Arkhangelsk route: 236 km through the Russian North
A 236-kilometer route through northern Russia starting from Arkhangelsk, spanning approximately 47 hours of travel. This route connects settlements in the Russian North, offering access to traditional Pomor villages and remote landscapes characteristic of the Arctic region.
- Distance
- 236.3 km
- Duration
- 1 day
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Архангельск, Россия
- End
- Архангельская область, Россия
- Stops
- 2
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Архангельск, Россия
- Архангельская область, Россия
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Flights from St. Petersburg to Arkhangelsk take 1.5 hours and cost around 10,000 rubles round-trip with luggage. Direct flights available from Moscow and nearby regions.
- Transport
- Car rental (Kia Sportage) for 3 days costs 39,000 rubles plus fuel and mileage fees over 600 km. Only one rental company allows vehicles on unpaved roads to remote areas.
- Transport
- To reach Kimzha village, rent a car as public minibuses (маршрутки) stop running in early September. Minibuses cost ~3,000 rubles per person one-way and take 8 hours.
- Transport
- Last gas station before remote areas is in Pinnega. Do not miss it—you cannot return without fuel. Last asphalt road ends in Belogorsk.
- Food
- Stock up on food in Arkhangelsk before heading to remote villages. Belogorsk has the only canteen (столовая) for meals along the route.
- Where to stay
- In Kimzha, stay at Nina Nikolaevna's guesthouse (Гостевой дом Нины Николаевны). Call to book—no website. Includes 3 meals daily. Cost: 2,500 rubles per night per person.
- Avoid
- Do not rely on GPS navigation in remote northern areas—mobile internet and maps may not work. Download offline maps before traveling.
- Timing
- Roads are passable when dry (gravel/unpaved). Heavy rain makes them difficult. Early autumn (September) has better conditions than other seasons.
- Tip
- Local water from rivers has brown color due to peat—it is drinkable but may look like weak tea. Bring bottled water if this concerns you.
- Transport
- To reach Kiltsya village across the river from Kimzha, you must arrange a boat. Ask locals at the store in nearby Kozmogodskaya village for boat operators.
- Tip
- Arkhangelsk city center is 15-20 minutes from the airport. The city itself is small; most attractions require traveling to surrounding villages.
- Save money
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