Dronov told about the family from St. Petersburg, which opened a hotel near Stara Russa

The Governor of the Novgorod region Alexander Dronov in his MAKS-channel told how a family from St. Petersburg turned a dream into reality thanks to the national project “Tourism and hospitality”.

Six years ago, Nadezhda and Yuri Krasnikov decided to make a change: they moved to the Novgorod region. The main reason for the change of residence was the desire to be closer to nature. The family bought a house with a plot on the banks of the river near Staraya Russa — and gradually this place became not just a house, but a point of support and a source of inspiration, said Dronov.

Over time, the Krasnikovs had an idea: to open their own country hotel here. The dream gradually took shape, and in 2025 received tangible support: under the national project “Tourism and Hospitality”, the family received a subsidy for the development of infrastructure. So the old idea has become a real family affair.

Today, Nadezhda and Yuri themselves receive guests, create coziness and atmosphere. Their weekdays are work in the fresh air, walks by the river and conversations with people who come to the region to relax and gain strength.