12 reasons to visit Mari El
from gastronomy and traditions to architecture and nature
Mari El is a region that knows how to surprise. Here, European architecture coexists with the ancient culture of the Mari people, and dense forests and lakes create ideal conditions for travel. We share 12 reasons to visit.
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Europe in the center of Russia
"Mari El" means "Mari Land." Here, culture and customs are carefully preserved, and can be seen and heard in theaters, museums, and at festivals.
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Living Traditions of the Mari People
Kozmodemyansk has retained its merchant character: old wooden houses decorated with the famous "Kozmodemyansk" carvings, narrow streets, and views of the Volga. Yoshkar-Ola, meanwhile, has combined the old and the new into a unique image.
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400-year-old cities
Kozmodemyansk has retained its merchant character: old wooden houses decorated with the famous "Kozmodemyansk" carvings, narrow streets, and views of the Volga. Yoshkar-Ola, meanwhile, has combined the old and the new into a unique image.
Come to Mari El— More awaits you than you expect