Museum Summer in Tula — a weekend in small towns of the Tula region

Discover the unique program of the Museum Summer in Tula:

• immerse yourself in the atmosphere of literary masterpieces sung by the classics;
• enjoy the silence and amazing nature of the Tula region;
• get acquainted with the living chronicle of crafts and centuries-old traditions;
Return to your carefree childhood, where every breath is filled with the scent of meadow grasses and campfire melodies.

The poster includes holidays, festivals, workshops, quests, concerts and much more. We guarantee that you will have enough impressions for a year ahead!

Here are just a few of the highlights of this summer:

1. Griboyedov Spring Festival

A literary festival will be held on the banks of the Don River in honor of the 230th anniversary of Alexander Griboyedov. Creative workshops, poetry readings, performances by amateur artists, and a gastronomic journey into the past are waiting for you - tasting dishes prepared according to ancient recipes.

Here you can also visit the Kurkinsky Museum of Local Lore, the Kulikovo Field and other places that cherish the memory of past years.

Address: Kurkinsky district, village Griboyedov at St. Catherine's Church. Date: 05/31/2025, starting at 14:00.

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2. Milk Festival

Would you like to taste fresh dairy products, get acquainted with modern agricultural machinery, or interact with animals in a petting zoo? You are invited to the milk festival in Dedilovo village in Kireyevsky district. Here you can also learn something new at workshops, have fun at children's programs, foam disco and buy unique goods at the fair.

< p> Address: Dedilovo village, 1a Lugovaya St. (the square in front of the Dedilovsky Rural House of Culture named after A.F.Popov).Date: 06/01/2025. It starts at 10 o'clock. Admission is free.

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3. Interregional literary and song festival "Songs of Bezhin Luga"

A cultural celebration in the village of Cherny, Chernsky district, the land of heroes and talents. The program includes an introduction to noble traditions, where picturesque landscapes will complement folk songs, ditties, dances and theatrical scenes. The festival will end with an open-air night performance. But it is not only the holiday that is of interest, but also the Chernsky district itself. It is here that the very Bezhin meadow, sung by Turgenev, is located. It is also the birthplace of Academician Voznesensky and the place where 12 Heroes of the Soviet Union were born and raised.

The holiday will be held on June 28.

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4. Oksky Ples — cultural community festival

Do you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, see the performances of buffoons and wandering musicians? Or maybe you've been wanting to learn horse riding or learn military skills for a long time? Come to Chekalin, Suvorov district. There are many entertainment programs waiting for you at the Cultural community Festival. In addition, the area is known for its mystical blue lakes, which were formed at the mining sites.

The event will be held on 07/20/2025 at the address: Suvorovsky district, Chekalin

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5. "Gingerbread Day" — All-Russian festival

August 2 is the day of Tula gingerbread, the main delicacy of the region. At the festival, gingerbread artisans will reveal the secrets of creating traditional sweets, tell about the history and customs associated with gingerbread. After the theory, you can start practicing — creating the main delicacy of Tula with your own hands at the master class.

There are other interesting places nearby, such as the Tula Samovars Museum, the Atrium of the Tula Kremlin, and the Assumption Cathedral.

Address: Tula, Kremlin (12B Mendeleevskaya Street). The holiday will be held on August 2.

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6. Celebration of the 645th anniversary of the Battle of Kulikovo

On September 20, the Kulikovo Field Museum-Reserve will host a large—scale celebration event dedicated to the 645th anniversary of the Battle of Kulikovo. The museum will recreate an epochal battle and showcase authentic costumes. Guests will be able to participate in thematic workshops, visit fairs, and watch performances by folk artists.

Address: Kulikovo Field Museum-Reserve, Kurkinsky district, Mokhovoye village

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