Glebovo: The History of Felt Boot Making

Felt boot making gives Glebovo a distinct historical focus. Industrial production began here in the early 19th century. For travelers interested in crafts and local history, this offers a clear way to understand the town.

Felt Boots from Glebovo: History and Production

Another dated milestone is 1910: Dmitriev, who owned a small candle factory of his own in Voronye, decided at that time to organize felt boot production in Glebovo. Two distinct aspects stand side by side here: the start of industrial production in the early 19th century and Dmitriev’s later decision. The candle factory was in Voronye; the planned organization of felt boot production concerned Glebovo.

Handwork is also part of the story: felt boots from Glebovo are said to be 90 percent handmade. A 2023 report identifies OOO «Runo» as a felt boot manufacturer. The company is based in Glebovo.

For your travel planning, production provides a clear thematic connection to Glebovo. The historical dates tell different parts of the story: the early start of industrial production and a later decision to organize it.

More to Explore in the Wider Destination of Kostroma Oblast

The wider destination of Kostroma Oblast also has distinctive natural and cultural attractions. The state nature reserve is called «Kologrivskiy les». It comprises two separate areas that preserve different landscapes of the southern taiga. The tour is titled «Puteshestvie v zapovednyy les». It includes the ecological trail of the same name, which passes through a section of old-growth southern taiga forest. Check the tour’s arrangements before planning your visit.

The estate of Russian playwright Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky is located in Kostroma Oblast. It is called «Shchelykovo». Tours of the park and the house of A. N. Ostrovsky are offered at 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, and 15:30. They are available for groups of five or more, or for a fee covering five people. As arrangements may change, it is advisable to check the times before planning your visit.

At the Susanino Local History Museum, five halls guide visitors through the nature, archaeology, history, culture, and everyday life of the Susanino region. The renewed exhibition at the local history museum in Susanino, Kostroma Oblast, is titled «Na perekryostke istorii i legendy». It preserves Ivan Susanin and Savrasov’s work «The Rooks Have Arrived» as important motifs of the region. The local history museum in Susanino, Kostroma Oblast, also offers walking and bus excursions to places associated with Ivan Susanin, including the Isupovo bog and the villages of Derevenki and Domnino. If you would like to plan such an excursion, arrange a suitable date in advance.

In Kostroma Oblast, the site in the city of Kostroma is called «Kostromskaya sloboda». It features historic wooden houses and churches, as well as ethnographic exhibitions about the lives of peasants in the region.

Discover more destinations: Lipki, Krasnoye-on-the-Volga, Nerekhta, Stanovshchikovo, Khmelevka, Borovikovo, Sudislavl, Buy

See the overview of the wider destination: Kostroma Oblast.