Village Pavlovsk on the Don

Pavlovsk was founded by Peter the Great in 1709 as Russia's most important southern fortress and shipyard. Here, Russian admirals Senyavin and Ushakov built innovative ships, the majestic appearance of which prompted the Ottoman Empire to abandon the Northern Black Sea region and Crimea. In the late 18th century, Pavlovsk, located at the heart of the Great Cherkasy Highway—the country's major trade artery—rapidly grew wealthy. Stone churches and public buildings were erected. Pavlovsk was transformed into a modern merchant town with sidewalks, parks, and even its own tower clock, which has kept the time for 150 years. The Apostle Paul, the city's patron saint, has protected Pavlovsk and its residents throughout this time. And the Don River continues to reward residents and visitors with a bountiful catch.

Attractions
Pavlovsk is the pearl of the Don, an important Russian naval shipyard in the 18th century and a wealthy merchant town in the 19th century. Pavlovsk has retained its historical character to this day. More than 40 architectural monuments are protected by the state. Here, eclecticism borders on Art Nouveau, and neo-Russian style meets French Beaux-Arts. And all this splendor blends beautifully! The house of the 1st Guild merchant Odintsov, a functioning 19th-century fire station, the Merkulov factory, the building of the Real School for Boys, and the Olginskaya Girls' Gymnasium—this is just a partial list of Pavlovsk's architectural masterpieces. The city is located in a unique natural environment at the confluence of three rivers: the Don, Osered, and Samarka rivers "embrace" Pavlovsk on three sides. And Lake Tambov, in the very center of the city, has been a place where legends are reborn for over 200 years. Three kilometers from Pavlovsk is the Belogorsky Monastery, a pilgrimage site for Orthodox Christians and the largest complex of chalk caves in Europe. In summer, you can relax in comfort and get a long-lasting, bronzed Don tan at the city's Central Beach. Catch a real Don bream and try Don pike-perch soup. In the evening, stroll through the cozy old town or immerse yourself in the quiet lagoon of Lake Tambov.

Food, Gastronomy, Terroir
Petrovsky Restaurant. Cuisine: Russian, European; Address: Granitny Microdistrict, 33; Phone: +7 (961) 616-75-75.
Khleb&Myaso Cafe. Cuisine: Russian, European; Address: 40 Let Oktyabrya St., 7; Phone: +7 (961) 109-65-75. Authentic dishes: Bread & Meat; Zucchini pancakes; Lavender and halvah raf; Lavender tea;
Pavlovsky Khutor Cafe Cuisine: American, Armenian, European; Address: M-4 Don, 672nd kilometer; Phone: +7 (980) 249-07-73. Armenian and Italian cuisine.

Accommodation
Petrovsky Hotel Address: Granitny Microdistrict, 33; Phone: +7 (961) 616-75-75;
Leto Hotel Address: Stroitelnaya Street; Phone: +7 (980) 541-18-81.
Son Hotel Address: 40 Let Oktyabrya Street, 7; Phone: +7 (800) 350-14-23.
Don Hotel Address: 4 K. Gotvalda St. Phone: +7 (910) 341-19-26 Website: https://hotel-don36.ru/
Maly Les Recreation Center Address: Maly Les Tract; Phone: +7 (900) 309-17-00.

Getting There
Pavlovsk is located on one of Russia's main transport arteries – the federal highway M-4 "Don" Moscow-Novorossiysk, which connects it with the northern and southern parts of the Central Black Earth Region. Regular public transport routes connect Pavlovsk from Voronezh.

By Car
From Voronezh, head south along the federal highway M-4 "Don" in the direction of Rostov-on-Don. Pavlovsk is located 160 km from Voronezh.
From the north and south, take the M-4 Don highway.
From the east, take the M-2 Crimea highway to the M-4 Don highway.
From the west, take the Pavlovsk-Kalach-Petropavlovka highway.

By bus
You can get to Pavlovsk from the Voronezh Central Bus Station (17 Moskovsky Prospekt).
You can get to Pavlovsk from the Voronezh Central Bus Station (17 Moskovsky Prospekt, Voronezh) by bus on the Voronezh-Pavlovsk, Voronezh-Boguchar, Voronezh-Kantemirovka,
Voronezh-Nizhny Mamon, Voronezh-Kalach, and Voronezh-Petropavlovka routes.
The current bus schedule is available here. https://vokzal36.ru/

By train
You can get to Pavlovsk by train via Voronezh - the following train stations:
"Voronezh-1" or "Voronezh-Yuzhny." From there, take a taxi or bus
(from the Central Bus Station, Moskovsky Prospekt, Building 17).
Alternatively, from the Rossosh train station (Rossosh, Tankistov Square, Building 7). From there, take a taxi or bus (via
the Rossosh bus station (Rossosh, Oktyabrskaya Square, Building 22B), or take the Rossosh-Pavlovsk bus).
The current bus schedule is here.
https://www.avtovokzaly.ru/avtobus/rossosh_voronezhskaya-pavlovsk

By plane
to Voronezh Airport "Voronezh Peter the Great International Airport"

Along the Don
Rafting trip down the Don River from the town of Liski or from Voronezh.
The rafting trip is organized individually by the SUP#TUSE sports and tourism club.
Website: https://vk.com/wall226749410_2942

Museums
Pavlovsky District Museum of Local History. The museum is housed in the old merchant's mansion of the city's first mayor, Ivan Mikhailovich Odintsov. Halls devoted to archeology and ancient animals are located alongside rooms where you can learn about the city's naval history and merchant life. Address: 20 1 Maya Street. Phone: +7 (47362) 2-57-49. Website: https://vk.com/pavmus36
Museum of the Russian Fleet. This is where you'll find genuine whalebone, authentic exhibits, and artifacts from the Peter the Great era to the 20th century: anchors, cannons, naval instruments and navigational equipment, torpedoes, and missiles. Address: 14 Revolution Avenue. Phone: +7 (47362) 2-53-47. Website: https://vk.com/pvl_sut
"Museum for Friends." A private museum of the Soviet era. The museum's founding family has been collecting the collection for over 20 years. From the moment they enter the museum, visitors find themselves in a communal apartment and immerse themselves in the lives of its residents. Here, you can reminisce about your school years and be "called on the carpet" by the director of a Pavlovsk enterprise. Address: 29 Voikova Street. Phone: +7 (980) 539-79-79 Website: https://vk.com/muzeum4friends
Nature Museum. The museum is dedicated to the nature of the Don River. It features a collection of plants, stuffed fish, landscape paintings, and recreated landscapes: forests, fields, and backwaters. Address: 6 Pokrovskaya Street.
"Ray-Gorodok" hosts Pavlovsk merchant tea parties and tea-making workshops with traditional Pavlovsk pretzels and other treats, as well as entertainment highly valued by the city's merchants: performances of early 20th-century romances. They host games with "living pictures." Address: 20 1 Maya Street. +7 (920) 214-37-14. Website: https://vk.com/raygorodokpavlovsk
In the summer, river boat cruises are organized on the Don River, with a visit to the unique Belogorsky cave monastery. Don River cruises on the Sochi-77 motor ship. Address: Don River Embankment; Phone: +7 (919) 238-45-82.
Calendar of Events
Jazz Festival - March 1, 2025
Christmas Meetings - January 7, 2025
Maslenitsa - March 2, 2025
Moonshine Festival - twice a year: early December and mid-March.
Concert of the Beloyar Folk Song Ensemble — March 22, 2025
Spring and Labor Day — May 1, 2025
Festive programs for International Children's Day — June 1, 2025
Folk Art Festival
Arts and Crafts Fairs
Youth Sretensky Ball — February 13, 2025
Solo exhibitions of paintings by local artists
Art Bazaar
Fisherman's Day — July 13
Ecofestival
Museum Night
Fine Art Master Classes
Photo Exhibitions Navy Day — July 27, 2025
City Day — September 6, 2025
More details on the Sovremennik Palace of Culture website: https://sovremennik.vrn.muzkult.ru/

Useful Links
Olimp Equestrian Club Address: Stroitelnaya Street; Phone: +7 (980) 531-08-50. Website: https://vk.com/club41823998
SUP#TUSE Sports and Tourism Club: The largest SUP club in the Central Black Earth Region. Offers rafting and SUP trips on the Don River. Organizes corporate tours. Website: https://vk.com/wall226749410_2942
About Life in Pavlovsk Website: https://vk.com/pavlovskadm