The State Military Historical and Natural Museum-Reserve "Kulikovo Field" is a unique memorial object, reminiscent of one of the most important events in Russian history. It was here, at the confluence of the rivers Don and Nepryadva, on September 8, 1380, the battle with Khan Mamai, which started the liberation of Rus from the Tatar-Mongol yoke, took place

Contents 1 How to get 1.1 Search for air tickets to Moscow (nearest airport to Kulikovo field) 2 Restaurants, shops and hotels 3 Transport 4 Memorial complex on the Red Hill 4.1 Column of Dmitry Donskoy 4.2 Sergius Radonezhsky Temple (1913-1917) 5 Museum Complex of the Village Monastic Church 5.1 Church of the Nativity of the Virgin (1875-1884) 5.2 Museum of the Kulikovo Field 5.3 Monument to Dmitry Donskoy (1980) 5.4 Memorial and Unity Alley 5.5 Green oak grove 6 Other attractions in the Kulikovo field 7 How not to miss anything 8 Sob ment 8.1 Tula region

Getting Kulikovo Field is located in the Tula region, 320 km from Moscow along the M4 highway and 130 km from Tula, the city landmark - Bogoroditsk. Since the field itself - the concept for a tourist object is quite stretchable, it is necessary to focus on two geographical points - the Red Hill of the Kulikovo field (Ivanovka village, Kurkinsky district, Tula region) and the village of Monastyrshchina (Kimovskiy district, Tula region). From the first to the second kilometers 8, it is easy to get there by signs.

Restaurants, shops and hotels

Come to the Kulikovo field from Moscow for one day - entertainment for the strong in spirit . The journey takes 3-4 hours one way, so the ideal option - to come here on the weekend, staying in the hotel museum-reserve . The hotel appeared here most recently, in early 2011, and now is a perfectly restored complex of old buildings in the village of Monastyrshchino .There are the Professor Corps (rooms from 2500 per night), where the suites are located, and the Student building (from 1200 per night, during festivals and reconstructions is more expensive) with the usual but very comfortable double rooms . Since at . @ Monastyrschino no full-fledged restaurant (and only open at the museum cafeteria with snacks), each building is equipped with a full kitchen - very clean, modernly equipped, which includes even a dishwasher . Each room has a small refrigerator, toilet and shower, TV .

What the tourists used to call a restaurant is not on the territory of the Kulikovo field . There is a cafe near the Red Hill (opposite the museum building), which has been open since 1980 and feeds both individual tourists and groups that came by bus (first-second and compote for two is about 500 rubles, there is no menu) .Here at home without any frills, but it is quite tasty . Another cafe is further along the road to the side of .Ivanovka and the Forgiven Well, as well as a cafe on the territory of the museum in . Monastyrshchino . A little further - two cafes in Epifan . The nearest really good restaurant can be found in the city of Bogoroditsk - the hotel and entertainment complex Elit (st . 30 Years of Victory, 1a) . Here a lunch for two will cost 1000 rubles .

With shops in Kulikovo field, too, everything is not so simple. Products can be bought in two shops in the village. Ivanovka (near the Red Hill), but the assortment there is small. But drinks, frozen semi-finished products, cereals and something for tea will find. Therefore, those who want a full-fledged shish kebab or something like that, it's better to take everything from Moscow or Tula.

Transportation

No public transport, except for intercity buses that will not bring tourists to 10-15 km, on the territory of Kulikovo field there. Therefore, the only option to see all the sights is your own car.

Memorial complex on the Red Hill

Column of Dmitry Donskoy

Monument-column in honor of the victory of Dmitry Donskoi Golden Horde troops was created according to Alexander Bryullov's sketches and was inaugurated on September 8, 1850. . The height of the monument is 30 m, weight 110 tons . On the lower tier there are niches with inscriptions and bas-reliefs, the space between them is decorated with cast helmets, swords, shields Russian soldiers . The column is crowned with gilded makovka with the Orthodox cross . In 2005-2007 . the monument was restored, so the column looks like a new one, despite its venerable age . Near the obelisk there is an observation deck with a bronze plate depicting the alignment of forces during battles . It is worth considering that the view from the observation deck opens not so hot, it is not much above the rest of the landscape .

Sergius of Radonezhsky Temple (1913-1917)

The Monk Sergei of Radonezh inspired the Grand Duke Dmitry Ivanovich and Moscow to win the battle with the Golden Horde. Architect A. V. Shchusev created a temple project in the style of ancient Russian churches of the 14th-16th centuries. One of the domes is made in the form of a military helmet of the XIV century. The church is currently in operation and belongs to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra

Museum complex of Monastyrshchina village

Nativity of the Virgin church (1875-1884)

Built to the 500- year anniversary of victory on the Kulikovo field at the burial ground of soldiers who fell during the battle. The Nativity of the Virgin is a church holiday, which occurred on the day of the battle. In 1980 the temple was restored, and in 2008 - restored the iconostasis of the late XIX century

Kulikova Field Museum

It is located in the building of the former parochial school next to the church. The exposition "Russia is a great beginning" tells about the formation of a single Moscow Rus. Among the exhibits: handicraft implements, jewelry, household items of Rus before the Mongol invasion; scientific reconstruction of equipment and armament of Russian soldiers and soldiers of the Golden Horde; equestrian armor; relics of the Kulikovo battle (which, incidentally, came to us quite a small number). Entrance - 40 rubles adults; pensioners, schoolchildren and students - discounts, photo-shooting 20 rubles

Monument to Dmitry Donskoy (1980)

The monument of the sculptor O. Komov was erected in Monastyrshchina on October 14, 2000, previously was on display at the Kulikovo Battle of Red Hill Museum

Memory Alley and Unity

A small alley leads to the monument, on both sides decorated with commemorative plaques with gratitude from residents of Russian cities and union republics.

The confluence of the Nepryadva and Don rivers is 1 km from the Church of the Virgin. In good weather, it's a pleasure to walk along the scenic terrain, but not to be disappointed, it is not worth to expect too much from the sight of two streams merging into one.

Green oak grove

The place of the Kulikovo battle, about 3, 5 km from . Monastyrshchino, which can be reached on foot or on the carriage . From here you can see the panorama of the Column of Dmitry Donskoy, as well as the whole place of the battle . Here it is possible to fully imagine the regiments' locations, the Horde army movement and their escape from the Reserve Regiment Dmitry . In addition, caring (traditional steppe grass, growing here in those times, which as a result of climate change practically disappeared) and an experimental garden with rare steppe grasses and flowers . Around - the Russian steppe, hawks hovering in the sky, and silence , so rare for residents of large megacities .

Other places of interest on the territory of Kulikovo field

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin in the village of. Sebino is a place of pilgrimage to the homeland of Matrona Moskovskaya, an old man.

A forgiven well 12 km from the Red Hill. According to legend, it was here after the battle that Dmitry Donskoi washed his wounds and said goodbye to the dead soldiers. Since then, water from the spring is considered curative. Here you can take tasty icy water with you, and also dip in a special wooden font. And also enjoy the view of the Don, where the river originates.

Museum of the History of Russian merchants in Epifan village, Kimovsky district. The museum expositions introduce visitors to the peculiarities of the life of the petty bourgeois at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Besides, Epifan is notable for its ancient square where two ancient temples have been preserved

How not to miss anything

The best option is to go through Bogoroditsk and the village of Epifan, where you immediately see the Museum of the History of Russian Merchants . Then get to . Monastyrshchino . Here you can see the temple, the museum, ride on the britzka to the battlefield (Green Oak) . Then go to the Red Hill, from there go 12 km to the Provenh well . And if you have the strength and desire - to call home Matronushki, in the village of Sebino . On the contrary You can stop at the museum-preserve of the Bogoroditska manor . To visit the perfectly restored complex of buildings, go up to the observation deck (20 rubles), visit the museum (the exhibition about the owners of the estate + the exhibition with pictures and porcelain), stroll through the green park .

Events

Several times a year in the Kulikovo Field there are bright historical reconstructions and festivals. For example, every September (as we remember, the battle took place on September 8), a global reconstruction of the battle is organized here, to which tourists from all over the world are flocking, so it is better to book a place in the hotel in advance. Here you can also enjoy Maslenitsa and Christmas, Day of Russia, organize noisy fairs, sports and much more.

Author - Gulshat Zakirova Photo Kulikovo Field (10)