The rich Kuban region has long been inhabited by the freedom-loving Cossacks since the liberation of these lands from the rule of the Crimean Khanate. These lands were donated to them by the decree of Empress Catherine II herself, so this is a real Cossack patrimony. The word "Cossack" is associated primarily with military daring, songs and the most colorful way of life. It is with these elements of life that you can get acquainted closer by visiting the most interesting Museum of Cossack life in the village Starotitarovskaya
The exposition of the unique Starotitarovskiy Museum of Cossack life, located in one of the centers of the Russian Cossacks in the Kuban, offers its visitors to plunge into the life of the brave dashing warriors, brave pioneers and, at the same time, diligent masters and devout Christians. The museum is located in the very center of the village Starotitarovskaya, which lies only 30 kilometers from Temryuk, so it's easy to get to the museum.
There are four halls in the museum, two of which are devoted directly to the history of the Cossacks of the Kuban and their everyday life. The other two occupy expositions under the title "War and Fate" and "I was born in the Kuban village." Thanks to the small details that are encountered everywhere, the feeling and character of the life of the Cossacks are perfectly transferred to the visitor.
By the way, the place where the museum is located, namely Starotitarovskaya, one of the oldest villages of this region, was founded back in 1794. exactly 200 years later, in 1994. The building that hosted the unique exhibits can also be called historic, the date of its construction was 1898. So it seems that the best place to open the museum was simply not found.
It is easy to meet here and various elements of the daily life of local courts. Traditionally, visitors are attracted by shoes for everyday wear, so-called "postal", which were made from ox skin.
Of course, an absolutely integral part of the Cossack culture is heartfelt and melodic songs, as well as beautiful dances. In the museum of the history of the Cossacks, you can naturally get acquainted with this part of life.
Interactive tours
The museum can be inspected and yourself, suddenly coming to the ancient village, or you can warn about your arrival and book an interesting excursion, no doubt, will help to learn a lot of new . What kind of preferences does one get who will order the excursion? Very significant, for example, the viewer will have the opportunity not only to observe, but also to take part in an amazing colorful event . Tourist Marshal This one is called "Cossacks: customs and ceremonies", and its main highlight is that during the inspection of the traveler's museum will accompany the folklore ensemble "Khutorianochka" .
Of course, it's hard to deny yourself the pleasure of listening to live folk songs . Also the program includes a visit to the beautiful temple of the Assumption of the Virgin . Only an excursion arrives to the village, the Cossacks and Cossacks . will immediately meet with bread and salt @ After the excursion, everyone is invited to the Cossack farmstead, where the hospitable hosts will gladly pour a good glass of gorilla and they will offer you a nice meal. . The youngest guests are not deprived: they will be offered fine kvass and fragrant sweet pies . During the guests' dented with the dances and traditions of the Kuban people . It can be safely said that the visit to the Starotitar Museum of Cossack Life History will be remembered for a long time and will be very popular with both adults and children .
Coordinates
Address: Temryuk district, Starotitarovskaya village, st. Lenin, 199-a. Phone: (86148) 5-25-06.
How to get there: the distance from Krasnodar is about 170 km, to overcome this path by car will be about 3, 5 hours. But from the nearest large city of Temryuk, go a little more than half an hour, about 30 km. Not long to get to Starotitarovskaya and from the popular resort of Anapa. Here, travelers will need about one hour of time, after which they will be able to travel a distance of 50 kilometers from a small distance.