Pskov walking route: Russia begins here sign to Pushkin
A 3.2 km long hiking route through the center of Pskov with views of the Pskova River embankment and the Kopio Landscape Park. The route runs along Krom and allows you to see the main sights of the ancient city.
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- The inscription "Russia begins here"
- End
- House of Crafts
- Stops
- 4
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- The inscription "Russia begins here" — A symbolic monument on the western border, marking the beginning of the territory of the Russian Federation for travelers from Europe.
- Sovetskaya Embankment — A historical embankment along the Velikaya River with architectural monuments reflecting the cultural heritage of medieval Pskov.
- Pushkin Theater — A drama theater named after the great poet, where classical and modern productions of Russian literature are presented.
- House of Crafts — A cultural center showcasing traditional Pskov crafts and folk arts through exhibitions and workshops.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- The road from St. Petersburg to Pskov will take about 5-6 hours. The highway is expanding, four-lane sections appear. In 2-3 years, a four-lane highway to the Pskov region is planned.
- Avoid
- Near the highway to Pskov there are forest areas with warnings of danger. Do not go out of the way to unfamiliar places.
- Tip
- In Pskov, there is no mobile Internet from June to August. Download maps and necessary information in advance.
- Where to stay
- Hotels in Pskov have risen in price: the Pushkin hotel used to cost 2500 rubles / night, now 5000 rubles. It is better to book apartments with hotels than apartments on Avito.
- Save money
- Prices in Pskov are lower than in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but not so critical. They remain cheaper, especially for food.
- Food
- Cafe Misha: okroshka 165 rubles, buckwheat noodles with salmon 275 rubles, fruit drink 110 rubles / 0.5l. Restaurant-level dishes at low prices. For two - about 1000 rubles.
- Tip
- The main attraction is Krom (the local name for the Kremlin) with the embankment around it. The best view at sunset from the confluence of the Velikaya and Pskova rivers.
- Tip
- On the embankment of the Velikaya River there is an inscription 'Russia begins here' - a popular photo location and tourist attraction.
- Tip
- Visit the Kopio Landscape Park along the Pskova River. The name comes from a Finnish sister city. The park is small, but beautiful and peaceful.
- Tip
- The historical center of Pskov is small in size, but rich in relief, rivers, churches. The city was carefully restored after the war by architects from Moscow.
- Tip
- In Pskov there is a planetarium in the church, the Pushkin Theater, the House of Crafts. The city was called "the city of a thousand churches" - from the center you can see the temples of the X-XV centuries.
Video on this route
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