Borovichsky District

• The estate in Konchanskoye is the only estate of Alexander Suvorov still preserved today; from 1797 to 1799, it was his place of exile.
• The Suvorov Museum is an 18th-century manor ensemble set in a 4.2-hectare park. An exhibition in the kitchen wing explores peasant life from the late 18th to the early 19th century.
• Opechensky Posad is home to a granite embankment promenade about 900 meters long, a church dating from 1764, and a memorial to Catherine II.
• The Gornaya Msta ecological trail was established in 2021 on the banks of the Msta between Rovnoye and Maly Porog.
• The Ushanov Arboretum in Opechensky Posad has more than 150 species of trees and shrubs; it also features an observation platform above the banks of the Msta.

In the 18th century, Konchanskoye was a Suvorov estate. From 1797 to 1799, it served as a place of exile for the disgraced military commander Alexander Suvorov. It is the only estate of the commander preserved to this day. The place therefore represents a specific episode in his life, not merely a general commemoration of him.

The Suvorov Museum is a historic and architectural 18th-century manor ensemble set in a 4.2-hectare park. The kitchen wing houses an exhibition on traditional peasant life from the late 18th to the early 19th century. The estate’s story thus brings together Suvorov’s history, manor architecture, and a view of everyday peasant life. This gives you a clear focus for planning your trip: Konchanskoye represents both a specific historical event and the world in which people lived at the time.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, Opechensky Posad was an important pilot center on the Vyshny Volochyok water system. This local history can be explored alongside its surviving architectural monuments. On 1st Line in Opechensky Posad, a granite embankment promenade about 900 meters long has been preserved, with cast-iron bollards and two stone arched bridges.

The dates also provide context: the Church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God in Opechensky Posad was built in 1764. A memorial on the banks of the Msta commemorates Catherine II’s visit to the village in 1785. Together, the history of river pilots, the embankment, church architecture, and the memorial offer different perspectives on the place. The dates and memorial details describe historical features; they do not provide information about current visiting hours.

The Gornaya Msta ecological trail was established in 2021 on the banks of the Msta between the villages of Rovnoye and Maly Porog in Borovichsky District, Novgorod Oblast. Another starting point is Opechensky Posad, where rafting and kayaking trips to the Mstinski Rapids depart. The distinction is specific: the trail is located between two villages, while the trips are identified by their departure point.

In Opechensky Posad, the Ushanov Arboretum adds a botanical collection to the riverside attractions. It has more than 150 species of trees and shrubs from different parts of the world. An observation platform in the arboretum sits above the banks of the Msta. The variety of trees and shrubs, the viewpoint, and the trips mentioned above offer different ways to enjoy nature and the water; they do not automatically form a single route.

At the wider Novgorod Oblast level, Valdai National Park offers its own natural highlights. It covers 159,100 hectares and extends across Valdaysky, Demyansky, and Okulovsky districts. Mount Ryzhokha is the highest point in the national park. A 25-meter-high observation tower there offers views of the taiga, Lake Velyo, and other bodies of water.

Cultural attractions also broaden the picture of Novgorod Oblast: the Bell Museum Center in Valday displays bells from around the world, ranging from forms dating to the 3rd century BC to modern souvenir bells. Staff demonstrate bell-ringing techniques and let visitors try them for themselves. These nature and cultural attractions belong to the wider regional context of Novgorod Oblast; they are not features of Borovichsky District.

First, consider which places and themes you want to focus on: the Suvorov estate in Konchanskoye, the historical traces in Opechensky Posad, or nature and water activities. The destinations mentioned are spread across several places in Borovichsky District, so you can make your selection based on your personal interests.

Discover more destinations: Chudovsky District, Malovishersky District, Marevsky District, Chudovsky District, Staraya Russa, Soletsky District, Lyubytinsky District, Valdaysky District.

What makes the estate in Konchanskoye special?

It is the only estate of Alexander Suvorov preserved today and was his place of exile from 1797 to 1799.

What historical features can you find in Opechensky Posad?

They include the granite embankment promenade with two stone arched bridges, the church built in 1764, and a memorial to Catherine II’s visit to the village in 1785.

Where was the Gornaya Msta trail established?

The ecological trail was established in 2021 on the banks of the Msta between Rovnoye and Maly Porog in Borovichsky District, Novgorod Oblast.

For the wider travel overview: Novgorod Oblast.