Interest in the native Russian culture and traditions is growing every year not only among tourists from other countries, but also among our compatriots. You can completely immerse yourself in the atmosphere of bygone times and learn more about the life of our ancestors in the suburbs of the northern capital. It is enough to visit the unique ethnographic and entertainment center in the Petrodvorets district of St. Petersburg - “Shuvalovka Village”.
Historical reference
The ethnographic complex got its name in honor of a really existing village located in the same area. Even under Peter the Great, the lands on which today the settlement of Shuvalovka is located were granted to General I. I. Buturlin. According to the documentary evidence of 1719-1721, at that time there were five Chukhon courtyards here. Subsequently, the estate changed several owners, but only one of them glorified it. The village Shuvalovka got its modern name in the 1750s. It was at that time that I. I. Shuvalov, the favorite of Elizabeth Petrovna, became the new owner of the estate.
The Empress personally visited these places with a court, the estate steadily developed and improved. However, the subsequent history of Shuvalovka is sad. The estate changed several owners, the main house of Shuvalov was turned into a farm and was rebuilt several times. After the 1917 revolution, two marks on independent settlements appear on the map - Shuvalovka and Znamenskaya. During World War II, all objects of historical cultural heritage were destroyed here. The ethnographic complex begins its history only in 2002. All buildings included in its structure are modern reconstructions of samples of ancient Russian architecture.
"Russian Village Shuvalovka": description and photo
All objects included in the cultural and tourist complex are made of wood. In the design and construction of the village, architects relied on historical plans and a description of the area. The “Village of Shuvalovka” even boasts its own operating Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. When visiting the ethnographic complex, guests can not only enjoy architectural masterpieces, but also learn more about the life of our ancestors.
The village has a farmyard, craft and pottery workshops, a forge, a mill and even a real boat. “Izba Ekimova” is another object that deserves close attention. This is a high-quality copy of the original old building, located today in the Vitoslavlitsy Museum. It makes sense to visit the “Russian Village of Shuvalovka” not only in the warm season. Many tourists come here with their families in the winter, because since 2009 the official residence of Santa Claus has opened on the territory of the complex. Also in "Shuvalovka" there is a museum of living history.
Tourist info
Everyone can visit the ethnographic complex at any convenient time. Entrance to the territory of the "village" is free. Festivals are regularly held here and various holidays are celebrated: New Year, Christmas, Shrovetide, Ivan Kupala Night, festival of mushrooms and berries, and others. On weekends, entertainment programs for guests of various ages, master classes and concerts are held year-round.
Attendance at events is paid, for some it is necessary to book and purchase tickets in advance. The Shuvalovka Village also offers traditional tourist attractions. Prices for most of them are quite affordable and do not differ from similar institutions in St. Petersburg. In the ethnographic complex you can visit an equestrian club, a bathhouse, a restaurant and a cafe. Works in the "village" and the hotel, whose rooms are designed in the old Russian style. The cost of accommodation is from 1000 rubles / day for one person.
How to get to the ethnographic complex?
The tourist and cultural center "Shuvalovka Village" is located near the village of the same name. Exact address: Sankt-Peterburgskoe shosse, possession 111, building 2. You can get to your car by coordinates: 59.86826; 29.980415.
How to get to the "Village of Shuvalovka" by public transport? The nearest stop is called “Shuvalovka / ul. Makarova "). Minibuses No. 224, 300, 401, 424 follow from Avtovo metro station. You can get from Prospekt Veteranov station on minibuses T-343 and T-639, and from Leninsky Prospekt - T-103 and T-420. The ethnographic complex is open daily: from 9.00 to 21.00 - on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as holidays and from 11.00 to 21.00 - on weekdays.