Pushkinskiye Gory

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Pushkinskie Gory (Russian: Пу́шкинские Го́ры, POOSH-keen-skee-yeh GOH-ree) is in Pskov Oblast, Russia.

Pushkinskiye Gory Halal Travel Guide

Pushkinskie Gory (also can be called Pushgory or Pushkin Hills) is a large open-air museum around the former Alexander Pushkin's family mansion. Its area includes several villages, each having a mansion and a park, surrounding forests, and riverside landscape. There is also a settlement with the same title nearby.

Silent alleys of picturesque parks, astonishing views at traditional Russian scenery, and the total atmosphere of early 19th century - everything makes this place a perfect destination for those who want to explore the incredible beauty of hidden Russia.

The museum is best to visit at summer or early autumn, when a guest can easily get lost for a week in this place. But usually Pushkinskie Gory is a weekend destination from Saint Petersburg and Moscow. During the winter the place is also worth to visit.

As in most parts of Russia, local infrastructure is not yet adapted for non-Russian speakers, so, language barrier problems can be expected even at most westernized hotels. English guided tours are probably available in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

History of Pushkinskiye Gory

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The villages of Petrovskoe and Mikhailovskoe were the familiar property of Alexander Pushkin's ancestry since the 18th century. In 1817 Pushkin visited the place for the first time and was completely charmed by it. Afterwards he spent here 2 years being in exile after his disfavour at the capital. Here he wrote a significant part of his poetry, which became Russian and international legacy, including the part of Eugeny Onegin poem.

The museum was founded in 1922 by Bolsheviks, who decided to preserve Pushkin's cultural legacy from peasant disorders that occurred after 1917 revolution. The mansions suffered greatly from fire and were carefully renovated in 20th century.

How is the Landscape of Pushkinskiye Gory

Low hills, pine forests, meadows, lakes, and River Sorot flowing through the museum territory.

Travel as a Muslim to Pushkinskiye Gory

What is the best way to fly to Pushkinskiye Gory

Pskov airport is 120 km away from Pushgory, serving 2-4 flights a day from Moscow. The rest of the way can be done by taxi, or hotel transfer can be arranged.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Pushkinskiye Gory

Suschevo train station is about 70 km from museum. Transit trains go from Saint Petersburg (5 hours), Minsk (8.5 hours), Kiev (17.5 hours), and Odessa (29 hours). The rest of the way can be done by taxi, or hotel transfer can be arranged.

Travel on a Bus in Pushkinskiye Gory

There are several daily buses to Pushgory from Pskov. A daily bus service from Saint Petersburg is also available. A ride will take 8 hours.

By car

The most suitable way to Pushkin Hills is by car.

From Riga and Moscow: take /{{European road|RU|M|9 road, turn to Pskov at Pustoshka (Пустошка), go by /{{European road|RU|M|9 road till Novgorodka (Новгородка) village, then turn right to Pushkinskie Gory. Expect 7-9 hours for the route. Form Saint Petersburg and Kiev: take /{{European road|RU|M|20 road and turn to Pushkinskie Gory at Novgorodka (Новгородка) village. Expect 5-6 hours for the route from Saint Petersburg and 12 hours from Kiev.

Fees and permits

Entering museum territory is free of charge. A permit is needed for those who want to enter the territory by car (€5). Visiting mansions and exhibitions is at additional cost.

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How to get around in Pushkinskiye Gory

Walking is the usual way to explore the Pushgory museum, but Mikhailovskoe, Trigorie and Petrovskoe are located at 5-10 km distance from each other. So, if you are not ready to walk such distance, use a car or hire a bike (bike rental is available at some hotels, e.g. Arina R.)

What to see in Pushkinskiye Gory

Mikhailovskoe - Alexander Pushkin's mansion and surrounding park. Great views on Sorot river.

Petrovskoe - about 10 km from Mikhailovskoe, 10 minutes drive from Pushgory settlement - Mansion and surrounding park, which belonged to Hannibals - Pushkin's closest relatives.

Trigorskoe - Another mansion, once belonged to Osipovs, close Pushkin's friends.

Bugrovo - A village on the way to Mikhailovskoe mansion with an ethnic museum and an operating water mill.

Svyatogorsky Monastery - Pushkinskie Gory settlement An Orthodox monastery, famous for Alexander Pushkin's tomb.

Savkina Gorka - A hill with one of the most stunning vistas from. 1 km away from Mikhailovskoe, at river Sorot bank.

Argus, animal nursery | Pushkinskie Gory settlement ☎ +7 81146 233-06, +7 911 353-71-45 | Opening Hours: prior agreement for visiting needed Established in 2000, Argus nursery is oriented on biodiversity preservation in the region. Contains birds of 50 species, and several species of mammals.

Best things to do in Pushkinskiye Gory

Annual Pushkin's poetry festival - Organized at Mikhailovskoe on 1st Sunday of July.

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Halal Restaurants in Pushkinskiye Gory

The place is lacking restaurants and cafes. Service in those few operating can be poor, especially if a bus tour group is being served.

U Melnitsy - Bugrovo village, near the mill - Restaurant with traditional Russian cuisine.

Berezka cafe | Mikhailovskoe mansion Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00-20:00
Svyatogor | Pushkinskie Gory settlement, Lenina str., 2 Opening Hours: 10:00-01:30 Beware organized groups of tourists - if you meet them here, you'll probably be served last in the queue.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Pushkinskiye Gory

There are several sleeping facilities in the museum or right outside it. Book in advance during the summer season.

Arina R. - Bugrovo village ☎ +7 81146 2-30-65, +7 81146 2-30-86 - €70-140 per room Named after Alexander Pushkin's nanny, Arina Rodionovna, this resort hotel offers 3-star room or cottage accommodation. Wooden apartments are styled as happy medium between traditional Russia and European comfort. Wifi Internet available for additional cost. Sauna, swimming pool and barbeque can also be arranged. Other services include transfer from the railroad station.

Petrovskoe mansion guesthouse | Petrovskoe village 10 km from Pushkinskie Gory settlement ☎ +7 81146 2-23-21 - €25 per person An inexpensive opportunity to stay right inside the museum, at Petrovskoe village, near Hannibal's mansion and park. 8 double/twin rooms and two 4-person (family) rooms. All rooms have showers and toilets en suite.

Druzhba | Pushkinskie Gory, Lenina str., 8 center of Pushkinskie Gory settlement ☎ +7 81146 2-25-56, +7 81146 2-21-01 - €25-35 per room A Soviet-style affordable hotel at a short travel distance from the museum.

Pushkinogorskaya | Pushkinskie Gory settlement outside the settlement, on a road to Bugrovo village ☎ +7 81146 2-12-26 - €20-65 per room A holiday centre located at walking distance from the museum. Different types of rooms are available, from the cheepest Soviet-style to 2-3 star ones. Parking is free, cafe, private secluded sauna and other facilities are available.

Stay safe as a Muslim in Pushkinskiye Gory

The place is generally safe for visitors. Take repellent in summer, because of many mosquitos and botflies.

Explore more Halal Friendly Destinations from Pushkinskiye Gory

There are at least 3 historic cities at the distance of 100-150 km from Pushgory:

Pskov
Izborsk
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Also, there are few beautiful mansions around:

Altun mansion - 15 minutes drive from Pushgory. Once a deserted noble mansion, now being intensively reconstructed, promising to be a beautiful destination in the nearest future. A hotel at the mansion will also start to operate soon.
Mussorgsky mansion - the world's only house-museum of famous Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky. Near /{{European road|RU|M|9 road in Tver Oblast near its border with Pskov Oblast, on the way between Moscow (350 km away) and Pushkinskie Gory (200 km away).

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