Our answer to "Disneyland" - "Kingdom of Berendey" - the first Russian reserve of fairy tales. The project promises to be grandiose, so even now, when the fairyland is in the process of becoming, it is attracting great attention from entrepreneurs, the public and travelers.
The foundation day of the kingdom is August 14, 1999, so by historical standards, the state is very young.
Since 2011, this is a priority investment project in the Central Federal District of the Russian Federation. In addition, it is part of the interregional tourism project "Crossroads of Seven Roads".
What is this
Firstly, this is a complex of cottage settlements, located on the territory of the Serpukhov district of the Moscow region on the border with the Kaluga region.
Each village is built according to a certain scheme in accordance with the project. Each element of the future park has already been drawn. The motto of the project is the ecological purity of construction and the environment, adherence to Russian folk traditions, a single architectural line.
Each cottagethe village is a small piece of a common fabulous territory. Getting here, guests temporarily transform into epic, fairy-tale heroes.
In the subject, every single institution in the reserve. A hotel room in the form of Baba Yaga's hut or a hotel in the royal mansions, a tavern or a restaurant - everything plunges into the atmosphere of a fairy tale rich in adventure.
"Kingdom of Berendey" is divided into three large zones: good, evil and between worlds. Each has its own heroes, its own characteristics.
Many fairy-tale heroes meet everyone who crossed the fairy-tale border. The greatest joy from these meetings is for children, but adults will not be bored either.
Open area
The fairy tale meets guests already on the way to the "Kingdom of Berendey". Photos taken by travelers right on the road speak eloquently about this.
Many people passing by, unable to resist, stop and go to get acquainted with the funny figures of fairy-tale heroes located in the open air. Photo shoots are very popular here. Children are reluctant to leave here, because infrequently you can easily plunge into a fairy-tale life for free.
It will take about two hours to walk around and take pictures.
There are no amenities in the form of cafes and toilets in the open area. You will have to resolve this issue yourself.
Closed area
But reallyIn fact, this is only a saying, and the fairy tale will be ahead. "Kingdom of Berendey" has a huge closed territory, the entrance to which is paid. All the palaces, huts, ponds with Golden fish are located there, and in the thicket of the forest the Goblin wanders, the Tin Woodman knocks with an ax.
While the reserve is not officially open, it is better to enter the paid territory by prior arrangement. This place is already popular because here you can have a gorgeous photo session, arrange a festive celebration.
A walk in Berendey's kingdom is not a cheap pleasure. A visit costs from five thousand. This figure is indicated on the official website of the reserve.
Why
The project is conceived as a new type of recreation, where you can combine business with pleasure, it provides cultural development, patriotic education. All planned activities are educational and educational in nature. Children and adults will be able to immerse themselves in certain historical conditions, thus learn the laws, traditions of the Russian people, get acquainted with crafts, master agricultural and military skills.
All this will help revive Russian traditions, instill respect for the culture of their native country.
Interesting
"Kingdom of Berendey" already at this stage, that is, before the official opening, received wide publicity not only in the country, but also abroad. According to Dmitry Kovalenko, project manager, representatives from Switzerland, the Dominican Republic, Honduras have already come here toorder similar parks in their territories.
In Russia, interest in the project is so high that several years ago, a collection of clothes specifically for Berendeevka was demonstrated at the Haute Couture Week in St. Petersburg - this is how the people call this place.
And for little readers, a book with beautiful illustrations "Kuzka the Little Brownie in the Berendey Kingdom" was published.
In the future
The project is large-scale and its authors are not going to stop in their plans. It is planned to create bars, restaurants, sports grounds, an entertainment center for children, shops and souvenir shops, spa salons and even a ski slope. One can only hope that all plans will be implemented and accessible to the majority of Russians.
Where is it
How to get to the "Kingdom of Berendey", where this fabulous corner is located - many people ask, looking at the placers of photos in blogs and photo albums of the lucky ones who have been here.
As mentioned above, this is the Serpukhov region. Only 100 km from the capital and 25 km from Serpukhov - and you are in a fairy tale. The villages of Skrebukhovo and Rudakovo can serve as landmarks. Be sure to visit the "Kingdom of Berendey". How to get there by car, there is a detailed description on the website. You need to go along the Simferopol or Kyiv highway. Navigator coordinates 55°3'21″ N 37°7'52″ E
Officially, the "Kingdom of Berendey" address is: Moscow region, Serpukhov district, Rudakovo village.
You can get your ownmove.
A bus departs every 15 minutes from Yuzhnaya metro station to Serpukhov. Drive a little over an hour. From the Kursk railway station every half an hour there is an electric train going to Serpukhov. The price of a bus and train ticket does not exceed 200 rubles.
From Serpukhov to the Berendeev kingdom can be reached by bus number 102, spending another 40 minutes. The bus goes from the railway station. There are 8 flights per day.
You can also take a taxi. From Serpukhov this pleasure will cost about 500 rubles, from Moscow - about two thousand.
