Partner: This project is organized in cooperation with the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve ‘Kostenki’ http://kostenki-museum.ru/ This museum is famous for its archaeological site of the Stone Age, which is preserved as a monument, including mammoth bones, 25 security zones, where there are about 60 sites of the Paleolithic period. Museum continues doing the research during over 130 years.
Work: Volunteers will take part in archaeological excavations together with museum workers and a group of Russian volunteers. They will be integrated in Museum’ research activities. Volunteers will work 7 hours per day, with the weekend of 2 days per week. Excavations can take place in various places on the territory of the Museum. All necessary equipment for work will be provided.
Accommodation & Food: Participants will live in tents in expedition field camp situated close to the museum building. Volunteers should bring their own sleeping bags. There will be a shower and a field kitchen - meals 3 times a day will be provided, volunteers will cook by themselves as a group.
Location & Leisure: The ‘Kostenki’ Museum-Reserve is located 40 km south from Voronezh and is situated on the bank of Don River. The daily camp life also includes research and education activities (excursions, lectures, meetings), cultural events and sports classes.
Requirements: Be prepared for living in tent camp, sometimes the work might be physically demanding
Language: English, Russian
Airport, train/bus station: The nearest terminal is Voronezh. You can go to Voronezh by train from Moscow.
Summary: Volunteers will get a change to take part in an archeological research expedition, help the museum staff and possibly discover some remains from the Stone Age.