In Moscow and the Moscow region there are many comfortable areas for active and family vacations. One of them is the equestrian park "Rus". This is a huge open-air territory, where there are a wide variety of entertainment for adults and children. Here, each guest will find something for themselves or a spectacle to their liking and certainly will not remain disappointed.
Park "Rus": all the entertainment in one territory
The cultural and entertainment complex today covers an area of more than 100 hectares. Despite its name, the Rus National Equestrian Park will delight guests with not only horseback riding and demonstrations by experienced riders and thoroughbred horses.
There is also a zoo, a circus tent, a rope park, a shooting gallery, a boat station in the summer, and a large ice rink in winter. There is also a square in the park with an open stage, where various events are held: concerts, demonstrations by music and theater groups, holiday shows. It is almost impossible to go around the entire territory of the complex in one day, so guests are invited to stay in this fabulous place for a few days and settle in one of the modern comfortable hotels. There are also cafes and restaurants in the park.
Equestrian and walks for beginners
The national park is located in the Leninsky district of the Moscow region, near the village of Orlovo. An interesting fact is that once in these places the famous stables of Count A.G. Orlov-Chesmensky were located, where the best pedigree horses were raised. The modern equestrian park "Rus" was created with the aim of reviving the traditions of horse breeding in our country. The largest indoor arena for equestrian sports in Europe - “Vivat, Russia!” Was built on its territory. International competitions are held here.
The complex also boasts a veterinary center and an interesting offer for horse owners: anyone can rent horse stalls here, get advice and help with horse care. For guests who come to the park for a walk, the doors of the stables are always open, where you can get to know better the pets of the center of various breeds. There is also a riding school for adults and teenagers on the territory of the complex, and the smallest visitors can visit the pony club.
Fun for kids
The national equestrian park "Rus" is focused primarily on family vacations. Children will be interested in visiting the local zoo, which has a touching exhibition where animals can be stroked and hand-fed. No less interesting is the “Valley of Dinosaurs” and “Valley of Russian Fairy Tales” - highlighted areas with attractions and thematic sculptures. There is another place, interesting for the whole family, in the park - “Village of Masters”, here you can learn more about traditional Russian crafts, take part in master classes and purchase original handmade souvenirs. If you arrived with the children in the equestrian park "Rus", the circus tent is also worth a visit. Local performances will give a lot of positive emotions and make everyone believe in miracles.
What else to do in the park "Rus"?
In the summer, guests of the complex are offered all the traditional entertainment: you can swim and lie down on the beach, go fishing or rent water transport. In winter, a skating rink is poured here and it is offered to rent all the necessary equipment. At any time of the year it is interesting to visit the horse park "Rus". “Levadia” - the center of riding - operates year-round, like most of the other local attractions. There are real attractions in the park : a monument of glory of the Russian cavalry and a sculpture dedicated to the patrons of the family - Saints Peter and Fevronia. In the greenhouse you can see the Burning Bush brought from Jerusalem, and the relics of the saint are stored in the chapel of St. Tryphon. The complex has several hotels and cafes. Other adult activities include a shooting range and a billiard room.
How much does it cost to relax in the National Park?
Any family can afford to relax in the Rus complex. Admission to the common park is free. Here, open-air cages with large animals are located, which can be stroked and fed with feed sold on the territory. Visits to selected thematic zones and exhibitions are paid. Equestrian park "Rus" has affordable prices, for example, you can visit the zoo for only 100-200 rubles. Attractions and thematic exhibitions are often much cheaper at all than in the capital. The prices for menus in restaurants and cafes are also available, as well as accommodation in local hotels.
How to get to the recreation area?
Equestrian Park "Rus" works seven days a week, and on holidays there are folk festivals, concerts and other events. How to get to this amazing place? It is most convenient to go on an exciting journey by your own car. From Moscow you should move along the Kashirskoye Shosse, then turn to the village of Molokovo, go to the fork in the village of Orlovo, then you will see signs to the park. There is a large parking lot near the recreation area, usually there are no problems with a place for a personal car even on weekends and holidays. You can also get to the Rus complex by public transport. From the Domodedovskaya metro station, you need to take a minibus or bus number 367 and get to the Orlovo Village stop. Then you have to walk a bit, but do not be afraid to get lost - any local will tell you the way, you can also follow the signs, which are plentiful here.