Fairy tales and images of Vladimir Kolesnikov
The park was created by the amazing architect-artist Vladimir Kolesnikov, a master of fairy-tale architecture and sculpture; his work on building houses and decorating estates in a fairy-tale style is known in Russia and abroad.
The children's park in Kozelsk is based on Russian folk tales and famous cartoons. Fairy-tale scenes and images were invented by Vladimir Kolesnikov and created from reinforced concrete using special technology, and then painted with specially made bright acrylic paints.
On the territory of a small cozy park you can meet the Scientist Cat and the Swan Princess from the fairy tale of A. S. Pushkin, a large Goldfish, the Snake Gorynych, Kolobok and Turnip, Postman Pechkin, Carlson, a hut on chicken legs. It is interesting for children to look inside the old oak tree with a golden chain and visit Baba Yaga, see what is there?
Take a walk through the Kozelsk children's park with my friends who were here in the spring, during the May holidays, when the greenery was blooming and the tulips were blooming, they shared with me what they saw.
Official website of the Berendeevo Kingdom park
https://www.berendeevo.ru
Address
Moscow region, Serpukhov district, Sidorenki village
"Glade of Fairy Tales"
Anyone can visit the Glade of Fairy Tales - entry to the territory is free at any time of day. In a small area there are fairy-tale characters - figures and small houses made using the art-concrete technique. Funny, unusual characters delight children and lift the spirits of adults. The figures are freely available and you can take a lot of original photographs.
The subjects of the sculptures are wide: there are folklore and literary characters, and simply unusual and funny creatures - the Cheshire cat and Merlin, pirates and heroes, soldiers of the Patriotic War of 1812 and Vikings. In an effort to preserve Russian traditions, the authors could not ignore the work of A.S. Pushkin - The Goldfish and the Old Man and the Old Woman, the Swan Queen and Prince Guidon, the learned cat and many others have left the pages of the great classic and, it seems, are about to come to life.
The main theme of "Berendeev's Kingdom" is Russian folklore: bears, Baba Yaga in a mortar, Emelya and Vasilisa the Beautiful, Whale Fish and many others. Each object is not just a separate figure, but a whole composition, an illustration for a fairy tale. There will also be Soviet animation: the heroes of Prostokvashin, the Little Engine from Romashkovo, Carlson and Buratino will delight children. The heroes of Andersen's fairy tales - Thumbelina, Mouse and Mole - are located nearby. Adults and children will be delighted to meet the characters of the "Emerald City" - the Woodcutter, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow and Ellie.
The park hosts wedding photo shoots. Original photographs with huge glasses of champagne, beautiful arches, benches, gazebos will decorate the family album and profile on social networks. Humorous figures will cheer you up even on a stormy day.
The park's infrastructure is developing. You can have a snack in the cafe at the entrance or on your own, having a small picnic in the original gazebos of the park.
Imperial Courtyard
The territory of the Tsar's courtyard is closed; excursions, holidays, and master classes are held here. The ticket price is 500 rubles, the park is open on weekends from 11 to 19 hours. The visiting program is varied: a garden with rare plants, original figures and buildings in an original style. Children will be interested in the petting zoo and wild animals in enclosures. An entertainment program with Baba Yaga will captivate guests into the world of Russian fairy tales. In the center you can organize a holiday according to an original scenario, rent a gazebo or a guest house.
The Berendey Kingdom is constantly expanding. A complex for newlyweds is expected to open with an interactive program, alleys for photo sessions, and a lake. Farmerskaya Sloboda will soon begin operating with a petting zoo, an eco-products store, and a farm. Here everyone can try themselves in the role of a peasant. A separate area is allocated for fairs and festivals. It is planned to open sports facilities and the “Baba Yaga Airfield” airfield, as well as the “Bear” club for hunters.
Educating young people is one of the main tasks of the “Berendeev Kingdom”. Fairy tale festivals are held here with theatrical performances, folk costumes, performances by guslars, acrobat riders and other artists. Guests get acquainted with ancient games and amusements, learn to dance in a round dance and try to play musical instruments, and participate in master classes on ancient crafts.
Park Three Bogatyrs in Kozelsk
At the entrance to the park there is an open gate made in the shape of a fallen tree with figures of fabulous forest animals:
Inside the territory there are guards - the fabulous Three Heroes in combat gear, guarding the peace on the ancient Kozelsk land - photo at the beginning of the article.
The most ancient city of the Kaluga region was founded as a fortress city of the Vyatichi tribe. You can get acquainted with the interesting and extraordinary history of the city of Kozelsk in this article .
Sword - a hundred heads off your shoulders! very similar to the real one, you just want to pull it out of the stone block:
There is a fountain in the center that provides coolness in the summer heat. It is surrounded by fabulous figures, the fountain is guarded by the fabulous Serpent Gorynych:
What can you see in “Berendeev’s Kingdom”?
Since the creation and construction of the first house, the park has attracted attention with its unusual architecture. All buildings, houses, architectural compositions are made of concrete according to unique designs in the same style. The following objects are located on an area of 4.5 km2:
- dacha villages “Berendeev Les” and “Strawberry Polyana”;
- Open-air museum "Glade of Fairy Tales";
- The Royal Compound, where the Berendey Palace, gazebos and houses for rent are located;
- A craft settlement where master classes are held. Visitors can get acquainted with traditional Russian crafts: blacksmithing, pottery, various types of needlework;
- Merchant settlement, there are shopping arcades and souvenir shops;
- Farmer's settlement, which will introduce visitors to homestead farming;
- "Amusement Yard", an area for festivals and celebrations;
- Tourist, there are sports facilities, the Zmey Gorynych ski slope, and a SPA center.
The main concept of the park is the preservation and dissemination of cultural traditions. The special festive atmosphere of the park draws the visitor into a wonderful world where fairy tales, history, and village life are harmoniously combined.
There on unknown paths...
And here are the heroes of “The Tale of Tsar Saltan”:
By the seaside there is a green oak tree, a golden chain on that oak tree, And day and night the learned cat keeps walking around the chain. If he goes to the right, he starts a song; if he goes to the left, he tells a fairy tale. There are miracles there, a goblin wanders there, a mermaid sits on the branches.
Swan Princess:
There, on unknown paths, are traces of unprecedented animals. The hut there is on chicken legs, stands without windows, without doors...
There is a lot of greenery here, May is the time for tulips to bloom, flowers in different parts of the park:
Cartoon characters are also busy with their work: Pinocchio is reading an ABC book, postman Pechkin is delivering a package to Uncle Fyodor, Carlson is telling an interesting story:
After a walk through the Children's Park and meeting its characters, you can sit and relax on a bench, eat ice cream, and if you are tired after a long journey, you can go and relax and have lunch at the Rainbow cafe, the design of which is a continuation of the fairy tale; the food here is good and tasty:
It’s nice to take a walk here at any time of the year: in spring and summer, when nature comes to life and blooms, in autumn, when everything is decorated with golden and crimson foliage, in winter, when all the heroes are covered with a blanket of snow and bravely endure the frost and sun, meeting their friends and new visitors.
The city of military glory Kozelsk and its surroundings are the most beautiful natural and historical places in the Kaluga region. Three kilometers from the city is the Optina Pustyn monastery, 30 km from the city is the famous Shamordino convent .
If you are visiting Optina Pustyn, take the opportunity to stop by Kozelsk, walk around the city and visit a wonderful children's park; adults and children will find it interesting here, especially in good weather and in a good mood. On the territory you can take pictures with the characters of Russian fairy tales and cartoons; entry to the fairy-tale territory is free.
Watch a short amateur video:
