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Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries

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17 points7 km0 hours

This route introduces you to the unique salt-making trade that made Totma one of the richest towns of the Russian North. This old town of seafarers and explorers also preserves the memory of the Totma merchants who conquered Alaska and California. We'll begin the tour at “Totma Salt,” a cultural and historical landscape complex in the village of Varnitsy, Totma District, Vologda Region. It introduces the ancient salt-making trade, which played an important role in the town's development. Here you'll learn all about salt making and see open-air museum exhibits and the Kokorev Garden. The route was prepared as part of the “Vsyako Doyedem” (“We'll Get There Anyway”) project.

Photo of route author Yulia Drugashkova

Route author

Yulia Drugashkova

Things to do

  • История
  • Парки
  • Ремесло

Route points (17)

  1. Kokorev Garden — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    Kokorev Garden

    📸 Take photos · 🌲🦋 Enjoy nature · 🗺️🎒 Themed route

  2. “Totma Salt” Cultural and Historical Complex — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    “Totma Salt” Cultural and Historical Complex

    История · 📜 Learn the city's history · 🗺️🎒 Themed route

  3. “Patron's House” Cultural and Business Center — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    “Patron's House” Cultural and Business Center

    📜 Learn the city's history · 🏛️🕰️ Compare the eras · 🕵️ Urban legend

  4. Myata Home-Cooking Café — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    Myata Home-Cooking Café

    Кафе

  5. Church of the Entry into Jerusalem — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    Church of the Entry into Jerusalem

    История · Храмы

  6. Museum of Seafarers — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    Museum of Seafarers

    История · 🏛️ Museum

  7. “Black Fox” Memorial Sign — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    “Black Fox” Memorial Sign

    История · 📸 Take photos · 🏰🕵️‍♂️ Discover a legend

  8. Coffee Shop — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    Coffee Shop

    Кафе

  9. Dilaktorsky Boulevard — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    Dilaktorsky Boulevard

    Прогулки · 👀 Watch city life · 🌆🌿 Soak up the atmosphere

  10. Moroshka House of Traditions and Crafts — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    Moroshka House of Traditions and Crafts

    Ремесло · 🔍🖼️ Spot interesting details · 🛍️ Find a unique souvenir

  11. “Willow Within” Art Space — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    “Willow Within” Art Space

    Ремесло · 🔍🖼️ Spot interesting details · 🛍️ Find a unique souvenir

  12. Kuskov Embankment — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    Kuskov Embankment

    🏞️ Enjoy the view · 🔭 Viewpoint · 🚶‍♂️ Waterfront

  13. Church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    Church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos

    История · Храмы

  14. Museum of Church Antiquities — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    Museum of Church Antiquities

    История · 📜 Learn the city's history · 🏛️ Museum

  15. “Na Bolshoy Sadovoy” Museum and Exhibition Center and “AntreSOL” Creative Space — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    “Na Bolshoy Sadovoy” Museum and Exhibition Center and “AntreSOL” Creative Space

    История · Ремесло

  16. Rubtsov Square — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    Rubtsov Square

    История · Прогулки · 🚶‍♂️ Waterfront

  17. Russky Prichal Hotel and the “Sailing Ship” Genre Sculpture — point on route “Merchant Totma: From Salt Works to Sea Discoveries”

    Russky Prichal Hotel and the “Sailing Ship” Genre Sculpture

    📸 Take photos · 🎨 Art installations

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