Figure 1.--One popular activity her was chess, a perenial favorite among Russian children. The children here are playing at ???.

The location and facilities at Orlyonok provided for a wide range of activities. There was a range of swimming (both outdoor and indoor) and boating activities. There werea range of sports that were persued. The facilities provided for many different hobbies thast campers could choose. Hoobies included both recreational activities as well as sports, technical specialties and fine arts (such as dance and music). One popular activity her was chess, a perenial favorite among Russian children. Although there were plenty of outdoor activities, the camp experience at Orlyonok was not a nature experience like many American summer camps. The children did not live in rustic cabins or spend time camping in the country side.

Sources

Koza, Kirsten. Lost in Moscow (2005).