The portal for travelers Travel.ru has compiled a rating of Russian cities in terms of the cost of traveling with children in the spring school holidays... In the spring of 2015, school holidays will run from March 21 to March 29.
- overnight stay in an inexpensive hotel (according to the hotel booking site Oktogo.ru) on vacation days, within a radius of no more than 10 kilometers from city center,
- lunch in a cafe,
- visiting a museum or sightseeing of interest for children.
The first place was won by the old Crimean city Pike perch (budget 2830 rubles). The splendor of the city is emphasized by the Genoese (Sudak) fortress, which is definitely worth visiting with children. Tourist routes in Sudak resemble fairy trails surrounded by Crimean mountains, sheer cliffs and deep ditches. The embankment is also full of entertainment: cafes, parks, attractions - everything is here to make your vacation truly family-friendly and fun. 
The second place in the rating is Veliky Novgorod with a daily budget of 3110 rubles. The city-museum offers many attractions, the main one being the Novgorod Kremlin, built in the 15th century. Nine ancient towers have been preserved there, as well as the Cathedral of St. Sophia (XI century), one of the most ancient stone churches in Russia, and the Sophia belfry. On the territory of the Kremlin, it is worth visiting the children's museum center, which hosts a variety of excursions that will interest not only young guests, but also their parents.
Kazan with a budget of 3200 rubles became the third in the ranking of Russian cities for traveling with children. The capital of Tatarstan is rich in various theaters, entertainment centers, museums and parks. We recommend visiting the Kazan Zoo and Botanical Garden, which is home to hippos, leopards, tigers, turtles and many other animals, and of particular interest is the "candy tree" growing there.
The fourth line of the rating is occupied by the city of Zelenogradsk in the Kaliningrad region. 3210 rubles per day will make the travel budget to this small cozy city on the coast Baltic Sea... Local museum complex national park « Curonian Spit»Will not leave anyone indifferent. It includes a Viking Age village "Ancient Sambia", an aviary with ungulates, an arboretum, an interactive complex, a children's playground and a collection of wooden sculptures.
Yaroslavl became the fifth in the ranking, main city Golden Ring of Russia, with a budget of 3230 rubles per day. There is a picturesque promenade with parks, extraordinary beauty churches, attractions and, of course, the Yaroslavl Zoo with its own railway.
The sixth place is taken by Petrozavodsk with a budget of 3330 rubles. The capital of Karelia has many places for family vacation: galleries, playgrounds, zoos, puppet theaters and, of course, the Republican Museum fine arts, which contains a unique exposition reflecting the culture and life of different times.
The seventh in the ranking was Samara (budget - 3,380 rubles) - a city where childhood dreams of astronautics can be realized. The Museum and Exhibition Center "Samara Kosmicheskaya" has become an integral part of all city excursions, because there is a real Soyuz rocket, the only vertically mounted launch vehicle in Europe in assembled form. In addition, you can visit the museums of railway equipment, Samara football and the estate of Alexei Tolstoy.
On the eighth line of the rating is the capital of the Volga region - Nizhny Novgorod with a budget of 3580 rubles. This city has a lot of unique places that are interesting to visit with children. For example, the center of entertaining science "Sunny City" is a scientific and play space for the whole family, where you can feel like a real scientist in the Laboratory of entertaining experiments, visit the workshop of Vintik and Shpuntik, as well as the children's club "I want to know everything."
The ninth place in the rating is occupied by Krasnoyarsk (budget - 3600 rubles). The ancient city of Siberia invites you to excursions to museums of literature, robotics and, of course, to the Krasnoyarsk Regional Museum of Local Lore. It is here that you can see the skeletons of a mammoth and a dinosaur, the first in the country railroad and many other cognitive things. And right after the excursion, you can take a ride on the rides.
Saratov is in tenth place with a budget of 3,660 rubles. There are many interesting architectural objects and monuments in the city: the temple "Satisfy my sorrows", the building of the conservatory, the monument "Cranes", the monument to the Saratov accordion, the puppet theater "Teremok". It is impossible to pass by the Saratov Regional Museum of Local Lore.
The eleventh place was awarded to Belgorod. The city can surprise you with an exhibition of chocolate miracles from the Nikolya Chocolate Museum in the Belgorod State Museum of History and Local Lore. Pictures painted with chocolate on chocolate, framed in chocolate baguettes, as well as a beautiful interactive informational component of the history of chocolate and more. The budget for a trip to Belgorod will be 3710 rubles.
Astrakhan is in twelfth place with a budget of 3915 rubles. The first art museum of Astrakhan (Dogadin Art Gallery) is still one of the best in the city, so it is definitely worth a visit.
The thirteenth line of the rating is occupied by Vladimir with a budget of 4000 rubles. It was here that a specialized Children's Museum Center was established in 1993. Children have the opportunity to see the world of beauty, to touch bygone eras thanks to various events held on the basis of the museum.
Irkutsk is on the fourteenth line of the rating. The city will delight you with unusual impressions from the Irkutsk seal. The Baikal seal is a symbol of Lake Baikal, one of its most beautiful inhabitants. The Irkutsk seal is one of a kind, because seals live only in Lake Baikal and cannot be taken far from their homeland. The budget for a trip to this city will be 4020 rubles. 
The fifteenth place was taken by the resort city of Sochi with a budget of 4030 rubles. Favorite Russian resort, in addition to many entertainment centers for children, water parks and museums, invites you to the Sochi Oceanarium in the Riviera Park. It presents a unique exposition that has no analogues in Russia and is able to compete with the best oceanariums in the world.
The sixteenth place in the rating is occupied by a city in the Vologda region - Veliky Ustyug (budget - 4055 rubles). Every child dreams of meeting Santa Claus, but not everyone knows that he lives here. In addition, in Veliky Ustyug there is a wonderful Museum of New Year's and Christmas toys. This is where winter's tale lasts forever. All year round, the museum has festive Christmas trees decorated with various toys of domestic production.
The seventeenth line was taken by Yekaterinburg, the budget for a trip to which will be 4180 rubles. The city is notable for the fact that you can visit the Park of Living Butterflies. The unique atmosphere of the tropics and live exotic butterflies will not leave anyone indifferent. Also in Yekaterinburg there are many special parks with extreme tracks for children.
On the eighteenth place is the sunny resort city of Anapa in Krasnodar Territory(budget - 4220 rubles). Valley of the lotuses, knight's castle, excavations ancient city, the museum of bells, the fairytale forest “Kingdom of Berendey”, attractions and water parks - there is no time for boredom! We also recommend visiting the local oceanarium in the sea lagoon. 
St. Petersburg is on the nineteenth line of the rating (budget - 4,319 rubles). Cultural capital Russia is always glad to have guests. Many architectural delights can be found here, and exciting city tours will immerse you in an exciting atmosphere of adventure. We recommend visiting the garden of living butterflies "Mindo", entering which you find yourself in the atmosphere of the tropical jungle and cloud forests - the places where these magnificent winged creatures are born and live.
The most dear city in the ranking was Moscow. Have the Russian capital- 20th place with a budget of 5370 rubles. The choice of entertainment here is quite wide and varied: amusement parks, circus, sightseeing tours, museums, exhibitions and much more. You should definitely visit the Moscow Zoo - the oldest zoo in Russia, which is located under open air and has more than 8 thousand animals.
Spring break is just around the corner, children are already tired of school, parents are tired of work, which means it's time to go to a small family travel... What to choose, depending on the age of the child, family preferences and travel budget? Let's figure it out together!
Junior classes (6 - 10 years old)
If the child is still young, the planned trip must meet three main requirements: a short direct flight, the absence of a sharp climatic change, and an easy excursion and entertainment program. Thus, the following options work well.
Sightseeing trip
It will be an excellent option for a spring trip with children. It has an amazing LEGO city that is delighted not only by kids, but also by adults. Dozens of huge buildings constructed from a designer, the ability to independently create any figure, attractions and cafes - all this will take more than one hour, or even a day.
Don't forget about Andersen's Animated Fairy Tale Museum, also located in Copenhagen, and the famous Experimentarium, a hands-on museum where children can learn about the laws of nature, presented in very unusual ways.
To the sea, to the sun
Good sea rest in March can boast. Parents will be pleased low prices and a small number of people on the beaches and in hotels, and children will enjoy the cool weather, warm sea and a rich animation program.
Children's rest, photo kasami0408
In addition, in March you can go diving, visit the water park or the giant aquarium, children's park Fun Town attractions, a dolphinarium, a real ice rink and much more.
Native open spaces
If the child did not finish the quarter very well, and you think that he does not deserve a foreign trip, you can always go to one of the cities of Russia. Certainly, Golden ring and his old churches will hardly interest a little tourist, but we also have more tempting options.
Children's rest, photo kiwiand5chicks
The Arkhangelsk region and Karelia will delight you with full-fledged winter landscapes, ski walks and riding deer and dogs. Here you can combine leisure with bus tours, and parents will love the local saunas and the opportunity to sample spirits while the kids fiddle with one of the friendly harness huskies.
Secondary school (11 - 13 years old)
If the child has already grown up and tolerates normally long flights, you can choose equally interesting options.
Sightseeing trip
Who has not read the book about Harry Potter, the little wizard who defeated the universal evil? If your child is also a fan of a fantastic saga, then a visit would be an excellent European option. The Hogwarts Dining Room at Oxford College, Platform 9 at King's Cross Station and the many castles where the film was filmed will impress.
King Cross station, photo by yvision
By the way, although it is easy to buy tickets to London, it is worth getting a visa in advance. Well, if you already have the coveted document, all that remains is to pack your suitcases.
To the sea, to the sun
The five-hour flight does not scare many tourists who decide to visit. Pleasant cool weather is suitable for both the beach and sightseeing rest... With children, you can not only swim and sunbathe, but also go to observation deck Burj Khalifa, singing fountain or a huge aquarium, and spend the whole day at one of the local water parks.
Beach Vacation, Photo by Best Buy
Well, parents will be interested in local shopping centers where sales are held at the end of March.
Native open spaces
Firmed older children will be delighted to be able to warm up after a boring two-month sitting at school. Of course, you cannot swim in March, but you can easily admire the blossoming flowers, ride a horse or go on mini-hikes in the mountains.
Hiking in the mountains, photo DSC_0406
True, a considerable share of activity will also be required from parents, since animators or nannies in local hotels cannot be met and the children will have to be monitored on their own.
Senior classes (14 - 17 years old)
At this age, the easiest way to entertain a child well is to realize his desire. A teenager may well plan his dream vacation himself within the allotted budget. If he doesn't know what to choose, offer him these options.
Sightseeing trip
Choosing a European city in March is not easy, because in each of them, in addition to traditional attractions, there are also seasonal ones. Flower parades and music festivals, art exhibitions and costume parades - any city becomes a huge celebration.
You can recommend a flower parade in the Netherlands, a tour of the royal castles in France, or a trip to or rest in warm and hospitable Italy, where excursions can be interspersed with gastronomic tours and shopping.
To the sea, to the sun
Since teenagers cannot be scared by a long flight and acclimatization, you can safely go with the whole family to, without forgetting to get the necessary vaccinations. Exotic nature, fruits and seafood, a different culture and numerous attractions will allow the child not only to relax, but also to gain a lot of new knowledge.
Teens on the beach, photo by TomasDesign
By the way, in March in Thailand, water and air are about the same temperature (+ 30 ° C), so the rest will be incredibly comfortable.
Native open spaces
It remains a traditional, never annoying direction. Of course, there are no fountains yet, but palaces, museums, cathedrals, parks and monuments have not gone anywhere. Here you can not only admire the beauty, but also improve your knowledge of basic school subjects, for example, by visiting house number 5 in Stolyarny Lane, where, according to Dostoevsky's researchers, Raskolnikov lived.
Saint Petersburg
By the way, in March prices for tickets and hotels in St. Petersburg have not yet skyrocketed, so the trip will turn out to be quite budgetary.
As you can see, entertainment can be chosen for every taste and budget. The main thing is not to waste time and not be lazy to plan your family vacation on your own.
Spring break is a great opportunity to discover new and exciting places in your home and abroad. But if you have not yet decided where to go and how best to organize a bright and unforgettable vacation at the end of March, then perhaps our small selection of spring destinations for traveling with your child during school holidays will help you make a choice.
European Spring Break
Most budgetary directions these days are the cities of Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, the Baltic countries and the CIS.
Hungary
A vacation in March is a great time to explore the history, culture and leisurely sightseeing of Budapest. The temperature is above zero, it gets warmer every day. True, it rains at this time, as in other European countries.
Choose a tour to Hungary:
Czech
You can ski at the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana until the end of April. It is warm and sunny in the mountains, there is still a lot of snow, all tracks are open for skiers. The first spring warmth allows you to spend more time outdoors in the entertainment areas of the resort, and also not to wrap yourself up in warm clothes that can already be replaced with lighter clothes.
In spring, there are fewer vacationers, and therefore on the slopes, near the lifts, in cafes, no one crowds in line. It's time to teach your child to ski without rush and fuss. And, of course, what is very important for the family budget is the spring prices, which are naturally decreasing at this time.
Choose a tour in Sochi:
By the way, others are more available in spring, for example, Sheregesh, Dombay, Arkhyz. At the end of March, the cost of accommodation, meals and ski passes decreases, which makes it very attractive spring break at winter resorts.
Crimea
Average air temperature in Crimea in March: + 8 ... + 10 ° C. And although it often happens strong wind and there is a high probability of rain, you can admire the awakening of nature, walk and see the sights. With the opening of the railway section of the Crimean bridge, it has become much easier.
Kostroma is deservedly included in the list of the most interesting cities for traveling with children. And not only on days new year holidays. Rich story and cultural traditions, unique monuments and museums - all this made it possible to include Kostroma in the Golden Ring route.
In addition, the granddaughter of Santa Claus lives in a fabulous residence in Kostroma, and it is in the spring that her birthday is celebrated annually.
Kaliningrad
Spring break on the Baltic coast is, first of all, a visit to ancient German fortresses and museums. The air temperature in March in Kaliningrad averages +7 ° C. The number of rainy and dry days is approximately the same.
Kazan
The city, in which the cultures of the East and West are closely intertwined, is interesting at any time of the year. Young tourists who like to discover new places will be delighted by visiting the famous Kazan Kremlin and numerous museums, strolling along the most beautiful streets and tasting local authentic cuisine.
An unforgettable stay!
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In order to understand where to go to spring holidays with a child, you need to decide for yourself what kind of vacation is preferable. There are many options here: you can leave the spring that is just beginning and relax on exotic beaches abroad, you can go on an excursion tour in Russia or abroad. There is a chance to spend a family trip so as to "catch" the maximum amount of entertainment, for example, in an amusement park, or visit a water park.
In spring, the holidays are short, but you can make them so that they become a bright event in the life of the child and in your travel history. Consider the options,.
Where to go for spring break in Russia?
Recently in Russia there have appeared a lot of places of interest and able to compete with rest abroad, and St. Petersburg, Sochi and Kazan, Novgorod and Pskov. And these days will become truly memorable and enjoyable!
Trips to Moscow and St. Petersburg
Yes, both capitals of Russia, still. You can come here and go to the Kremlin and Red Square, enjoy the creations of Russian artists in the Tretyakov Gallery and Impressionist paintings in the Museum. Pushkin, visit one of the famous Moscow theaters and just walk along the Arbat.
This, as you understand, is about Moscow, where excursions are like acquaintance with an entire volume of an encyclopedia, and the winding streets, carrying the spirit of the old city, beckon the whole family for a walk. But . Take a ride on VDNKh to the huge Moskvarium and admire the huge variety of seabed dwellers. There you can also go for a ride on the rides and go to one of the various thematic pavilions.
You can go with your children on spring break to the Moscow Zoo, where you can see a variety of animals, or to one of the many water parks in the capital. And how do you like the idea of going to the Paleontological Museum. Orlova, you can see the skeletons of mammoths here?
Moscow is amazing, but Peter is not inferior to her. The list of museums in St. Petersburg is so extensive that no vacations will be enough, p. The Hermitage, in which all these vacations can be spent, the Russian Museum, the Kunstkamera with alcoholized freaks striking the children's imagination, a lot of water parks in the city and palaces-museums in the suburbs northern capital: Peterhof, Pushkin, Oranienbaum, Pavlovsk. All this makes Peter one of the best travel options with children. The famous spring weather in St. Petersburg can be a little disappointing, but for the sake of great impressions, you can dress more warmly.
Spring break: go to Sochi
Yes, you will hardly be able to swim in the Black Sea at this time. But Sochi with children, look at its magnificent Olympic facilities, visit the water park and the famous extreme amusement park, admire the miracle of the arboretum when everything is just beginning to bloom - all this will be available if you go with your children on spring break in Sochi.
And Krasnaya Polyana too. It will be great to ride there, if, of course, you love this type of recreation. Spring, and you are on alpine skiing, with a breeze, together with the children - you also have a vacation.
Spring break trips to other cities of Russia
There are many more options where to go at this time and get a lot of impressions. For instance, good option will go to Novgorod, where the whole city seems to be made in one snow-white key by some ingenious architect. One of the most memorable places is the Novgorod Kremlin with the ancient and perfectly preserved St. Sophia Cathedral and the Monument to the 1000th Anniversary of Rus. And if you add St. George's and Varlaamo-Khutynsky monasteries, the open-air museum of wooden architecture "Vitoslavlitsy", the picturesque Lake Ilmen and the Volkhov River, then you and your child will remember Novgorod for a long time in this spring time.
But in Russia, you can still go to ancient Pskov ,. And the Golden Ring of Russia is a great option for spring break.
Spend children's spring break abroad
This is also a great option. After all, the delight of Disneyland in Paris or Port Aventura near Barcelona does not depend on the season. And little vacationers on the exotic beaches of Malaysia and Thailand, Sri Lanka and Vietnam will have a lot of pleasure with you, and the word "Spring Holidays" will be associated with such a joyful vacation.
