Ryazanskiy rayon: Peter and Fevronia in Laskovo

A special cultural connection in Ryazanskiy rayon can be found in Laskovo. Laskovo, a village in Meshchera, is considered the birthplace of Fevronia, a healer who became the wife of the Prince of Murom. This cultural tradition connects the place with Peter and Fevronia, as reflected in a monument and a commemorative event with a specific date.

Laskovo: a monument and a day of remembrance

In the center of the village stands a sculpture of a loving couple: the bronze monument to Peter and Fevronia. Sculptors Polina and Boris Gorbunov, who are married, created it in 2019. Its subject, material, and year of creation make the work a tangible expression of the local theme; at the same time, the sculpture connects with the tradition surrounding Fevronia.

On July 8, 2026, celebrations were held in the village of Laskovo in memory of Princes Peter and Fevronia of Murom and to mark Family, Love and Fidelity Day.

Nature and culture in Ryazan Oblast

The wider destination of Ryazan Oblast complements Laskovo’s cultural theme with other nature and museum interests. Meshchersky National Park covers 103,014 hectares in Ryazansky and Klepikovsky districts. Within the park, the floodplains of the Oka and Pra rivers were designated wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1994. River landscapes and protected-area status form a distinct focus among the region’s nature attractions.

Of the ten established tourist routes in Meshchersky National Park, six are water routes. The park also has five ecological educational trails: the long “Paustovsky Trail” to Kordon 273, as well as the shorter “Okno v prirodu,” “Tyukov grad - Chernaya gora,” “Zapovednaya priroda,” and “U zavodi” trails. This selection distinguishes water routes from educational trails with named itineraries. If you would like to include a route in your plans, check its current availability with the park.

The Museum of Wooden Architecture in Lunkino focuses on traditional craft materials: exhibits include artistic wood carvings, painted wood, wickerwork made from willow branches, and other objects. About 3,500 items are on display in total. The Kasimov Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve offers a different view of the region: its collection comprises more than 40,000 items, and the museum offers craft workshops at its “School of Crafts.” Check the museum’s visitor information in advance for dates and booking details.

The Georgy Wagner Historical and Archaeological Museum in Spassk-Ryazansky brings together several themes: archaeological and paleontological collections, a natural history section about the wildlife of the Oksky Nature Reserve, and a diorama of Old Ryazan. Archaeological finds offer a way to trace the history of the Grand Principality of Ryazan. The galleries cover the history, everyday life, and culture of the Spassk area from antiquity to the mid-20th century. In Ryazan Oblast, natural history, archaeology, and local history thus sit side by side.

The history of crafts also offers a distinct way to explore the region. In Kadom, the Veniz craft emerged when the word “Venetian” was shortened to “Veniz” and foreign materials were adapted to local production. This adds to the museum and nature themes a look at how a craft developed through the combination of a name, materials, and local production.

Choose the right focus

A clear travel focus can help you choose a vacation rental: if Laskovo’s connection with Peter and Fevronia is central to your stay, look around Ryazanskiy rayon. If you would also like to explore the nature or museums of Ryazan Oblast, consider your trip within the wider regional context.

Discover more destinations: Yaltunovo, Rybnovsky District, Ukholovskiy rayon, Kasimovskiy rayon, Pronsky District, gorod Skopin, Korablinskiy rayon, Mikhaylovskiy rayon.

For the broader travel overview: Ryazan Oblast.