Traveling by boat is always a real adventure, full of fresh wind, new experiences and changes. Probably, it is impossible to experience so many pleasant moments in any resort, and yet a cruise is often cheaper. Today we want to tell you about the ship "Rodnaya Rus". This beautiful cruise ship survived an era. Today it is a kind of cultural and historical monument.
The history of the ship
It begins in 1961. This year in the Czech Republic the motor ship of the project 26-37 is produced. Moreover, he initially had a different name. It was the Clement Gottwald motor ship. By the way, this beautiful name belonged to him for quite a long time. In the same year (1961) he was surpassed in the USSR. And attributed to the port in Astrakhan. At this time, he begins to ply the route that starts from this city and leads to Gorky. Until 1964, the direction did not change. However, since 1965 a new round has come in the fate of the liner. The ship begins to run on the route Moscow-Astrakhan. It is still a priority.
Big changes
Since 2003, a new era has begun in the life of the old, but solid and durable ship. It was then that the Ecopres company bought it. Now the ship receives a new name - "Professor Lukachev". Few people remembered it, since already in 2005 the ship was leaving for Perm - it was bought by the local company Ural. Once again, the ship gets the new name - Catherine the Great. Under this name, many know him.
However, it has not remained for centuries. Since 2006, a complete reconstruction of the ship began, which turned it into a comfortable liner. The tri-deck, modern coral of Project 26-37 was again renamed. Since 2011, he began to bear a glorious name - the ship "Rodnaya Rus". Today it is the most comfortable ship in the Urals.
general description
For more than 50 years, the liner has been plowing the rivers of Russia. At the same time, despite the venerable age, the ship "Rodnaya Rus" is one of the most modern Russian ships. To make sure of this, go with us for a virtual walk on the liner. You will get to know every corner of it and, perhaps, decide to spend the next summer on board it.
So, the liner is a three-decker. It is designed primarily for passenger traffic. Comfortable cabins occupy 70% of the total number of seats. All of them, without exception, are equipped with air conditioning and bathrooms, showers. That is, they contain everything that is needed for life. The ship “Rodnaya Rus” reaches 96 meters in length and 14 meters in width. It is compact enough to pass through narrow gateways and canals. Height - 14 meters. Therefore, the view from the upper deck is simply magical. The average speed is 25 km / h. Capacity - 235 people.
Cabins for tourists
As before, the Moscow-Astrakhan direction is a priority. Every year, hundreds of tourists buy tickets for it. Living conditions on the ship are more than comfortable. All cabins, as already mentioned, are equipped with refrigerators and televisions, telephones and bathrooms. But that is not all. Around the perimeter of the ship, round-the-clock satellite television, telephone and video surveillance systems operate.
At the same time, you will definitely not be bored on the trip. The ship operates a unique SPA complex, which includes a sauna and a solarium. there is also one of the largest cinema halls of all that operate on board the ships. There is a game salon and dance floors, cafes and bars for you. At the same time, the unique atmosphere of the old ship is fully preserved thanks to the art of reconstructors. They completely preserved the historical architecture of the ship. It was trimmed with the same tree from which the ships were built during the time of Catherine.
Timeline
If you are planning a vacation on the water this year, then pay attention to this liner. Navigation of the ship "Rodnaya Rus" begins in May. Trips are made from the capital to Nizhny Novgorod, Perm, Samara, Astrakhan. The last flight is the most popular. Tourists like Moscow-Astrakhan for the fact that the length of the route can be different. It depends entirely on your desire and capabilities. A trip for 9 days will pass through Uglich and Kostroma. You will visit Ples and Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan and Samara, call in Saratov and Volgograd. On the ninth day, you will arrive in Astrakhan. The cost of the trip depends on the chosen cabin. A single room with all amenities will cost 62,380 rubles, a double room with two tiers costs 40,000. For lovers of a more comfortable stay, there are junior suites for 60 thousand rubles. and suites for 74 thousand.
Boat Holidays
If you want to spend as much time on board as possible, then choose a route for 19 days. You will have time to explore half of Russia and thousands of its beautiful corners. Your journey begins in Moscow. Then the ship follows the standard route: through Uglich, Kostroma and Plyos, Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan. Then you will find magnificent Russian cities - Samara, Saratov and Astrakhan.
Further, the route will once again surprise you with its diversity. You will visit Nikolsky and Akhtuba, Volgograd. Small, but very picturesque Usovka and Vinnovka are waiting for you, and from there you will go to Cheboksary and Makaryevo, Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl, Rybinsk and Dubna. Return to Moscow on the 19th day. The cost of single rooms with all amenities - 130 thousand rubles. Triple rooms with partial conveniences will cost 50, and a double cabin without them will cost 48 thousand rubles.
Excursions
Even when paying for vouchers you will be asked to choose those excursions in which you want to take part. Do not refuse, because waiting for the return of the group, which at each stop leaves in an unknown direction, is boring enough. Yes, and the cognition of the flight is sharply reduced. Each city has its own tour. Also, as an option for tourists from luxury cabins, the company provides a car with a driver. He will take you almost throughout the city and show you the main attractions. Zoos, planetariums, botanical gardens and parks - during your stay you can visit many cozy corners.
Reviews
How do tourists rate the ship “Rodnaya Rus”? Reviews indicate that the living conditions on the ship are more than decent. The cabins are comfortable, although not too large. Each has a refrigerator and TV, beds and bedside tables. If you want, you can take a cabin without amenities and use the shared bathroom and shower, designed for several cabins. However, these are everyday trifles in comparison with what awaits you on excursions. In two weeks you can see as many amazing places as you could not even imagine. Tourists say that no resort in the world can give such a variety of impressions. Moreover, the schedule of the ship is quite tight. Having returned from one excursion and having a snack, you can already go to the deck and contemplate the next port. So even the most dynamic tourists do not complain about boredom and a lot of free time.
Very pleased with the service on board. All staff (from the driver to the animators) work together as a team. As a result, the ship arrives on time at each port, and you can enjoy the coziness and comfort. Nutrition is very diverse. Chefs are trying to coincide with the menu for today's tour, so that you will remember not only beautiful landscapes and ancient beaches, but also some interesting recipes and original solutions.