About this experience
During a stroll through the small district center, you will see the wonderful blend of Karelian coziness and ancient history. Learn about the settlement's history along the main waterway from Novgorod to Lake Onega. Explore the preserved layout and buildings from the 19th century. Hear about the local folklore and Pudozh's unique features.
What to expect
A city with a rich history
- Learn about the origins of the settlement founded on the right bank of the Vodla River, near its confluence with Lake Onega. Discover the first mentions of Pudozh in Novgorod birch bark documents and the noble and monastic estates established here.
- Understand the impact of the Time of Troubles on the region and the changes brought by the church schism.
- Near a memorial plaque, discuss Catherine II's decree granting Pudozh the status of a county town, the first metallurgical and glass factories, the development of local crafts and flax production.
- Also, learn about the role of the Pudozh cemetery in the trade life of Eastern Onega.
Iconic places of Pudozh
Explore the history of urban planning. In the historic part, see the preserved grid layout of the 19th-century streets, the period buildings including the merchant Bazegsky's house. Visit the 1903 St. Alexander Nevsky church and the recently built Church of the Icon of the Mother of God Quick to Hearken. Optionally, visit the local history museum.
Along the way, discover the Pudozh style fish, learn about the local residents' achievements and the legacy of the region's storytellers, explore the Black Stream area. To conclude, receive recommendations for further exploration of the city and surroundings, including the Vodlozersky National Park, the Besov Nos petroglyphs, the Murom Monastery, and other interesting places.
Organizational details
- Additional expenses – optional museum visit
- Upon agreement, the tour can be conducted by car
