Kalyazin. Sights, photos, what to see in one day in winter, summer

Lost on the southeastern outskirts of the Tver region, stands the small provincial town of Kalyazin. To be absolutely precise, its location is 180 kilometers from Moscow, on the banks of the Volga, where the Zhabnya River flows into it. The city has a rich historical past, as it was founded in 1775 on the site of the ancient settlement of Nikola na Zhabne. Yaroslavskoe and Dimitrovskoe highways lead to it from Moscow, or you can get there in 3 hours by bus from Savyolovsky station. Despite the small population of 12,840 people and the small size of Kalyazin itself, it deservedly enjoys the attention of the huge number of tourists who visit it annually. And this is not just like that. Kalyazin is called the Russian Atlantis. There really is a lot to see and do. We present to your attention the most important sights of Kalyazin with photos and descriptions, addresses and names. Go!

Where is

Kalyazin is designated as the administrative center of the district of the same name in the Tver region. This urban object is geographically designated by coordinates: 57°14' N. w. 37°51' and is located on the Uglich reservoir. Within the city limits of Kalyazin the rivers Puda and Zhabnya flow, flowing into the Volga. The distance from Kalyazin to Moscow is 190 km. And to Tver - 130 km.

This city can be reached in three ways:

1. By bus - from Moscow, from the Tushinskaya bus station on an intercity route Moscow - Kalyazin - Kashin. Such flights are carried out 4 times a day and the journey will take 3 hours and 40 minutes. The fare is about 700 rubles. Or take a bus in Moscow (Botanical Garden metro station) going to Rybinsk, with an exit in Kalyazin (ticket price is about 600 rubles).
2. By train - in the direction Moscow - Rybinsk, train No. 602YA follows with a stop in Kalyazin. From Moscow it departs twice a week from Belorussky Station and the travel time is 4 hours. The cost of a ticket for this route ranges from 900 to 1250 rubles. Other options for getting to Kalyazin by rail involve transfers and route combinations.
3. By car is the fastest option to get to Kalyazin. Having left the capital along the M-8 highway, you need to turn left behind Sergiev Posad and exit onto the A108 highway. Then turn right onto highway P104. This road takes about 3 hours.
4. Along the river - this route refers to the time of summer navigation and cruise trips. Motor ships depart from Moscow from the Northern River Station. This cruise lasts 3 days, and its cost is from 10 thousand rubles. and higher.

There is no air connection with the city of Kalyazin, so there is no airport.

So why is little Kalyazin so good?

• This is one of the environmentally friendly cities with truly crystal air.
• The climate here is wonderful.
• Beautiful Russian landscapes. Forests with strawberries, cranberries, lingonberries. Lovers of quiet hunting usually collect baskets full of mushrooms here.
• Do you like relaxing near the water? At your service is the Volga itself, a dozen and a half rivers flowing into it and an unlimited number of streams.
• There are relatively few people here, but there is a lot of nature, therefore, it is still preserved here.

But, as Mikhail Ancharov noted, the main difference between Kalyazin

Story

Kalyazin, whose sights are connected with its history, attracts with its original charm. This city belongs to a number of ancient Russian cities. On the site of the future city in the IV-V centuries. AD lived the Finno-Ugric tribes, and then representatives of the Krivichi Slavs.

The first Russian settlement on the site of Kalyazin was noted in the 11th-12th centuries. Where the Zhabnya River flows into the Volga, merchants from Novgorod identified a trading place. It was here that the monastery “St. Nicholas on Zhabne” was built, and subsequently the St. Nicholas Cathedral. The famous Russian traveler Afanasy Nikitin, having visited Kalyazin (1468), noted this city in his notes “Walking across Three Seas”.

Peter I also visited here at the end of the 17th century. By this time, the Kalyazinskaya Sloboda was located on this site. In 1775, Kalyazin became a district town. Trades such as blacksmithing, tailoring, shoemaking and fulling flourished here. In 1940, during the commissioning of a hydroelectric power station, the historical center of the city was flooded.

There is such a city

Do you know, friends, that foreigners who come to Russia, almost eighty percent of them, come for tours around the cities of the Golden Ring? How many of us Russians can boast that we were there too, that we saw all its wonderful cities? Alas, we are just one of those who, on our vacation, traveled not so much throughout Russia as abroad; we are those who have not seen all the cities of the Golden Ring.

It’s time to fix this, we decided, and chose the capital of the ring, Yaroslavl, as the goal of our next trip.

It’s easiest for motorists - it’s 270 kilometers away by car along the Yaroslavskoye Highway. And along the way there are many towns with wonderful Russian names - Kimry, Borovsk, Kashin, Uglich, Myshkin, Kalyazin... Don’t drive past them with indifference!

It's decided - we'll go. Of course, not all of them, but only three - Kalyazin, Myshkin and Uglich, where we will spend the night. But here a bummer awaited us: we were unable to book a place in any of the Uglich hotels. However, this was a minor problem: in the trunk there are sleeping bags, webast and other joys of automobile tourism :).

The sun strokes the trunk of our car with bright rays - a Toyota named Dambik, kilometers joyfully rush under its wheels, fields, forests and ravines, exits and turns fly by. We turn right from Yaroslavka, then left, in an hour we will be in Kalyazin!

Weather. Best time to travel

A temperate continental climate prevails in Kalyazin. Winters here are moderately cold and long, and summers are relatively short but quite warm. The average annual precipitation is 606 mm. The warmest temperature occurs in July and the coldest in January.

Annual climate changes in Kalyazin can be described as follows:

Tourists choose the time of year most suitable for visiting Kalyazin according to their preferences. The most suitable option for traveling here would be the summer and winter months, when you can combine educational excursions with active recreation. September and May also look like attractive times to stay in Kalyazin.

The temperature during these months is comfortable and precipitation does not reach high levels.

Religious buildings

Kalyazin began its existence with cult sights - the Nikolaevsky and Trinity monasteries. In addition to these temples, there were other interesting buildings here. Unfortunately, most of them were swallowed up by water after the launch of the Uglich hydroelectric station.

Bell tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral

The calling card of the city of Kalyazin is the bell tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral, the symbol and main attraction of this locality. The bell tower is designated as a historical and architectural monument, built in 1800. It is located on an artificial island opposite the city and in the middle of the water of the Uglich Reservoir.

Kalyazin. The main attractions of the city will be the Bell Tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral.

The cathedral itself was dismantled during the construction of the hydroelectric station, and the bell tower was preserved as a lighthouse on the water. Looks great from all angles.

Holy Vvedenskaya Church

Kalyazin Vvedensky Church (Kalyazin, Polevaya St., 36) is located on the right bank of the river. Zhabnya in the Svistukha microdistrict. Built with the financial support of merchant N.I. Okhlobystina in 1882. This is the only temple in Kalyazin that was not closed under Soviet rule and is still operating. The Vvedenskaya Church is single-altar and decorated quite attractively.

The temple building is lined with red brick and decorated with green tent-type domes, with two golden-colored domes with crosses. The bell tower here is made in a two-tier format. A wrought-iron fence stands along the perimeter of the temple grounds with the adjacent cemetery. Entrance to this church is free.

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Church of the Ascension of the Lord

In Kalyazin there is the Church of the Ascension of the Lord (F. Engels St., 27), erected in 1783. This church is defined as a three-altar church - in honor of the Ascension of the Lord, St. Macarius and the icon of Our Lady of Tikhvin. During the years of the USSR, the church was closed and subjected to neglect and collapse. Since 1993, this temple was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church and restored.

The church is open daily from 9:00 to 15:00, admission is free.

Museums

Kalyazin, which does not have a large number of attractions, can still surprise its guests. Museums in the city and its surroundings are available to tourists.

Museum of Local Lore

The Kalyazin Museum of Local Lore is located at pl. Nogina, 1. Various photographs, documents and folk art items are presented here. The most interesting are the ancient icons, books and church graphics on display in the museum. A magnificent panorama of the Volga opens right from the museum.

Except Monday and Tuesday, the museum is open every day from 11:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 to 16:30. Ticket prices range from 20 to 40 rubles, free for preschoolers.

Tarchevskaya Sloboda

In the Kalyazinsky district, the village of Tarchevo, there is a unique museum complex. Here tourists can get acquainted with all kinds of figures of Slavic-type dolls that have a ritual meaning or are amulets. Museum guests will be shown how honey was extracted in the old days and how to milk goats correctly. For this purpose, the museum complex includes a livestock farm.

For clarity, all kinds of master classes are held here. This museum is open by prior arrangement. The cost of visiting depends on the intensity of the excursion presentation and ranges from 400 to 1000 rubles. per person

Baba Yaga's estate

The unique Estate of Baba Yaga is located in the village. Solonovka, Kalyazinsky district. It is a complex of fairy-tale-type buildings. Here tourists will be shown the kindness and hospitality of Baba Yaga. She will demonstrate her culinary and artistic talents. All buildings of the estate are made of wood and have a Slavic architectural orientation.

There are houses for a waterman, a goblin and a miller. In the setting of the Russian fairy-tale world, tourists will see various theatrical performances. A visit to this museum is arranged through a travel agency. The cost of the entire tour, which includes a visit to Baba Yaga’s Estate, starts from 2 thousand rubles.

Folk crafts - tiles, lace and felt boots

There was an ancient craft in Kalyazin - wood carving. And there were once a lot of master carvers here. In different cities and towns of Russia they decorated houses and made wonderful iconostases. Now the craft no longer exists, but individual craftsmen still exist.

Before the revolution, there was another wonderful folk craft here - weaving lace with bobbins. It appeared in Kalyazin in the 17th century, when Queen Maria Miloslavskaya was fleeing the plague epidemic that broke out in Moscow in the Trinity-Makaryevsky Monastery. Lacemakers also came with her. Now attempts are being made to revive lace making. In the House of Crafts you can simply look at wonderful works, you can take a master class or buy something in the local store as a souvenir of Kalyazin.

The most beautiful Kalyazin tiles were once made here for the walls of houses, palaces and temples. Now they are only in the museum collection.

But they are still making felt boots. And they have no equal as souvenirs!

Monuments

The small territory occupied by the city of Kalyazin has its own monuments worthy of attention. They can be examined in detail during a leisurely walk through this locality.

Monument to Macarius Kalyazinsky

This monument is dedicated to the man who is rightfully considered the founder of both the Trinity Monastery and Kalyazin itself. Macarius of Kalyazinsky stands against the background of a fragment of the wall of an ancient temple. In his hands he holds a model of the temple and a staff. This monument is located at the intersection of the street. K. Marx and st. Lenin.

Monument to Mikhail Skopin-Shuisky.

This monument is located directly next to the Ascension Church. This prince was the commander of the Russian regiments in the battle (at Kalyazin) with the Lithuanian invaders in 1609. The battle ended in the defeat of the Polish-Lithuanian troops. In the composition of the monument one can see an eagle, personifying Russia, sitting on abandoned enemy regimental banners.

The name of the Russian commander is imprinted on the memorial tablet, and below are the names of the commanders of the enemy regiments. In the middle of the monument there is a portrait of the Russian commander.

Monument to those killed in the First World War

Not far from the monument to Skopin-Shuisky there is another memorial sign - to the fallen soldiers from Kalyazin during the First World War. On a rectangular black stele made of granite, the St. George Cross is indicated, and under it are the names of the fallen heroes, residents of Kalyazin.

Do you know any interesting regional expressions?

We stopped near a female tour guide waiting for her group. Sanya asks her: “Are the rest of the monastery buildings visible in the summer? Or just this one bell tower? Many people write that when there is a lot of shallowing, domes come out from under the water and walls appear?”

“No, all this is fantasy,” the sweet woman answers us, “There is nothing left except the bell tower. But the kids, diving, no, no, find at the bottom either a coin or a cross...” And at parting she suggested: “Make a wish and touch the wall of the bell tower - it will definitely come true...”

What a find! Thank you! TOUCH! Komsomolskaya Pravda collects such unusual local colloquial words in its dictionary of travelers around Russia. Let's give it to her - “touch it”!

Architectural structures

Despite the fact that the central part of the city in Kalyazin was flooded, entire ancient neighborhoods have been preserved here. There are many historical buildings located on them.

Mansion of the Shekhonsky princes

This building is located on the street. Vagzhanova, 26 and dates back to the 18th century. The mansion itself is one-story, built in a mixed style. At the same time, one can see an elegant combination of architectural styles of Baroque and Classicism.

The house is located on the high bank of the river. Toad.

Buildings of the Mechanical Technical School

In 1905, a Mechanical and Technical School was built in Kalyazin. The building is made of red brick in pseudo-Russian style, has a spacious area and two large wings. The roof over this building is quite high with a figured design. Now the Mechanical Engineering College is located here (Lenin St., 36).

The building of the former district school

In the 19th century A district school was built in Kalyazin. The building was made of red brick and had 2 floors. The building itself shows features of classicism with shades of provincialism. Since 1883, this house was purchased and it housed a private women's gymnasium. Currently, the House of Children's Creativity is located here (Karl Marx St., 19).

City government

Address: Karl Marx street, 22/20 Phone: +7 (48249) 2-05-53

It is of particular interest among the ancient buildings of Kalyazin. This building was created in 1881-1883 as a Public House, and is a red brick structure with a preserved observation tower, which doubles as a fire tower. Later, the local school, gendarmerie and zemstvo administration were located here. And now this is city school No. 2.

Natural attractions

Kalyazin has a fairly rich natural environment. The location of the city on the Uglich reservoir and the presence of forests around it make this place attractive for vacationers.

Beaches

To the left of the city embankment in the center of Kalyazin there is a sandy beach with a beautiful view of the flooded bell tower. Here, vacationers are provided with sun loungers, umbrellas and utility rooms. There are beaches near the yacht club and not far from the bridge over the Volga.

Monastyrsky Island provides excellent recreation on the water, where in addition to the beach there is shade from numerous trees.

Eco-park "Mezhdurechye"

In an ecologically clean place, on the vast territory of a natural reserve, the Mezhdurechye park is located. Here, vacationers are offered both relaxation and various entertainment: hiking and horseback riding, visiting historical places and a petting zoo. While living in guest houses, vacationers can go fishing, visit the forest and use the sauna complex.

Park address: Kalyazinsky district, Makaryevskaya village.

Park of the former estate of the Ushakov nobles

6 km. from Kalyazin, in the village of Nikitsky, there is a small park (the part of it that survived the flood). On its territory there is a small chapel and a bust of A.S. Pushkin, who visited this estate. Every year, holidays dedicated to the great Russian poet are held here.

Chapel of Macarius Kalyazinsky

Address: Monastyrsky Island on the territory of the Uglich Reservoir.

One of the largest and most famous in pre-revolutionary Russia was the Trinity Kalyazin Monastery. It was built in the 15th century and included a complex of churches surrounded by strong fortress walls.

But all the buildings were destroyed during the construction of the reservoir (although this historical place of worship was located above the water level, which means it could have been preserved). Now on the site of the monastery there is only a chapel dedicated to the founder of the monastery.

Modern objects interesting to visit

Kalyazin, whose attractions can be modern in nature, attracts tourists in this direction as well. The modern features of this city add additional color against the backdrop of historical sites.

Radio telescope RT-64

This radio telescope, 180 m high, belongs to the Kalyazin Radio Astronomy Observatory. The giant plate of this object looks very impressive even from afar.

It is prohibited for outsiders to visit the observatory, but you can contemplate it from the outside when leaving Kalyazin towards Uglich.

Abandoned sanatorium

Very close to Kalyazin, on a peninsula in the Paulino forest area, there is an impressive unfinished Soviet-era cardiological sanatorium. This facility was built by the Ministry of Defense from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. and was designed for 500 seats.

The unfinished sanatorium attracts representatives of technogenic tourism.

Humpback Bridge

In 1935, a bridge across the river was built in Kalyazin. Zhabnya, which connected Zarechye with the old town. The configuration of the upper part of the bridge looks truly humpbacked. The panoramic view of this object allows us to classify it as a local feature.

Let's hit the road

Holding a book with the Nikolskaya Bell Tower on the cover about the city of Kalyazin, a magnet, a clay whistle and a jar of honey, we leave the souvenir counters. In the car, we snack on the chebureks we took with us on the road - Sanya has it with cheese, I eat it with meat, and, full of strength and energy, we set off further on the journey to Uglich.

Goodbye, Kalyazin! See you soon in Uglich, friends!

Interesting places to relax with children

Like all cities, Kalyazin has places that you can visit with your children. In addition to Baba Yaga's Estate, there is an opportunity for little visitors to visit the following places:

Sports ice complex "Volga"

This ice complex is located at st. Tverskaya, 20. There are ice surfaces for children for skating (from 70 to 150 rubles, up to 6 years - free), a play town "Rachok" (100 rubles / 30 min.) and a room for table tennis (150 rub./30 min.).

The opening hours of this complex are from 6:30 to 23:00.

Children's excursion program

For an interesting and educational activity for children, in Kalyazin you can take advantage of various excursion programs. For example, you can contact the Ostrovok travel agency with this question. It is located on the street. Comintern, 63/15 and is open from 9:00 to 18:00 (except Sunday and Monday).

City Park

The Central City Park is perfect for recreation and entertainment with children in Kalyazin. Especially for children there are carousels and swings, climbing frames and slides, bungees and swings. In addition to all this, the park has sports equipment, ping-pong tables, and benches in the shade of trees.

Self-guided route for 1-2 days

Kalyazin, whose sights are quite interesting and entertaining, can be explored in 1 day. An approximate route for such a trip might look like this: At 10:00, after breakfast, you can walk and leisurely go towards the city embankment. Along the way, it is worth viewing ancient mansions and visiting the monument to Makariy Kalyazinsky.

At 11:00, go to the embankment and agree with the owner of the boat to visit the bell tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral and the Makaryevskaya Chapel on the island. At 13:00, after lunch, you can continue the introductory walk around Kalyazin and go to the Church of the Ascension. Here you can also see the monuments to Skopin-Shuisky and the city residents who died in the First World War.

At 14:00 you should have a detailed acquaintance with the Museum of Local Lore, located in the former building of the Church of the Epiphany. After that, go to the Church of the Presentation and visit there. At 17:00 it is advisable to hire a taxi and go to inspect the huge radio telescope. After dinner at 18:00 you can go to the city park for a quiet rest before bed.

Church of the Ascension

Address: Engels street, 1 Website: https://hram-kalyazin.pravorg.ru/

Erected in 1783. The five-domed structure combines elements of eclectic and pseudo-Gothic styles. The incorrupt remains of the Monk Macarius of Kalyazin are kept here, representatives of the Belyustin family and other prominent citizens of the city are buried.

Hotels

For recreation and accommodation in Kalyazin and near it there are a number of hotels and inns.

These include:

1. Hotel Kalyazin (Zavodskaya St., 17A/2) – a restaurant with a bar, a billiard room and a parking lot are available for residents. The rooms are air conditioned and pet friendly. The cost of a single room is 1.5 thousand rubles, a double room is 2.5 thousand rubles, a triple room is 3.5 thousand rubles. Prices are for standard rooms.

2. Guest house “Usadba 1” (Kommunisticheskaya str., 1) is a cozy hotel with 8 rooms. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay, including laundry and free internet. The cost of accommodation, which starts from 3.5 thousand rubles, includes free parking.
3. Hotel "Deck" (Kalyazinsky district, Myshino village) - a hotel with 6 rooms on the banks of the Zhabnya River. It has a full range of services for residents. In addition to this, it has its own beach and pier. The cost of living in this hotel starts from 2.5 thousand rubles.
4. Mini hotel “Guest Dvor” (Kalyazinsky district, Vasilevo village, Sovetskaya str., 20) is a two-story cozy building with 12 rooms with kitchens. There is parking, a recreation area and a bathhouse. The rooms have a TV and refrigerator, toilet and shower. Free breakfast is provided in the morning. Accommodation price – from 700 rub.
5. Recreation center "Prichal" (Kalyazinsky district, Pankratovo village, 55) - guest houses on the river bank. The rooms have a seating area, free internet, and some have a kitchen. In addition to the usual services, guests of the base are given the opportunity to go fishing and various walks. Cost of living – from 5 thousand rubles.

Funny name Zhabnya

And here comes the Volga. Ha, the mistake is not the Volga yet, but only its tributary - the Zhabnya River. Who could tell why she was given such a frog nickname? Or did it come from the buttercup-like medicinal plant toadwort?

There are cars along the shore selling fish. We stop and ask the price. And oats, that is, the catch, is not cheap these days: a small roach costs 100 rubles, a small smoked greenling costs 200 rubles... I sighed sadly - on the Western Dvina for that kind of money they bought such a huge fish.

Where to eat

There are no problems with food for tourists and townspeople in Kalyazin. This city has cafes and restaurants where you can have a calm and tasty meal.

Such establishments include:

1. Cafe "Victoria" (Kalyazin, Chkalova St., 24/20) - a snack bar with Russian cuisine. They will offer a variety of soups, chicken and meat main dishes, and a variety of desserts. Unpretentious atmosphere and quality food - this is what this establishment looks like. Lunch consisting of first, second and dessert starts from 700 rubles. per person
2. The dining room (Kalyazin, Pukhalskogo St., 13) is a modest establishment with high-quality food of Russian cuisine. Here, in a friendly atmosphere, you will be offered first courses, a second course of meat with a side dish and several salads. The average check is estimated at 160-200 rubles. per person
3. Cafe "Visit" (Kalyazin, Zavodskaya St., 13A) - an inexpensive establishment with Russian and Caucasian cuisine. It is possible to order food to order in this cafe. Khachapuri is especially delicious here. The average bill per person is about 200 rubles.

4. Cafe “Wolf's Lair” (Kalyazin, Privokzalnaya St., 27) is a biker club. The entrance here is made in the shape of a wolf's mouth, and parts from motorcycles are present in the design of the premises. In the original one, you can taste delicious pizza and other snacks, washed down with cold beer. The average bill in this establishment is 800-1500 rubles.

How to move more conveniently

The simplest question and the same solution for tourists visiting Kalyazin is the choice of means of transportation in this place. The city is small enough to explore all the attractions within its boundaries on foot. At the same time, two bus routes operate in the city. The ticket price for traveling there is 15 rubles.

There is also a taxi service in Kalyazin, with a fare of 70-100 rubles. Kalyazin, being a fairly small city, has its own attractions, and among them there are unique objects. The areas around the city are surrounded by colorful nature, forests and rivers add their own charm.

Article design: Ilchenko Oksana

Uglich Reservoir

An artificially created reservoir with a number of dams makes it possible to provide electricity to the population and enterprises of many Russian cities. Its length is 146 kilometers and its width is 5 kilometers, which is very convenient for organizing shipping.