Verkhnie Mandrogi is a reconstructed traditional Russian village.
It is located on the shore of the Svir River, which connects the greatest European Lakes Ladoga and Onega.
The distance to St. Petersburg is 270 km. The village has several traditional Russian houses (izba),
museums and also facilities for accommodation, dining and entertainment of the guests. The nature is nice around,
the River has lots of fish, and forests are inhabited with many bird and animal species. Most guests visit Mandrogi
in summer by cruise ships from St. Petersburg and Moscow.
While visiting Mandrogi guests can take a look at the work of craftsmen (pottery, blacksmith's work, dressmaking),
buy souvenirs, traditional Russian clothes, paintings,
They can also ride a horse, practice archery and visit elk farm.
It's interesting to attend vodka museum and taste various brands of vodka,
bread museum, a mini-zoo with bears, quail farm, geese, pheasants etc.