in the most picturesque part of its flowage.
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This place is unique by the existence of double culture - Christian Orthodox and Pagan. You will participate in both Mari and Russian rites, watch Pagan ceremonies, performed in sacred groves, where the Mari Pagans worship, enjoy the rich and colorful folklore. |
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The tourist agency 'IVAN'
invites you to spend 12 fabulous days in the heart of Russia, in
the Mari El Republic (main city is Yoshkar-Ola), among its 400 lakes
and 200 rivers. Our home-stay program offers extensive communication
with Russian people: you will be able to visit Russian izba,
have tea from Russian samovar, ride in Russian
troika, climb a Russian oven, take a real Russian bath,
try on folk clothing and take pictures, bathe in the Volga and the
most picturesque lakes.
You will be the explorers of the unique place.
A rare American or a European can boast of observing Russian life
from within, but those who did, keep coming here again and again.- Folklore expeditions for social and educational organizations (ecological, religious, historical)
- Educational programs (Russian for foreign students)
- Entertaining programs.
In the first 2 routes one of your hosts, besides the company 'IVAN' will be the Mari Assocation of Finno-Ugric Peoples.
For further information please contact:
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Helen Johnson,
44, Kommunisticheskaya street, Joshkar-Ola, Mari El, Russia. |
Phone: +7-8362-552258
E-Mail: ivan.russia@usa.net |
- Jul, 24 1999
- Just returned from Mari El and had the most interesting and wonderful time of my life ! (... more) Ron Holmes /Lanett, Alabama
©1998 IVAN.
