📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The National Park is located in Kaluga region, 180 km southwest of Moscow. Among the rivers flowing through the great Russian plain, the tributaries of the Oka Ugra and Zhizdra, which became part of the Park, are especially picturesques. A magnificent view of the Ugra valley at Nikola Lenivets gives an unforgettable impression to every visitor of the national Park. Cape high, steep Bank of the Ugra and the two deep ravines occupies the site of Nikola Lenivets. The rich archaeological material indicates that this settlement existed here more than two thousand years ago, while it has varied its functional purpose and the ethnic look of its inhabitants. Art project on the site of the settlement recreates the atmosphere of one of the periods of the settlement at the turn of epochs. At an early stage of development, our ancestors worshipped various inanimate and animate objects, deified the forces of nature, revered trees and animals not only as ancestors, but also as sacred objects. The excursion path leading to the sanctuary settlement with viewpoints, landscapes views and rest places allows to get from the present to the past.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will equip of the ecological path Nikola Lenivets Settlement i:- dismantling of old information boards, - installation of leisure facilities and wooden bases for the new information field,- clearing of the site of the settlement from forest blockages,- felling of landscape terraces, - alignment of the trail profile, - painting of existing elements of arrangement.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Field camp on the cost of the river Ugra (Galka forestry). The toilet and shower field. Cooking on their own at the fire. The national Park provides a set of products. Drinking water from the spring. Electricity temporary (gas generator). The nearest settlement i village Zvizhi - 0.5 km..
📍 About the location
Volunteers will have the opportunity to visit to the famous spiritual centre of Russia i the monastery of Svyato-Tikhonova Pustyn , the Museum-diorama the Great standing on the Ugra (for a fee), estate of the Goncharov in the village of Linen factory, the visitor centre of the national Park, excursions on ecological trails Secrets of the swamp s depth , the Settlement Nikola Lenivets , walking through the Art-Park Nikola Lenivets .
⚠️ Requirements
To take with you: tent, sleeping bag, foam , means from mosquitoes and ticks (encephalitis there is no but there are ticks with Lyme disease), sunscreen, swimsuit, replaceable clothes and shoes, warm and waterproof clothes and shoes in case of bad and rainy weather, knife, bowl, spoon, cup, flashlight, personal care products. Definitely gloves and a band-aid (in case of calluses).Vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis is required