YOSHKAR-OLA
Yoshkar-Ola is the capital of the Republic of Mari El, which is located in the middle Volga region.
In the city, you can learn about the unique traditions and customs of the indigenous people, hear their melodious language and see beautiful national costumes. Traveling around the city, a tourist can taste original dishes of Mari cuisine: beet kvass, meat soup "onar" and Mari pancakes "koman melna".
Here you can see the promenade of Bruges and Amsterdam, the Gothic registry office building, the Annunciation Cathedral and the Spasskaya Tower, which resembles the Moscow Kremlin
TRANSPORT
BY PLANE
Yoshkar-Ola Airport is the airport of the city of Yoshkar—Ola, the capital of the Republic of Mari El. It has the status of an airport of federal importance.
The most popular cities with which air service is organized are Moscow, St. Petersburg and Sochi. The flight time from Moscow to Yoshkar-Ola is one and a half hours, from St. Petersburg to Yoshkar-Ola is two hours. You will need to pay 4 thousand rubles for a one-way ticket.
BY TRAIN
"Yoshkar-Ola" is a station in the Kazan region of the Gorky Railway of the Russian Railways. The Mari El branded express train is based at the station.
The route from Adler to Yoshkar-Ola with a stop in Rostov-on-Don is possible to travel only in summer. You will spend about 1 day on the train and pay 7 thousand rubles.
ON THE ROAD
BlaBlaCar and its Russian counterpart Beepcar are very popular, you can find an inexpensive and comfortable option any day.On the Blablacar website you can find reviews of trips and the cost of the trip.
For example, for a trip from Rostov-on-Don you will pay 2 thousand rubles.
Choose drivers with excellent driving experience!
ACCOMODATION
The comfortable and friendly city of Yoshkar-Ola welcomes you!
If you have enough money, choose more expensive hotel options. Of course, you can choose which part of the city you want to live in.
There are expensive hotels near the historical and cultural center. There are cheaper options, but it will take you a long time to get to the city center. But there are interesting sights in every part of the city!
BOOKING ACCOMODATION
"Rubition" is a popular hotel in the city center. The staff is excellent and the rooms are always clean. From the room window you can see a beautiful view of the park. The hotel's cafe serves a delicious breakfast and coffee.
A single room for one night costs six thousand rubles.
"Rgard" is a hotel in a residential area of the city. The rooms here are comfortable, and there is a large parking lot for residents near the hotel. There is a gym inside for those who want to exercise. There is always a buffet in the hotel's cafe in the morning. You can try anything you want and it's very tasty.
You will pay four and a half thousand for a standard double room.
"People Town" is a hotel near the city center.
You can quickly walk to the sights or to the city's waterfront. There are grocery and hardware stores near the hotel. The hotel has comfortable rooms with soft beds and TVs. You will pay two and a half thousand rubles for a standard double room.
"Azimut" is a hotel for those who do not care which part of the city to live in. It is located far from the center. However, there are friendly staff.
You can walk to several parks and shopping malls in this part of the city. You will pay two thousand rubles for a single room.
STREET FOOD/CAFES
CAMELOT
Average check: 1,500 rubles
"Camelot" is a great cafe near the city center. Here you can try hot meat and fish dishes. Be sure to try the local cuisine here - meat soup "omar" . There are many places and friendly staff.
TERASSA
Average check: 1,000 rubles
"Terassa" is a cafe for those who like comfort, live music and a beautiful interior. Here you will not only taste Mari pancakes "koman melna", but also drink delicious kvass.
SIMPLE FOOD
Average check: 300 rubles
"Simple food" is a snack bar for those who want to have a quick snack and not pay a lot of money. Here you can buy small portions of salads, take fresh pastries and hot tea or coffee.
MILANO
Average check: 450 rubles
"Milano" is a small place where you can come to enjoy a delicious pizza and pay some money.
CULTURAL PROGRAM
The promenade of Bruges
Walking along the promenade of Bruges, it is easy to feel yourself in the Belgian city of the same name, and the reason for this is the beautiful houses built in an unusual style.
Here you can walk with friends and family, lie on the green lawn, ride a bike or boat. And, of course, do not forget to get aesthetic pleasure.
The Spasskaya Tower
The Spasskaya Tower in Yoshkar-Ola is smaller than the Moscow One, and not all the details have been recreated, but the similarity with the Moscow original is great. This is another proof of the uniqueness of Yoshkar-Ola, because in a relatively small city it was possible to create attractions similar to those located in the capital.
Republican Puppet Theater
The Republican Puppet Theater is a real castle, where fairy-tale characters come to life in the hands of talented puppeteers. The performances are shown from September 1 to June 30, but you can admire the building for a whole year. Both children and adults will like it here.
The Museum of Fine Arts
The works of Finnish, Estonian, Hungarian and, of course, Russian masters are presented in the Yoshkar-Ola Museum of Fine Arts. There are paintings by modern authors and artists of the Soviet period. The museum pays great attention to the Mari authors. You can see their work at the Mari Color exhibition, one of the largest exhibitions of Mari art.
School number 5 "Ordinary miracle".
It's hard not to love studying when it takes place in a building that looks like a fairy-tale castle. A local businessman built the school to make his wife's dream come true — to be a teacher in such an institution. Today it is a complex, where there is a kindergarten and a school. The school has a gym and a swimming pool.
Tourists can take photos near the fabulous school and talk to friendly students.
HAVE A NICE TRIP!
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