Sivershchyna Travel Guide

The homestead is situated 55 km from Chernigov in historic picturesque rural setting among the pines and oaks. It is the place where Sofia Rusova (1856-1940) was born and spent her childhood. She was a famous Ukrainian teacher and public figure. The Blue lakes which are well-known for the purity of waters are just 1 km from the homestead. These lakes are a favorite holiday destination of visitors from Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and even the Baltic countries. Sophia Rusova’s homestead in Oleshnya village is a great place for a relaxing family holiday as well as for corporate events.

Guests are offered accommodation in five DBL economy rooms with shared facilities and four two-room cottages with private facilities, kitchen annex, refrigerator. There are can be accommodated up to 4 persons in each cottage. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV. Totally the homestead can accommodate up to 24 persons.

What to do: strolling along ecological path towards Blue Lakes, fishing, swimming in the lakes and sunbathing. In summer you can play tennis, volleyball and soccer and in winter ice skating and cross country skiing.

At guests’s disposal: The hall for different events (up to 20 people), arbours on the estate territory, a place for picnics and family events, a sauna with recreation room next to the lake, parking lot.