Discover Russia's Hidden Passages — Beyond the Guidebooks

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Арсеньева слобода — Богослов — Булыкино

3 stops • 1 день • Костромская область

Север Костромской области: три храма и спокойный круг выходного дня.

Ижеславль — Пронск

12 stops • 1 день • Рязанская область

Рязанское Заволжье: городища, церкви и усадьбы одним автоднём.

Кашин-Волково

11 stops • 1 день или выходные • Тверская область

Тверские храмы и усадьбы: от Кашинки до волковской грунтовки.

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