Mannerheim line. Try to read perfectly the Finnish inscriptions left on many signs in Petrozavodsk from the time when Karelia was the Karelo-Finnish Soviet Union socialist republic. Ride a sleigh pulled by four lively huskies.Seliger
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Discard your near-political associations: Seliger in every sense is much more than a youth forum that has occupied a piece of land next to the Nile Desert. Lake Seliger has 168 islands, 110 rivers flowing into it and only one flowing out, as well as 500 kilometers of shore, on which there is a place for lovers of both civilized and excursion, as well as wild, tent holidays.
The former can drive an SUV from Moscow or St. Petersburg (a car risks not being able to withstand off-road conditions) and rent a house in the city of Ostashkov, while the latter can rent a place in a campsite or independently set up a tent on the shore of one of their favorite islands. But wherever you stay, the charm of Seliger nature will definitely overtake you - perhaps even after returning to the city, where you will miss the views of ancient pine trees, numerous islands and dark waters.
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Things to do: see the features of Kizhi in the wooden church of the Shirkov churchyard. Wash yourself with water from the source of the Volga and be surprised at how inconspicuously everything great can look at the very beginning. Go to the city of Myshkin to mentally assemble a collection of window frames of all imaginable colors and finishes. Assess whether the city of Ostashkov really resembles the “Russian Venice”, as it is sometimes called.Nikola-Lenivets
Nikola-Lenivets
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This village in Kaluga region became known to artistically advanced citizens in 2006, when the Archstoyanie Festival of landscape objects was held next to it for the first time. Today only lazy vacationers don’t know about Nikola-Lenivets, because for some time now this place has national park“Ugra” is not only a site for festivals, of which three are now held here, but also an eco-farm and a so-called art residence.
Along with the buzzwords came comfort, and now tourists can live not in tents, but in guest houses and hostels, eat not dry noodles from a store in the nearest village, but in a canteen or cafe, and instead of catching mosquitoes, have fun with nightly movie screenings and walks on the rented bicycles. In general, today Nikola-Lenivets is a kind of outdoor cultural and recreation park, which you wouldn’t mind spending at least one weekend on.
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Things to do: amenities of Nikola-Lenivets and its facilities are working all year round, but for the period from May 1 to May 10, the facility managers have prepared a special program for tourists. Its main part is reminiscent of a subbotnik: farmers, together with everyone, will carry out the sowing campaign and, in front of the amazed public, will plant the first asparagus plantation in Russia. Guests will also plant young tree seedlings and plant flower beds with fragrant herbs, help restore the capsule hotel for the season, and build a bird watching area. The second part of the program is dedicated to non-labor entertainment: chefs will show visitors a couple of dishes made from environmentally friendly products, guides will take guests around all the art objects, and craftsmen from a local workshop will teach how to make toys from natural materials.Rostov-on-Don
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Once criminal, today Rostov-on-Don has reformed and even caught up to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but has retained its charm as a port city, just like a grown-up hooligan retains a passion for adventure in the depths of his soul. River winds blow through the straight central streets, reminiscent of the avenues of St. Petersburg, and raise the hair on the scruff of skinny cats. Dashing entertainments like casinos and discos have gathered on Levberdon, as the townspeople call the left bank of the Don, leaving on the right bank hundreds of pastry shops where you can cheaply treat yourself not only to the freshest cake, but also to a hearty lunch.
After lunch, it is very pleasant to wander through the quiet courtyards with old peeling doors of houses, along the streets frozen in the heat, wandering from time to time into the shops of bottled southern wines. “Rostov – Papa” is definitely worthy of a visit, if not as a harvester or crime capital, then certainly as The largest city countries with their own unique atmosphere for sure.
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Things to do: admire the ceramic panels in the underground passages, skillfully laid out for 1979 - the Year of Protection of Children, swim in the pool, filled right between the four walls of the destroyed Paramonovsky warehouses, look at one of the oldest buildings in the city - the Armenian church of Surb-Khach, stroll along the Don embankment and listen to eerie legend stories about the Green Island, which supposedly became a refuge for mermaids, aliens and a buzzing black stone. Eat juicy kebabs at a local eatery or order the most tender steak at one of the restaurants of the famous culinary guru Vadim Kalinich, for example, Entrecote, Farsha, Bukowski or Oblomov.Suzdal
Suzdal
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If you went to Suzdal as a schoolchild as part of a compulsory cultural program, then you probably didn’t get a feel for the city. It’s like reading Leo Tolstoy in your youth: everything seems clear, but the proper charm can still be felt only at a conscious age.
You need to come to Suzdal in pursuit of unique Russian culture, with the desire to enjoy the cozy curly views of the town with high bank rivers and look into the windows of the huts decorated with tulle and geraniums. There is a lot to see in Suzdal, but the most important thing in this city-village is to turn on your already somewhat atrophied feeling of love for your homeland and surrender to the surging sensations.
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Things to do: go to the grave of Dmitry Pozharsky in the Spaso-Evfimiev Monastery, count the wedding processions in the Suzdal Kremlin, find out the places where “The Marriage of Balzaminov” was filmed, try all types of mead at the local market, drink cucumber vodka and have a snack in the Trade Rows overlooking the river, go to the village of Kideksha and look at ancient temple North-Eastern Rus' - the Church of Boris and Gleb.Happy May 1st, my dear tourists and travelers! May this day always be for you a holiday of spring and labor, thanks to which we will always have the opportunity to spend a vacation in some interesting country.
This whole sea of flowers is for you!
Beautiful flowers for May Day
How May Day is celebrated around the world
The countries that were previously part of the Soviet Union have largely forgotten how they used to march in columns with flags, banners and portraits of leaders past government stands with the leaders of the country and party.
Now in the world many countries and peoples still celebrate this date.
- in Kazakhstan we celebrate as before, only now we call May 1st the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Kazakhstan.
- In Ukraine, this day is not particularly welcomed, but communists still walk the streets with red flags, and the rest of the people, who want to quickly forget the Soviet past, celebrate at home or in nature without any proletarian paraphernalia.
- The father welcomes the workers' holiday, and accordingly all Belarusians welcome it.
- It is also a day off and is celebrated with all the national flavor inherent in the Kyrgyz people.
How is May 1 celebrated around the world?
- In South Africa, May Day is called Solidarity Day and is celebrated under the patronage of the authorities. Workers' unions organize exhibitions of their labor creativity, sales of various useful goods for the population at prices much lower than the usual cost. Concerts of professional and folk musical groups are held throughout the country.
- In Germany, May 1 is a very hectic and stressful day. All parties consider it their duty to hold a rally, demonstration or protest, which always end in local massacres, and anti-globalists often, in the company of “leftists,” organize pogroms in ethnic or wealthy neighborhoods of their cities. we can say that this is the day of the German police))))) And besides this, in Germany May 1 is celebrated as the day of the Renaissance of nature - the May Day.
- In Turkey, May 1 is not officially celebrated, and the police harshly disperse those who do not agree with this.
- In Ireland, May 1 is celebrated by adherents of ancient traditions, for on this day the ancient Celts, driving their flocks to pastures, celebrated Beltane.
- In Spain, May 1st is the day of all flowers. There are always colorful festive folk festivities.
- In Italy and Sicily, both young and old in the first days of May collect meadow daisies, which bring happiness (according to popular beliefs).
- In the USA, May 1 is celebrated with hard work))))) This day is not celebrated there, and everyone works as usual.
- In Europe, too, they do not remember the courageous Chicago workers who fought against the bourgeois oppressors, and in whose honor in 1889 the Congress of the Second International decided to celebrate Workers' Day.
- But in England, the first of May is a day off! In 1977, when Labor was in power, the day was made a public holiday. Then this decision caused a complete shock among the Conservative Party))))))) At that time, the London Times wrote:
“......Well, we’ve waited - soon we will have socialism”
What was it like in the USSR?
I won’t say much, many of us remember these large-scale celebrations and demonstrations. Watch the video filmed during such a massive May Day celebration in Soviet Moscow in 1983.
Yes, then they knew how to organize holidays for the whole people.
The beach season also opens in May, but it’s still quite cool there. Beach season In this country, in general, it practically coincides with Russia, the only difference is the cleanliness of the sea and the ratio of price and quality.
Jordan
The Dead Sea is the place that, along with its healing mud and waters, awaits in May those who want not only to relax, but also to heal. Jordan will welcome its guests with beautiful sunny weather and warm sea. Beaches, mysterious caves Petra, the coral reefs of the Red Sea and ancient monuments will not leave indifferent those who go on vacation for impressions.
Bus tours in Europe
“Galloping across Europe” in May is much easier to travel than in other months. It's warm, but not hot yet - it's time for... bus tours for France, Italy, Portugal and Spain. And walking along the ancient streets without fear of rain in the spring is much more comfortable than at other times of the year, when precipitation, frost or heat drive tourists into four walls under the life-saving air conditioner or closer to a warm radiator.
If rain isn't enough to dampen your wanderlust, Scandinavia and its tulip fields in May are a great choice for a traveler. And what is rain compared to the pleasure that everyone will receive by looking at the beauty that surrounds him?
Not everyone loves the sun and heat. Don’t feed someone bread, but let them find themselves in a cool place, and even the rain won’t bother them. The Baltic countries offer their own programs for such travelers. You definitely won’t be able to get fried at +15°C, and the weather there at that time is extremely unpredictable.
The Czech Republic and Poland are countries for quite budget travel. But since lovers excursion holidays For little money there is a lot, then you need to book the tour in advance.Exotic Islands
Mauritius
If popular resorts If you have already set your teeth on edge, and finances allow it, then you have a direct path to Mauritius - look into the mouth of a volcano, try exotic dishes, and gain new impressions. In May, the weather in Mauritius is very comfortable: although during the day the air does not warm up above +20 °C, due to the lack of winds it does not get cold there.
Seychelles
The world's largest coconut palms and a famous bird sanctuary await tourists in the Seychelles. The heat there gradually subsides in May, and the air temperature approaches comfortable. Amsterdam. Danube, Dnieper, Seine - everywhere vacationers will find comfortable cabins, rich excursion program and the most vivid impressions.
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The May holidays are just around the corner. And this is, at a minimum, a vacation for every working person. At the most, a full vacation.
This year, on May Day we rest from the 1st to the 4th, and on Victory Day from the 9th to the 11th. And between them there are 4 working days. If you collect time off, you can go on vacation for 11 days. If this is not possible, then you can simply spend 3-4 days off with benefit.
Where to relax economically in the spring? Where should tourists go on the eve of summer?
- Good in May sightseeing tours in Europe
The most budget-friendly destinations will be Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary . It would also be nice to visit Latvia, Lithuania, France and Germany. In summer it is unbearably hot there and ancient cities made of stone is uncomfortable, and in winter it is cold in these countries. Spring fills the old world with flowering plants, sun, bright colors and a spring mood. Even a rare rain cannot spoil the impression of the trip.
Baltics in May will greet you with coolness. But the fresh sea air will be useful, and contemplation historical places old cities will lift your spirits.
Cost of May tours to Europe:- for 7 days will be approximately 20,000 rubles.
- Holidays in Hungary for 7 days – about 22,000 rubles.
- Poland, oddly enough, will cost more – from 30,000 rubles.
- You can vacation in France for about 40-50,000 rubles.
- Prices for travel in Germany are approximately the same as in France.
May is a discount season in some countries. Because the majority of people prefer to relax in summer months. The exception is those states where they also celebrate Victory Day, where prices are increased in advance for the first half of May.
- May holiday with children at Disneyland
For families with children, it is recommended to visit the Disneylands of Europe - German, French, Spanish and Italian.
You can relax in these amusement parks for 40,000 - 50,000 rubles. for 6 nights. - Beach inexpensive holiday in May
Hobbyists have little choice in early May. All budget tours begin in mid-June, when the water warms up to an optimal temperature of 25-27 degrees C.
- It's hot at this time Thailand, Indonesia and other, no less expensive, island resorts.
- The only economical options are Türkiye, Egypt and Tunisia . A 7-day vacation in these countries, at best, will cost 10,000 rubles. Read also:
- Taking care of the budget Don’t forget about your native Russia . You save at least on a visa, an international passport, you don’t have to pay for insurance and worry about the language barrier. If you feel unwell, it will be easier to find medicine in your home country. In addition, it is much more convenient to travel around Russia with children.
- In May there are inexpensive medical tours to the Black Sea coast and Crimea
A large number of sanatoriums and boarding houses await their visitors in the spring. Fresh sea air is useful for people with respiratory diseases; the mountains are pleasing to the eye and help heal the nerves. WITH Black Sea resorts people return rested and full of energy. - A good option for a budget holiday in May is cruises
For example - cruise on the Volga . One trip allows you to see a large number of cities located on the most famous river in Russia. Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Astrakhan - and this is not a complete list.
There will be no need to spend money on hotel accommodation. Your cabin is always with you, and the cities and beauties of your native country will float before your eyes. In May, almost all sailings have a discount of approximately 20% from the summer price. Weekly holiday for cruise ship it will cost at 20,000-30,000 rubles . - May inexpensive travel by cities of Russia
Classic Russian excursion destinations - Golden ring, Saint Petersburg and northern cities.
This is a living and tangible legacy. Traveling around the cities of Russia with children, we instill in them the spirit of patriotism. The May holidays are precisely created in order to learn history “in pictures”, to visit the ancient and famous places Motherland. - May low-cost travel to the Shrines
You can take a tour of holy places, make a pilgrimage. Diveevo, Sanaksarsky monastery, Kizhi island, Valaam, Solovki and much more.
In terms of time, such trips can take from one day to five days. The price of pilgrimage journeys fluctuates from 500 rub. up to 20,000 rub. - Active budget holiday in May
For lovers active rest can you advise , Altai, Baikal and resorts Perm region . There is no such nature anywhere else. These places are famous for their fishing, national pastimes and rafting on wild rivers.
Of all Russian tours, they are the most expensive. You can relax there in May from 35,000 rub. 7 days per person . But you don’t mind paying for such exclusiveness and rich Russian flavor. This unique places, which are in demand even among foreigners. Why don’t we, residents of Russia, see our beauties?
The May holidays are another vacation. It's boring to sit at home when given the opportunity It's interesting to relax and see new places!