Golden Ring of Russia
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The route formed with several ancient towns of the central part of Russia on the north-east from Moscow is called <<The Golden Ring of Russia>>. Journey through the Golden Ring is the best chance to discover traditions. Ancient orthodox churches with their unique frescos and icons, monasteries and ancient fortresses have admirable beauty. Russian homecraft traditions are shown in the local museums.
Sergiev Posad is the first destination of the Golden Ring. This town is well-known with the Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavran orthodox monastery that has very rich history. The monastery was found in the 14th century by monk Sergiy Radonezhsky. It has been the centre of Russian Orthodoxy till the present. There are many outstanding architectural monuments in the Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra. Assumption and Troitsky Cathedrals with their priceless icon collections are the most known of them.
Alexandrov town is located not far from Sergiev Posad. The residence of the tar Ivan the Terrible was situated here in the 16th century. Ivan the Terrible is recognized as the most despotic tsar of Russia. Cultural festival <<Alexandrovskaya Sloboda>> is held here every year. Old Russian towns Pereslavl-Zalessky and Rostov Veliky (Rostov the Great) are rich with beautiful churches. These towns are located on the lakeside of the Lake Pleshcheyevo which is considered the native land of Russian fleet Three centuries ago powerful Russian tsar Peter the Great, the Russian fleet founder, used to study the main navigation elements on this lake. Lake Nero serves as a background to the majestic Rostov Kremlin walls and towers. The very first Christian temple of the Golden Ring - Cathedral of Assumption - is located in Rostov.
The largest town Golden Ring of Russia
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The largest town of the Golden Ring - Yaroslav - is located on the Vloga River bank. Having extraordinary rich history, Yaroslav will soon celebrate its millennium. Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral, Church of Ilya the Prophet, monasteries of the 16th century and the picturesque Volga River embankment decorated with tracery fence are the most famous architectural monuments of the town. In 2005 Yaroslav was included into the List of the World's Cultural Heritage of UNESCO.
The town of Kostroma is also remarkable with its historical and cultural monuments. Ipatievsky Monastery is the main of them. There are some museums in the monastery. One of them is develoted to the Russian tea ceremony.
Some small towns - Uglich, Myshkin and Tutaev - are located up-stream the Volga. There are curious, unusual museums in the towns. Myshkin is famous for the Smirnov Museum dedicated to the creator of the famous vodka. Besides there is the Museum of Valenki (traditional Russian winter footwear). The town's inhabitants have established the only Museum of Mouse in the world. The town of Uglich is famous for the museum called <<Vodka Library>>. It is worth visiting the private museum of Kulagin where one can enjoy the well-known Uglich peal.
The town of Suzdal can be called <<pearl>> of the Golden Ring. More than 200 architectural monuments including the Kremlin, monasteries, old trade rows and churches are concentrated here. Special charm of Suzdal is created with its peal that fills one's soul with lofty feelings. Traditional Russian low alcohol drink medovukha made in Suzdal is also well-known.
Vladimir had been the capital of the Russian state in the 12th and 13th centuries. White-stone Assumption Cathedral of the 12th century is one of the outstanding architectural monuments of the town. It is decorated with frescoes of the ingenious Russian icon painters Andrey Rublev and Daniil Cherny (of the beginning of the 15th century). The walls of the Dmitrievsky Cathedral are decorated with the unique stone carving. There are more than 1000 images including Solomon, David, Alexander Macedonian and other famous historical figures.
The main street of the town starting Swith the Golden Gate has remained till the present. One of the greatest masterpieces of the old Russian architecture - the Church of Protection on the Nerl River of 1165-is located in several kilometers from Vladimir. The shape of the Church is so elegant and graceful that it is frequently compared to a white sail. National craft traditions are carefully saved and passed from generation to generation all over the towns of the Golden Ring. Having journey through the Golden Ring, you can buy various original souvenirs made by Russian craftsmen. Artistic glass and crystal production from Gus-Khrustalny, painted trays from Zhostovo, scarves and shawls from Pavlov Posad are well-known today not only in Russia but also far abroad. Famous Russian Matryoshkas are made in Sergiev Posad. The very first Matryoshka was made there about 100 years ago. Golden Ring is one of the most popular tourist routes in Russia. One can admire the beauty of the ancient churches and monasteries and discover Russian history, culture and traditional Russian spiritually. Many cultural and folk festivals are held in the Golden Ring towns. Tourists can attend folk singing and dancing shows and even participate in them. Having visited one of them, you can explore the original national culture and peculiarity of Russia.
The town of Kostroma is also remarkable with its historical and cultural monuments. Ipatievsky Monastery is the main of them. There are some museums in the monastery. One of them is develoted to the Russian tea ceremony.
Some small towns - Uglich, Myshkin and Tutaev - are located up-stream the Volga. There are curious, unusual museums in the towns. Myshkin is famous for the Smirnov Museum dedicated to the creator of the famous vodka. Besides there is the Museum of Valenki (traditional Russian winter footwear). The town's inhabitants have established the only Museum of Mouse in the world. The town of Uglich is famous for the museum called <<Vodka Library>>. It is worth visiting the private museum of Kulagin where one can enjoy the well-known Uglich peal.
The town of Suzdal can be called <<pearl>> of the Golden Ring. More than 200 architectural monuments including the Kremlin, monasteries, old trade rows and churches are concentrated here. Special charm of Suzdal is created with its peal that fills one's soul with lofty feelings. Traditional Russian low alcohol drink medovukha made in Suzdal is also well-known.
Vladimir had been the capital of the Russian state in the 12th and 13th centuries. White-stone Assumption Cathedral of the 12th century is one of the outstanding architectural monuments of the town. It is decorated with frescoes of the ingenious Russian icon painters Andrey Rublev and Daniil Cherny (of the beginning of the 15th century). The walls of the Dmitrievsky Cathedral are decorated with the unique stone carving. There are more than 1000 images including Solomon, David, Alexander Macedonian and other famous historical figures.
The main street of the town starting Swith the Golden Gate has remained till the present. One of the greatest masterpieces of the old Russian architecture - the Church of Protection on the Nerl River of 1165-is located in several kilometers from Vladimir. The shape of the Church is so elegant and graceful that it is frequently compared to a white sail. National craft traditions are carefully saved and passed from generation to generation all over the towns of the Golden Ring. Having journey through the Golden Ring, you can buy various original souvenirs made by Russian craftsmen. Artistic glass and crystal production from Gus-Khrustalny, painted trays from Zhostovo, scarves and shawls from Pavlov Posad are well-known today not only in Russia but also far abroad. Famous Russian Matryoshkas are made in Sergiev Posad. The very first Matryoshka was made there about 100 years ago. Golden Ring is one of the most popular tourist routes in Russia. One can admire the beauty of the ancient churches and monasteries and discover Russian history, culture and traditional Russian spiritually. Many cultural and folk festivals are held in the Golden Ring towns. Tourists can attend folk singing and dancing shows and even participate in them. Having visited one of them, you can explore the original national culture and peculiarity of Russia.
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