May Getaways: Escaping the Farm in Cherepanovo for Turquoise Shores
Kickback Your May Holidays in Style: Top Picks for Novosibirsk Residents
Indulge in a well-deserved break during the May holidays! If you're lucky enough to snag some time off, prepare for up to an eleven-day getaway.
Novosibirsk offers a host of exciting options, from local adventures to overseas escapades.
For a taste of history and tradition, check out the museum-tourist complex "Suzun-Zavod. Mint. The Mint." This three-hour trip presents the fascinating story of coin production in Siberia.
Craving a dash of rural simplicity? A trip to the dairy farm in Cherepanovo awaits, complete with daily demonstrations on cheese-making and cow care. Set back between 250 to 500 rubles, depending on your age and status.
Seekers of solace and fresh pine air can opt for sanatoriums and country hotels. "Hvoynoye" kicks off from 11,000 rubles per night, while "Borovich" starts at 10,000.
Travel agencies reveal an increasing interest in Italy, despite intricate travel arrangements. Favorable destinations continue to charm: an all-inclusive 8-day stay in Antalya costs from 81,620 rubles, and in Sharm El Sheikh, it's 70,920.
Prefer something closer with a sea view? Four nights in St. Petersburg start at 24,000 rubles, in Sochi at 37,000, and in Abkhazia at 28,000.
Don't overlook the local scene. Novosibirsk Expo Centre hosts events like the MashExpo Siberia and the Vape Club Show, catering to specific interests[4][5]. For a glimpse of local culture, explore museums, parks, and the iconic Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Weekend trips to the scenic Altai Mountains or picturesque Lake Chany are popular rural escapes. Online travel agencies such as Yandex Travel recognize Kaliningrad as a trending domestic destination for May holidays[3], though this requires air travel.
Sanatoriums might not be Novosibirsk's forte, but residents often venture to Altai Krai sanatoriums or Yessentuki or Kislovodsk in southern Russia for therapeutic retreats[3].
For the intrepid explorer, consider journeying westward on the Trans-Siberian Railway to Moscow (4-day trip) or eastward to Irkutsk/Lake Baikal (1.5 days)[2]. Fancy a steppe excursion? Head to Mongolia via Ulan-Ude (9h train from Irkutsk)[2], though May timing may necessitate early visa bookings. For a far-off adventure, travel via Vladivostok to China with ferry connections to South Korea[2].
Remember, advance bookings are crucial during the May holidays due to heightened domestic travel demand[2][3]. Happy planning, and enjoy your time off!
- For a unique historical experience, take a tour of the museum-tourist complex "Suzun-Zavod. Mint. The Mint" in Novosibirsk.
- If you're looking for a rural escape during your holidays, consider visiting a dairy farm in Cherepanovo for daily demonstrations on cheese-making and cow care.
- If you're interested in exploring local culture, check out the Novosibirsk Expo Centre, which hosts events like the MashExpo Siberia and the Vape Club Show.
- Including rural escapes, Novosibirsk residents often travel for therapeutic retreats to sanatoriums in Altai Krai, Yessentuki, or Kislovodsk in southern Russia during the May holidays.
