VOLGA-MOSCOW-VOLGA
EXCURSION to the Friendship Parks and the Northern River Terminal, with a visit to the historical interiors and halls of the Northern River Terminal building.
During the tour, we will talk about the history and architecture of the Northern River Station, which is the same age as the second line of the Moscow Metro, and explore the majestic building of the station, which was lovingly restored in 2020. We will also reminisce about the famous film "Volga-Volga" and visit the locations associated with the filming of this remarkable movie.
YOU WILL LEARN: The history of the park, which was built at the same time as the World Festival of Youth and Students, which was held in Moscow in 1957. The history of the park around the Northern River Terminal. What connects its architecture with the architecture of VDNKh. The history of the construction of the Moscow-Volga Canal and why it was necessary for Moscow. How many times the Moscow-Volga Canal has changed its name throughout its history and why it has done so. What connects the Northern River Terminal building with the Moscow Metro.
YOU WILL SEE: The majestic building of the Northern River Terminal, both inside and out. The sculptures created at the same time as the Northern River Terminal and the Moscow-Volga Canal. The Friendship Park. The lesser-known sculptural compositions by the sculptor V.I. Mukhina, the author of the monument "The Worker and the Peasant Woman." The main avenue of the Northern River Terminal Park and the main symbol of the waterway from the Volga to Moscow. The model of the Moscow Canal, located on the piers of the Northern River Terminal. Fountains that symbolize the cardinal directions.
EXCURSION ROUTE: Start at the Rechnoy Vokzal station. Exit the subway, walking through the territory of the Park of Friendship and the Park of the Northern River Station, along the main avenue, to the building of the Northern River Station. External inspection of the building and piers. Visiting the main halls and the ground floor of the building of the Northern River Station. Boarding the boat (the time is approximate, depends on the time of arrival of the boat). Boat trip without a guide.
EXCURSION DURATION: The walking part takes about 2.5 hours. The boat trip on the Khimki Reservoir takes 1 hour. The program ends at the pier of the Northern River Terminal.
EXCURSION START: At the River Terminal metro station. The group gathers in the center of the hall.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION: The boat trip is conducted without a guide.
The tour is conducted using a voice amplification device (megaphone). The tour route involves long walks, descents and ascents of stairs, please take this into account for people with disabilities and physical disabilities. On board the ship, on the open deck, wind is possible, it is necessary to wear wind-proof clothing and comfortable shoes. The ship has a closed (lower) deck.
The SRV building is open to the public until 20-00.
YOU WILL LEARN: The history of the park, which was built at the same time as the World Festival of Youth and Students, which was held in Moscow in 1957. The history of the park around the Northern River Terminal. What connects its architecture with the architecture of VDNKh. The history of the construction of the Moscow-Volga Canal and why it was necessary for Moscow. How many times the Moscow-Volga Canal has changed its name throughout its history and why it has done so. What connects the Northern River Terminal building with the Moscow Metro.
YOU WILL SEE: The majestic building of the Northern River Terminal, both inside and out. The sculptures created at the same time as the Northern River Terminal and the Moscow-Volga Canal. The Friendship Park. The lesser-known sculptural compositions by the sculptor V.I. Mukhina, the author of the monument "The Worker and the Peasant Woman." The main avenue of the Northern River Terminal Park and the main symbol of the waterway from the Volga to Moscow. The model of the Moscow Canal, located on the piers of the Northern River Terminal. Fountains that symbolize the cardinal directions.
EXCURSION ROUTE: Start at the Rechnoy Vokzal station. Exit the subway, walking through the territory of the Park of Friendship and the Park of the Northern River Station, along the main avenue, to the building of the Northern River Station. External inspection of the building and piers. Visiting the main halls and the ground floor of the building of the Northern River Station. Boarding the boat (the time is approximate, depends on the time of arrival of the boat). Boat trip without a guide.
EXCURSION DURATION: The walking part takes about 2.5 hours. The boat trip on the Khimki Reservoir takes 1 hour. The program ends at the pier of the Northern River Terminal.
EXCURSION START: At the River Terminal metro station. The group gathers in the center of the hall.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION: The boat trip is conducted without a guide.
The tour is conducted using a voice amplification device (megaphone). The tour route involves long walks, descents and ascents of stairs, please take this into account for people with disabilities and physical disabilities. On board the ship, on the open deck, wind is possible, it is necessary to wear wind-proof clothing and comfortable shoes. The ship has a closed (lower) deck.
The SRV building is open to the public until 20-00.
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