Sokolniki Park has many interesting tourist attractions and museums. If you wish, you can spend the whole day relaxing with the whole family. “Husky Park” in Sokolniki deserves special attention - an ethnocultural complex dedicated to the life, traditions and everyday life of the peoples of the Russian North.
Preserve traditions and increase
The ubiquitous "fashion" for
husky dogs began in our country just a couple of years ago. However, as often happens, popularity is a short-term phenomenon. And gradually, some other animals cause the greatest public interest. Husky Park in Sokolniki was created to introduce guests and residents of the capital to the traditions of the northern peoples. This is a unique place where you can not only admire the dogs of all ages, but also see the dwellings traditional for the residents of the Chukotka region, try the local cuisine and participate in various ceremonies and fun. The grand opening of the Husky Park eco in Sokolniki took place in the summer of 2015. At first there were not so many visitors, but gradually the interest of the public increased, and people who visited here talked about this unusual excursion to their friends and relatives.
What to see in the Husky Park?
Entrance to the complex is paid. The basic cost of the admission ticket includes an inspection of the entire territory, visits to the homes of representatives of various "professions", as well as a visit to the enclosure with husky puppies and acquaintance with adult sled dogs. Husky Park in Sokolniki is a real northern village in the center of the capital. A sightseeing tour will not be boring, because during it you can not only see the interiors of traditional dwellings, but also see the “locals” in national costumes, listen to the game on the harbor and traditional throat singing. Each tourist can visit the home of the northern hunter, reindeer herder, fisherman and shaman. This is a fascinating tour that you will remember for a long time.
Are there any huskies in Husky Park?
In the ethnocultural complex in Sokolniki you can see dogs of the Chukchi sled breed. You will be surprised, but in fact, the definition of "husky" came up with the Americans. And Chukchi or northern sleds from time immemorial have been faithful friends of representatives of the nationalities of the Russian north. The Husky Park in Sokolniki will help to learn more about this breed and the features of its maintenance and education. In the complex today there are constantly living sports dogs, designed for riding in teams, show pets adapted for communicating with people. Often animals replenish replenishment, and almost always puppies can be seen here. Each pet has its own fate and unique character. During the tour you can listen to many interesting stories from the life of these incredibly beautiful and intelligent dogs.
Additional services
For an additional cost in Husky Park you can ride on a dog site, walk with a puppy or an adult animal. Here you can also try traditional northern dishes and shoot from onions. Photo and video shooting is included in the price of the basic entrance ticket, you do not need to pay extra - you can shoot everywhere and that's it. The ethnocultural complex hosts various events. Here you can see various rituals conducted by shamans, or participate in traditional festivals with folk dances and songs.
How to get to the Husky Park eco in Sokolniki park?
The exact address of the complex: Moscow, 5th Ray Prosek, d. 7a, ow. 16 A. "Husky Park" is open
from 10.00 to 23.00, daily. Check the schedule for the holidays with the administration. There are a lot more guests here on weekends than on weekdays, but concerts and other events are also more often held. On weekdays, few tourists come here, and you can explore without haste and fuss the entire "Husky Park" in Sokolniki. How to get to this place by public transport? There is tram number 11 from VDNKh and Preobrazhenskaya metro stations, and route 25 from Sokolniki metro station. Exit at the Institute of Foreign Languages stop, then you will see bright banners and signs. The cost of admission is 150-300 rubles, children under 5 years can visit the ethno-cultural complex for free.
Visitors reviews
Many residents of the capital have already visited this interesting place, and tourists from other regions often include it in their excursion program. Reviews about "Husky Park" can be found very different. Someone enthusiastically talks about this adventure, while others complain that they arrived on an excursion during the specified hours of work, and the actors - “villagers” were not found. In order not to be in a similar situation, before the trip, see the events poster in the park. You can also pre-book an excursion. On the whole, Husky Park in Sokolniki is often positive. The creator of this unique
open-air museum lived for a long time in the
far north. Thanks to which he was able to carefully and faithfully reproduce the atmosphere of the Chukchi village and demonstrate the life and traditions of local residents. Husky Park staff deserves special praise, the excursions are always fascinating, and tourists have no time to be bored. As for the dogs - they look well-groomed and peppy, gladly pay attention to the guests of the complex and are always tuned to communicate. Do not forget to charge the camera before the trip - in this ethnocultural complex very beautiful and vivid photographs are obtained.