One of our on-board lectures advised that Mandrogi (meaning "rapids") was the best place to buy crafts and souvenirs. So passengers flooded off the boat at this port of call. No bus ride or formal tour to contend with. We had free time from 09:00 til 12:00 to wander at our leisure. Here's the entrance to town.
The original village was destroyed by Nazi soldiers in World War II. In 1996, enterprising Russian Sergei Gutzeit hatched the idea to reconstruct the village as a living, open-air museum. Shops, windmills, and homes were built of brightly painted pine logs. There are also two quaint hotels and several guest houses for overnight stays.
Many had cool dragon decorations, but I could not find any special significance for them.
Tea pot on the chimney.
Swans.
Windmills.
Fancy birdhouses.
Not sure what this is. We saw no hills around, so maybe a ski or sled slide for winter fun?
Villagers all dress in traditional costumes. Here's a lady working her garden.
Lilacs were blooming here, too.
Lilacs were blooming here, too.
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