Vologda is the beginning of the Russian North. Being the same age as Moscow, ancient Vologda attracts tourists from all over the world. It attracts with the grace of carved patterns on the huts, hospitality and the unique charm of antiquity. And, of course, I want to preserve the memory of the city, which Ivan the Terrible dreamed of seeing as his northern residence. For example, in souvenirs and gifts that keep the spirit of Vologda in themselves.
Of course, you can bring lace from Vologda: a lace tablecloth, a napkin or a collar. After all, it is Vologda that is the lace capital of Russia. She became famous all over the world with the hands of her craftswomen. Unique, light as a snowflake, lace, woven from the finest linen threads by hand - on bobbins - will be a worthy gift and a wonderful memory of a northern ancient Russian city with almost a thousand-year history.
Another thing that many people strongly associate with Vologda is butter. If you have the opportunity, be sure to bring for yourself or as a gift to your friends this deliciously tender hotel with an exquisite nutty flavor. Moreover, if you return from Vologda without a pot of ghee or at least one briquette of classic Vologda butter, your friends and relatives simply will not understand you.
If you are going to the Vologda Oblast, you probably have planned to visit Veliky Ustyug. Because to be in those parts and not to visit the residence of Santa Claus is inexcusable. It is in this small town that millions of letters from children come. What to bring from Ustyug? For kids - glass balls, where even in July a blizzard rages, and for those who are older and for themselves, loved ones, items made of blackened silver.
The old Veliky Ustyug craft of decorating with niello silver objects took shape in the 17th century. Since then, it has gained worldwide fame and is still flourishing. A glass holder, an elegant silver spoon, a cigarette case, decorated with niello, will become a great gift-memory to yourself or a souvenir to someone very close and beloved.
Belozersk, another city in the Vologda Oblast, is one of the seven oldest Russian cities and is even mentioned by Nestor in the Tale of Bygone Years. When looking for a souvenir for a man, be sure to visit the local museum "Princely Gridnitsa", immerse yourself in the atmosphere of an epic, ancient, mighty Rus. And as a gift, buy a copy of the Varangian weapon or a metal brooch.
The Vologda region is famous for its birch bark products. And if you are not indifferent to the history of Russia, objects that were in circulation among our ancestors, and you just love beautiful things, be sure to buy birch bark crafts in Vologda. Openwork birch bark tues will be a wonderful souvenir or the most wonderful gift for your own home.
