Spend 40 minutes here and you will get a feel for life, not so long ago. It depicts that every-day life in a practical and realistic manner.
This open air museum was quite small so you can probably see all the exhibits in about 1 hour. The exhibits themselves were good. A lot of effort was put in to make them authentic. I enjoyed most the traditional Russian singer who sang for us with a the accompaniment of ancient Russian musical instrument. She got a very beautiful voice. Look out for her. I even bought her CD.
The peasant houses in particular are fascinating and the wooden churches are amazing.. There are good views from the site particularly with the sails of the windmill in the foreground.
Lovely old wooden churches and houses showing how people lived way back,very interesting place, not too big
definitely go there if you are in Suzdal, it is close to the Kremlin and you will see real wooden models of mills, churches, poor men houses and wealthy merchant houses. The models were brought from the villages around the area, so they are real, not reproduction. its not big, will take about 1 hour of your time
If only the workers dressed in ancient Russian clothing would let you take their picture, it would be perfect. The church, homes, and workshop replicas are well done and the interiors showing rural Russian life are engaging. Not to be missed.
A collection of traditional wooden buildings from the area around Suzdal set up to create the impression of an old village. Furnished houses of peasants in different economic conditions, churches and windmills. Well presented and interesting to visit.
An excellent step back to view living as it was hundreds of years ago. We even were treated to a couple playing the old instruments and singing a folk song.
Unlike other museums in Suzdal this place opens at 9am! But watch for crowds of tourists: they come early too.. I wonder if the best time would be late in the afternoon...Also there is lack of information in English...