One day trip to the village of singing babushkas, Oct 12th
Dear friends,
On Saturday, October, 12th we are getting together for a one day tour to visit the singing babushkas in one of the oldest and most authentic villages of the Urals – Koptelovo!
The village of Koptelovo was built on the Rezh river in 1663. Visit Baba Katya's izba. She was the last owner of the house built 300 years ago and was the 18th member of the family in 30 square metres. See the collection of samovars and accordions in the museum of Koptelovo. Sing Russian folk songs together with the local band of babushkas called ‘The Restless’
Itinerary:
October 12th
9.30 Meeting at Dynamo Metro Station, Yekaterinburg
We are taking a comfortable bus to get to the village of Koptelovo (135km north-west of Yekaterinburg)
12.00 – 13.00 an excursion in the village. We’ll visit the wooden house of Baba Katya to see how 18 people fitted in at once and stop at the local spring – the locals believe the water of the spring is healing.
13.00 – 14.00 in the museum of Koptelovo you will hear about the traditions of the Ural farmers. The director of the museum will tell you how young girls used to dress in order to get married ASAP. The singing babushkas will surely make you sing and dance along
14.00 – 15.00 Lunch in the village
15.00 Departure to Yekaterinburg
18.00 Arrival to the city back to Dynamo Metro
Price per person
10-20 pax: 1700rub for an adult \ 1600 for a child
21-34 pax: 1400rub for an adult \ 1300 for a child
The price includes transfer to the village and back, a guided tour in the village, museum tickets, lunch
If you wish to come by your own car, the price is 1200rub for an adult, 1100rub for a child
For more information and for booking:
Tel +79122800870
Email:yekaterinburg4u@gmail.com
Read more about a trip to Koptelovo here:
http://askural.com/2010/09/koptelovo-village-in-ural/