You will not only get to know the history of the great battle in detail by visiting all the museum sites of Kulikovo Field, but you will also be able to see the surroundings of Russia's First Battlefield, rich in historical and natural monuments. In addition, you will have plenty of free time, which you can use at your discretion. If you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, admire the beautiful nature of the forest steppe, chat with family or friends. Appreciate every minute and don't want to miss the opportunity to learn something new - take advantage of special weekend offers or book individual excursions. If you prefer active recreation, then horse riding and cycling, fishing, sports and much more are for you.
1 DAY
14.00
The exhibition "Don. The whole story on the banks of one river" will allow you to learn the prehistory of the great battle, about the life and way of life of the peoples who inhabited the banks of the Don before the invasion of Batu.
15.30
Go to the historical place, which the ancient chroniclers were guided by, telling about the Battle of Kulikovo. Get acquainted with the iconic monuments of the battle: the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin, the Alley of Memory and Unity. Visit the Chapel of St. Sergius of Radonezh. To see the Don and the modest Nepryadva gaining strength and imagine the feelings of the Russian soldiers on the eve of the battle
DAY 2
10.00
Epiphany is the front gate of Kulikov Field. Here you can feel the authentic atmosphere of measured merchant life. The museum of merchant life will help you to travel back a hundred years and feel the charm of provincial bourgeois life.
After visiting the exposition of the Museum of Merchant Life, you can go to:
You will also have time for lunch.
16.00
This is the oldest memorial of Kulikov Field, where there are monuments that have become symbols of the First military field of Russia - the Column in the name of the Blessed Prince Dmitry Donskoy and the Church in the name of St. Sergius of Radonezh.
DAY 3
10.30
11.30
The main exhibition of the Kulikovo Battle Museum is "The Tale of the Mamayev Massacre. A new reading" will not only introduce you to the latest scientific achievements in the field of studying the Battle of Kulikovo, but also allow you to get into the thick of events and touch its history.
After visiting the exposition (13.00-14.00) - free time. You can take photos in armor, visit a souvenir shop, or order lunch at the museum complex's cafe.
The exhibition "The Nature of Kulikov field. Secrets and riddles"
The exhibition consists of several sections, each of which is dedicated to individual representatives of the animal or plant world of Kulikov Field. The exhibits are archaeological, herbarium and entomological collections, which have been collected by scientists for more than 30 years and are kept in the collections of the museum-reserve. These are about 400 objects and natural objects – scales and bones of fish, mosses and lichens, butterflies, birds of all habitats, steppe plants, agricultural crops and tools of ancient farmers, a tractor from the time of the creation of the first museum on Kulikovo Field. Multimedia installations will allow visitors to observe the life of wild boars, foxes, hares, roe deer, and moose.
DAY 4
11.00
In ancient times, our ancestors believed that the wisdom of the Gods came to them through an animal named a horse. Therefore, they attributed special power to everything related to horses.
In the Stable yard you will have the opportunity to get to know these graceful and very intelligent animals better.
If desired, you can take a master class to choose from:
13.00
A horse is an indispensable companion of a medieval warrior. In the Stable yard you will be able to learn about the domestication of the horse and its role during the Middle Ages, as well as communicate with the hospitable pets of the Stable Yard, feed them sweet carrots, ride horseback and take wonderful photos.
After visiting the Equestrian Yard, you can relax and have a snack at the buffet of the kopmlex in the village of Monastyrshchino, and then go to Bogoroditsk, a city called "Tula Peterhof", where there is a beautiful palace and park ensemble, the former estate of the Counts Bobrinsky.
You can book a trip in the Department of Tourism and excursions of the Kulikovo Field Museum-Reserve. Tel.Fax: (4872) 36-28-34, e-mail: tourism@kulpole.tula.net.
