Bolshoye Selo: Churches on the Yukhot and a Honey Tour
Accommodation in Bolshoye Selo
Bolshoye Selo can be explored through two churches on opposite banks of the Yukhot and an interactive honey tour. Together, they give the village a cultural and historical as well as culinary focus; you can find further points of comparison at the Yaroslavl Oblast level.
Bolshoye Selo at a glance
The Church of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa was built in 1747 on the right bank of the Yukhot and is active. The Church of Peter and Paul was built in 1760 and stands above the left bank. The museum café offers the interactive culinary tour “…i Ya tam byl, myod pitnyy pil” with a tasting of honey-based drinks.
What do the two churches on the Yukhot reveal?
Both buildings date from the 18th century; they were built 13 years apart, but occupy different locations: the Church of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa stands on the right bank, while the Church of Peter and Paul stands above the left. This contrast in construction dates and riverside locations offers a tangible introduction to the village’s history. Holiday and Sunday services are held at the Church of Peter and Paul. If you would like to attend a service, check the current local arrangements in advance.
What is included in the honey tour?
The tour covers the history of honey-based drinks in Russia and the traditions of everyday and festive meals. It includes tastings of honey-based drinks and traditional Slavic honey drinks. This brings two themes together: the history of a drink and the role of meals in everyday life and at celebrations. If this culinary experience is important to your plans, check with the museum café in advance to confirm which dates and options are currently available.
What cultural topics does Yaroslavl Oblast offer?
At the level of the wider destination of Yaroslavl Oblast, the village’s history can be compared with other periods. In Pereslavl-Zalessky, the Transfiguration Cathedral dates from the 12th century; it is the city’s oldest temple and the earliest surviving architectural monument of the Vladimir-Suzdal School. The Uglich Kremlin features a surviving architectural ensemble dating from the 15th to the 19th century. It includes the Princes’ Chambers, the Church of Tsarevich Dmitry, the former city council building with museum exhibits, and the Transfiguration Cathedral with its bell tower, Uglich’s most important active place of worship. Thus, the individual churches in Bolshoye Selo can be set against a larger historical ensemble, allowing buildings from different centuries to be compared.
The museums of Yaroslavl Oblast also offer a range of different themes. The Rybinsk Museum-Reserve is housed in the New Grain Exchange, built in 1912 on the high bank of the Volga to a design by Moscow architect A. V. Ivanov. The N. M. Alekseev Museum of the Mologa Region in Rybinsk offers guided tours of its galleries and interactive activities with contests, prizes, and refreshments; check with the museum for current dates. In Yaroslavl, you can learn about the history of the craft at the Emalis Enamel Art Museum and see works by Russian and European artists. Visitors can also make a pendant or a picture themselves. Check with the museum about current workshop options.
Discover more destinations: Pogost, Tutayev, Korobovo, Aleksino, Isakovo, Pogorelka, Poshekhonye, Novoye.
FAQ
On which banks are the churches located?
The Church of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa stands on the right bank of the Yukhot. The Church of Peter and Paul stands above the left bank.
What does the honey tour include?
It covers the history of honey-based drinks in Russia, traditions of everyday and festive meals, and tastings of honey-based drinks and traditional Slavic honey drinks.
When are services held at the Church of Peter and Paul?
Holiday and Sunday services are held at the church. Check the current local arrangements before your visit.
For the wider travel overview: Yaroslavl Oblast.
