Village Stan

Stan is a naturally blessed part of the Russian hinterland, preserved in almost its pristine beauty. The village stands on the left bank of the Medveditsa River, near an ancient portage between the Medveditsa and Tvertsa river systems—the main land crossing on the waterway between Vladimir-Suzdal Rus' and Veliky Novgorod.

Sights
On the high rocky bank stands the main landmark—the functioning Pokrovskaya Church, built in 1777, a monument of wooden architecture. The church has been preserved in its original form: it was built by Karelians and reflects the traditions of Karelian parishes in its decoration.
Within the village boundaries, the river has given residents three pools. If you wish, you can stroll through the old Stan (formerly the village of Udvorino), which stretches along the Medveditsa River. Here you will find cozy smoke baths, crane wells, and characteristic Karelian buildings. This amazing place houses the House of Karelian Culture, which could be called a comprehensive museum of Tver Karelia.
This ethnographic house features a Karelian hut, furnished according to ancient customs, a workshop with all the tools and equipment, as well as surprises from the master, and a very cozy, authentic café where you'll be sure to be treated to skantsi, Kegri's favorite delicacy. You'll also learn here who Kegri is, and why his arrival was both feared and anticipated in the old days. Incidentally, he still comes here—at least once a year, when Stana celebrates Kegri Day, the Karelian harvest festival.

Food, Gastronomy, Terroirs
Gastronomic brands of the region:
Karelian pies "Skanchi" - pies made from thin rye dough with cabbage, potatoes, or cottage cheese. The Karelian dish "Sulchiny" is a rye pancake filled with milk porridge, a unique and very filling dish.

The Karelian refectory is located on the first floor of the House of Karelian Culture. Here you can sample national dishes.
Accommodation, including for residents (up to 600 characters with spaces). If not available, you can find accommodation in neighboring villages and provide the address.
Eco-farm "Egorovo Estate" , Shulgino village, 40
+7 (964) 552-68-74
Two kilometers from the village of Stan, the eco-farm "Egorovo Estate" offers comfortable guest houses for guests.
An ideal place for a family vacation, fishing, and mushroom and berry picking. Here you'll find cottages with panoramic windows, a sauna and cedar barrel, an apiary, a playground, ponds, a river, apiary, a swimming pool, animal interactions, and picturesque natural surroundings.

How to get there
Stan: 40 km to Likhoslavl and the Oktyabrskaya railway station / 57 km and 61 km to the M11 and M10 federal highways / 94 km to Tver / 265 km to Moscow / 560 km to St. Petersburg

Museums
The House of Karelian Culture, where the traditions and customs of the Karelian people are preserved. Visitors to Stan village will meet the most enigmatic hero of Karelian mythology, Kegri, and learn how he is connected to the Karelian folk agrarian calendar, how his arrival was both feared and anticipated in the old days, and hear ancient beliefs and recollections of old residents about the mysterious arrivals of Kegri.

The workshop of Karelian woodcarver Nikolai Ivanovich Vinogradov features unique wooden sculptures of fairy tale characters, favorite film characters, and heroes of Karelian mythology.

Calendar of Events
New Year
A festive service is traditionally held at the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin on the night of December 31st to January 1st. During the Liturgy, certain prayers are recited in Karelian, paying homage to the ancestors who built the church.
Festive events are held for village residents and visitors in the central square of Stan.

Christmas
The Karelian people have always celebrated Christmas more solemnly than New Year's. For the Karelians, Christmas was a celebration marking the beginning of the year, intertwining ancient pre-Christian beliefs with the Christian meaning of the holiday.
On Christmas Eve, a festive Liturgy is held at the church. On Christmas Day itself, traditional Christmas gatherings are held, attracting both village elders and young people.

Epiphany
Traditionally, water is blessed in the local church, and after the service, the priest blesses an ice hole, where every village resident and visitor can then swim, hoping to gain a year's worth of health.

Maslenitsa
This marks the end of the winter holiday season. Maslenitsa is celebrated with the ritual baking of pancakes and pies, and with Maslenitsa festivities held in the village's central square.

Candlemas
Candlemas is the patronal feast day of the village of Stan. In the old days, religious holidays, especially patronal feasts, were celebrated with great pomp. Nowadays, every villager knows about patronal feasts, and they are still revered and celebrated.

Easter
During Holy Week, services are held in the local church, dedicated to each day. Local residents actively participate in preparing the church for this great feast, cleaning and decorating it. On the night of the Holy Resurrection of Christ, a festive service is held.

Trinity
On Trinity, traditionally, everyone can participate in decorating the church and its grounds with greenery: young birch trees, flowers, and grass. On this day, the church resembles a forest clearing.

Peter and Paul
Peter and Paul's Day, or Petrov Day, is the patronal feast day in the village of Stan. This day is considered the birthday of the local church. Ceremonial events are held during anniversary years.
Kegri Day. Karelian harvest festival (last Saturday of September).
In the village of Stan, one of the original Karelian holidays, Kegri Day, has been revived. Incidentally, it has always been celebrated in this region, and old-timers still remember the legends and rituals associated with this mysterious figure.

Protection of the Holy Mother of God
Patronal feast day in the village of Stan. The Feast of the Intercession is celebrated with a festive service in the church and gatherings.

December 4th - Memorial Day of the Patron Saint of the Tver Land, Saint Blessed Prince Mikhail Yaroslavich of Tver
This is the patronal feast day of the village of Stan. On this day, festive events are held dedicated to this saint and statesman.

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