TOP 10 PLACES IN RUSSIA FOR THE CINEMATIC TOURISM

1. « The Geographer Drank His Globe Away»: the Urals experience

It's hard not to fall in love with Alexander Veledinsky's film. And it's not just the main character and the plot, but also the majestic beauty of the Urals. You can feel like a character in the picture and feel the atmosphere of the places on the «Usva River», where the shooting of the picture took place. It is here that the «Usva Pillars» are located – a huge stone massif of limestone, the view of which is breathtaking. The massif reaches a height of 120 meters and stretches for kilometers. People come here for the views, rock climbing, as well as colorful caves and grottos, inside which you can find a lot of interesting things. These are traces of the life of ancient people, and fossils, and prints of ancient corals. In addition to the «Usva Pillars», travelers will also find other natural monuments: the «Big Log» and «Omutnoy» stones, the «Panoramic Rock», and so on.

How to get to it? From Perm. You can go rafting on the river, or you can take a bus to the village of Usva. To go to the «Usva Pillars» about 5 kilometers - but the views are worth it.

2. «Day Watch»: have a walk on the streets of Moscow

The film, directed by Timur Bekmambetov, is still popular-although more than 15 years have passed since the premiere. It is based on the story of the eternal struggle of light and darkness, colorful battle scenes, and unusual transformations. And all this against the background of the capital. The scenes were shot in different parts of Moscow, and many of the places can be visited. For example, the Ostankino TV tower, which was destroyed in the film, or the hotel "Cosmos", on the wall of which Alice drove a car. And some fans of the film will appreciate the opportunity to visit the oldest outdoor swimming pool called "Chaika" in Moscow, which is located on Ostozhenka street.

How to get to it? Moscow. Swimming pool "Chaika" (Turchaninov Lane, 3), Ostankino TV tower (Akademika Koroleva, 15 st.), hotel "Cosmos" (Mira avenue, 150).

3. «Leviathan»: the beauty of Teriberka.

"Leviathan" did not leave anyone indifferent from the audience: some consider the film too dramatic and improbable, others admire the fact that the director conveyed the real situation in the village and the country. However, no matter what opinion is formed after viewing the picture, its visual side is impressive. In the center – beautiful northern nature. This is the silent sea, and the low mountains, and the intoxicating atmosphere of silence and unity. The beauty of the Kolsky District is worth seeing – as well as visiting the main attractions: parks with deer and huskies, the Murmansk Aquarium, the nuclear icebreaker «Lenin». The staff of the Barents sports and recreation complex will help you not to get lost in the variety of places, who are ready to take a group of tourists to the filming site of «Leviathan» and tell you about the local attractions. Guests can stay in guest cottages on site, which is in a convenient location to reach key attractions.

How to get to it? Guesthouses "Barents" (Murmansk, Dolina Uyuta, st. 8, 8A), bus to the village of Teriberka (Murmansk region).

4. «The Dawns Here Are Quiet»: Ruskeala Waterfalls

We can say that the Ruskeala waterfalls got their fame thanks to the Soviet film "And the dawns are quiet here". The film "Dark World" was also shot here – a dummy hut was built for filming, which remained standing. In total, tourists can see four plain waterfalls. Their height ranges from 3-4 meters. Especially for travelers, a picturesque eco-trail is built around them, leading even through the waterfalls themselves – rope bridges are used for this. To pass through them over the roaring and splashing drops of waterfalls is a special pleasure, for which people come from all over the world. In addition to the waterfalls, the famous mountain park "Ruskeala" is located nearby, where marble was once mined.

How to get to it? By bus from Saint Petersburg / Petrozavodsk. The waterfalls are located in the Sortavala district of Karelia near the village of Ruskeala on the Tokhmayoki River.

5. «Private School»: a mysterious manor

Among the popular Russian TV series – "Private School", filmed in the genre of a mystical thriller with elements of a crime drama. Few people know that everyone can walk through the mysterious building from the film-after all, this is the Serednikovo estate, located in the Moscow region. This ancient building remembers the heyday of Russian classicism, and its history is closely intertwined with the history of the country. The estate is designed in a light, romantic style. The historic interiors and clean grounds with a classic landscape transport guests back in time, allowing them to feel like nobles or distinguished guests at a reception.

How to get to it? Serednikovo manor, Solnechnogorsk, Moscow region. You can get by train from Leningradsky railway station to the station "Firsanovka", and then by bus to the sanatorium "Mtsyri".

6. «Stilyagi»: Broadway

In the film "Stilyagi" not everyone was ready to put up with the gray regime – so the young people tried on the images of Western "dandy". Stylists are fond of jazz and rock ' n ' roll, get bright foreign clothes, and prefer to have fun in underground clubs. One of the favorite places of the characters is the so–called "Broadway". In reality, this is Tverskaya Street, located in Moscow. Everyone can walk along Broadway and admire the architecture and spirit of the capital, and if you want to fully enjoy the atmosphere of the film – you can even try on the images of the bright and free characters of the film.

How to get to it? Moscow, the street stretches from the metro station "Mayakovskaya" to the metro station "Okhotny Ryad".

7. «Ice»: the amazing Lake Baikal

Both parts of the film " Ice " were filmed on the frozen surface of Lake Baikal. And this is not surprising: according to the director, it is impossible to imagine a better place to shoot a film about love and figure skating. After all, it is the ice of Lake Baikal that makes you fall in love with yourself at first sight. Of course, you can come to Lake Baikal not only in winter, but it is at this time of year that the lake opens up from an unusual side for tourists. The ice is so transparent that its appearance is fascinating. Ice blocks not only cover the water but also rise above the lake itself – you can see through them as if through the glass. And at night, when the sky is lit with stars, they are reflected from the ice, filling Lake Baikal with a magical glow.

How to get to it? The lake is located on the border of the Irkutsk Region and the Republic of Buryatia, you can start your journey from one of the cities: Ulan-Ude, Irkutsk, or Severobaikalsk.

8. «Island»: the nature of Karelia

The film "Island" was shot in the city of Kem in Karelia, on the shore of the White Sea. For the filming of the picture, a set was even built – a monastery, around which wooden bridges were erected. After the shooting of the picture, the scenery was not removed – and now everyone who wants to feel the atmosphere can watch them. And although some of the bridges were partially damaged – from waves, fire-there is something to see here. The nature around us perfectly reflects the atmosphere of the film – it is harsh but quite picturesque.

How to get to it? Karelian village of Rabochostrovsk on the shore of the White Sea (get from the railway station "Kem").

9. «Son of a Rich»: huge decorations

The film "Son of a Rich" was shot in the Pskov region - not far from the village of Pushkinskie Gory. Once in this place was built a large set for the filming of the movie "Battalion". The shooting ended, but the huts and sheds, the church, and the baths remained. The team that arrived at the site increased the number of buildings, erected the very mill from which the observation was conducted, and prepared the site for filming. After the picture was shot, the buildings were decided to leave. Now the village is abandoned again and comes to life only when travelers come here. However, there is no organized tourism – you will have to go yourself.

How to get to it? The village, where the film was shot is located near the village of Pushkinskie Gory, on the bank of the Soroti River (about 130 kilometers from Pskov).

10. «Morphine»: immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Bulgakov's novel

The film is based on the plot of the work of the same name by Mikhail Bulgakov and tells the story of a young doctor who is hooked on morphine. The film was shot in two places: in the Yaroslavl region in the city of Uglich, and in the Tver region in the city of Kashin. In order to feel the atmosphere of the county town of that time, it is best to go to Kashin. A small town, a place of Orthodox pilgrimage and picturesque landscapes. The city is built on a rare cross-circular system, which is why many of the streets seem to rest on the hills.

How to get to it? The most convenient way is to go to Kashin from Moscow from the Tushino bus station. There are also regular buses in Tver.