The homeland of the rich Jewish millionaires

Azerbaijan has an amazing place with its own culture, language, and religion. People here live by their own rules and "politics" and despite all its uniqueness, has been coexisting peacefully with other nationalities for more than 300 years. Hospitality, peacefulness, and good nature, these all particularities applies to Azerbaijan. Are you ready to get acquainted with a small village, giving our world great scientists, cultural figures, politicians, athletes, and businessmen, included in the famous Forbes rating? Well, then let’s go to study the unique phenomenon of success in Red Sloboda (Judish village)!

Who is this tour for?

Red Sloboda is a settlement of Jews, and if you are interested in the history of this people, then this tour is just for you. You will please unusual, original places, believe me, after our trip you will definitely want to get to know the Jewish people closer.

Great sights of a small community

Despite on living of 3,000 people in the village, there are interesting sights to view here. There ae seven synagogues providing the religious freedom of the residents. Each of synagogues has its own purpose (which we learn about during the trip).

The Six-Dome Synagogue is quite significant, and not only because of its interesting layout.

The building was built in 1888. During its existence, it has seen many events. The center for religious education, a warehouse, a sewing workshop, a prayer house, in other words, many roles fell on the fate of the building.

Inspired by the peaceful atmosphere of the synagogue, we will learn the symbol of this six-domed building. Many houses on our way during a walk can be safely called architectural monuments - they are so rich, artsy, and pompous. One house is more beautiful than another is, and it is common thing in this village. Krasnaya Sloboda is also famous for its successful natives who do not forget their native land and, if possible, equip mansions here. Just recently, there was opened a large-scale museum where everyone can see artifacts from all over the Caucasus. We will have a unique opportunity to be one of the first who will visit this museum.

Achieving world recognition and returning to roots

Krasnaya Sloboda - this is a community which may be an example for all over the world. The members of this great family are characterized by a very important value, i.e always remember who you are and return, even if not for long, to their native lands.

This is the homeland of the hero of Azerbaijan, Albert Agarunov, who died in the Karabakh War who will always live in the heart of the Azerbaijani people.

The richest businesspersons of Russia were born here - Zarakh Iliyev and God Nisanov, Soviet orthopedic doctor Gavriil Ilizarov, poet Yasha Mashiyakhov and other famous personalities that you

will learn about during the tour. All of them have succeeded in different industries, but they have one thing in common - they invest in their small homeland, donate money to kindergartens, schools, synagogues, and improve roads. Well, isn't that a good model and example for others?

Fairytale forests, mountain rivers of the Red Sloboda and the peaks of the Great Caucasus

Besides of the history of Krasnaya Sloboda, you will find a walk through beech of those rivers and hornbeam forests.

If you wish, you can swim in the streams of turbulent mountain rivers.

You will walk along the stairs built by the captured Germans in order to facilitate the road to Krasnaya Sloboda, see the arched bridge built Russian Imperator Alexander the 3rd, the bathhouse where Alexander Dumas had a bath. You will be acquainted with many other attractions that make our program unforgettable.

While in Guba, we will try the famous baklava, and many other dishes of fish and meat.

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