Volga Ethnic Kaleidoscope 16 September 2025

The eventful journey «Volga Ethnic Kaleidoscope» takes place on the Mustai Karim, a Luxury Deluxe (Vodohod-operated) comfortable motor ship. You are free to enjoy convenience of travel, interesting excursions, new impressions and the opportunity to always get a completely new experience in tailor-made cruises with «Vodohod».

During the journey, you will visit 8 sites, each featuring its unique distinctness and flair. You will have a great opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, appreciate the gastronomic concept of «Native Shores», take many beautiful photos, try local cuisine and experience the unique flavor of a river trip.

What are the anchorages along the route famous for?

Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan and a unique city that has preserved its unique flair and heritage. A place where religious shrines of the Orthodox and Muslims peacefully coexist. A place blending Russian and Eastern flavors: the domes of ancient churches, bell towers and slim needles of minarets rise high above modern buildings. It has the famous white-stone Kazan Kremlin, the leaning tower of Syuyumbike, the Governor's Palace, the Palace of Farmers and Europe’s largest mosque Kul Sharif.

Cheboksary, a unique city outstanding for its high-quality environment. The city was founded by order of Ivan the Terrible in back the 16th century and was a famous trading center of the Volga Region. Today, there is a River Port, Red Square, the Presentation Cathedral, the Assumption Church, the Volga Embankment and the Holy Trinity Monastery.

Nizhny Novgorod is often called the “Pearl of the Volga” for a reason! The flair of the old Russian merchant city dating back to the 13th century is remembered by everyone without exception. The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin of the 16th century, a local fair selling a variety of handicrafts, a cableway over the Volga – all contribute to the complete image of the city and introduce its rich and interesting history to you.