Golden Ring

The Golden Ring is a circle itinerary, comprising the best-known and oldest Russian cities. It is very convenient since you start out in Moscow and return there three or four days later.

Sometimes the Golden Ring can be expanded but traditionally it consists of seven ancient cities, which have preserved their authentic architecture.

Being one of the most ancient Russian towns, Uglich is often recognized as the place of tragic events that almost tore Russia apart...

Tutaev is a real gem among ancient Russian cities which are situated on the longest river in Europe – the Volga River. In fact, Tutaev consists of two smaller...

Kalyazin Bell Tower

Kalyazin Bell Tower is among the most famous sights in Central Russia...

The Golden Ring of Russia

To the north-east of Moscow on a route that is kind of shaped like a ring there are seven ancient cities of Russia: Suzdal, Vladimir, Pereslavl-Zalesski, Rosto...

Hotels In Yaroslavl

Here, there is a list of three good hotels of Yaroslavl. They are different in class but ok for your good stay in the city. Ring Premier Hotel (Yaroslavl) This ...

3 Remarkable Places of Yaroslavl that You Must See

In our opinion the most interesting monuments in Yaroslavl are: 1. The Church of the Epiphany (1684-1693) It was built in place of the wooden Church of the 15th...

Yaroslavl (Russia)

Yaroslavl is one of the oldest Russian towns. It is one of the Golden Ring towns too. The historic part of the city, a World Heritage Site, is located at the ...

Sergiev Posad – the Heritage of Ascetic

It’s unlikely that a simple boy Bartholomew from Rostov, who settled in a dense forest with a wish to serve God, knew what will come out of his idea. That a w...

Kostroma – a Journey into the Past

The city, located at the confluence of the Volga and Kostroma rivers, is not big by today’s standards. It’s a cute, slow paced, typical Russian prov...

Rostov the Great (Russia)

Rostov the Great is anold Russian city, it is a part of the Golden ring of Russia. The city is located on the bank of Nero lake, this lake is one of the oldest ...

The Town Pereslavl-Zalessky (Russia)

The town Pereslavl-Zalessky, a part of the Golden ring of Russia, is located near Moscow, on the bank of the legendary Lake Pleshcheyevo. In the 17th century Pe...

The City of Vladimir (Russia)

Vladimir is one of the most beautiful ancient cities in Russia. It is 176 kilometers from Moscow. In Vladimir there are numerous ancient monuments. The main mas...

Suzdal is an ancient city of Russia. It forms part of the Golden Ring. It is located 200 kilometers from Moscow. It is possible to reach this town from Yarosl...

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