Cruise from Archangelsk

Port city, Arkhangelsk or Archangel, is a city and the administrative center of the Oblast, in the north of European Russia. It is located on both banks of the Northern Dvina River, near its outlet in the White Sea. The city extends along the banks of the river and numerous islands in its delta. Arkhangelsk was the main port of medieval Russia until 1703. During a trip to the Arkhangelsk region, it is possible to mix the nomadic culture of the indigenous populations who live there, especially if you go to the autonomous region of Yamalo-Nenets, you will enjoy an unprecedented meeting with a still traditional people. Do not miss this breathtaking experience. The Novodvinskaya fortress, built at the mouth of the Northern Dvina River in 1701 under the orders of Peter the Great, was intended to prepare the region for "the Great Northern War". Its strategic importance at the time was enormous. Its impact was so great (architecturally) becoming a source of inspiration for the construction of the famous Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg. For almost 100 years the fortress has become a popular place for tourists to visit during their stay in Arkhangelsk. Visitors can discover the rich artistic heritage of this northern region by visiting the "Museum of Russian artistic culture". It shows more than 30,000 objects with a detailed view of artistic styles that have been used over the past centuries in the region. One of the most incredible collections owned by the museum is that of icons painted between the 14th and 18th centuries.