In the village of Volga, located on the left bank of Hotch, not far from the confluence of the Volga River, the famous Museum of reptiles. The reason for the opening of the museum with such an unusual name was the last existing village called reptiles.

Among the locals, there is a legend that once the lower reaches of Hotch, which is pre-existing town or village Gad, was the so-called "Zmeevo Sea" or the birthplace of the famous Snake Gorynycha. The etymology of the name of the village of Gad due to the fact that in this area vodilos a large number of snakes. Most likely, the name of the village comes from the nickname of the male Gad, which contains a certain sense of condemnation or the name of Charm.

During the 1960s, the village was renamed because many thought it some "dissonant", despite the fact that it was given back in ancient times. Due to the fact that the intricate name of the village ceased to attract the tourists, the organizers of tourist business, as well as taking care of the popularity of his village residents decided to return to his native land in the past, forgotten glory, creating intricate Museum of reptiles here.

"On a visit to Viper Vasilevny" - so is the title of the tour, the beginning of which visitors will meet with all the famous fright, treat guests of the museum a small glass of snake liqueur and tasty pickle.

As part of the museum's exhibition presents a snake, which are made of various materials (iron, stone, cloth, wood). In addition to the images and pictures of reptiles, most of which is realistic, there are also fabulous creatures: the serpent, Dragon, Bazhov Poloz, and Cobra-the Queen. Especially impressive and memorable beaten type "green dragon" who knows the vast number of our compatriots. Particularly noteworthy are presented in the exposition coils known devices involved in the production of spirits.

Surprising is the fact of coincidence that it was in the village of Gad had in the past acted distillery eminent merchant by the name of Zazykin, the fame of which spread far beyond the borders of Tver land, in fact, this plant has been known for its unusually tasty drinks and liqueurs.

There is also a dedicated and ethnographic section, which is dedicated to traditional crafts and peasant life. Especially popular are the colorful appliques, dolls, patchwork - it was created by local craftsmen.

At the end of the tour, visitors can visit the tavern called "The Dragon." This restaurant presents quite an interesting menu, for example, herring made in the form of "Snakes on penechki" unpretentious "Muhomorchiki", composed of tomatoes and eggs, "Jellied frog legs with horseradish", "rejuvenating soup" or a traditional borsch "cutlets potatoes with gravy from poganochek" coffee, tea and delicious pastries from "Paws Gorynycha."

Of particular note is the traditional wine tasting infusions exhibited from the basement of the Viper Vasilevny "Rip Eye", "Gadyuchya joy" and a vodka drink "Tear Gorynycha."

Since ancient times, known for the fact that snakes lure with the help of milk, because there were a people is a belief that snakes attracted to the house of wealth and prosperity. I had the place to be and a real benefit, because the snakes to get rid of pesky house mice and elusive. Locals say: "We do not believe that reptiles - terrible, so for us is a great honor to accept them in their home and do these inhabitants of wildlife is truly home! "