The name means "Old Russia". This small town, loacted about 4 hours southeast of St. Petersburg and abut an hour south of Novgorod, dates from the 11th century. The kurort, or spa, has been in operation for 175 years. It features hot springs, mud and mineral walter baths, Soviet-style institutional cuisine (woo!) and a full range of medical services, including a resident proctologist should you need feel you really need one!