(Source: http://otzivy.info/publ/russia)

 Valdai is an ancient town  located in the marvelously beautiful nature reserve. And this magnetic beauty attracts numerous travelers here.

Each August and February Valdai holds interregional festival of author’s song performers titled “Nord-West”. The rallies of amateur bikers are organized by the “Wild Will MC” bike club every year: within their frame the gigs of Russian rock-groups are also held. Gatherings of radio amateurs of Novgorod Oblast attract more and more guests every year, participants come from different regions of Russia, as well as from the Baltic States and Finland.

The annual “Bianki Recitals”. Borovno Lake. Valdai holds a fair every Saturday in the town centre: there can buy food, shoes, clothing, and various household items. The best points for viewing and shooting photos/videos: the best view of the Iversky Monastery opens from Selvitsky Island, as well as from the ship during the summer season (it runs regularly from the pierce in the heart of the town to the Monastery). The best view on the town centre opens from the Svobody Square.