20 must-see attractions in Myshkin

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Myshkin is an ancient, original and picturesque city. Built up with one- and two-story houses, it has hardly changed since the beginning of the 20th century. The smallest city in the Yaroslavl region captivates at first glance with its naive provincialism, almost unreal patriarchy and the cordiality of its residents, who call themselves mousers.

The city owes its existence to a mouse that woke up the sleeping prince just as a snake was about to bite him. At the site of his salvation, the prince erected a chapel, around which Myshkin grew up.

In full accordance with the name, a real “mouse cult” flourishes here, and the tiny town itself has a reputation as the “mouse” capital of the world. It is decorated with hundreds of funny images of this animal, and thousands of mice of all shapes and sizes await tourists at the souvenir stalls. Another evidence of the capital’s high status is the variety of museums, the number of which modest Myshkin can compete with some million-plus cities.

How to get to Myshkin

By bus

In tiny Myshkin there is neither an airfield nor a railway. From Moscow you can get here by bus following the route Moscow - Rybinsk (office site). Departure from the station. metro station "Botanical Garden", travel time 4 hours 30 minutes. The bus makes a stop near the village of Korovino on the right bank of the Volga. To get to Myshkin, located on the opposite bank, you will need to cross the river on a small ferry. In winter, when the ferry crossing does not operate, you need to get off in Uglich, 30 km south of Myshkin, and take bus No. 108 or 108A Uglich - Myshkin (12 times a day, journey time 1 hour 15 minutes).

Moscow travel companies organize one-day bus excursions to Myshkin. Cost from 2400 RUB.

By train

The Volga railway station closest to Myshkin is located 18 km north of the city. Train No. 602Ya Moscow - Rybinsk, leaving from Belorussky Station, stops here (the journey takes about 11 hours, ticket - from 900 RUB). From St. Petersburg you can get to Volga by train No. 347Zh St. Petersburg - Ufa or No. 337Zh St. Petersburg - Samara (the journey also takes about 11 hours, ticket - from 700 RUB). From the railway station to the city there is bus No. 107 Volga station - Myshkin (10-12 times a day, the journey takes 40 minutes). Prices on the page are for April 2021.

By car

From Moscow, the fastest and easiest way to get to Myshkin is by car. First, along the federal highway M-8 “Kholmogory” to Sergiev Posad and then along the P104 road going through Uglich. Distance from MKAD 264 km. Depending on traffic, the trip will take from 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours.

Good news for those who are going to Myshkin with their own car - all parking in the city is free.

On water

Myshkin is a mandatory stop for cruise ships departing from Moscow from the pier of the Northern River Station. Duration - 3-5 days, cost from 8000 RUB. Vouchers can be purchased at the offices of travel agencies or on the websites of tour operators.

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"We're going around Russia." Myshkin

Tsargrad columnist Andrei Malosolov completes his series of articles on domestic tourism as part of the “We're Traveling Around Russia” project with a story about the small but very beautiful town of Myshkin in the Yaroslavl region

Myshkin, a city that was called “little Petersburg,” experienced disgrace after the revolution, collapse and oblivion in the 70-90s of the last century. And, despite everything, he was able to drag himself, like Baron Munchausen, to the forefront of Russian tourism.

Many ancient and once majestic cities fell into decay and lost their former significance. Alexandrov, under Ivan the Terrible, was the capital of Rus' for 16 years, and now it is a dusty working city with dilapidated houses. Sergiev Posad perked up after the long darkness of the 1990s and again became a majestic place of Russian Orthodoxy, where they finally began to restore not only the Lavra, but also the city streets.

Rostov the Great and Pereslavl-Zalessky are trying to restore their beauty and attract tourists with varying degrees of success. Bezhetsk, Staritsa, Krapivna and Yuryev-Polsky have still not recovered from the wounds inflicted on them by the 20th century, having turned into a crude collection of neglected ancient houses and roads and squares that have not been repaired for decades. And yet, small towns in Russia, despite the vicissitudes of fate, are now actively returning to their former positions.

Myshkin is the most striking example of how one must be able to do this, despite the blows of fate. Having been demoted by the Soviet authorities from a city to a village, almost losing its name, and not being renovated since the 1970s, it was able to become one of the most successful small towns on the tourist map of the country, where hundreds of thousands of people flock in search of fabulous views of the Volga, amusing museums, ancient streets with wooden houses and carved frames and delicious Russian cuisine.

Photo: TV channel “Tsargrad”

And of course, Myshkin became the only city in the country that created the cult of a simple mouse, as well as another example of the role of the individual in history. After all, the father of the “Myshkin miracle” was local historian, local historian, and creator of special Myshkin liqueurs, Vladimir Grechukhin.

How to get there?

It takes about four hours to get to Myshkin along the federal highway to Yaroslavl or Rybinsk. The 281 kilometer journey will not be tiring, since the road surface is in good condition throughout. From Moscow we drive along the M-8 “Kholmogory” federal highway to Sergiev Posad and then turn onto the P104 road going through Kalyazin and Uglich.

There is another exciting route - on a cruise ship, so you can combine a trip to Myshkin with a visit to Uglich, Rybinsk, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and other cities of the Golden Ring. But this route is good in summer or until the end of navigation. If you want to spend a pleasant weekend in the winter, a trip to Myshkin by car or bus will bring you a lot of positive emotions.

Myshkin Hotels

At first glance, there are few decent hotels and guest houses in the city. But there are enough of them for tourists to comfortably stay in the city for one or several nights. The level of guest service is steadily growing. In Myshkin, bank cards are accepted everywhere, the Internet works everywhere, guest parking and other amenities are available.

The guest house “On Lesnoy” is notable for its bicycle rental service - riding around little Myshkin is a pleasure, and in the summer this means of transport is best used to get to the remote sandy beaches of the Volga. The Summit and Comfort hotels now have indoor swimming pools, which is very pleasant during a winter trip. More and more small hotels and guest houses are opening in the city. But from the “top” category, it is certainly worth highlighting the “Forest Fairy Tale” boarding house, located in the middle of a pine forest, the “Myshk inn” hotel located right on the embankment, as well as the former Soviet hotel, and now the most comfortable and largest hotel “Koshkin Dvor” with excellent restaurant "Mousetrap".

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We’ll talk about the restaurant a little later, but now about the prices for accommodation: in guest houses a room costs from 1000 to 1900 rubles per night, in hotels the average bill is 2300 rubles, and in the luxury category - up to 5 thousand rubles.

Little Peter, demoted to the village

Myshkin is a small town with a small population (11 thousand inhabitants), but a rich and long history. More than a thousand years ago, Finno-Ugric tribes settled in this place. In the 9th century, the Slavs arrived here, who immediately saw the advantages of the city’s advantageous location: on the high bank of the Volga, on river trade routes. In the 13th century there was already a rather large fortress here, and in 1238 Myshkin was demolished by Batu’s troops. The city belonged to the Mstislavsky princes, descendants of the Lithuanian Gediminovich family. Moreover, the name of the city is associated with the Mstislavskys. According to legend, on the site of the present city, one of the princes was awakened by a mouse, but the prince’s anger changed to mercy when he saw that the mouse had distracted the snake’s attention.

Previously a fortress and a village, Myshkin was first mentioned in writing in 1605, and in 1777, by decree of Empress Catherine II, it became a city. In 1805, a large stone Assumption Cathedral was built here, which is still an architectural dominant. In the 19th century, Myshkin became a wealthy merchant city, primarily due to the supply of bread to the huge grain exchange in Rybinsk. All the capital stone houses of Myshkin that survived during Soviet times are the legacy of the merchants and nobles Tuchkovs, Tyutchevs, Sukhovo-Kobylins, Opochinins, Tomanovskys.

They opened gymnasiums, schools, a hospital, a library and taverns with inns. Already in the 19th century, it had its own printing house, a noble club, and a pier for large ships. It cannot be said that the Soviet government did not bring anything useful here, not at all - in the 1920s, a weather station, several museums, an art gallery were built in Myshkin, and they even created a football club, the founder of which was one of the founders of Russian football, Pavel Butusov. And then different times came for Myshkin.

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Being a small but wealthy town, Myshkin met Soviet power with hostility. The agricultural, arable district of the Yaroslavl province responded to the power of the Soviets and the surplus appropriation system with two large peasant uprisings. They were spontaneous, ill-prepared and did more harm than good. The Bolsheviks sent large forces from Yaroslavl and Rybinsk to suppress the uprisings, and even brought here a division of Latvian riflemen who had committed atrocities beyond measure.

The uprisings were drowned in blood and suppressed with great cruelty. They killed peasants, priests, and merchants and nobles who remained in the city. In the mornings, the bodies of the executed city boys were found on the Volga splash pad, where the pier is now located and there are fishing boats and boats.

Annoyed by the fact that not only the damned world-eating kulaks, but also ordinary peasant plowmen rebelled against the new, seemingly “people’s” government, the communists took full revenge on Myshkin and the entire region. Half of the district was transferred to the Tver region, Myshkin was renamed the village of Myshkino, and then almost changed to Komarov - in honor of the murdered Red Guard. Since then, the city began to be considered socially unreliable, its inhabitants were monitored and its heritage was slowly destroyed. They dismantled the cobblestone street, all the pavements and sidewalks, and also demolished several temples and merchant houses. The stone was used in the construction of dormitories. And before the start of World War II, Myshkin was “finished off” by his native Volga, demolishing and flooding historical streets, two beautiful pre-revolutionary Volga boulevards and a couple of factories.

Called “little Petersburg” before the revolution, Myshkin began to look like a robbed beggar. The repressed Myshkinites after the war were almost completely replaced by the rural population. And the handsome merchant city became a rural-working village with the corresponding contingent. This fate was shared by hundreds of ancient Russian cities, in which everything was decent and decent before the revolution - Torzhok, Ostashkov, Velikiye Luki, Staritsa, Suzdal, Murom, Volokolamsk and many others retained their names, but became different.

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The surviving architectural monuments of Myshkin began to slowly collapse, the old houses were inhabited by collective farmers, and offices were located in the old estates. A hay warehouse and flax trusts were set up in the Assumption Cathedral, a workshop was set up in the Church of Sorrows, and St. Nicholas Cathedral was “lucky” - it became the House of Culture. It was really lucky, because the Alekseevskaya Church and the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Quiet My Sorrows,” and at the same time all four city chapels were simply wiped off the face of the earth. “The collective farm village did not require churches, mansions, paved streets, much less a museum, an art gallery, a scientific library, scientific local history and sports societies. All this seemed to remain forever in the decisively rejected past,” wrote local historian Vladimir Grechukhin in his book dedicated to the history of Myshkin.

He also noted that until the 70s of the 20th century, not a single large house in Myshkin had been overhauled, not a single roof had been renewed, not a single meter of asphalt had been laid. Myshkin seemed to have become a cursed, plague-ridden place. The only thing that reminded of its glorious times were its correctly laid out streets, gorgeous views, remains of temples and houses, beautiful forests around. Title: Myshkin. And a myth!

Revival through myth

In the 1990s, when most Russian cities finally fell into decay, Myshkin, on the contrary, began to be reborn - thanks to legends and myths invented by local local historians and patriots of the city associated with the images of a mouse, felt boots and merchant good looks. Myshkin was one of the first small towns - after Suzdal - to understand that the only way it can rise is through tourism and its natural beauties. In 1988, the name Myshkin was returned to it, and in the last year of the existence of the USSR it again became a city.

The same local historian Grechukhin, who was supported by many cultural figures, in particular Academician Dmitry Likhachev, played a huge role in this. Since the mid-1990s, tourists have flocked to the city, attracted by museum complexes, including museums of mouse and felt boots, as well as vodka. Over the course of several years, the art gallery, crafts, and hotels were restored.

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Currently, Myshkin exists entirely at the expense of tourists, for whom local authorities and local historians have competently and thoroughly built the appropriate infrastructure. Its basis was the natural beauty of the city, which, as they say, cannot be destroyed or killed. Myshkin stands on the high bank of the Volga, and views of merchant Russia of the 19th century open in all directions. Historic houses have been restored, as have the roads. There are many souvenir shops where they sell various images of mice, local handicrafts and felt boots.

The Volga in Myshkin is majestic, blue, wide - exactly two kilometers wide! In summer, all the surrounding beaches are busy with vacationers. In winter, sleigh rides and snowmobiling are offered here.

People come to Myshkin for the special atmosphere of the Russian province, where it is quiet, calm, fresh air and no fuss. Several years ago, a solid embankment was built along the entire length of the city along the river, and the slopes were strengthened. You can come to Myshkin for at least a few hours to stroll along this wonderful embankment!

Mouse and Liquor Museums

But the most important feature of Myshkin is its numerous museums, which miraculously fit into the landscape and mythology of the town. Firstly, this is the Mouse Museum - it seems, the only one in the world. There are so many figures of this animal here!

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The Flax Museum is the basis for the well-being of the entire Yaroslavl province in the 18th-19th centuries, not only very interesting and educational, but also located in the beautiful mansion of the Chistov merchants. Around this museum, which has become the main point for selfies and tourist photographs, there is a whole block of other museums, shops, shops and small cafes.

By the way, it is in the Flax Museum that you can look at photographs of that lost merchant Myshkin of the 19th-20th centuries. Nearby there is a very modern museum “Miller's House”, and next to it is one of the most famous museums in Myshkin, dedicated to felt boots. By the way, in the city you can buy felt boots in any quantity and for any foot. They are made in Myshkin itself. The boots here are different - simple, traditional, and painted with various patterns, and with a built-in ribbed sole for city walks. Felt boots cost from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles, although there are also exclusive options for those who want to look richer even in such shoes.

The Peter Smirnov Museum is another popular tourist spot. As you might guess, the museum is dedicated to vodka and liqueurs, because Pyotr Smirnov, the founder of the famous vodka brand, was born and raised in Myshkin. In this museum you can not only touch the exhibits, but also try them. Yes, with a snack of local pickles and salsa! Here, from time to time, the same legendary local historian Vladimir Grechukhin organizes his cultural performances - people really like his tinctures and liqueurs made from wild berries and horseradish.

The exhibits of the Myshkinsky Samokhod museum, located in the village hut and its courtyard, were interestingly selected. Steam engines, motorcycles, and pre-war trucks are collected here. Entrance to the museum costs 100 rubles. By the way, tickets to other museums cost about the same.

There is also a museum in Myshkin dedicated to the art of pilotage, because the townspeople have mastered this skill since ancient times. In some ways it resembles the Museum of Sailors in Totma, Vologda Region, which we also visited as part of the “Roading around Russia” project.

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Not a museum, but a special place in the town - fish rows on the river pier. Fans of dried, fried, cold and hot smoked fish will have their eyes wide open here. Putting them back together will take a lot of effort - there are all kinds of fish here! Volga roach, bream, catfish, pike perch, and pike fill dozens of tables on the embankment. They also sell fish here that are not found in local rivers, such as sterlet and sturgeon, but which are smoked “Myshkin style” in special braziers. The cost of fish ranges from 150 rubles to several thousand if we are talking about a hefty sturgeon or eel.

Gastronomic “Mousetrap”

This is where you can fall, as if into a mousetrap, into a Russian cuisine restaurant with the same name, which occupies the entire first floor of the Koshkin Dvor hotel. Once upon a time the hotel was a banal Soviet hotel with a dull interior. Now this is the best hotel in the city with the best restaurant. This is where you need to go with a separate program!

This is a real merchant restaurant with a large selection of original dishes and prices that will make you feel better even before you touch the signature Mousetrap liqueurs. Excellent hearty soups in deep bowls cost from 150 rubles. The second courses are not some kind of provincial in the worst sense of the word “boyar-style meat with mayonnaise.” These are cutlets from pike and three types of Volga pike perch, dumplings from wild boar and elk (the portion of game dumplings is small, unlike traditional ones, but you can take different types and try everything. The cost is up to 300 rubles). There is outstanding stewed lamb (360 rubles) and pork neck steak with an original presentation (400 rubles). The most expensive dish is the entire meat set on a small sleigh costing 1,100 rubles, or the “big sausage” - a set of all the sausages from the chef on a measuring board costing 980 rubles.

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All this delicious food is locally prepared. The restaurant also brews its own signature beer at a price of 100 rubles per mug. A whole page on the menu is occupied by local liqueurs and liqueurs: sea buckthorn, cranberry, raspberry, lingonberry, cherry - 65 rubles per 50 grams. A tasting shot of 7 types of liqueurs costs 190 rubles. If you go upscale, they offer strong horseradish and “mouse root”, they also cost 65 rubles per glass. Well, the most expensive alcohol in the restaurant is moonshine, which is made by the chef - 170 rubles per glass.

After walking along the embankment, museums and quiet streets, it’s time to stop by the Mousetrap and have a hearty lunch or dinner. At the same time, it is advisable to take care of booking a table in advance - the restaurant has long become a local attraction, and it is not always possible to get into it just like that, even if you live in this hotel.

On this positive note, we conclude our review of the wonderful tourist city of Myshkin, which we hope you will come to sooner or later to admire the real Russian province!

Myshkin Hotels

Those who intend to stay overnight in Myshkin will be able to choose between hotels and guest houses, the total number of which is quite comparable to the number of fingers on a hand. However, a small number of “stars” (maximum 3) and even their complete absence does not mean that travelers will have to sacrifice the usual services, for example, free parking or WI-Fi. Guests at Guest House on Lesnoy can rent bicycles, Guest House Comfort and Hotel Summit have indoor pools, and Guest House Volga is pet-friendly. You can't pay with a credit card everywhere.

The cost of a double room in a hotel or guest house is from 2000 RUB.

Those who want to relax for a few days in nature are not forgotten either. In a protected pine forest on the northern outskirts of Myshkin there is the Lesnaya Skazka boarding house with its own large territory, and on the opposite bank of the Volga there is the elite tourist complex Mouse Inn with the Myshkino Podvorie hotel.

Hotels

The city has guest houses and hotels where you can stay comfortably. You can find a great option in the center or on the outskirts. Many well-equipped country cottages. If you prefer camping, you will also be able to find the right solution for your vacation. The most popular hotels are “Cat House”, “Chaika”, “Myshk Inn” and others.

Transport

The only type of public transport in Myshkin is a bus (runs 12 times a day from 7:25 to 17:40). Its route passes through a ferry pier, a bus station, a stadium and a hospital.

There are no bicycle rental offices in the city, but some hotels rent them to guests.

Ferry

The ferry crossing across the Volga operates from early spring to late autumn. In summer, ferries from Myshkin leave every hour from 07:00 to 20:00, from the opposite side of the river - from 07:30 to 20:30. The cost of transporting a car weighing up to 1500 kg is about 300 RUB. Transportation of people is free.

Sights of Myshkin in one day

Museum of felt boots

Not far from the city pier, in a historical building there is an interesting museum - “Russian felt boots”. The first exhibition was opened in 2000. After another 6 years, another hall dedicated to ancient shoes opened its doors.

In Myshkin they know firsthand about the creation of felt boots. The city was considered one of the centers for the production of “fulling and rolling” footwear. Therefore, in the exhibition halls, visitors will learn a lot of details about the creation of felt boots.

There are hundreds of exhibits here - felt boots, felt boots, felt boots in all colors of the rainbow or decorated with embroidery, ornaments or appliqué. There are also models with platforms, wedges, and heels. Next to the exhibition there is a small store where all this beauty can be purchased. What a wonderful opportunity to combine cultural leisure with shopping.

Address: Nikolskaya street, 18, Myshkin, Yaroslavl region

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 100 rubles, for children - 80 rubles.

Assumption Cathedral

The building was erected in 1820. The cathedral stands in the center of the city, towering above the rest of the city's buildings. The temple was created according to the design of the Italian architect Manfrini.

This is a huge and monumental building in the classicist style. Now the cathedral operates in the summer. Tourists should pay attention to the bell tower. On clear days it offers magnificent views of the city.

Address: Uspenskaya sq., 4, Myshkin

Opening hours: daily

Free admission

Sorrow Church

On the northern outskirts of the city, near the old cemetery there is a church of the icon of Our Lady of the Joy of All Who Sorrow. It was erected in 1866 with the money of the richest merchant in the city, Timofey Chistov.

The building deserves attention as an example of neo-Renaissance, a style quite rare for the province. The temple will interest lovers of church architecture.

Address: Mira street, 28, Myshkin

Opening hours: daily

Free admission

Miller's House Museum

Located next to the felt boots museum. The exhibition is located in the former mill of the merchant Chistov. Here visitors will find a detailed story about grain processing and flour production. In addition, visitors will see a recreated interior of the miller's house.

The museum is suitable for family visits. There are interactive programs for children. Guests are offered refreshments. The only negative is that the rooms are not heated in winter.

Address: Nikolskaya street, 18-a, Myshkin

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00; Monday - closed

Mouse Museum

Located in a wooden house with an openwork porch-terrace and stairs on both sides. The museum can be called city-forming, because Myshkin as a tourist city began with it.

Until the 90s of the 20th century, Myshkin was not even a city, but an urban-type settlement. 3-4 thousand people lived here. And the village had no special prospects.

In 1991, on the initiative of local residents, the Mouse Museum was opened. His collection consisted of dolls, figurines, figurines, books, pictures - all exclusively about mice. They were sent to museum workers from all over the world.

Now there are 11 thousand rodents in 4 halls. There is a trade counter where they sell... well, souvenir mice, of course. The bestseller is a purse mouse, which is kept in a purse (so that you don’t run out of money).

Of course, this is more of an entertainment and artistic establishment, without pretensions to a scientific approach. A suitable place for a family hike with a child.

Address: Uglichskaya street, 18, Myshkin

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - from 50 rubles.

Where to swim in Myshkin

There is no beach infrastructure with sun loungers, umbrellas, buoys, lifeguards, water equipment rental points and the like in Myshkin. For those who want to splash around in the Volga water, there are sections of sandy shore above and below the city that are convenient for swimming. The mice themselves prefer the beach located on the opposite bank of the Volga, directly north of the ferry crossing.

Before entering the water, just in case, think about its compliance with sanitary standards.

From Myshkin to Uglich: a dangerous path

While we were in Myshkin, I wondered: how did they manage to do this? Of course, some tourism appeared here under Soviet rule, but the city’s heyday came in the 2000s, when Anatoly Kuritsin, a native of neighboring Uglich, became mayor. He was re-elected to this position three times. It was under him that the “Mouse Chambers” were built, several museums appeared, and the design of a 4-kilometer embankment with a beautiful rotunda and a forged mouse, the symbol of the city, began. For these works, Kuritsin became a laureate of the National Tourism Award named after Yu. A. Senkevich in the category “Best Mayor of a Historical City” and the international award “Leaders of the Tourism Industry” in the category “For Personal Contribution to the Development of Tourism.” In general, everything was top-notch for the city and its mayor.

But it was necessary to go for a promotion - to become the head of Kuritsin’s neighbor and native Uglich. And then the fate of the successful manager was shaken. It was as if a mouse ran by, waved its tail, and the testicles broke... In the sense that Kuritsin got burned in some kind of sex scandal, getting too carried away - what a shame! – boys with low social responsibility. His further fate is lost in the Volga mists.

But it’s time for us to leave Myshkin for Uglich. The soul grows cold. It's good that we are not in the civil service!

What to bring

Don’t look for shopping centers and boutiques with world brands in Myshkin - these formats have no place in a small provincial town. The activity of trading life here directly depends on the schedule of cruise ships - upon their arrival, dozens of stalls appear on the pier, offering all the best that can be bought in Myshkin. The rest of the time, the task of supplying city guests with souvenirs lies with kiosks and shops at local museums.

Entrust your finances to the “wallet mouse”.

The main souvenir, of course, is mice of various shapes and sizes. There are even tiny “purse mice”. According to local belief, they attract money, protect against unnecessary spending and get rid of debts. All you have to do is put such a mouse in your wallet and activate it with the words: “Sit down, get some money.”

The only people that can compete in creativity with mouse makers are Myshkin’s felt boots - both souvenir ones and ones that are completely wearable. It is also worth paying attention to linen tablecloths and towels, shawls and socks made of dog hair, and original candlesticks made by local blacksmiths in the shape of flowers. Don't forget to buy the most delicious local delicacy at the pier - smoked eels.

District newspaper as an engine of progress

Another cultural object struck my professional heart through and through. It would seem that what could be attractive for tourists in the house where the editorial office of the regional newspaper “Volzhskie Dawns” is located with a circulation of 1000 copies and where there used to be an old regional printing house, closed as unnecessary? In another place, and this happens all the time, the old equipment would simply be sold for scrap or simply thrown away for scrap. But in Myshkin, after the transition from hot typesetting to electronic typesetting, they did not get excited and... opened another museum - provincial printing and publishing.

There was no need to even collect the exhibits. Old typewriters - all these nostalgic antediluvian underwoods called “Moscow”, “Olympia”, “Progress” and “Bashkiria”. The first bulky computers with old mice - what would we do without them? And, of course, typesetting, printing and auxiliary equipment: linotypes and manual typesetting cash registers, crucible boilers for melting printing alloy-hart, typesetting and proofreading machines, a flatbed printing machine, guillotines for cutting paper and wire sewing machines for brochures. There are also a bunch of photographs, of course, black and white, with typesetters, proofreaders and printers. And much more, which again makes the heart of a professional who has seen this typographic world in its ardent performance swell with nostalgia.

50 rubles for an adult ticket is not a lot of money. And the regional newspaper is losing a penny to its budget...

Cuisine and restaurants of Myshkin

The menu of Myshkin's restaurants is convincing proof that cosmopolitanism is completely alien to the city's residents. There is no overseas exoticism, all dishes are prepared from products grown in local gardens, locally produced meat and fish caught in the Volga. And all this according to the recipes for which Myshkin’s grandmothers have been famous from time immemorial. And they are great masters at preparing meat in a pot with mushrooms and potatoes, fried pike perch, rich Volga fish soup, pork on hash browns with lingonberry sauce, salads with salmon, pies, pancakes, marinades, pickles and other delicious food.

A visit to the Myshkin catering establishment will not make a dent in your travel budget. There are still some establishments here that belong to the almost forgotten category of canteens with the appropriate surroundings. The food they serve is tasty, fast and inexpensive. The price in a cafe or restaurant is slightly higher - from 600 RUB, but you can save money there too by ordering a set lunch.

For dinner, you should choose the Mousetrap restaurant. Original interior, good service, delicious food and a free piece of cheese as a compliment. Order a pork ear roll with horseradish, signature shish kebab and honey sbiten, and for dessert an eclair in the shape of a mouse.

City on Blood

On the site where the eight-year-old son of Ivan the Terrible and Maria Nagoya died, stands the Church of Demetrius on the Blood.
Photo: globallookpress.com Uglich’s fame, sadly, was brought by his crime. Right in the Kremlin, from which, strictly speaking, only a few buildings and an earthen rampart that has subsided over time remain. The wooden walls were demolished under Empress Catherine as unnecessary.

Red brick with a burgundy hue, the color of gore, the princely chambers and the Church of Demetrius on the Blood are on the very spot where the eight-year-old side son of Ivan the Terrible and Maria Nagoy, the Uglich prince Dmitry, tragically died.

As you know, the circumstances of the death of the young prince are dark, like the brick of the chambers where he lived, and foggy, like the March sky over Uglich. Allegedly, the fool was playing pile, that is, he threw a sharpened piece of iron into a ring and was injured to death on this piece. As reflected in a later joke:

“Defendant, tell me how it happened?

“Comrade Judge, the victim simply slipped and fell on a knife.” And so - five times."

Be that as it may, the death of the young Uglich prince led to strange consequences in the form of first the Time of Troubles with its four False Dmitrys and the loving panenka Marina Mnishek, Minin and Pozharsky with two identical monuments to both of them at once in Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod, the folk hero Ivan Susanin, whose feat was reflected in opera, songs and numerous stories and anecdotes. And most importantly, the appearance of an additional day off in the form of a new holiday, National Unity Day, which for part of the population turns into the Great October holiday, celebrated, of course, in November.

All these historical incidents and inconsistencies, incomprehensible to foreign guests arriving in Uglich by river and land, do not bother our people at all. We are so contradictory in Russia...

Also in Uglich there is the Uglich hydroelectric power station, which provided Moscow with energy during the war, and a shipping canal with it, a beautiful fire tower, several churches and three operating monasteries - two for women and one for men.

We are going to the Epiphany Convent - it is the closest. The area is deserted and somehow not very tidy.

- How many nuns do you have here? – I ask the servant selling icons and candles in the church.

- Why are you interested? – she asks me warily.

- Yes, it’s very deserted here, and the territory of the monastery is not very well-groomed.

- Do you know what happened here and how much has already been done! – for some reason she is offended. – You go to the neighboring monasteries and compare: what do they have and what do we have?

It turns out there is competition everywhere.

Entertainment and attractions

It is unlikely that Myshkin is able to amaze with architectural masterpieces. Among its attractions are the St. Nicholas Cathedral of the 18th century - the oldest building in the city, the Assumption Cathedral of the early 19th century, from the bell tower of which a panorama of Myshkin opens, and several merchant mansions.

The most interesting thing about Myshkin is its small museums, there are more than two dozen of them. The leadership belongs to the Mouse Museum - according to the Guinness Book of Records, the only one in the world. Its motto is “Mice of all countries, unite in Myshkin,” and gathered under one roof more than 5 thousand funny animals not only from Russia, but also from France, England, Japan and other countries. Just don’t forget to get a visitor’s ticket certified by the seal of the mouse kingdom from the “Office of the Mouse King”.

Anyone who brings a new exhibit to the Mouse Museum receives a lifetime right to visit it free of charge.

The most beautiful building in Myshkin is a two-story mansion built in the classical style of the estate of the merchant Chistov. The estate itself occupies an entire city block, which can be called a museum. Here you will find the Flax Museum, the exhibition “Myshkin in Old Photographs”, the interactive museum “Miller’s House” (adult ticket - 480 RUB) and one of the most visited museums in the city “Russian felt boots”, where girls can learn how to use felt boots to successfully marry.

Another popular place is the Museum of Peter Smirnov, a local native and creator of the famous Smirnov vodka. Here you can taste a drink made according to the original recipe, eat a traditional Myshkin sandwich with pickled cucumber and lard, and then buy a bottle or two.

The exhibition at the neighboring Myshkinsky Samokhod museum presents a variety of equipment - from steam engines and ancient motorcycles to old trucks and boats. Of particular interest are the cars of the Second World War - the legendary “Jeep”, “Lorry”, “Emka”.

You should not ignore the “Capital of Pilots” museum, which introduces you to the history and life of pre-revolutionary Myshkin, whose residents were known as excellent experts on river shoals, rapids and riffles.

Attractions

This is a not boring provincial town, rich in a large number of historical places. If you come here, it is beneficial to book excursions. An experienced guide will tell you a lot of interesting things and make your vacation organized.

Museums

The Mouse Museum and Palace acts as a visiting card of the urban settlement. Various mice live here. They are handmade from a wide variety of materials - shell, wool, clay, wood, glass. There is even a mouse-light and a radio. A funny excursion evokes a lot of positive emotions and leaves no one indifferent. They even made a real mink in which cute custom-made animals live.

All exhibits evoke tenderness and delight. Children will especially appreciate the exhibition. One gets the feeling that visitors find themselves in a real fairy tale. The King and Queen act as rulers. Doors for visiting are open any day. This is a real journey into Myshland. It is recommended not to disturb during lunch. Try to check museum opening hours in advance. Ticket price – 300 rubles.

The Myshkin Chambers is another tourist and educational center that tourists love to visit. At the entrance you will be greeted by the Tsar and Queen. They are the ones who will take you on an exciting excursion. In the palace you can meet live little mice and learn a lot of interesting things about their way of life. It is recommended to check the appointment time in advance. So, in the evening, workers and mysterious residents prefer to relax. The excursion time is 40-45 minutes. Rest assured, it will fly by unnoticed. Photography is permitted.

The Myshkin Folk Museum is the main exhibition center of the settlement. It was created 50 years ago. More than 70 thousand visitors come here every day. You will be introduced to an exhibition of historical and ethnographic significance. The largest collection of Russian spinning wheels is presented here. The old retro technology from the pre-war period is especially memorable. Entry cost is 250 rubles.

The exhibition center dedicated to P.A. Smirnov is definitely worth a visit. This is a native of these lands, he was a major producer of vodka. You can see the secrets and way of life of a merchant family in the example of the Mahaev Court. There are workshops and forges in the yard. If necessary, you can take part in creating amazing things. There are retro buildings in the open air. In front of you will be a huge windmill, a bathhouse, a well, a barn and much more. A fascinating sight.

It is recommended to visit the doll gallery of Olga Pavlycheva . This is a creative person who creates beautiful princesses and fairies from fairy tales, bear cubs, mice and other characters. The doll museum will not leave anyone indifferent. All exhibitors live in fairy-tale houses. If desired, any doll can be purchased. At the end of the excursion you will be in a great mood.

The museum of felt boots and linen is located in a small, beautiful building, equipped with a covered porch. This is the estate of the merchant Chistov. It is advisable to explore the exhibitions accompanied by a guide. This way, you won't miss important information. There are many pairs of felt boots waiting for you - from simple to original. Refined fashionistas will be attracted by models decorated with beads, rhinestones, and appliqués. There are even solutions with heels. This is a win-win option for frosty weather and a wonderful fashionable attribute. Also presented are a variety of felt felt products - souvenirs, toys, tapestries, etc. The original summer shoe collection “Volga Draft” was especially memorable.

The guide will provide information about the history of flax. Surprisingly, from a small seed you can get a towel, shirt or sundress. Those who wish can work at the weaving loom.

The exhibition hall stores unique family collections. Here you can get acquainted with the history of the city, which is presented in letters, films, photographs. Initially, the idea was to organize an Orthodox exhibition. Gradually, the archive began to include information about the history of the region.

Myshkin's Samokhod Museum is a park of steam locomotives and old cars. Unfortunately, many equipment needs restoration. The owners do not have enough funds for such work. Some samples are presented under canopies, some are closed. The festival of retro vehicles “Myshkinsky Samokhod” is regularly held here.

Walk through the city streets

Traveling through the streets, it becomes clear that museums are literally at every turn. In order not to get lost, there are signs along the roads. Lots of unusual, old buildings. For example, there is a neat, beautiful house built by the Smirnovs .

The Sitsky city park is popular among vacationers . He's well-groomed. Benches and gazebos have been installed, and flower beds have been organized. The grandiose structure of the Victory Memorial is a bronze figure. There is an eternal flame next to the statue. Behind the monument is a list of people who fought for their Motherland.

Temples

St. Nicholas Cathedral was built in 1766-69. During this period, the village did not yet have city status. Construction was financed by a merchant from St. Petersburg. During the Soviet period, the building was used as a House of Culture. The perfectly preserved baroque iconostasis deserves special attention.

, the Assumption Cathedral was built . It was once located right in the center of the shopping area. The construction was mainly financed by the merchant Zamyatkin. The temple is distinguished by the presence of original architecture. The interior is no less colorful. The walls are decorated with paintings. Stories from Bible books can be traced on the walls. To this day, the images have only partially been preserved. Many were destroyed during the Great Patriotic War. You can climb the bell tower via a spiral staircase. From there you have a beautiful view of the local surroundings. As you climb, you will see the Tree Storage. Here you can get acquainted with church utensils. The belfry is new. It was cast in 2009. Today, restoration work continues at the shrine. The building is a summer one. Heating is not provided.

The Church of Sorrows was built in the second half of the 19th century. The shrine is dedicated to the icon “Joy of All Who Sorrow.” The style idea is made in the spirit of neo-Renaissance. The external design vaguely resembles the churches of St. Petersburg. During the Soviet period, the building was used as an archive and workshop. The walls were perfectly preserved, as the construction was treated with care.

Amazing places - holidays with children, family

If you need a break from the bustle of the city, you should visit the Myshkin Ranch . The cozy farm appeared recently, so there are few reviews about it. The recreation center is located two kilometers from Uglich. Here you can meet real African ostriches, see sheep, small horses, kids and cows. At the same time, animals are allowed to be petted and fed. At the end of the walk, you can buy unusual souvenirs and ostrich feathers. A charge of positive emotions is guaranteed.

Take a walk along the Myshkino embankment . It was equipped only 4 years ago. Motor ships with vacationers depart from here and offer amazing views of the river. All tourists who come to visit are accompanied by a theatrical performance. Theater staff wear mouse costumes. A fun and whimsical show. The embankment is distinguished by excellent landscaping - lanterns, benches, flower beds, paving slabs.

If it's a hot day, you can swim in the Volga . There are specially designated places for this purpose. Many people prefer to swim near the pier. There is a beach and the Summit recreation center. You can sunbathe, buy soft drinks, and swim comfortably. The water is clear and warm. In hot weather, do not forget about hats. The recreation center belongs to the hotel complex. There is a sea of pleasures for vacationers here. Relaxing in nature will help you recharge your batteries in a peaceful environment. Recreation conditions are modern. At the restaurant you can taste Russian and European cuisine. If desired, you can order a banquet or buffet. The staff is respectful and the interior is cozy. Upon request, a holiday script with artists, musicians, and dancers is prepared. Holidays with children are possible. There is a children's playground with attractions. You can organize a barbecue, fishing, or a bathhouse. All guests are greeted cordially, and the reviews are only positive. Locals often come here on weekends.

The Lesnaya Skazka boarding house near the Volga River is popular People come here to improve their health and good mood. It has everything you need for a relaxed family holiday. Parking for vehicles is provided.

Park Hotel “Myshkina Gora” is another cozy place designed for a comfortable stay. The recreation center is famous for its high-quality beach and excellent room capacity. You can go water skiing, beach games, cycling, fishing.

6 things to do in Myshkin

From your own experience, verify the correctness of the expression “Every felt boot considers itself right.”
Get yourself a purse mouse and provide this talisman to your friends and family.
Evaluate the interior, service and Russian cuisine of the Mousetrap restaurant.
Buy the main local delicacy on the embankment - smoked eel or sterlet.
Get a visitor's ticket with the seal of the Mouse Kingdom from the Mouse Museum.
Admire the picturesque Myshkin from the ferry pier on the opposite bank of the Volga.

Fish soup and other goodies

It must also be said that it is impossible to visit the city on the banks of the Volga and not try dishes prepared from local ingredients or take something with you on the road. The Volga is famous for its fish. Therefore, you should definitely dine on delicious Myshkin fish soup at a local cafe. This will come in handy especially in frosty, snowy winters.

But it is better to buy dried or smoked fish in specialized and certified stores, and not from hand, no matter how appetizing the fish looks. Street vendors do not always observe various basic rules of hygiene both when preparing and storing food. In addition, you can buy high-quality dairy products from local producers, such as cottage cheese and cheese, or exquisitely tasty honey collected in the summer from local Volga apiaries.

Hotels in Myshkin

As for the nuances of staying in the city, you need to know that in Myshkin itself there are not so many different hotels that are ready to receive guests. Therefore, if you plan to stay in the city for several days, then you should definitely worry about where you can spend the night.

In the summer this is easier. Since you can simply pitch a tent on the banks of the Volga. Here you will not only relax at night in the fresh air, but also have the opportunity to swim in the Volga itself.

When leaving the friendly and cute Myshkin, be sure to throw a small coin into the local waters of the Volga so that, according to the existing legend, you will return here again.

Myshkin in winter

If you have the opportunity, it’s definitely worth returning to Myshkin in winter. The city is shrouded in a veil of white snowdrifts, chimney smoke rises steadily from the chimneys, and the Volga is bound by crystal clear ice. The feeling of fabulousness of what is happening in such an interesting city will only intensify.

I'm sure you'll enjoy the winter-themed exhibits at local museums, as well as the winter-themed Mouse Museum. Not only will you be able to take part in interesting events prepared by cultural workers of the city, but at night you will be able to contemplate scatterings of bright stars in the sky, the light from which only intensifies during frosts. In a large city, where the sky is overcast with car exhaust and soot emissions from factories, and the brightness of the starry sky dissolves in the light of city lamps, you will not be able to see such splendor.

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Myshkin for children

A red two-story building with white trim a stone's throw from the pier is the Mouse Chambers tourist complex, where you can attend a reception with the mouse king, visit the mouse zoo, see the mouse railroad and the fun performance “Trouble in the Mouse Kingdom.”

Olga Pavlycheva's doll gallery is inhabited by fairies, clowns, princesses, shepherdesses, bear cubs and, of course, charming mice. Each doll is a real work of art, made by the hands of a talented craftsman.

2 km south of Myshkin, in the village of Povodnevo there is an unusual eco-ranch where very friendly ostriches, ponies, miniature cows, goats, sheep and other living creatures live. You can touch and feed them all, take a selfie with them all, and when leaving, buy organic cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and milk. In the same Povodnevo, a whole City of Craftsmen has been built with hospitable artisans, where children can attend a master class in pottery art, and dads can try their hand at blacksmithing.

Myshkin

The ancient city of Myshkin is located on the left, relatively high bank of the Mother River Volga in the Yaroslavl region.
The history of the founding and creation of the settlement of Myshkin goes back to the gray centuries. According to one legend, it was founded in the place where, miraculously, the prince, who lay down to rest from the road, managed to avoid death. A mouse, either on purpose or saving itself from certain death, ran across his face while the prince was sleeping. The awakened prince wanted to punish the impudent mouse, but suddenly he saw a snake lying next to him. She prepared to lunge to attack him. Having thus got rid of the threat, the prince founded a church and fortifications at the place of his salvation, and next to them a settlement of ordinary residents appeared.

Of course, this is simple and kind, but still a legend. People in these places, as historians have established, have settled since ancient times, and no one still knows for sure when residential buildings actually appeared on the site of Myshkin. However, such a legend came in handy for the development and maintenance of the tourist brand of the city of Myshkin in our time. And the image of the mouse itself became its main attraction, attracting tourists from many cities in Russia and abroad.

Weather in Myshkin

Today
Tomorrow

January 22
, Saturday
Mainly cloudy
-13 °C during the day -12 °C at night
January 23
, Sunday
Cloudy, light snow
-15 °C during the day -14 °C at night
January 24
, Monday
Mainly cloudy
0 °C during the day - 3 °C at night
Weather for 2 weeks

Myshkin is located in a zone of moderately cold climate. In winter there is little snowfall, December is characterized by high humidity. The coldest month of the year is January. There is almost no precipitation in March. In April and May, along with the temperature, the number of rainy days also increases.

The warmest summer month is July. The heat is helped by heavy rains, making this month a record holder for the most rainfall. In September the temperature begins to gradually decrease. October is usually rainy, November is unpredictable due to continuous changes of rain and frost. The best time to travel to Myshkin is from May to September.

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Where can you eat here?

We decided to have lunch in Uglich. A local woman named Pravdina, who works part-time as a private guide near the former walls of the Kremlin, recommended the street food bar “Opyata”. The surname turned out to be telling.

It is perfectly. Just wonderful. Volga ear. Marinated mushrooms. Pork ribs in some unprecedented sauce. Grilled quail with honey mustard sauce. Cranberry juice with pine cones. And simply wonderful coffee.

The place where simple food is exquisite, where the stomach is celebrated and taste fireworks. Highly recommend.

I'll be back here again!

In Uglich there is the Uglich hydroelectric station, which provided Moscow with energy during the war, and a shipping canal with it.
Photo: globallookpress.com In general, a spring trip to cities on the river, of course, cannot convey all the charm of these places. So I will definitely return to Myshkin and Uglich. I imagine how I will arrive on a boat, moor to the landing stage and run up the steep Volga bank.

Although there is another option. You can again come to Uglich by rail, although passenger trains have not run here for four years. But now from the capital by train No. 602 “Moscow - Rybinsk” it is only 4 hours 56 minutes. And tickets are not that expensive: reserved seat – 485 rubles, compartment – 1200 rubles.

The train arrives in Uglich at two in the morning, so you will have to book accommodation to stay until the morning. But there is a whole day ahead to get acquainted with both Uglich and neighboring Myshkin. There is just enough time to leave for the capital by the return train, which leaves Uglich at 01:25.

Although you can come again by car. As for roads, this, as you know, is one of the two ancient and traditional troubles of Russia...