* Arkhangelsk is an ancient port city located on the banks and islands of the Severnaya Dvina River. On a two-hour sightseeing tour, you will learn what a significant role Arkhangelsk played in the development of new territories, international relations, domestic and foreign trade of our country, and you will see monuments and places unique to this city. I will help you understand how the entire Russian history is reflected in the history of a small town, and at the same time trace the local unique flavor. They are waiting for you: - The embankment of the Northern Dvina. The Arkhangelsk embankment is now the center of attraction for urban life, just as it was centuries ago, when the flags and sails of incoming ships made it impossible to see the city itself from the river. There are many old and new monuments on the embankment, which are already overgrown with legends and stereotypes. I'll help you figure them out and debunk some of them. - Charming old wooden town. We will see the colorful streets, walk along wooden bridges and sidewalks. We will see the preserved buildings of the XIX — the first half of the XX centuries. We will learn the history of wooden skyscrapers, fish houses and houses "on bones". - Arctic and ship stories of Arkhangelsk. We will see real icebreakers, visit the places of preparation and departure of famous Arctic expeditions. We will learn about the "ship leaders", brave Robinson crusoe pomors, straw boats. Let's talk about how ships sailed from Arkhangelsk to America, Argentina and Brazil. - Hidden signs of Arkhangelsk. You will learn where in the city you can see the northern Lights at any time of the year, how angels were depicted on Soviet buildings and monuments, and why sea water sometimes runs from the taps of Archangel City residents. And many more interesting things.