City on the Klyazma River Golden Ring. Small Golden Ring of Russia: list of cities, attractions and interesting facts. Traveling along a long route

Many people living in Russia, and in other countries, know that there is Golden ring Russia, many would also like to visit cities that fit within the Golden Ring. But few people know what these cities are and why they were placed in the Golden Ring of Russia.

What it is?

The Golden Ring of Russia is called a route created for tourists, it connects oldest cities Russia, these cities are of historical value for Russia, they also carry cultural heritage Russia, in these cities there are the oldest and rarest monuments of their kind. Among the many cities there are eight main ones. The cities belong to the territory of Moscow and neighboring regions:

• Pereslavl-Zalessky;
• Sergiev Posad;
• Yaroslavl;
• Rostov Veliky;
• Suzdal;
• Ivanovo;
• Kostroma;
• Vladimir.

There are also disputes over other cities whose heritage is of great importance to Russia, and it is not uncommon for visits to such cities to be included in some circuit tours.

Back in 1967 a Moscow journalist was sent to do a short report about the city of Suzdal, and the journalist wrote not only about Suzdal, but also about other ancient cities that are located along the Yaroslavl highway. In the article, Yuri Bychkov used the name of the route he himself invented - the Golden Ring of Russia.

To all travelers to the beautiful country of Russia just need to make a visit to the cities of the Golden Ring of Russia. Frescoes of the Assumption Cathedral are only a small fraction of all architectural structures Ancient Rus'.

Traveling along a long route

We invite you to take a closer look at this tourist route. To begin with, it should be noted some features of terminology. Specifics tourism business gives rise to many names for tourist routes.

Without going into details, we note that initially there were eight cities in the Golden Ring. This route is a classic one, but is now often called the small Golden Ring.

It is not difficult to understand that if there is a small ring, then there is also a big. Indeed, such a route exists and includes about twenty cities. Moreover, the composition of this route may vary; there is no such precision as the classic version.

What is included in the extended composition?

Each city is interesting in its own way; let’s highlight the most interesting sights of the cities of the large Golden Ring.

Let's start with himself ancient monastery in Russia, preserved from 1371.

This building is located in long-suffering Uglich, which was completely burned down several times and although it is one of the most ancient cities (first mentioned in 900 AD), it has mainly preserved buildings from the 16th century, in addition to the previously mentioned Alekseevsky Monastery.

Let's continue in Veliky Ustyug, which is also sometimes referred to as the large Golden Ring. Of course, it is most interesting to go here with children, who will be able to visit Santa Claus both in winter and summer. Although it is also interesting for adults: there are more than enough beautiful churches, as they say, and in addition there is the opportunity to purchase magnificent handicrafts made of silver, birch bark and other materials.

If we continue to talk about living attractions, such as Santa Claus, then we should continue with the so-called Rostov bells. This term refers to bells different churches and cathedrals that have amazing sound.

In almost every city on the route there are magnificent Orthodox monasteries. There is an amazing, peaceful atmosphere, if you are limited in time, you can visit only the main ones (believe me, you will have enough positive impressions):

• the Paraclete hermitage and the Chernigov temple near the Trinity-Sergius Lavra;
• Goritsky, Danilov, Fedorovsky, Nikitsky monasteries in Pereslavl-Zalessky;
• Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery in Yaroslavl;
• Ipatievsky in Kostroma.

Undoubtedly, in Sergiev Posad you should look at the works of Andrei Rublev.

Popular travel options

There are several options for traveling along the Golden Circle. Some people even prefer to hitchhike. Main options the following:

• by car;
• by bus independently or as part of a tourist trip;
• to hitchhike;
• by train;
• cruise on the Volga (in summer).

The most interesting and convenient options look car trip and cruise. We will consider these options further.

Do you want to hitchhike? Useful tips especially for you - in the next one.

By car on your own

The option with a car is attractive because it allows you to choose your route. Try as much as possible create a route so that you have about two days to stay in each city. Regarding accommodation, there are a considerable number of quite affordable options.

Of course, the possibilities for such a trip would be almost limitless if it were not for a characteristic feature of Russia - the quality of roads.

Not available everywhere federal highways, not everywhere the roads are ideal for your car. This fact when planning a route should be considered and choose the routes that are most convenient for you.

For example, the leads to Pereslavl-Zalessoky and Veliky Rostov are not the most best roads. If the suspension of your car is not the standard of strength, it is quite possible to drive from Sergiev Posad to Yaroslavl, but first things first. For example, let's take the classic route.

The first point is Sergiev Posad, from which Pereslavl-Zalessky is about seventy kilometers. However, you should allow at least two hours for the journey due to the quality of the route. Followed by Great Rostov which is not much more than sixty kilometers from the previous point, but here again you should give a margin of time.

From Rostov the Great the route runs to Yaroslavl, it is replete with traffic police posts and is about 60 kilometers. From here the road leads to cozy Kostroma, which is located 86 kilometers away, and then a little over a hundred kilometers to the weaving city of Ivanovo.

Although the roads to Ivanovo are of tolerable quality, it can be inconvenient for traffic inspectors, who in this city are actively interested in visitors from other regions, perhaps guarding their marriageable girls.

Now we have to go to Suzdal - one of the most interesting cities on the route, about eighty kilometers from Ivanovo. Completes the journey the road from Suzdal to Vladimir, which is a little over 30 kilometers and is of high quality.

Cruise by boat

Just like in the previous version, here tourists can vary the content of the route. Some travel companies offer only eight “classic” cities, others in every possible way complement the trip with other cities and attractions. To the delight of tourists, the cities of the route are almost completely framed by rivers; motor ships ply along the rivers:

• Volga;
• Moscow;
• Oka.

Accordingly, which trip to choose depends entirely on you. As a rule, Moscow tour operators offer more interesting and varied options, but then you will need to go to Moscow, where the cruises begin. At the same time, it is quite possible to start the journey from other cities that have their own river ports, for example, from or or Yaroslavl.

IN excursion program Some cities from the main route are always included, which can be supplemented by other ancient cities of Russia. For example, travel often includes Nizhny Novgorod, Ryazan or Kasimov.

It should be noted that there are various thematic tours, which are much more interesting to travel to.

Of course, during a long trip of two or more weeks you will be able to fully explore the cities of the route and learn a lot of new things, but often it is possible to spend no more than a week on a cruise, or even less. Then we advise you to choose a thematic tour that is dedicated to a specific area, some historical events, or has interesting specifics.

If we evaluate attractiveness of cruises, then they certainly represent an almost optimal option for summer tourism. Traveling along rivers creates a certain atmosphere and allows you to better experience the route.

Small Tour Tour - Classic Eight

As mentioned earlier, this term refers to the classic “eight” cities.

One of the most alluring cities– Sergiev Posad, they also gave it the name “Russian Vatican”. Sergiev Posad attracts with its history, directly related to religion. But in turn, he is obliged to the Trinity Monastery. Since the construction of the Trinity Monastery became the reason for the construction of the city of Sergiev Posad.

Also one interesting city is Pereslavl-Zalessky. In modern times, it is a large industrial city, but it never ceases to attract many people.

It attracts with its leisurely life, comfort and silence. In this city there are monasteries built back in the 14th-17th centuries: Goritsky Uspensky, Trinity Danilov, Fedorovsky, Nikitsky monasteries.

Many monuments are located in the city of Ivanovo, present in the year architectural structures many eras, they are not known as well as in other cities of the Golden Ring, but they also attract with their antiquity a large number of of people. Ivanovo is also known by the same name as “the city of brides.”

Rostov Veliky is a museum city. Many, although they have not been there, have repeatedly seen the Rostov Kremlin, because it was there that Gaidai’s famous comedy about Ivan Vasilevich was filmed. In addition to the Kremlin, there are a huge number of attractions, many of which are more than a thousand years old.

Yaroslavl considered one of the most beautiful cities route. In the city center there are a huge number of buildings from the 16th century. You could also see the sights of this city without visiting the city, since a thousand ruble banknote is dedicated to Yaroslavl.

Suzdal Previously, it was a major center of crafts and trade, although now it is difficult to imagine this, because no more than a couple of tens of thousands of people live in the city. The only evidence of its former greatness are numerous historical buildings. A considerable number of films have been filmed here and excellent mead is made here.

Vladimir is home to several magnificent 12th century cathedrals and magnificent ancient gates. The city is protected by UNESCO.

In Kostroma many have survived architectural ensembles medieval era. The central part of the city includes ancient temples and monasteries. The city is certainly one of the most beautiful in the Moscow region.

Which city is the most beautiful?

It is difficult to name any specific city, because everyone is original and unique, and in the aesthetic sphere there are no such precise definitions. Here it seems more relevant to focus on personal preferences.

For example, for someone more beautiful cozy and sparsely populated Suzdal, which has no tall buildings. Some people like big cities, in which it is possible to feel the majesty of Rus', for example, Vladimir, which was previously the capital of the ancient state.

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The city of Vladimir is the oldest Russian city and the pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia. Tours to Vladimir are popular at all times, and the number of excursions is in the dozens! The city of Vladimir, located on the high bank of the Klyazma, amazes with its beauty and size, majestic golden-domed temples and pointed towers. Great amount architectural monuments preserved in the city have turned Vladimir into the largest tourist center of the Golden Ring of Russia.

Coat of arms of the city of Vladimir

The city of Vladimir, founded in 1108 by the Kyiv prince Vladimir Monomakh, was the main outpost of the Rostov-Suzdal principality, and during the time of Grand Duke Andrei Bogolyubsky - the capital of the principality. The 12th century was the “golden age” of Vladimir, after which a series of fires and conquests stopped the development of the city, turning Vladimir into an ordinary city of the Grand Duchy of Moscow - a city of memories and shrines...

Monument to Prince Vladimir

Monument to the Baptists Vladimir land, founder of the city of Vladimir, Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir the Red Sun and Saint Feodor,
installed on observation deck park named after Pushkin.


The monument was inaugurated on July 28, 2007 during the celebration of the 850th anniversary of the transfer of the capital of Rus' from Kyiv to Vladimir.





Monument in honor of the 850th anniversary of the city of Vladimir


The total height is 22 m, the height of the figure is 3 m.
The first wooden obelisk with a star was erected here back in 1916. The current one was founded in its place in 1958 in honor of the 850th anniversary of the city (at that time the year of foundation was considered to be 1108), and was inaugurated on October 30, 1969. Sculptor A.B. Ryabichev, architects A.N. Dushkin and E.A. Arkhipov.


On the sides of a concave triangular truncated prism there are three figures: an ancient warrior facing the defensive Golden Gate, an architect facing the Assumption Cathedral and a modern worker facing the industrial part of the city. Popularly also called “Three Fools” or “Three Quirks”.

Monument to Andrei Rublev


The monument to Andrei Rublev is located on Cathedral Square in front of the entrance to the Pushkin Park. The figure of Andrei Rublev is made of bronze. This is the last work of the Moscow sculptor O.K. Komova. The monument was opened in August 1995 for the millennium of the city of Vladimir.

COLLECTION OF BUSTS OF SOVIET LEADERS

Seven busts of Soviet leaders are collected in Vladimir near house number 55 on Mira Street. The office of the Vladstroytsentr company is located in this building. Busts of all leaders Soviet Union(Lenin, Stalin, Khrushchev, Brezhnev, Andropov, Chernenko, Gorbachev) were gathered here on the initiative of the company director.

Bust of Lenin and bust of Stalin

Bust of Khrushchev, bust of Brezhnev, bust of Chernenko

Bust of Andropov, bust of Gorbachev

Railway station in Vladimir

The railway station in Vladimir is one of the most important railway junctions of the Gorky Railway and is located at a distance of about 180 km from Moscow. Railway communication between Vladimir and Moscow has existed since the summer of 1861.


STEAM LOGO-MONUMENT on Vokzalnaya Square

The L series locomotive No. 0801 was built in 1952 by the Kolomna Plant (designer L.S. Lebedyansky). Assigned to the Vladimir depot. Worked in the Orekhovo-Vladimir-Gorky areas, since 1962 Kovrov-Murom, Vladimir-Tumskaya. Afterwards it was used as a shunting station. Vladimir and in 1995 transferred to the state reserve. In 1999 it was installed in the museum as a symbol of the labor glory of the Vladimir locomotive depot.

Covered freight car No. 2335 of narrow gauge was built in 1962 and until 1999 was operated on the Tumskaya-Ryazan-Pristan and Tumskaya-Golovanova Dacha sections. From 1999 to 2002 was in the reserve of the Ministry of Railways. In 2002, it was installed in the museum as a symbol of the labor glory of the carriage workers of the Vladimir and Tumskaya depot.

To the Vladimir railway workers who died on the fronts of the Second World War in 1941 - 1945.

ALLEY “120 years of Trans-Siberian Railway” was founded in honor of the anniversary of the construction of the Trans-Siberian railway by employees of the Gorky Railway on May 14, 2011.

It is a major transport hub on highways and railways. Due to its unique geographical location, the region plays an important role in the development of European transport infrastructure and regional organization transportation of goods. The intensity of freight traffic, passenger transportation, and tourist routes continues to increase every year.

Bus station in Vladimir

The bus station in Vladimir is a modern complex that has everything necessary for the convenience and comfort of passengers. The implemented computer system and eight ticket offices allow you to quickly buy a ticket in any direction. In the cafe you can have a snack and buy food for the road. Moreover, it not only has a rich selection of dishes, it also always has its own baked goods on sale.

Academic Drama Theater

building of the Main Directorate of the Bank of Russia for Vladimir region and a monument to Lenin

Regional Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Vladimir region

House of the Stoletov merchants

House of merchant Vasiliev

Along the streets of this beautiful city...

The beauty of parks in Vladimir

Lipki Park is the most old park Vladimir

The first trees were planted in it in 1901. The park is located between Cathedral Square and St. Demetrius Cathedral. Most of the trees in the park are lindens, hence its name. Central location There is a small fountain in the park. A modern children's playground has recently appeared here.

PATRIARIAL GARDENS

The Patriarchal Gardens are one of the the most beautiful places Vladimir. The garden dates back to the 16th century. Despite the fact that there was no residence of the patriarch in Vladimir, a cherry orchard was specially planted where the capital’s clergy came to rest. In 1948, the garden was named after the 16 Republics. A city youth station was created here.

In 1979, 430 apple trees of 70 varieties died after frost. The planting was restored within three years.

Currently, the garden has returned to its old name. total area The “green” kingdom is almost four hectares. Rare floral splendor - a symbol of care human hands. And real creativity. Here we took the main principle of nature as a basis. Constant update. That is why eclecticism reigns on the historical land. And a short trip is possible in one territory.

Square on the site of the Klyazma Hotel

Sculptural group "Element - 94"

located in the city of Vladimir on Oktyabrsky Avenue, in the place where the avenue adjoins Dvoryanskaya Street, literally a hundred meters from the Golden Gate. This decorative sculptural group was opened in Vladimir in 1994. Its author is the famous sculptor Yuri Grigorievich Kolov.

Shopping arcades in Vladimir

Currently, Vladimir is the administrative center of the Vladimir region (33 regions). The city has developed a diversified and knowledge-intensive economy - precision engineering, metalworking industry, tractor manufacturing, polymer chemistry and a number of other industries are developed. The city has a strong scientific and technical potential.

Water tower

The water tower, located on an ancient rampart near the Golden Gate, was built in 1912. This interesting red brick building in pseudo-Gothic style is one of the examples of urban outbuildings typical of urban planning late XIX century. In 1975 the building water tower adapted for a museum.

The main rivers of the Vladimir region: Klyazma and Oka. The Klyazma flows into the Oka on the southeastern outskirts along the border with Nizhny Novgorod region. The largest tributaries of the Klyazma: Sherna (with the tributary Molokcha), Kirzhach (with the tributaries Big and Small Kirzhach), Peksha, Koloksha, Nerl, Sudogda, Uvod, Lukh, Suvoroshch, tributaries of the Oka: Gus, Unzha and Ushna, near Aleksandrov the tributary of the Volga originates Dubna river. The most large lakes: Urvanovskoe and Visha.

The rich history of the city of Vladimir is reflected in numerous architectural monuments compactly located in the historical core of the city. Tourists are attracted to the city by three white stone monuments of pre-Mongol architecture, recognized World Heritage UNESCO as part of the object “White stone monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal”.

Golden Gate

The Golden Gate was the main entrance to the city. In addition to defensive purposes, they also had a triumphal character. Foreign ambassadors and distinguished guests were met here, and soldiers were seen off more than once. Princely squads returning from campaigns passed under the arches of the Golden Gate; Alexander Nevsky and Dmitry Donskoy solemnly entered the great reign.

The Golden Gate (1164) is a rare monument of Russian military architecture from the time of the rise of the Vladimir principality under Andrei Bogolyubsky and the growth of the capital city of Vladimir. The Golden Gate was included in the western line of the city ramparts, built in 1158-1164 by the princely city builders.

Assumption Cathedral

An outstanding creation of Russian architecture is the Assumption Cathedral. It is a complex complex of buildings from different periods. The original white-stone cathedral was built by Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky in 1158-1160 and was conceived not only as a city cathedral, but also as the first altar cathedral of all Rus'.

Dmitrievsky Cathedral

Next to the Assumption is the white-stone Dmitrievsky Cathedral. It was built in 1194-1197 by Prince Vsevolod III as a palace temple in honor of the patron saint of Prince St. Dmitry of Thessaloniki and in connection with the birth of the prince's son Dmitry. Dmitrievsky Cathedral is a characteristic example of Vladimir architecture of the 12th century at the stage of its highest development.

Trinity Church

Trinity Church is one of the last church buildings of the provincial Vladimir. The building was built in the “pseudo-Byzantine” style. It consists of two connected volumes: the church itself and the bell tower. Divine services in the Trinity Church ceased in 1928. Currently, the building houses a museum of crystal, lacquer miniatures and embroidery.

Princess Monastery

The Princess Monastery was founded at the beginning of the 13th century by the wife of the Grand Duke Vladimir Vsevolod III, Princess Maria Shvarnovna. From the very beginning, the monastery was conceived as a family tomb for the princesses of the Vladimir house. In the 13th century, Maria Shvarnovna, her sister Anna, Vsevolod III’s daughter Elena, and the wife and daughter of Alexander Nevsky were buried here.

Holy Bogolyubsky Monastery

founded at the end of the 12th century, but almost all surviving buildings date back to the 18th-19th centuries. and are made in the Baroque or pseudo-Russian style. The main attractions are the Staircase Tower and the adjacent gallery.

Both buildings were part of the Andrei Bogolyubsky palace, and are now built into the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built in the 18th century on the site of a collapsed 12th-century cathedral. Ancient fragments are easily recognized by their unusual stone decorations.

Russia is extremely rich in attractions. Centuries-old history, powerful culture and distinctive cities constitute the true glory of the country. To obtain general idea about the specifics of Russian culture, it is worth seeing at least the Small Golden Ring of Russia. The list of cities included in the route may vary from one agency to another, but traditionally it includes the eight greatest Russian settlements.

What is the Golden Ring

The Big and Small Golden Rings of Russia are tourist routes in ancient Russian cities. appeared in the 60s of the 20th century, when it began mass tourism Soviet citizens across the expanses of their homeland. The author of the name was journalist Yuri Bychkov, who in 1967 published a series of literary and artistic essays about the cities of Ancient Rus' in the newspaper “Soviet Culture”. Later, this name was officially assigned to the route through famous cities.

Features of the route

The specificity of the route lies in the fact that there is no single list of cities included in it, and the exact sequence of their inspection. The differences start from where you start. Where does the Small Golden Ring of Russia route begin? St. Petersburg or Moscow are the starting points for the Big Ring. Small things usually start in Sergiev Posad or Vladimir. A feature of the route is also not only the ability to make a circular movement from city to city, but also radial departures from large cities. For example, you can stay in Suzdal and from there go to Kideksha and Yuryev-Polsky. Almost all famous cities participating in the Golden Ring have such outstanding satellites.

List of cities

The Small Golden Ring of Russia route, the list of cities of which varies slightly in each agency, traditionally includes the eight main ancient Russian capitals. These are Vladimir, Rostov the Great, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Suzdal, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Yaroslavl, Sergiev Posad.

However, the route may additionally include small towns such as Alexandrov, Bogolyubovo, Ples, Uglich. Some agencies refuse to visit Ivanovo, whose historical and cultural significance is significantly lower than other capital cities of the Russian principalities. Sometimes routes are built around two or three nearby cities and their environs. For example, in the vicinity of Vladimir there are 23 other cities of significant interest to tourists.

Vladimir

The route of the Small Golden Ring of Russia, whose cities are the pearls of Russian culture, often starts from Vladimir. It was founded by the Grand Duke in 990. The development of the city is associated with the names of Vladimir Monomakh and Andrei Bogolyubsky. The main attractions that cannot be missed are the Golden Gate and the Assumption Cathedral - an outstanding monument of ancient Russian architecture. Several frescoes by Andrei Rublev have been preserved in the temple.

In total, 10 monasteries and churches of different types have been preserved in the city. historical periods, which constitute the pride of Russian culture. These are the Dmitrievsky Cathedral and the Nativity Monastery, the Trinity Old Believer Church and other buildings. Vladimir is interesting because on its territory there are more than 200 cultural monuments of various significance, some of them are included in the UNESCO list. There are many legends about the city, they tell about how the Golden Gate was created, that a ghost lives in the governor’s house and that not a single successful escape has been made from the Vladimir Central. The city captivates with its architecture of different periods and special atmosphere.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

This ancient Russian city is included in the Small Golden Ring of Russia route thanks to its ancient monasteries. There are 6 of them in the city, 4 of which are active. The monastery complexes are magnificent examples of ancient Russian temple architecture; from them you can study the history of Russian architecture. The city is located on the shore, which itself is a tourist attraction. It is about 30 thousand years old, its depth is 25 meters, and its area is 50 square meters. km. Not far from the city lies the Blue Stone, this boulder weighing 12 tons reflects the sky and is shrouded in a number of secrets and myths. It is interesting that the stone is not covered with snow; next to it there is a Tree that fulfills wishes. Legends say that the stone moves in a special direction. The city fascinates with its regularity and traditionality of life; the peculiarities of the Russian character are revealed here in the best possible way.

Suzdal

Another outstanding city included in the route of the Small Golden Ring of Russia is Suzdal. This quietest city has preserved the spirit of Ancient Rus', there are no high-rise buildings or noisy highways; you can endlessly wander through the narrow streets, breathing in the “air of deep antiquity.” The Spaso-Efimevsky Monastery is more than 600 years old; on its territory you can see 30 cathedrals from different historical periods.

There are a total of 5 monasteries in Suzdal, most interesting museum wooden architecture, in which you can see the buildings of ancient masters, created without a single nail. Suzdal, which is almost 1000 years old, contains many architectural monuments from the 12th to the 19th centuries. Every July, a unique and very fun Cucumber Festival takes place here. The city is also a recognized center for the production of mead; there is a preserved factory here that produced this drink for the royal table.

Kostroma

A tour of the Little Golden Ring of Russia would be incomplete without a visit to Kostroma. This old City on the Volga is considered the birthplace of Ivan Susanin and is proud of its history. Kostroma was founded in 1152 by Yuri Dolgoruky. The city gained particular fame during the Time of Troubles, when the heir to the throne, Mikhail Romanov, was saved from the Poles by Ivan Susanin and hidden in the Ipatiev Monastery. In subsequent years, Kostroma enjoyed the special favor of the royal family. There are two outstanding monastery complexes preserved in the city: Ipatievsky and Epiphany. Kostroma is even considered to have its tower, which children and adults enjoy visiting. Slow walks along the Volga give Kostroma a special charm; from the boat you can see magnificent views of this ancient city.

Yaroslavl

The route of the Golden Ring of Russia (Big and Small) necessarily runs through ancient city Yaroslavl. A settlement existed in this place back in the Neolithic era. But the formation of the city is associated with the name of Yaroslav the Wise. There is a legend about the appearance of the city - here Prince Yaroslav allegedly defeated a bear; in honor of this event, the city's coat of arms is decorated with a bear with an axe. Historians doubt this version and say that the city was founded by a completely different prince with the same name. The oldest landmark of the city is the Transfiguration Cathedral in the Spassky Monastery, which dates back to the beginning of the 16th century. The churches of Elijah the Prophet and John the Baptist are a source of special pride for the city; they are outstanding examples of the famous Yaroslavl architectural school. The unique Tolga Monastery has been operating in the city since the 14th century and is one of the oldest in Russia. Ancient churches and buildings in Yaroslavl are at every step; the city retains the atmosphere of antiquity; many historical films were filmed on its streets.

Sergiev Posad

The route of the Small Golden Ring of Russia often begins from the city of Sergiev Posad, which is located on a convenient route from Moscow. The main attraction of the city is the Trinity-Sergius Lavra - one of the oldest stauropegic monasteries in Russia. It was founded back in 1337, Ivan the Terrible was baptized here, and the history of the monastery is closely connected with Russian history.

The city is also proud of the magnificent ancient St. Elias Church, which stands on the shore of the Kelarsky pond. Pilgrims are attracted by the miraculous temple, which is not only a masterpiece of ancient Russian architecture, but also a place of prayer and fulfillment of requests for healing. A miracle of nature is Klyuch in the suburbs of Sergiev Posad. The city is considered the heart of Russian Orthodoxy, and a special spirit of faith and grace is felt here.

Rostov Veliky

Rostov the Great is a real gem route of the Small Golden Ring of Russia. Reviews from tourists about visiting this city are filled with delight and vivid emotions. Indeed, the city has something to show.

Rostov was founded in 862; it has always played a prominent role in the life of the Russian state. There are more than 300 preserved in the city historical monuments different eras. Of particular interest to tourists is visiting the ancient white stone Rostov Kremlin. Also, several of the oldest Russian monasteries continue to operate in the city. Extraordinary views can be photographed on the shores of Lake Nero, which is more than 500 thousand years old. Interesting: in Rostov there is unusual Museum jams and the Frog Princess Museum.

Cities on the Klyazma

Dolgoprudny - a city of regional subordination in the Moscow region of Russia, located 18 km north along railway from Savyolovsky Station in Moscow on the Klyazma River. Adjacent to Moscow in the north, to Khimkam in the northeast and to the Northern district of Moscow in the west; from the north and west it is limited by the Moscow Canal. The city included different time the village of Khlebnikovo, the village of Paveltsevo, the working village of Sheremetyevsky, located in the north beyond the Moscow Canal. Population (2011) - 91.3 thousand people. (2010 - 84.4 thousand people, 2004 - 74 thousand, 1991 - 71.1 thousand, 1970 - 53 thousand, 1938 - 8 thousand)

Shchelkovo -city of district subordination in the Moscow region of Russia. Administrative center of Shchelkovsky district. The largest settlement of the municipal formation "Urban Settlement Shchelkovo". Population - 108,056 people (2010). City area - 28.10 km². Located 13 km northeast of Moscow, on the Klyazma River. Railway stations Sokolovskaya, Voronok, Shchelkovo, Gagarinskaya, Chkalovskaya, Bakhchivandzhi, within the city on the Mytishchi-Monino-Yaroslavl direction. On the south-eastern outskirts of the city there is the Chkalovsky military airfield.

Korolev - (founded on December 26, 1938; until July 8, 1996 - Kaliningrad) - city-regional subordination in the Moscow region of Russia, science city (from April 12, 2001). Forms a city district of the same name. Population - 183,398 people (2011). Korolyov is often unofficially called the space capital of Russia. Korolev cooperates with 52 cities from 26 countries in the field of economics, education, culture, healthcare and trade. Forests within the city cover an area of ​​3,800 hectares. Also within the city limits there is part of the Yauzsky Wetland Complex tract.

Losino-Petrovsky - a city of regional subordination in the Moscow region of Russia, 24 km northeast of Moscow, on the Klyazma River. Located 3 km from the Monino railway station. Name before 1928 - Losinaya Sloboda. Until 1996, the city was part of the Shchelkovsky district, at present it is an independent municipal entity “Losino-Petrovsky Urban District”. It borders with the Shchelkovo-Noginsk districts of the Moscow region. Population 22.4 thousand people. (2010).

Noginsk - a city in Russia, the administrative center of the Noginsk district of the Moscow region, the largest settlement of the municipal formation “City Settlement Noginsk”. Population - 99,762 people (2010 census). The city is located on the Klyazma River (a tributary of the Oka), 51 km (35 from the Moscow Ring Road) east of Moscow, on the northwestern border of the Meshchera Lowland.

Pavlovsky Posad - a city in the Moscow region, the center of the Pavlovo Posad district. Located at the confluence of the Vokhny and Klyazma rivers 68 km east of Moscow. It is part of the municipal formation "Urban settlement Pavlovsky Posad". Population - 63.7 thousand people. (2011). The city is famous for its textile industry, primarily for the production of Pavlovo Posad scarves and shawls.

Orekhovo-Zuevo - a city of regional subordination in the Moscow region of Russia, 89 km east of the center of Moscow (78 km from the Moscow Ring Road), on the Klyazma River. Junction of railway lines Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod, Alexandrov - Kurovskaya. It is the center of the Orekhovo-Zuevskaya agglomeration with a population of 276 thousand people. Population 121.1 thousand people (2010).

Cockerels - a city in the Russian Federation, the administrative center of the Petushinsky district of the Vladimir region, forms municipality"City of Roosters" Population 15,148 inhabitants (2010). The cockerels are located on the left bank of the riverKlyazma (Volga basin), 67 km southwest of Vladimir, 120 km east of Moscow.

Sobinka - a city in Russia, the administrative center of the Sobinsky district of the Vladimir region. Forms the urban settlement "Sobinka City". Population - 19,482 people (2010). Located 37 km southwest ofVladimir, on the right bank of the Klyazma River (a tributary of the Oka), in the northwestern part of the Meshchera Lowland.

Starodub on Klyazma - ancient Russian city - capitalStarodub principality (1218 - beginning of the 15th century) and the center of Russian Opole in the 12th-14th centuries. The city was located on the banks of the Klyazma River, 12 kilometers northeast of the modern city of Kovrov, Vladimir region. Currently, the village of Klyazminsky Gorodok, Kovrovsky district, Vladimir region, is located here.

Kovrov - city in Russia, administrative center of the Kovrovsky district of the Vladimir region (not included in the district). A large railway junction on the Moscow-Nizhny Novgorod line. Population 145,214 people. (2010). Kovrov bears the honorary title of City of Military Glory (presidential decree Russian Federation dated November 3, 2011 No. 1456). The city is located on the right bank of the Klyazma River (a tributary of the Oka), 64 km from Vladimir and 250 km northeast of Moscow.

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