Join Us in Arkhangelsk to Build a Ship

Shipbuilding

The shipyard smells of wood and resin, and engravings of old ships hang on the walls. But the true centerpiece is a massive schooner—20 meters long and 6 meters wide. It has been under construction for several years: once completed, it will be launched into the Northern Dvina River and set off on its maiden voyage across the White Sea.

You’ll help bring a real vessel to life—and know that, in part thanks to you, it will one day challenge the winds of the northern waters. Guided by master craftsmen, you’ll learn how ship components are made, try your hand at sketching, and work with traditional tools. The program includes helping assemble traditional Pomor 'karbas' boats and the large schooner, as well as creating handmade souvenir toys.

Fathers and Children

Shared experiences bring people closer—and shared work even more so. Helping your children, learning something from them in return, and celebrating achievements together is not just a way to spend time as a family, but a chance to truly get to know one another better.

We’ve designed the program to be varied and engaging, so that even younger participants won’t get bored. Alongside your time at the shipyard, you’ll ride dog sleds, learn to cook traditional fish soup (ukha) from an old recipe, enjoy an intimate concert by the folk duo “Kokora,” visit museums, and explore Arkhangelsk.

Guardians of Tradition

A craft lives on as long as it is preserved by masters—and passed down to future generations, just as it once was by their fathers. Tradition is, above all, continuity. Your guides into the world of the Russian North will be:

• Evgeny Shkaruba — artist, blacksmith, seafarer, captain of the Marine Practices club, and a participant in a round-the-world yacht voyage.
• Evgeny Tenetov — Director of the Northern Maritime Museum, a specialist in the history of the exploration of the northern seas, a trained journalist, and an artist.
• Mikhail Krupenin — chief designer of the shipyard, leader of northern expeditions with the Marine Practices club, and chief mate.

• Alexander Antonov — restoration architect with dozens of restored wooden architecture landmarks across the Russian North to his name.
• Sergey Sobov — professional musher, owner of a sled dog kennel, and winner of dog sled racing competitions.
• Folk duo “Kokora” — Katya Vasilyeva and Misha Razumov, who also crafts his own musical instruments.

Trip details—including dates, duration, and pricing—are available upon request and can be tailored to the required number of participants.