Discover Rameshkovskiy District

• The Smolenskaya tserkov, a tent-roofed church built in 1592, stands in Kushalino.
• The “Kormilets i umelets” Handicrafts Museum displays objects from peasant life and tools used in various trades.
• The Medveditsa flows through Rameshkovskiy Municipal District from west to east.
• A holy spring in Zamytye was reconsecrated in 2016.

The Smolenskaya tserkov in Kushalino combines a specific historical connection with a clearly defined architectural form: it was built in 1592 as a tent-roofed church. The date and its classification as a tent-roofed church give it a distinct profile among the area’s cultural attractions. By contrast, the handicrafts museums focus on rural life and trades.

The “Kormilets i umelets” Handicrafts Museum houses objects from peasant life, as well as tools for cooperage, shoemaking, carpentry and cabinetmaking. A handicrafts museum of the same name in Zamytye displays a collection of objects related to rural crafts and trades. The tools mentioned make the range of trades more tangible than a general description of handicrafts.

The holy spring in Zamytye also has a religious connection: it is dedicated to the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God. It was reconsecrated in 2016; the first Epiphany bathing ceremonies were also held there that year.

The Medveditsa flows through Rameshkovskiy Municipal District from west to east. The river can be used for kayaking, hiking and fishing. Nikolskoye, Medvedikha and Trekhrechye are designated recreation spots. This provides a choice of activities and several named places to help you find your way along the river.

One described excursion goes to Kushalino. Along the way, it covers the history of Rameshkovskiy District, legends, historic sites and notable figures, giving the trip a cultural and historical focus. Visitors can also try making shulniki in a master class.

For comparison with another place, you can also visit the separate profile for Zhelnikha.

Within the broader Tver Oblast destination, Torzhok has its own cultural focus. The Verkhneye gorodishche in the historic center is an archaeological monument of federal significance and a tourist attraction. The Novotorzhskiy Borisoglebskiy Monastyr was founded in 1038 and is one of Russia’s oldest Orthodox monasteries. The “Blin s Pripyokom” and “Kuzminki v Torzhke” festivals are held every year at the Novotorzhskiy kreml.

The Central Forest Nature Reserve offers nature experiences: guided tours are available on the “Tayny Okovskogo lesa” and “Lesnaya azbuka” ecological trails. The “Boloto Staroselskiy mokh” trail leads through a raised bog with broad open areas completely covered in moss and unusual plants. Another hike goes to the “Barsuchikha” cordon. It can be taken as a day trip or with an overnight stay in a forest cabin. Along the way, you’ll see southern taiga forest and a raised bog.

An excursion to the “Staroselskiy mokh” raised bog is also among the offerings of the Central Forest Nature Reserve; visitors use their own vehicles. These nature destinations and Torzhok’s cultural sites are examples of what the broader Tver Oblast destination has to offer.

Discover more destinations: Andreapolsky District, Oleninsky District, Konakovo District, Rzhevsky District, Sonkovskiy District, Zapadnodvinskiy District, Vesyegonskiy District.

What topics does the excursion to Kushalino cover?

Along the way, it covers the history of Rameshkovskiy District, legends, historic sites and notable figures.

What can visitors try making in the master class?

Visitors can try making shulniki in a master class.

Which places along the Medveditsa are designated recreation spots?

Nikolskoye, Medvedikha and Trekhrechye are named. Kayaking, hiking and fishing are also described as possible activities on the river.

What happened at the holy spring in Zamytye in 2016?

The spring, dedicated to the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God, was reconsecrated. The first Epiphany bathing ceremonies were held there that year.

To the broader travel overview: Tver Oblast.