Timeline
15:54
Arrive at St Nicholas Church. The classical bell towers were built in the early eighteenth century. It is a quiet spot to watch the sun dip toward the SW.
16:24
Walk to Cafe Il'men' for a pre-dinner drink or light bite. It is the best local restaurant outside the hotel. The fare is standard, and it is open until 02:00 on weekdays.
16:54
Head to Cafe Bashnya for dinner. They serve pizza and sushi, keeping the two distinct. It is a popular spot with free Wi-Fi, open until 23:00.
Local tip
Cafe Il'men' is the place to go if you ask the hotel for a local restaurant. Cafe Bashnya is open every day until late.
Check before you go
- Cafe Il'men' is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
- Cafe Bashnya is open daily until 23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Staraya Russa (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).