Where to go from Moscow by train: 7 ideas for fast and budget travel

1. Kolomna

• Travel time: from 1 hour 50 minutes.
• One way ticket price: from 324 rubles.

You can start your walk around Kolomna from the Kremlin. The stone structure was built in the 16th century on the site of wooden fortifications. Seven Kremlin towers have survived to our time. One of them is called Marinkina - in honor of Marina Mnishek, wife of False Dmitry I. According to legend, after the overthrow of the impostor, the woman was imprisoned in this tower, where she either died, or turned into a bird and flew out the window. After walking around the territory of the Kremlin, you should look into local galleries: for example, in Kolomna there are toy museum, tram museum and "Artkommunalka"- a space that allows you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 1960s.

For fans of gastronomic tourism, there will also be entertainment here. The city is famous for its rolls and marshmallows - of course, there are corresponding museums. AT "

Kalachnaya» will tell and show how the famous Kolomna rolls are prepared. By the way, you can try them (and grab a few pieces for hotels) during a tea party - it is included in the price of the tour. For dessert, you should look into the marshmallow museums - there are two of them in the city at once: “Kolomna pastila" and "Museum Pastila Factory». Here you can learn the history of this applesauce delicacy and stock up on fresh marshmallow. It is better to book a tour in advance - places fill up quickly.

2. Serpukhov

• Travel time: from 1 hour 43 minutes.
• One way ticket price: from 297 rubles.

Serpukhov is a great option if you want not only to touch history, but also to relax Outdoors. In terms of architectural sights, the former capital of the Serpukhov-Borovsk principality can boast of the Trinity and Nikolsky Cathedrals, as well as the Vysotsky Monastery - one of the oldest in Russia. The Kremlin in Serpukhov has not been preserved in its original form - only fragments of the walls remain from it. But climbing the hill, where the fortifications were once located, is still worth it - a beautiful view of the city opens from here.

Another city attraction historical and art museum. The permanent exhibition here presents the works of Russian and European masters of the 16th-19th centuries. If you are going to Serpukhov for a couple of days, you can go on an excursion to the Prioksko-Terrasny Natural Biosphere Reserve and look at bison - these animals are bred in local nursery.

3. Wedge

• Travel time: from 51 minutes.
• One way ticket price: from 270 rubles.

It will appeal to those who like leisurely walks with a light cultural program. The main attraction of Klin is museum-reserve P. AND. Tchaikovsky. The atmosphere of the last years of life is preserved here. composer, collected his manuscripts, sketches of costumes and scenery for the works of Tchaikovsky, as well as a collection of paintings, among which are paintings by Kustodiev and Makovsky. In 2019, the unique sound sculpture "Melody of Light" was installed in the museum. The two-meter installation is equipped with sensors that read the movements of the audience: depending on their activity, the sculpture changes the color palette and sound range.

Approximately half an hour walk from the Tchaikovsky estate is museum of Christmas decorations. Here you can see a collection of old New Year decorations, learn how toys are made, and even try to paint a ball or figurine — master classes are regularly held in the museum.

4. Tula

• Travel time: from 3 hours 18 minutes.
• One way ticket price: from 548 rubles.

Gingerbread and samovars are perhaps the main tourist symbols of this city, so one cannot do without visits to museums dedicated to them. AT gingerbread museum you can learn the history of this delicacy, get acquainted with the old recipes for its preparation and, of course, stock up on edible souvenirs to remember the trip. The next point on the tourist route is samovar museum. The exposition covers all stages of the development of the Tula samovar industry. The collection also contains truly rare items: for example, a huge samovar of 70 liters and a very tiny one - literally three drops of water.

Not far from the museum is Tula Kremlin - a well-preserved monument of architecture of the XVI century. You can explore its territory on your own or under the guidance of a guide - excursions are held here from May to October. And if after a walk you want to take a breath, take a look at the recently restored Kazanskaya embankment next to the Kremlin.

5. Sergiev Posad

• Travel time: from 1 hour 10 minutes.
• One way ticket price: from 216 rubles.

Sergiev Posad, founded in the 14th century, is the only representative of the Moscow region in the list of cities of the Golden Ring. Here is the Trinity-Sergius Lavra - one of the largest Orthodox monasteries. The architectural complex of the Lavra is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in Russia. During tours you can climb the bell tower and look at the city from a height. The Lavra also holds master classes for children and adults: there are classes in pottery, painting nesting dolls and clay toys, embroidery with ribbons and beads.

To fully imbue the historical atmosphere, take a look at the museum "Sergievskaya kuhmisterskaya». Here is a large collection of kitchen items from the 19th-20th centuries: there are cast-iron stoves, coffee grinders with mixers, and dishes. It is worth going on thematic excursions - you can, for example, attend a merchant's tea party. And don't forget to check out the store museum: here you can find handmade sweets, cookbooks - for example, a modern edition of the legendary "Gift for Young Housewives" by Elena Molokhovets. This bestseller, published in 1861, just before the revolution survivedA gift for young housewives: the history of the appearance of the cookbook by Elena Molokhovets / Around the world 29 reissues with a total circulation of 300,000 copies.

6. Zvenigorod

• Travel time: from 1 hour.
• One way ticket price: from 189 rubles.

If you are looking for an option for a day trip, Zvenigorod should definitely be included in the list of candidate cities for a short trip. Fans of architectural monuments can sign up for excursion Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery. The architectural complex includes the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin, built, according to legend, during the life of the founder of the monastery, Savva Storozhevsky, the palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich and the Tsarina's Chambers. In the latter, by the way, there is an exposition “The chambers of the noblewoman of the 17th century”, where you can admire the reconstructed interior of the old tower.

For the continuation of the cultural and historical program, go to the museum "Back to USSR». A portion of nostalgia is guaranteed: the museum's collection contains household items that are familiar to many from childhood. There is a rotary telephone, and a perpetual calendar, and a festive china service, there is even a rug with deer - perhaps this is exactly what hung over your grandmother's bed. And for a complete immersion in childhood, sign up for a master class on burning.

You can finish your walk around Zvenigorod in Museum of Russian Dessert. You will get acquainted with the traditions of the tea table, learn the history of popular delicacies and even try yourself as a cook. The museum holds master classes on cooking, for example, Guryev porridge, kurnikov and loaves.

7. Vladimir

• Travel time: from 2 hours 38 minutes.
• One way ticket price: from 567 rubles.

Popular with tourists Vladimir - a real treasury of masterpieces of Russian architecture. The main city attractions are the Golden Gates, the Assumption and Dmitrievsky Cathedrals. AT Assumption Cathedral you can see the original frescoes of Andrei Rublev, and in Dmitrievsky unique paintings of the 12th century depicting the Last Judgment have been preserved. By the way, this cathedral is worth seeing not only from the inside, but also from the outside - its walls are decorated with fine white stone carvings.

You can learn more about Vladimir's past at historical museum. There are household items, a model of a medieval city, and a truly unique exhibit - an ancient collection of silver jewelry. And in the museumForge of the Borodins» you will literally touch the history of blacksmithing. Here they arrange master classes for guests: you can, for example, forge a nail and take it with you as a keepsake. Not far from the forge is located spoon museum, which contains an impressive collection of these seemingly uncomplicated objects from all over the world - from Tsarist Russia to Wales.