In the XII century on the site - on the road between Novgorod and St. George Monastery - it was a village Vitoslavlitsy. this place was chosen in 1960 for the creation of a museum under the open sky. This from the territory of the entire region were brought were in a deplorable state of construction. Restoration workshop literally saved from death, these religious monuments.

In total an area of ​​30 hectares located 22 monument. Here you can find different types of surviving wooden churches: hip "octagon on the quadrangle" - Church of the Assumption of Kuritsko (1595), cross-shaped in the basement with three altars - Nativity of the Virgin in the village of Peredki (1531), tiered temple of St. Nicholas from High Island (1767) and Kletskaya - from the village Tuchola (1688).

Today it is one of the favorite places for walking and recreation of citizens and guests of Novgorod. Behind the fence of the trees visible among the tents and domes of churches and bell towers. In the village street in a strict order are huts, which were joined under one roof, and housing and utility rooms.

On the threshold of the cottage you will be greeted in typical housewife Novgorod village of the last century suit, smiling and talkative. It will show the courtyard and garden, barn and stables for livestock, to explain the purpose of all things. The hut where placing collected during expeditions furniture, utensils, expressive "little things" like a torch Svettsov forged, painted cabinets, spinning wheels and village ikonok- "rubella", you can sit by studying simple enough device life, figure out how contrived huge family placed here, look at the shelf where children usually slept finally try on sandals and photographed next to the friendly hostess. On the gallery next to the house masters will offer you souvenirs of birch bark and wood, will show how to work with these materials.

Twice a year, on Christmas and Pentecost, in Vitoslavlitsy feast. In winter, ice skate with slides and rides, sing songs and played the ritual action. Summer holiday gathers folk groups from around the region. On every lawn there are dances, songs follow one another. On playgrounds, children and adults learn "stilts", "giant steps" play "ryuhi" and "grandmother", pull the rope. Next - Fair. All the traditional crafts - weaving of birch bark, carving and painting on wood, hand weaving, pottery toy whistle - presented here and find their buyers. Often celebration ends with a concert of bell music.