"Ecological ethnographic complex" Pomor Tonya Tetrina "is an open-air museum, a tourist base, a private dacha of its owner and a real Pomorie farm.How can one place successfully perform so many functions? With the right organization everything is possible.If you are still in doubt - Visit the complex in person.
Historical reference
The Pomor Sea since time immemorial has attracted people interested in fishing and fur-bearing industries. Those who constantly lived here and mastered all the wisdom of fishing or hunting, they called it pomors. In past times on the coast of the White Sea, special fishing places were set up. Here the Pomors lived together with their families during the season, and such a farm was called a tony. Initially, the fishing grounds did not belong to anyone and were distributed annually by random lot. Over time, the most profitable tones began to be sold at auctions. Traditionally, the fishing farm consists of a complex of residential and farm buildings necessary for fishing and storing fish. Tonya Tetrina is officially mentioned in documents from the XV century, but there is reason to believe that it was founded in the XII century.
The Case of AB Komarov's Life
Alexander Borisovich Komarov - the owner of "Tony Tetrin." Once he worked as a museum director in Umba. Today the main project of Alexander Borisovich is a tony. Its full-fledged activity this unique ethnographic tourist center has been leading since 2000. Her master has done a great job: almost all the buildings are modern. They are erected in those places where they stood earlier, in full accordance with the Pomor tradition. Alexander Borisovich is helped in everything by his son - Dmitry Komarov. "Tonya Tetrina" is not the only museum of its kind in this region, but it differs significantly from all the others. This is not just a tourist object, but a real fishing farm. The hosts here live almost constantly and hospitably receive guests. At the same time, conditions and conditions in tone fully correspond to the first half of the 20th century.
"Tonya Tetrina": photo and description
The farm is a complex of buildings on the coast of the White Sea. There is a traditional fishing house, a summer house, a sauna, a barn and some other buildings. Going on a trip, remember, mobile phones in this area are practically not catching, there is no electricity here either. But there are incredibly beautiful landscapes and hospitable hosts, as well as several interesting local attractions. "Tonya Tetrina" is an ethnographic museum and a tourist base. At the same time, the complex can accommodate only nine guests. Many tourists manage to agree with the owner about the breakdown of the campground in the immediate vicinity of the farm. Guests are offered traditional pomorskie treats, fishing, bathing procedures and even spa-therapy. And, of course, excursions and intimate talks, because it is for their sake that most tourists come here.
Life in a tone
On this fishing village there are no truly museum exhibits. All that surrounds the owners - it's just everyday items. To the great joy of tourists, old utensils can be seen and touched with their hands. Every thing here is a story, the most truthful and unreasoned. Fish here are caught by the same networks as they did a hundred years ago. For going to sea, use traditional carbs. In the barn are barrels of various sizes for the conservation and transportation of fish, as well as other no less entertaining adaptations for the main fishery. To tell owners like near a smoking samovar, behind cups of fragrant herbal tea. The local menu deserves special attention. The most popular dishes from tourists are the ear and the patch.
What to look in the tone?
Alexander Borisovich offers his guests a choice of several excursion programs: ethnographic, military and religious. In the Middle Ages, before the arrival of the Pomors, lappers lived on these lands. "Tonya Tetrina" is a museum in which their traditional camp is restored. Here you can see quaint little houses-dugouts, which are called "vezha", tents-kuwaks and even a stone altar. Loparis lived completely differently than Pomors. The main duty of their men was hunting or fishing. Women stayed alone for a long time, while men went fishing. Each mistress knew how to not only watch the children and fulfill small household duties, but also to repair the house, and to do any heavy "male" (according to modern women's) work. On the outskirts of the tony the chapel of Varlaam Keretsky was built. In this shrine a map is kept, raised from the sunken submarine "Kursk". There is also a military museum on the farm. The hosts found in some places fragments of soldiers' outfits and some other items related to the war. In the forest, not far from the tony, you can see the wreckage of the A-20J Boston, which crashed on June 5, 1944.
Customs and traditions
The fishing farm has its own rules, which every "newcomer" should follow. Do not be afraid to do something wrong, you all will tell the owners. Local history and customs are interesting. On the territory of the tony, you can notice a lot of carbs, which have long been out of the sea. This is one of the local traditions: boats are not suitable for swimming here is not customary to destroy. They are left on the shore, where they calmly live out their time. Near the local chapel you can see a single cross. And this is not someone's grave, but another interesting tradition of Pomorze. If something bad happened to the fishermen at sea, they gave a vow to put a cross on this matter upon arrival home. In the case of a safe return to shore, such promises have always been fulfilled. Alexander Borisovich says that if you move along the coast, you can see a lot of such vows crosses. In this area for centuries, fishermen lived, who honored such traditions.
How to get on a tour and become a guest?
Planning a trip, you should clearly understand that there is no comfort in the tone of speech. This place is for lovers of eco-tourism, not demanding of domestic conditions. Officially, his museum AB Komarov calls it a hotel or a camp site. With guests for accommodation here the fixed fee is taken: 750-850 rubles per day. But even stopping here, you should understand that you are visiting. He does not like the owner of casual travelers. We advise you to begin planning this unusual excursion with an acquaintance with Alexander Borisovich and agreeing the date of your visit. Remember, this is private property, not a municipal museum. Moreover, at times the farm still remains unattended and does not accept guests. During communication with the owner you can find out where "Tonya Tetrina" is located, how to get there better. Be prepared for the fact that the roads in this area have never been asphalted. Most of all chances to successfully reach the farm in the drivers of sports jeeps. Tonia is located 29 kilometers from the village of Umba. Nearest cities: Monchegorsk and Kandalaksha. In such travel can not travel without a navigator. "Tonya Tetrina" coordinates has the following: 66 ° 33'59 "N; 34 ° 40'45" E.
Reviews of tourists
"Tonya Tetrina" favorably differs from similar tourist bases, sustained in local color. Here everyone feels like visiting a very good friend. Many tourists are surprised: with a modest payment for accommodation, fish dishes, tea and bread are always free. Portions are not limited, and there is no doubt about the quality of food: the hosts are dining with their guests. "Tonya Tetrina" reviews are positive. Alexander Borisovich together with his son conducts fascinating excursions. In the format of a pleasant conversation you can learn a lot about the local people and the traditional way of life for this region. Come to the city stands and just for the sake of rest in an incredibly beautiful natural area. And, of course, this is an incredible pleasure - to try a real fish, it is not at all like in the interior of the continent.