Village Kirillov

Sights
The region is home to several famous monastic complexes that have left a deep mark on Russian history. Throughout history, the Kirillov land has been a center of spiritual attraction, visited by royal figures and numerous pilgrims seeking spiritual peace and enlightenment.
Religious writer Andrei Muravyov called the Kirillov land "the Russian Thebaid in the North," in analogy with the Egyptian desert where the founders of the hermitage once settled.

1. Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery: The most famous center of the Northern Thebaid is the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, located on the shores of Lake Siverskoye in the center of Kirillov. The monastery was founded in 1397 by the Moscow monk Kirill, a contemporary and follower of St. Sergius of Radonezh. 2. Voskresensky Goritsky Convent: On the banks of the Sheksna River, 7 km from Kirillov, stands the Voskresensky Goritsky Convent, an architectural ensemble dating from the 16th to 19th centuries. The convent was founded in 1544 by Euphrosyne Staritskaya, wife of the last appanage prince, Andrei Staritsky, son of Ivan III.
3. Ferapontov Monastery (In 2000, the Ferapontov Monastery complex was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List). Frescoes by Dionysius: 19 km from Kirillov stands the Ferapontov Monastery. The monastery was founded in 1398 by St. Ferapont, a monk and companion of St. Kirill of Belozersk. Of particular significance to Russian and world culture is the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin, painted over 500 years ago by the great Russian icon painter Dionysius and his sons. In 2000, the Ferapontov Monastery complex, featuring Dionysius's frescoes, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
4. Nilo-Sorskaya Hermitage: The Nilo-Sorskaya Hermitage, founded over 500 years ago, is located in a forested, marshy area 16 km from the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery. Over this time, it has experienced both spiritual and economic ups and downs. The monastery's history is closely linked to the personality of its founder, Nilus Sorsky (1433–1508), one of the founders of non-acquisitiveness. 5. Mount Maura
6. Tsypina Mountain
7. Sandyreva Mountain
8. Sokolsky Pine Forest
9. Shalgo-Bodunovsky Forest
10. Northern Orchid - Lady's Slipper
11. Northern Dvina Lock System and the Duke of Württemberg Canal
12. Numerous architectural monuments of regional and federal significance

Food, Gastronomy, Terroirs
Kirillov Lemonade was first bottled in 1946. Today, it is produced by a local small business, the Kooperator Consumer Society.
The production facility is located in the town of Kirillov.
A significant milestone for Kirillov Lemonade was Kooperator's voluntary certification as a "Real Vologda Product" in 2015.
In 2023, Kooperator began producing a new cola-flavored drink. Unlike Coca-Cola, it contains no sugar.
The first batch of 624 bottles was released on May 17 and shipped to stores in the Kirillovsky District Consumer Society. Soon, every resident of the region will be able to buy their favorite lemonade and enjoy the new flavor.

Gingerbread, sausages, bread, and bakery products are also produced in the district. Food production in the district is carried out by the Kooperator Consumer Society and Kirillovsky Food Industry Co., Ltd.

Food establishments:
Name Type of food establishment (restaurant, cafe, etc.) Location (address, coordinates) Number of seats
Buffet restaurant, Kirillov, Gostinnodvorskaya St., 7:50
Siversky restaurant, Kirillov, Uritskogo St., 8:60
Derevenka cafe, Nikolsky village, Torzhok, ul. Centralnaya St., 35a, 50
Express Cafe, Kirillov, New Town, Kirillo-Belozersky Museum-Reserve, 50
Refectory Cafe, Odenyevo Village, Volshebnaya St., 1, 45
Kashalot Restaurant, Odenyevo Village, 135
Rus Restaurant, Kirillov, Uritskogo St., 10, 70
Perekrestok Cafe, Kirillov, Lenina St., 33, 70

Accommodation
1. Korona Hotel Complex, Kirillov, Preobrazhenskogo St., 33
Phone: 8-931-509-59-54 https://гостиницакириллов.рф/ ; https://vk.com/koronakir
2. Rus Hotel Address: Kirillov, ul. 8 Uritskogo St. Phone: 8 (81757) 3-15-39, 8 (81757) 3-13-17 Website: http://www.kirillovtour.ru ; https://vk.com/otdih_s_upravleniem_turizma
3. Hotel "Phoenix" Address: Kirillov, Gagarin St., 92 "A" Phone: 8-921-831-08-38 Website: https://fenix-kir.ru
4. Hotel "Lumanskaya Zavod" Address: Kirillov, Gagarin St., 110 Phone: 89212359032 Website: https://hotel-lumanskaya-zavod.ru ; https://vk.com/kirillovgoctinicalumanckayazavod
5. Recreation Center "Tourist Village "Ecotel" Address: Kirillov, Kalacheva Street, Bldg. 85 Administrator's phone number: 8-921-530-77-00 Website: https://ecotel-kirillov.ru ; https://vk.com/ecotel_kirillov
6. Recreation Center "Vasilki" (summer only) Address: Kirillovsky District, Shidyero Village, Belozerskaya Street, Bldg. 27 Phone number: 8(8172)27-96-20 Website: http://www.vasilki.in
7. Recreation center "Laituri" Address: Kirillovsky district, Nikolotorzhskoye rural settlement, Shchanikovo village Phone: 8-921-238-1000 Website: http://laituri.ru
8. Recreation center "12 months" Address: Kirillovsky district, Bozino village Phone: 8-953-504-42-68 Website: https://12mont.ru ; https://vk.com/club137183711
9. Recreation center (ski resort) "Tsipina Gora" Address: Kirillovsky District, Ferapontovskoye rural settlement, Odenyevo village, Volshebnaya Street Phone: +7-911-501-04-29, +7-921-068-93-84 Website: https://cipinagora.ru
10. Guest houses "Ecohaus Zen" Address: Kirillov, Phone: +79212336732 Website: https://vk.com/ecohaus_dzen

How to get there
Kirillov is located in the northwestern part of the Vologda Oblast, 127 km north of Vologda and 92 km from Cherepovets. It is 593 km from Moscow and 624 km from St. Petersburg. The area of ​​the district is 5,400 square meters. The city of Kirillov is the administrative center of the Kirillovsky Municipal District. The district stretches 143 km from its northern to southern border, and 56 km from its eastern to western border. Transportation routes within the district include highways and navigable waterways. The federal highway Vologda-Medvezhyegorsk passes through the district. The Volga-Baltic and Northern Dvina waterways form the backbone of the district's waterway network. The Goritsy (7 km from Kirillov) and Kuzino (15 km from Kirillov) motor ship piers play an important role in the transportation system.

By car
From Vologda: Head northwest on the A-119 Vologda-Medvezhyegorsk highway for 112 km, then turn left, following signs, and drive 15 km to Kirillov.
From Cherepovets: Head north for 92 km to Kirillov.
From Vytegra: Head southeast on the A-119 Vologda-Medvezhyegorsk highway for 216 km, then turn right, following signs, and drive 15 km to Kirillov.
By bus
You can get to Kirillov by bus from the bus stations in Vologda and Cherepovets, as well as via existing intra-district routes.
There is a ticket office in Kirillov: https://vk.com/biletnayakassa35

By train
The closest train stations to Kirillov are in Vologda and Cherepovets.

By plane, you can arrive at:
- Cherepovets International Airport
- Vologda Airport

Museums
1. Kirillo-Belozersky Museum-Reserve
One of the largest monasteries in Europe, a treasure trove of Russian culture and a place with a fascinating history filled with dramatic events. The museum-reserve, located on the monastery grounds, is famous for its collections of ancient Russian painting, decorative and applied arts, archaeology, and a collection of rare manuscripts. Opening Hours: Exhibits and displays are open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, ticket office closes at 5:30 PM
Closed on Monday
Open every day from May 1 to September 30
Contacts: Phone: (81757) 3-14-79 (to book tours)
Address: Vologda Oblast, Kirillov, grounds of the museum-reserve
Email: info@kirmuseum.org
Official website: http://www.kirmuseum.org

2. Museum of the History of Kirillov and Kirillovsky District
The permanent exhibition displays the interior of a typical Kirillov residential building from the late 19th century. The mixture of household items from different eras in one space serves as a unique reminder of several generations of residents of the city and district.
Contacts, address:
Kirillov, st. Gagarin, 103 Phone: (81757) 3-14-79 Email: info@kirmuseum.org
Official website: http://www.kirmuseum.org

3. People's House, Evgeny Preobrazhensky Museum
The Evgeny Preobrazhensky Museum is a joint project of the Kirillo-Belozersky Museum-Reserve and the Russian Military Historical Society. It is dedicated to Soviet aviation during the Great Patriotic War and tells the story of pilots born in the Kirillovsky District, those who participated in the war, and the designers of aircraft equipment and aircraft weapons. The main museum section is dedicated to the life of the outstanding pilot Evgeny Preobrazhensky, born and raised in the Kirillovsky region. His name is known far beyond the Vologda Oblast. The exhibition complexes covering this theme will tell the story of Yevgeny Preobrazhensky, his family, his native village of Volokoslavinskoye in the Kirillovsky District, the main stages of his service, his path to aviation, his military and state awards, and his activities in the post-war years. The museum halls feature materials and exhibits detailing the German air force's bombing raids on Moscow at the beginning of the war, as well as the planning and execution of the retaliatory bombing of Berlin in August-September 1941.
Contacts:
Address: Kirillov, Preobrazhensky Street, Bldg. 3
Phone: (81757)3-14-79
E-mail: info@kirmuseum.org
Official website: http://www.kirmuseum.org

4. Ferapontov Monastery. Dionysius Fresco Museum
The Ferapontov Monastery of the Nativity of the Theotokos was founded in 1398 by St. Ferapont. For approximately 400 years, it was one of the prominent cultural and religious educational centers in the Belozersk region.
The monastery's history is intertwined with important historical events during the formation of the Russian centralized state. The monastery gained widespread recognition thanks to the teachings of Cyril of Belozersk, Saint Martinian.
The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin at the Ferapontov Monastery preserves a unique ensemble of frescoes painted by the eminent ancient Russian icon painter Dionysius. In 2000, the Ferapontov Monastery complex was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The complex is a rare example of the preservation and stylistic unity of a 15th-16th-century monastic complex.
Contacts:
Address: Kirillovsky District, Ferapontovo village, st. Kargopolskaya St., Building 8
Phone: 81757)49261, 49385, +7 921 722 75 84

5. Historical and Ethnographic Complex "Sugorye" (passenger pier in the village of Goritsy)
Sugorye—this melodious word in ancient times referred to the hilly part of the Belozersk Principality along the left bank of the Sheksna River. Today, these areas are known for their renowned monasteries—the Kirillo-Belozersky, Ferapontov, and Goritsky. In the early Middle Ages, settlements arose and developed here, inhabited by representatives of various Finno-Ugric and Slavic tribes. Scandinavian Vikings, seeking wealth and glory along the Great Volga Route "from the Varangians to the Arabs," were also frequent visitors to this region. The historical and ethnographic complex "Old Russian Settlement Sugorye" invites you to learn about the everyday life and way of life of the people of medieval Belozerye, immerse yourself in the mysterious and majestic era of Ancient Rus', and take a true journey through time.
Contacts:
Address: Kirillovsky District, Goritsy passenger pier
Phone: +7-921-2509205, +7-909-5969455

6. Historical and ethnographic complex "Zastava Knyazey Belozerskikh" (Kuzino passenger pier)
On the complex grounds, tourists can visit the princely gridnitsa, a Viking house, a forge, a pottery workshop, a real underground passage, and a historical shooting range. Visitors to the "Princes Belozersky Outpost" experience historical performances and interactive programs.
Contacts:
Address: Kirillovsky District, Kuzino Passenger Pier
Phone: +7 921 937 3404

7. Tsypino Museum Complex
The museum complex is located 2 km from the Ferapontov Monastery. The Church of the Prophet Elijah (1755) is a monument of wooden architecture located in a churchyard on the shore of Lake Ilyinskoye. The interior of the tented church features a recreated four-tiered iconostasis from the 19th century. The galleries and porch house permanent exhibitions: "Peasants of the Tsypino Parish," "The History of the Brilliantov Family," and "Restoration of the Church of the Prophet Elijah. 2002-2009." Next to the church stands the Paraskeva Pyatnitsa Chapel, transported from the village of Pasynkovo ​​(Kirillovsky District) – a joint project of the Museum and Polish restorers.
Contacts:
Address: Kirillovsky District, Ferapontovo village, Kargopolskaya Street, 8
Phone: (81757) 4-92-61, 4-93-86

8. Art Gallery
The art gallery in the village of Talitsy opened in August 2000, the only one in the Vologda Oblast exhibiting paintings in a rural setting. Its opening was prompted by a gift from fellow villager Yuri Belkov, Honored Artist of Russia. Belkov was born in the village of Zhelobnovo (one kilometer from Talitsy) and graduated from the Ivanovo Art School. He donated 176 paintings to the Talitsky Art Gallery. His landscapes feature prominently in his native places: "Cold Day. Volga-Balt" (1966), "By Lake Siverskoye" (1966), "Goritsy" (1967), and "Talitsy. Sunday. 1930s" (2002).
In 2005, Yuri Sergeevich completed a large painting, "A Meeting with Dionysius," celebrating the marvelous frescoes of the ancient Russian master in the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin.
One of the gallery's halls hosts exhibitions of local amateur artists.
Contact Information:
Talitsky Rural Community Center
Address: Vologda Oblast, Kirillovsky District, Talitsy Village, ul. Chuchina St., 12
Tel.: 8 (81757) 5-51-42

9. Ethnomuseum "Russian Life"
The exhibition features household items from the 20th-century Vologda village: weaving looms, a collection of spinning wheels, peasant furniture, horse harnesses, gramophones and record players, a typewriter and mechanical calculators, carpentry tools, and, of course, the original ceramics of Nina Mishintseva, a renowned Russian folk crafts artist.
Contacts
Address: Vologda Oblast, Kirillovsky District, Kurakino village
Tel.: 89211411509

10. "House of Bread"
An elegant house with ornate window frames in the center of the village attracts attention: this is the "House of Bread," opened in June 2008. One of the exhibitions located there, "Russian Izba," recreates the interior of a peasant hut with a Russian stove. The stove is authentic: porridge is cooked in it, milk is melted, and pies are baked in it. Incidentally, in Talitsky, porridge made from cereals and milk, cooked in the stove, is called "salnik." The delicious aromas of authentic peasant food are an invariable attribute of the "Russian Izba."
One of the exhibitions is dedicated to flax, a companion of women's lives for many centuries. Visitors can take part in lace-making and weaving workshops and try spinning on an antique spinning wheel. The "Chairman's Office" exhibit recreates the working atmosphere of a collective farm office in the 1960s.
Contact Information:
Talitsky Rural Community Center
Address: Vologda Oblast, Kirillovsky District, Talitsy Village, Chuchina Street, Building 12
Tel.: 8 (81757) 5-51-42

11. Exhibit "The Life and Feat of Hero of the Soviet Union E.N. Preobrazhensky"
The exhibit is dedicated to the life and military feat of Yevgeny Nikolayevich Preobrazhensky, a native of the village of Volokoslavinskoye. Yevgeny Nikolayevich Preobrazhensky was a veteran of the Great Patriotic War, a Colonel General of Aviation, and a Hero of the Soviet Union. He personally commanded the flagship crew during the first bombing raid on Berlin in the summer of 1941 by aircraft of the 8th Long-Range Air Division. Over the years, the exhibition has accumulated a wealth of material (documents, photographs, albums, letters from the front, etc.).
Address: Vologda Oblast, Kirillovsky District, Volokoslavinskoye Village
Tel.: 8 (81757) 5-91-66

12. Exhibition "History of the Kirillov Accordion"
The exhibition tells the story of the development of the accordion industry in the Kirillovsky District. On display are photographs, documents, accordions, button accordions, and the tools used to make them.
Address: Vologda Oblast, Kirillovsky District, Volokoslavinskoye Village
Tel.: 8 (81757) 5-91-66

13. Visitor Center of the Russian North National Park. The center opened in October 2023. The visitor center's location in Goritsy is no coincidence: it's located within walking distance of the cruise ship dock. The center will provide information about the protected areas of the Vologda region. This space will bring together the environmental education activities of educational, research, government, and public organizations, and will contribute to the comprehensive development of the Russian North. The building's ground floor features a multimedia exhibition about the park's natural and tourist potential, its animals, rules of conduct, history, and much more. It literally serves as a virtual gateway to the national park: tourist and excursion groups will be formed and briefed on the center's premises.
Contacts:
National Park Administration: Kirillov, Siverskaya Street, Bldg. 9a.
Phone: 8 (81757) 3-23-83
3-23-32
Email: npark@vologda.ru
Website: russever.region35.ru
https://vk.com/national_park_russian_north

Calendar of Events
- District Cultural and Sports Festival "In the Snows of Kirillov" (Kirillov)
- Military History Festival "Kirillo-Belozersky Siege" (Kirillov) (organized by the Kirillo-Belozersky Historical, Architectural, and Art Museum-Reserve)
- Maslenitsa at the Museum (Kirillov) (organized by the Kirillo-Belozersky Historical, Architectural, and Art Museum-Reserve)
- Night at the Museum (Kirillov) (organized by the Kirillo-Belozersky Historical, Architectural, and Art Museum-Reserve
- Night of the Arts (Kirillov) (organized by the Kirillo-Belozersky Historical, Architectural, and Art Museum-Reserve)
- Interregional Historical Festival "Sugorye" (Kirillov) (organized by Knyazhiy Dvor LLC)
- Kirillov City Day
- Ferapontovskaya Fair (Ferapontovo village) (organized by the Kirillo-Belozersky Historical, Architectural, and Art Museum-Reserve)
- "Illusions of an Old Village" Festival (Ferapontovo village) (organized by the Kirillo-Belozersky Historical, Architectural, and Art Museum-Reserve)
- Fishing Festival dedicated to Fisherman's Day (Kirillov)
- Ilyinsky Festivities in Tsypino (Tsypino village, Ferapontovskoye rural settlement) (organized by the Kirillo-Belozersky Historical, Architectural, and Art Museum-Reserve)

Useful Links
Budgetary Institution for Tourism and Support of Folk Arts and Crafts of the Vologda Oblast "Tourist Information Center of the Vologda Oblast" (BU VO "Tourist Information Center of the Vologda Oblast")
Address: 160000 Vologda, Sovetsky Prospekt, 6, 3rd floor
Phone: (8172) 72-01-23, 21-04-33, 72-62-37, 72-62-36
Email: info@vologdatourinfo.ru
VKontakte: vk.com/vologdatourinfo
Official Website: vologdatourinfo.ru