There is an amazing gift to discover the world in all its beauty, when small details create an atmosphere of fullness, when the air without smells and sounds expands the space, when the invisible world of animals gives a full sense of his presence nearby.
When a person is at peace and in harmony with himself and his comrades, Pavel Rudenko possesses this gift, having discovered for himself and many tourists the Arctic - the Kola Peninsula, where there is a special force of attraction, its own power and beauty.
A passionate person, very reliable, educated, friendly, open-minded, ready to share his experience and warmth, constantly expanding his world, next to whom it is just very pleasant to be in communication. I want to keep this communication, so Pavel and I go on the next hike over and over again, plunging into the state of northern, but warm, friendly moments of real rest.
The route after which you will definitely fall in love with the tundra is any hike with Pavel along the coast of Kolsky. It will suit and appeal to already "found" people, and with them those who are just gaining experience and even those who are generally recovering from a hike for the first time.
Pasha, thank you very much to you and your assistants for your professionalism!
Excellent organization and quality: everything is thought out precisely, structurally, and systematized: logistics, route, schedule, food, safety, information support, additional program before and after the hike. I really appreciate the attention and care for each participant.
Thank you for openly sharing your expertise and experience, constantly looking for and implementing improvements. Perhaps the best organization you could find. Sincerely, we received a lot of enjoyment and pleasant impressions!
We are very glad to have met the nature of the North, we will definitely meet again!
While watching another video about northern travels on one of the platforms, I learned about Pavel in the comments. I wrote to him the same evening and received an exhaustive answer, which served as a positive impetus for the decision to go on a trek.
I immediately liked Pavel's thorough, informal approach to organizing the trek, there are no small things for him. The route is perfectly planned, taking into account the places for day stops and overnight stays, sources of water, etc. On the trek, I was pleasantly surprised that the travelers were given leisure time after dinner.
Pavel turned on the projector and we watched documentaries and cartoons in our 'dining tent' and discussed the day that had passed. Far from the comforts of civilization, this was very encouraging, it seems to me, for tired tourists.
Assembling a group for the trek is another great merit of Pavel. Our group developed a very warm relationship with each other during the trek. We still continue to communicate in the common chat. And I hope to see my 'tribesmen' again on the next trek!
Это был мой первый долгий зимний поход по Кольскому.
Сплошной восторг с теплым послевкусием! Удобный формат, так как я спокойно фотографировала природу в своем темпе. Интересный и разнообразный трек, каждый день менялся ландшафт, то море, то сопки, то пляж, то лиса мелькнет, то ещё одна! Ну и комфортная атмосфера в группе, отличный коллектив и Паша мастер веселых историй!
Hiking with Pasha to the White Sea is my coolest and most memorable experience!
I have quite a lot of experience with long autonomous hikes: from trips with friends to large and popular tourist clubs. But I've never had such a complete, pleasant, and comfortable experience.
Thank you so much, Pasha, for your sincere love for the Kola North, which you share wholeheartedly with each participant of the hike. And his campfire stories about an eventful hiking life are a separate art form!
During the hike, we learned a lot about the nature and people of these places, were inspired by Pasha's enthusiasm for adventure, and enjoyed the breathtaking views thanks to the excellent route.
Along the way, we saw the White Sea, beautiful northern forest, and stunning tundras with mosses of all shapes and colors. Despite this, the route itself is not difficult, with mandatory stops to admire the views and enjoy the northern berries.
So if you're just planning to go on your first hike or, on the contrary, are tired of exhausting tests of your strength, then the opportunity to go on a hike to the White Sea with Pasha Rudenko is the best news!
Here you will definitely get great pleasure from nature, company, and new impressions!
I like the northern nature, I have already been on three hikes in the Kola Peninsula, but I can say that the nature in Rybachy is different.
The terrain is flatter and easier to walk. The landscapes, partly reminiscent of Sakhalin - green hills and tall grass, like in Miyazaki's cartoons, sharp rocks, layered rocks on the coast, rocks as if torn out of the ground by a giant hand and scattered everywhere, unusual black rocks. In one place there were stone waves, only on the shore. Tides changing the coastline. A rainbow after the rain, stretching into the sea. Every time my brain had something to be surprised by))
We saw foxes, deer and whales, found cool souvenirs in the form of deer antlers)
We feasted on blueberries and cloudberries) as usual, Anya and Pasha cooked delicious trekking food).
The weather was varied, which made the hike more emotional) and it was possible to test your gear )
Once again, I want to say that thanks to Pasha, everyone was dressed correctly, lived in good tents and hung out in a group tent when it was cool. That's why the hike was comfortable) Thanks everyone, great company gathered, friendly, fun, had a great time, hugging everyone )
Summer was coming to an end and there was some fermentation, why not go on a hike.
I started thinking about the direction and decided to visit the Kola Peninsula, the places there are famous, the beauty and scale of nature are simply beyond limits. I made a decision and started looking for a company, the network, my thoughts led me to #PavelRudenko and it all started.
I studied everything and made a decision, the trek to Dalny Zelenets should happen. We messaged each other, called, discussed all the issues and I got into the group. I prepared for the trek, as I had experience in hiking in this region, and I started visiting the Murmansk region quite often, the north is like that, it attracts strongly. So on August 29, we met and set off with a group of like-minded people on a journey.
Pasha Rudenko is just an unreal person, he has studied nature, the right directions and the most beautiful locations during the trek so well that the trek turned into some kind of endless documentary about the history of the region. Despite the fact that I prepared for the trek very poorly and serious work on mistakes is ahead, everything was at the highest level.
I would like to especially note the organization of campsites and meals, it's just out of this world, organizing three meals a day on a long trek is not easy, thanks a lot to Anya for doing the impossible in such difficult conditions. I also want to mention the team, everyone was excellent, we completed the trek in one breath, everyone did a great job, it was very nice to meet new people, that's why I love hiking.
The route is awesome, the views are just amazing, the campsites are organized as cool as possible, on the last three nights the sky put on a show and the impressions intensified, along the way you meet various animals and birds, this is a separate story. Preparation for the trek on the part of the organizers is simply amazing, stories about these places were told at all campsites, supported by photographs, it is clear that the person is very interested in the history of these places.
I will be waiting for the schedule for next year and will definitely go again, either on this trek or on another route. It was very cool, there's nothing to add. Pasha and Anya, you are the best, keep promoting the northern story and develop in the direction of tourism.
The north is in the blood, the fire is in the chest, Skol!
I have long wanted to visit the Rybachy Peninsula, and finally succeeded in a 10-day hike with Pavel Rudenko and Anna Migalina at the end of August.
Unlike most, or rather all, offers, hiking is on foot, and this is its difference and advantage. Walking around almost the entire peninsula with your feet as part of an organized group is a great pleasure.
You can taste all the delights of the beautiful and unpredictable nature of the peninsula. In general, unpredictability and diversity are probably the main feature of Fishing. For example, the forecast promises you that the weather will be fine in the morning without rain, and in the morning there will be wind up to 15 m/s and rain, and it will be like this all day. And the next day you have already put on a membrane in anticipation of bad weather, and Rybachy will give you the sun, 20 degrees of heat and two rainbows.
It's the same with nature, today you have rocks and whales in the sea, tomorrow you have apocalyptic pictures of uplifted volcanic rock, and the day after tomorrow you will be greeted by a completely idyllic picture with wide beaches, hills and deer, of which there are quite a lot on the peninsula.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the number of blueberries, blueberries, cloudberries and mushrooms. There are an unimaginable number of them. Berry fields are insurmountable obstacles that are simply impossible to pass through, and these fields are very common. By the way, if they tell you that there are no berries on the northern shore, don't believe it.)) It seemed to me that there were just the most of them.
In short, the trip was a success, there are a lot of impressions and I want to come back again. I would like to express my gratitude to Pavel and Anna for the excellent organization and atmosphere of the hike, the cozy gatherings in the red tent, the attention to each participant of the hike in any aspect, and of course the food.
In general, the food on Pavel and Anna's hikes is worthy of a separate story, but instead I will encourage you to go camping with them and get a lot of fun and positivity.
This was my first time on the Kola Peninsula and on an autumn trek. I fell in love with and embraced the North thanks to Pasha and Anya.
The organization of all stages of the trek was professional. Full support and involvement from the moment of planning personal gear, equipment consultations to the final dinner of the trip.
A well-thought-out author's route - within a week, the landscapes, views, flora, fauna, and even weather conditions changed. Care and attention in any weather and, most importantly, the attitude - positive and friendly, even to the hundred-thousandth question. How do they manage it?! Although I didn't have plans to return to the Kola Peninsula at the start, they appeared.
With Pasha and Anya, it's interesting to embark on a new route and continue to discover the North for myself.
P.S. Pasha, we took turns and organized дежурство on your website to not miss the new season's calendar. I feel there will be a fight for the treks!
I want to thank you once again for our awesome trek! Looking back at the past 9 days, my heart feels very warm. Your passion for your work, complete dedication, and sincere involvement with each participant are truly admirable.
Pash, special thanks for your sensitivity and ability to see and support at the right moment — it's very valuable. I especially enjoyed the people who go with you: warm, open, positive, with whom you want to stay in touch.
Thank you for making such wonderful moments possible!
