UGLICH

The name of the little settlement of Uglich first appeared in the Russian history chronicles in the year of 937. The word "ugol" means "corner", and the city of Uglich is located where the Volga river turns. While on a walking tour of the city you will visit the famous museum of Russian Vodka and taste this traditional Russian beverage. Lots of excursions will amuze you - Museum of Spirits and Superstitions, "Library of Russian Vodka", museum of Valenki.

    





In the Orthodox countries, as well as all over Europe, people celebrated the holy day of St. John the Baptist. In Russia this holiday is called Ivan Kupala's Day. Festivities include a masquerade, remembering the dead, daisy-chain making, water-nymph dancing, fortune-telling using wreaths, ancient rituals, witches’ coven, games, treasure-hunting, protective spells, leaping over fire, grass sack fighting.

Come to Uglich to participate in an amazing ceremony on the bank of the river Volga!