Museum "Small Karelians"
About This Museum
Honestly, the most incredible thing about this place isn't just the old buildings—it's that you're walking through a whole preserved village scattered across a huge, gorgeous landscape of hills and forests. You'll stumble upon everything from humble peasant huts with their own little animal sheds to a stunning, multi-domed wooden church that just takes your breath away. It feels less like a museum and more like you've traveled back in time. The sheer scale of it means you can spend hours just wandering the paths and discovering something new around every corner.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the massive, creaking windmill with its giant sails and the intricate Church of the Ascension, built without a single nail. You can peek inside many of the houses to see traditional looms, colorful folk costumes, and all the tools of daily life from centuries past.
Visitor Information
Wear comfy shoes because it's massive and hilly! It's an absolute dream in the summer when everything is green, but I've heard it's magical in the winter snow too. They sometimes have craft workshops and folk festivals, so check their schedule before you go.
Architecture & Building
It's a showcase of Northern Russian wooden architecture, featuring everything from simple log cabins with carved window frames to monumental churches built from massive pine logs, many crowned with those classic onion domes.
Contact & Location
Address: Town of Russia, Herkimer County, New York, United States
Phone: +7 818 265-25-35
Website: Visit Website
