BE PART OF HISTORY

Russian Federation Renovation Renovation Fixed dates

About the project

BE PART OF HISTORY

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The camp is organized in an old family estate which what was built at the end of 18th century and its one of the best example of Russian noble life. Now this place is quite old and some of its parts are destroyed. Local initiative group of people tries to restore and renovate this place together with the group of international volunteers.

💼 What the programme involves

The main tasks of volunteers are:- rehabilitation of the preserved natural park zone Old park of Kurkino village : - cleaning and restoration of its alleys, trees, ponds and park vase ensemble,- repairing and cleaning inside the house,- participating in local events (such as local arts and crafts festival) and organizing cultural events with locals.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will stay in the main manor house of the estate. All the boys will stay in the former masters bedroom and the girls i in the former ball room. Shower, toilets and washing facilities are provided on site. The meals will be cooked by the participants in the kitchen.

📍 About the location

The camp will be organized near the ancient Russian city Vologda. The city is very rich in museums and historical sights which help to discover real Russian life in the past . There is the Motherland of Russian Santa Clause not so far from Vologda (400 km).

⚠️ Requirements

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📅 Available sessions

SFERA-07

19/06/2017 → 02/07/2017

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–50 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Kurkino (Novlenskoe Mo), Vologda Oblast, Russia

Russian Federation

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Russia Ruble (RUB / ₽)

Exchange rate

1 RUB = 0.010802 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Moscow Standard Time

Local time: 21:34 (12/11/2026)

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📞 Contact us

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+32 2 888 67 13

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🗣️ Languages spoken

English Russian