1 DAY
11.30
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.
13.00
A horse is an indispensable companion of a medieval warrior. During a sightseeing tour of the Equestrian 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 Equestrian Yard, feed them sweet carrots, ride horseback and take wonderful photos.
After visiting the Stable Yard, you can relax and have a snack at the kopmlex buffet in the village of Monastyrshchino.
After lunch, we suggest you visit the village of Sebino, the birthplace of one of the most revered saints in Russia, Blessed Matrona of Moscow.
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. The tour lasts 45 minutes.
Acquaintance with Epiphany should be continued during a walk around the village. Several centuries ago, Epiphany was a large county town and a trade center. During the walk, we recommend visiting St. Nicholas Cathedral and the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You will learn more about Epiphany's story by booking a sightseeing tour.
We recommend continuing the excursion program in Bogoroditsk, a city that is called the "Tula Peterhof". There is a beautiful palace and park ensemble, the former manor of the Counts Bobrinsky.
At the end of the excursion day, you can visit the Museum at the railway station Zhdanka.The museum's exposition is conditionally divided into two parts. One is dedicated to the history of the station, where the most interesting exhibit is a large model of the station at the end of the 19th century, as well as models of steam locomotives of that time. The second is an improvised interior of the cabinet of the Minister of Railways with authentic personal items of the Minister of Railways and Communications Alexei Bobrinsky. The tour starts at 15.00.
DAY 3
After visiting the Red Hill, you can visit the Forgiven Well. According to legend, it was here that Dmitry Donskoy washed the wounds of the soldiers who survived the battle. There is a hiking trail leading to the picturesque place at the confluence of the Don and Nepryadva rivers. On the way, you should pay attention to the memorial cross and the chapel of St. Sergius of Radonezh. In memory of those who fell for the Fatherland at all times, the Spasskaya Chapel in the form of a rotunda was installed on the Forgiven Well.
You can also go to Polibino, a village in the Lipetsk region where Stepan Dmitrievich Nechaev's estate was located. Nechaev "opened" the Kulikovo Field to the Russians at the beginning of the 19th century.
DAY 4
10.30
The Children's Museum with the interactive exhibition "Alone in the field is not a warrior" will tell the youngest travelers about the great battle in the form of an exciting quest.
The main exhibition 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 exhibition, you can have a snack in the museum's cafeteria or order a full lunch in the museum complex's cafe. The menu offers dishes of traditional Russian cuisine at affordable prices.
14.00
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 5
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.
On weekends, the tour is conducted without prior appointment.
After the tour, you can have a snack at the museum buffet in the village of Monastryrshchino, and then go to Yelets and visit:
DAY 6
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:
After the master class at the Horse Farm, we suggest going to the neighboring region - the Lipetsk region, and visiting the Argamach Archaeological Park, and then stopping at the Kudykina Gora amusement park. The Nativity of the Virgin Monastery is also located along the route.
This program will allow you to competently organize the program of your stay on the First battlefield of Russia, so that you can learn in detail about the history of the great battle by visiting all the museum sites of Kulikov Field, see its surroundings, rich in historical and natural monuments, as well as visit nearby provincial towns with an interesting history and numerous attractions. 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.
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 .
