Arzamas Domes blog tour — a journey into the heart of Russia
A few days ago, we returned from our latest blog tour through Arzamas and Diveyevo, where we traveled together with families from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including several of our relocation clients who have already made Russia their new home. During this unique journey, our guests experienced Russia not as tourists, but from within: staying at the monastery, sharing traditional monastic meals, and immersing themselves in centuries-old spiritual traditions. The tour began at the 15th International “Arzamas Domes” Festival, where more than 150 performers and thousands of visitors gathered to celebrate faith, culture, and community. We then continued to Diveyevo, one of Russia’s most revered pilgrimage sites, where over 7,000 people came together for an open-air Divine Liturgy celebrated by Patriarch Kirill. For our guests, this was an opportunity to discover the Russia that cannot be understood through headlines alone. They witnessed families celebrating together, children at the heart of community life, and traditions that remain a natural part of everyday life. It was a powerful reminder that traditional values here are not simply spoken about — they are lived. These shared experiences continue to bring together relocating families, international visitors, and local communities, creating genuine connections across cultures and showing a different side of modern Russia. 🎥 Watch our latest video to experience the highlights of this unforgettable journey. We hope you’ll enjoy it — and we’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
A few days ago, we returned from our latest blog tour through Arzamas and Diveyevo, where we traveled together with families from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including several of our relocation clients who have already made Russia their new home. During this unique journey, our guests experienced Russia not as tourists, but from within: staying at the monastery, sharing traditional monastic meals, and immersing themselves in centuries-old spiritual traditions. The tour began at the 15th International “Arzamas Domes” Festival, where more than 150 performers and thousands of visitors gathered to celebrate faith, culture, and community. We then continued to Diveyevo, one of Russia’s most revered pilgrimage sites, where over 7,000 people came together for an open-air Divine Liturgy celebrated by Patriarch Kirill. For our guests, this was an opportunity to discover the Russia that cannot be understood through headlines alone. They witnessed families celebrating together, children at the heart of community life, and traditions that remain a natural part of everyday life. It was a powerful reminder that traditional values here are not simply spoken about — they are lived. These shared experiences continue to bring together relocating families, international visitors, and local communities, creating genuine connections across cultures and showing a different side of modern Russia. 🎥 Watch our latest video to experience the highlights of this unforgettable journey. We hope you’ll enjoy it — and we’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!