According to Unesco, there are currently more than 35 religions in the world. Nizniy Novgorod, apart from 35 orthodox churches, boasts mosques, sinagogs etc. Diverse architectural exteriors and interiors surve ame purpose: to bring people together to praise God. The aim of the excursion is to explore religion. This means to engage with questions of the meaning of humanity and the soul.

This excursion gives an insight into surprisingly beautiful world of rural life and its architectural background. The route lies along the ancient streets of Nizhniy Novgorod uncovering such delights as monuments to architects, wooden and stone constructions, famous residences. Significant part of this excursion takes place in the rooms of the Museum of Construction where the main principles of wooden architecture are reveald.

The Kremlin of Nizhniy Novgorod is a historical landmark and a monument to construction of fortification. This excursion introduces its participants to the Kremlin's boulevard with its towers whos names recall the glory of past military might of the Kremlin and the city as a whole. The war memorial, Archangelski cathedral, the tomb of K. Minin are all fascinating stops on this unmissible tour that comes to a close at the Eternal Flame with the observation of a minute silence. If desired, you may also visit the Kremlin walls or Dimitrievski tower.

Ethic and moral issues of lives of merchant families of Nizhniy Novgorod are reveald through the examples from the lives of such renowned merchants as Bugrov, Bashkirov, Rukavishnikov and others. Acts of their philanthropy and patronage are recorded within the historic centre of the city, where the town's most significant architectural landmarks commemorate the doings of its remarkable citizens.

An overview of the city covers historic landmarks of its upper and lower parts. The excursion includes visit to the Kremlin and Tchkalovski Steps