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The name “Golden Ring” is given to Russia’s largest network of tourist routes, which pass through several ancient cities of the country. A huge number of historical and architectural monuments, museums, and craft centers of applied folk art are concentrated in large and small settlements. This unique name was invented by correspondent Yuri Bychkov, who specializes in writing essays for travelers who want to get to know Russia better.

What is the “Golden Ring of Russia”

There has never been an officially approved list of cities and attractions included in the Golden Ring. It is believed that the main regions where the route passes are: Moscow, Tver, Vladimir, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Ivanovo. At the same time, the list is periodically updated with new names and today the small “Golden Ring” includes:

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

In addition to the main cities, the large “Golden Ring” also includes:

• Bogolyubovo;
• Kasimov;
• Alexandrov;
• Gus-Khrustalny;
• Ples;
• Uglich;
• Dmitrov;
• Rybinsk;
• Gorokhovets;
• Kalyazin;
• Myshkin;
• Tutaev;
• Moore;
• Yuryev-Polsky;
• Palekh.

It was not by chance that each of the cities appeared on this list, since they all have a thousand-year history, confirmed by documents, and have preserved most of their attractions almost in their original form. The honorary name of the “Golden Ring” was also given to places where traditional Russian crafts were forged for a long time, including the production of linen and birch bark products, jewelry making, wooden architecture and others.

Small "Golden Ring" and its attractions

Vladimir

The city, founded by Vladimir Monomakh in 990, was the main residence of Russian metropolitans and the capital of the central part of the state until the 16th century. According to the chronicles, Vladimir is the second oldest in the list of the “Golden Ring” and was originally built as a defensive fortress. Today on the territory of Vladimir you can see the remains of temples, buildings and a stone citadel, which are more than seven centuries old. The most attractive sights of the city include the famous Golden Gate, Dmitrievsky and Assumption Cathedrals and the Patriarchal Gardens. Read more about the best attractions in Vladimir.

Ivanovo

The city was founded on August 2, 1871. The settlement was formed by order of Tsar Alexander II by merging Voznesensky Posad and the village of Ivanovo. As a result, a city without a district was formed, which today is considered part of the “Golden Ring”. Ivanovo is famous for its textile production, and local linen and chintz fabrics have become famous far beyond the country's borders. Historians claim that Finno-Ugric tribes lived in this area back in the ninth century. The local Zoo is considered the most popular tourist attraction in the city.

Rostov Veliky

The city is considered a diamond in the setting of the “Golden Ring”. Rostov the Great has been celebrating its birthday for more than eleven centuries, and its name was first mentioned in chronicles in 862. Rostov has long been the spiritual center of the Russian lands and for more than 500 years it was considered the most beautiful, cultural and developed in the country, for which it was given the prefix “Great”. If you manage to visit here, be sure to visit the one-of-a-kind Rostov Kremlin.

Suzdal

The name of the city was first mentioned in the “Tale of Bygone Years” in the 11th century; since then the number of temples, monasteries, cathedrals, monasteries and churches in Suzdal has increased exponentially every year. Local attractions are the hallmark of Russia and are featured on the pages of popular print media. The most interesting places to visit are the Pokrovsky Monastery, the Suzdal Kremlin, the Nativity of the Virgin Cathedral and Pushkarskaya Sloboda.

Kostroma

The cozy and quiet Volga city amazes everyone who is lucky enough to visit here with its original beauty. Since the beginning of the 12th century, Kostroma has been known as a center of flax and birch bark production. The modern city boasts many objects that have come down to us in excellent condition; on the streets of Kostroma you can see both buildings built according to classical designs of the 16th century, as well as examples of Russian architecture, monasteries of the 16th-19th centuries. Today, more than three dozen jewelry factories operate in Kostroma, so it is not surprising that the city bears the title of the jewelry capital of the country. The most popular excursion sites are the Ipatiev Monastery, a moose farm, a zoo, the Museum of Wooden Architecture and a jewelry factory.

Sergiev Posad

The closest settlement to the capital of Russia of all the “golden” cities. Sergiev Posad received its name in honor of the righteous man revered in Rus' - Sergius of Radonezh, who became the founder of one of the first monastic monasteries in these lands. The monastery was housed in a magnificent temple, built entirely of wood, and a little later it received countless monks within its walls and became the largest monastery. These places are so imbued with holiness that almost every spring in Sergiev Posad is healing. It will also be interesting to visit the museum, whose exhibits include a wide assortment of national Russian toys of all times and the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.

Bogolyubovo

A small village located in the vicinity of Vladimir is famous for the fact that here is one of the most revered Russian shrines - the church with the sonorous name of the Intercession on the Nerl. The settlement was named after Andrei Bogolyubsky, who was killed here. Since those times, the princely chambers have been preserved, the remains of fortresses with ramparts, ditches and towers, the date of construction of which dates back to the 12th century. Tourists are most often offered to see another attraction - the Holy Bogolyubsky Convent.

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Kasimov

It is considered one of the most ancient cities in the Ryazan region and is famous for its numerous architectural and historical monuments. The date of foundation of Kasimov is 1152, the original name is Gorodets Meshchersky. Countless times the settlement was destroyed and plundered, but was invariably restored by local residents. The museum dedicated to the Russian samovar, the mosque, and Cathedral Square will be interesting to see.

Alexandrov

The ancient name is Alexandrovskaya Sloboda. Contemporaries know this settlement as the residence of the great and terrible Tsar Ivan the Terrible, where he killed his heir in a rage, after which he left the city and never returned here again. Over time, the settlement grew larger and turned into Aleksandrov, which today is part of the Vladimir region. To this day, on the streets of the city you can find amazing witnesses of that time: palaces, merchant estates and objects built under various rulers. The most famous is the local Kremlin and the monument to Alexander Nevsky.

Gus-Khrustalny

The city was founded in the 18th century by the famous dynasty of Maltsov merchants, who had long cherished the dream of creating a high-quality crystal production facility on the Gus River. Gradually, Gus-Khrustalny became larger, its borders expanded and glass factories were erected everywhere, which you can still visit. The modern name for glass products “Gus-Khrustalny” has become a recognizable brand in Russia, and you can get acquainted with the works of local craftsmen in the Crystal Museum.

Plyos

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Uglich

In the Ipatiev Chronicle, Uglich was mentioned back in the 12th century. The small and compact town is famous for its picturesque landscapes and numerous buildings preserved in perfect condition. Once upon a time, the Rurik family found its last refuge in these places, giving way to the Romanov dynasty. You can visit the Epiphany and Alekseevsky monasteries in Uglich.

Shuya

The main excursion site of the town is the wooden Resurrection Cathedral with a bell tower 106 meters high. In addition to the temple, you can visit a dozen ancient churches and the ruins of a prison castle built in the 16th century.

Dmitrov

On the site of modern Dmitrov, a fortress was built in the 12th century, founded by Yuri Dolgoruky. Since then, many events have happened in the city, one of which was the successful implementation of Operation Typhoon, designed to stop the fascist invaders on the outskirts of the capital. Guides recommend visiting the majestic Dmitrov Kremlin and the elegant Boris and Gleb Monastery.

Rybinsk

It is located on the banks of the large Rybinsk Reservoir and is known as a center for fishing and hunting. Rybinsk has a deep layer of industrial and commercial heritage, and only here you can see ancient hunting rows, gostiny dvors, exchanges, breweries, barns, a fire tower, as well as the Transfiguration Cathedral.

Gorokhovets

Almost from the day of its foundation, Gorokhovets became a center of trade. Goods from all over the region flocked here, and Vladimir merchants considered it an honor to bring their products here. Today Gorokhovets is the center of uniquely beautiful wooden Russian architecture, and the central object is the magnificent Kazan Church of the 18th century, made in white and blue colors.

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Kalyazin

First, a monastery arose on this site, then a settlement began to settle in there, and the official foundation of Klyazin is considered to be the 15th century. The only attraction of the town is the flooded bell tower, around which in 1940, as a result of a technological tragedy, a large reservoir was formed.

Myshkin

A classic Russian city with wooden buildings decorated with carved elements and patterns. The houses in Myshkin resemble toy houses, and the art of the craftsmen who created attractive shutters and fences shakes modern people to the core. The provincial simplicity and outlandish appearance of the city annually attracts crowds of tourists, and the Mouse Museum is considered the most interesting attraction.

Tutaev

The town is located in the Volga region and is famous for its perfectly preserved temple complex. The attraction is located on seven hills and therefore looks quite unusual. Tutaev is famous for its Resurrection Cathedral and its sheep skin souvenirs. Local leather workers have long been producing fleece, from which fur coats were made throughout Russia.

Moore

The city of Murom was first mentioned in the Tale of Bygone Years. According to legend, it was in this city that the Russian hero Ilya Muromets, who defended the Oka from the bloodthirsty Polovtsians, was born. During the reign of Catherine, Murom became a thriving trading center, where merchants brought their goods and sold them at numerous fairs. Orthodox Christians know Murom as the city in which the relics of two righteous people are kept - Peter and Fevronya. Today you can visit the active monasteries here - Resurrection, Blagoveshchensky and Spaso-Preobrazhensky.

Yuriev-Polsky

It was also founded by Yuri Dolgorukov, who created powerful fortifications on the banks of seven-meter walls and huge ramparts. The defensive structure has survived to this day, and outside the fortress a town gradually began to develop, which became famous after the Golitsyn dynasty stayed here. The city has many interesting sights, including St. George's Cathedral and the princely estate.

Palekh

It is considered the cradle of Russian icon painting and the craft of lacquer miniatures. Bright and colorful boxes, caskets, painted trays, cutlery, powder compacts and caskets, which are stored in the best museums and private collections around the world, are famous all over the world. It is almost impossible to leave Palekh without a fancy souvenir.

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I believe that the best way to understand our country is to take a ride along the famous Golden Ring of Russia. Here you can not only see the places where history was made, but also touch the life and art of the past, awaken the long-forgotten genes of the Russian people.

In this article I will try to explain why the Golden Ring is called golden, which cities are included in it, give a brief overview of each city, explain how the small ring differs from the large one and talk about the sights and ways of traveling along the route.

Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, Yaroslavl

The Golden Ring of Russia - tourist routes through ancient Russian cities, with unique monuments of Russian history and culture, centers of folk crafts.

The term “Golden Ring” became widespread back in the 1960s thanks to journalist Yuri Bychkov, who published a number of articles in the newspaper “Soviet Russia” about ancient Russian settlements around the capital.

There is another ancient and very melodious-sounding name for these lands - Zalesye. In ancient times, the Vladimir-Suzdal principality was located here. Rus' began in Kyiv, and the Vladimir-Suzdal lands were located behind dense forests (in relation to the Dnieper region), which is where the name Zalesye came from.

Currently, tourist routes around the cities of the Golden Ring of Russia are very popular. Moreover, they are in demand not only in our country, but also among foreigners. Residents of America, Europe and Asia dream of traveling through the cities of the Golden Ring, getting to know their sights and the rich history of these places.

In addition to the Gold Ring, there is also the Silver Ring of Russia and the Great Ural Ring.

Where is?

The Golden Ring of Russia is located in the central federal district of Russia and includes 6 regions:

• Moscow;
• Vladimirskaya;
• Kostroma;

• Tverskaya;
• Ivanovskaya;
• Yaroslavskaya.

List of cities

Small ring

List of all cities of the Small Golden Ring of Russia and their photos:

Sergiev Posad

Kostroma

Pereslavl-Zelessky

Ivanovo

Rostov

Suzdal

Yaroslavl

Vladimir

On August 17, 2017, these cities signed an agreement on the creation of the “Union of Cities of the Golden Ring of Russia.”

Big ring

How many cities are included in the Big Ring depends on the guidebook that describes the route. Usually the list includes about 20 pieces. Cities included in addition to those listed above:

Is Moscow included in the Golden Ring of Russia?

Yes, many guidebooks include the capital in the extended list of cities.

On the map the route looks like this (red indicates the route along the small ring, yellow - along the large one):

Attractions

Each city of the Golden Ring is a concentration of unique, priceless monuments of history and art.

The architectural attractions of the Golden Ring are city fortifications, Kremlins, and numerous monastic ensembles, and the first stone cathedrals of Rus', massive and heavy, and examples of the later Romanesque style of temple construction, as well as the architecture of the Peter the Great era - noble estates with a touch of antique style.

Driving along the route of the Golden Ring, you can see the greatest works of ancient Russian painting, which are kept in churches and monasteries of cities in the form of frescoes, icons and wall paintings.

Examples of ancient folk art have also been preserved here - ancient Russian jewelry, wood and bone products, various types of lace and weaving.

Another attraction of the Golden Ring cities is their atmosphere and lifestyle. There is no bustle of big cities here. You can fully enjoy the silence and peaceful tranquility that is created to a greater extent by the almost reserved local nature, whose picturesqueness fascinates no less than the monumental architecture or majestic painting.

What to see:

• Sergiev Posad- a beautiful ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, the iconostasis of the Trinity Cathedral with icons by Andrei Rublev.
• Pereslavl-Zalessky- several monasteries, many churches, the boat of Peter I (after all, it was in Pereslavl that the Russian navy was born).
• Rostov Veliky- Rostov Kremlin, famous belfry.
• Yaroslavl- Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, the Volga embankment, many different churches, museums, beautiful buildings in the central part of the city.
• Kostroma- Ipatievsky Monastery, Epiphany-Anastasinsky Monastery, complex of Trading Rows.
• Ivanovo- architectural monuments of the era of constructivism (30s of the XX century) - ship house, horseshoe house, museums.
• Suzdal- Suzdal Kremlin, wonderful monastery ensembles, quiet streets that have preserved the atmosphere of the ancient city.
• Vladimir- Golden Gate, Assumption and Demetrius Cathedrals.

Which route to choose?

The Golden Circle is a route for travel at any time of the year, which lasts on average 14–16 days, provided that each city is allocated 2 days. If you plan to visit more than eight main cities, you should increase the duration of the tour. Only in this case can you fully enjoy the route and understand its essence.

The distance between the cities of the Small Golden Ring in the table:

There are more compact routes that give you the opportunity to experience Russian history in 7, 5 or even 3 days, which you can learn about from this article.

City map:

Where to live?

Fortunately, the times when a trip to the Russian outback was invariably fraught with difficulties in finding a suitable hotel (more precisely, with a complete lack of decent accommodation options) have sunk into oblivion. Today, in any city of the Golden Ring there are at least a couple of nice hotels, as well as many options in the private sector: from cozy mini-hotels with homely furnishings to apartments and even cottages for daily rent. There are also business hotels designed for wealthy foreigners.

A pleasant highlight and, if you like, exotic even for us, residents of big cities, is accommodation in old houses in suburbs or real village huts.

Accommodation prices range from 700–1 thousand rubles for a room in the private sector, sanatorium or tourist center to 2–3 thousand rubles for a well-furnished room in a modern hotel or a well-kept private hotel. Business accommodation will cost 5–7 thousand rubles for a double room with breakfast.

Tours

For several decades there has been a unique tourist route “Golden Ring of Russia”. The cities, where tours are organized by many companies, boast comfortable hotels, and their surroundings boast landscaped landscapes. Group excursions or private trips accompanied by a guide - all these activities will become possible after visiting a tour agency in Moscow.

Tourist packages are offered in several types; you can travel through the main attractions and visit only the main eight cities, or you can take advantage of an extended option with visits to places that are no less interesting in terms of historical and architectural features. In any case, the tourist will find out which cities are included in the Golden Ring of Russia and will have the opportunity to visit them.

Travel options:

• By car.
• By bus.
• On a boat. Cruises are very popular in the summer. The cities of the route are framed by the rivers: Volga, Moscow and Oka. Most routes start from the city of Moscow, however, the starting point can be St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, and Yaroslavl.

A week-long tour of the Golden Ring with three meals a day and overnight stays in hotels can now be purchased for 20 thousand - 24 thousand rubles per person. This offer includes visits to all major cities in the ring, as well as several small towns.

The price includes a dozen excursions and the services of a professional guide. You can buy a more modest tour (two days - 5 thousand rubles per person, one night in a hotel, one breakfast), but in this case you will visit no more than 3-4 cities, and the pace of the trip will be simply frantic. Similar tours can be purchased from Moscow, St. Petersburg and any major city in the country.

Holidays

The brightest celebrations take place on New Year's and Christmas days. With the wide scope inherent in our people - round dances, burning of effigy, sleigh rides, songs and belts.

On Maslenitsa you are guaranteed complete immersion in fair life, filled with songs, colorful performances and eating an incredible variety of pancakes.

The summer season begins with the May holidays. Interesting events: night festivities on the night of Ivan Kupala, competitions of heroes in Vladimir, a spectacular balloon festival in Yaroslavl. In the middle of summer you will find yourself at an amazing cucumber festival, which is celebrated in Suzdal.

Souvenirs

It is customary to bring souvenirs from trips. In the cities of the Golden Ring of Russia you can easily find stalls and shops with souvenirs. Moreover, each city is famous for some special products:

• Sergiev Posad - nesting dolls;
• Uglich - cheese;
• Myshkin – mouse figures, felt boots;
• Kostroma – linen products, jewelry from the village of Krasnoe-on-Volga;
• Rostov the Great - recording of bells;
• Gus-Khrustalny – naturally, crystal;
• Suzdal - mead;
• Ples – painting;
• Murom – figures of Ilya Muromets;
• Vladimir – lacquer miniature;
• Ivanovo – ceramics;
• Yaroslavl - figurines of a bear with an axe.

From 2004 to 2008, the Central Bank of Russia issued a series of coins dedicated to the cities of the Golden Ring. There are only 12 coins in denominations of 5 and 100 rubles.

Traveling along the Golden Ring, tourists dream of collecting a collection, however, the cost of coins starts from 30 thousand rubles per piece, which is why many prefer to purchase for their collection more affordable collectible tokens-medals made of silver, the price of which is significantly cheaper.

1. The most ancient city Golden Ring - Rostov the Great. It is 300 years older than Moscow and is the same age as Kyiv and Novgorod. In 2012, the city celebrated its 1150th anniversary.
2. Yaroslavl was officially recognized route capital. Opposite No. 20 on Revolutionary Street there is a sign “Zero kilometer of the Golden Ring of Russia”.
3. Northernmost city big route - Vologda.
4. Historical order of founding of cities was as follows: Rostov (862), Vladimir (990), Yaroslavl (1010), Suzdal (1024), Pereslavl-Zelessky (1152), Kostroma (1152), Ivanovo (1608).

Conclusion

Despite my extensive travel experience and desire to constantly discover something new, I return to the Golden Ring routes every year. And every time ancient cities open up to me from a new side.

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The Golden Ring of Russia is a unique tourist route that runs through the original Russian cities that arose in ancient times.

Which cities are included in the Golden Ring of Russia?

The Golden Ring passes through six regions: Tver, Yaroslavl, Komstroma, Ivanovo, Vladimir, Moscow.

The cities of the Golden Ring of Russia, the list of which is given below, are included in the category of ethnographic and architectural heritage of the Russian land:

• Sergiev Posad (formerly Zagorsk).
• Pereslavl-Zalessky.
• Rostov the Great.
• Yaroslavl.
• Kostroma.
• Ivanovo.
• Suzdal.
• Vladimir.

At the same time, there is still no clear answer to the question of which cities are included in the Golden Ring of Russia. According to some sources, the eight cities listed above are the main ones on the tourist route, which have historical and ethnographic value.

Map. Golden Ring of Russia: cities and roads connecting them

To have an idea about the upcoming trip to Russian historical places, you need to familiarize yourself with the route. The map will help you find out which cities are included in the Golden Ring of Russia. It shows the roads along which the route organized by Moscow travel agencies passes. Tourists are transported in comfortable buses and accompanied by guides who tell them about the sights along the way. You can also drive along the route privately, in your own car, using a map. However, in this case, information about historical attractions will not be enough.

Tours

For several decades now there has been a unique tourist route “Golden Ring of Russia”. The cities, where tours are organized by many companies, boast comfortable hotels, and their surroundings boast landscaped landscapes. Group excursions or private trips accompanied by a guide - all these activities will become possible after visiting a tour agency in Moscow. Tourist packages are offered in several types; you can travel through the main attractions and visit only the main eight cities, or you can take advantage of an extended option with visits to places that are no less interesting in terms of historical and architectural features. In any case, the tourist will find out which cities are included in the Golden Ring of Russia and will have the opportunity to visit them.

Sergiev Posad

The city of Sergiev Posad, the first in the Golden Ring, is located 70 kilometers from Moscow. The visiting card of this settlement is the Trinity Lavra, built in the 15th century. The monastery has 50 church and philistine buildings with the white stone Trinity Cathedral in the center. The icons that decorate the iconostasis in the temple belong to the brush of Andrei Rublev, a famous icon painter. In addition to the Trinity Cathedral, within the monastery’s boundaries there is the Assumption Cathedral, built at the end of the 15th century in the likeness of the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin. The ashes of Boris Godunov and his entire family rest in the Sergiev Posad Cathedral.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

This city is located on the territory of the Pleshcheyevo Lake national park. There are five active monasteries in Pereslavl-Zalessky:

• Nikitsky Monastery.
• Ancient Nikolsky Monastery.
• Danilovsky Holy Trinity Monastery.
• Goritsky Monastery - was closed in 1744, currently it houses a museum.
• Fedorovsky Monastery.

The city became famous because in 1688, Tsar Peter the Great inaugurated the construction of a “funny fleet” on the shores of Lake Pleshcheevo.

There are nine Orthodox churches in Pereslavl-Zalessky, the main temple is the Cathedral of the Transfiguration, which houses the tombs of Russian appanage princes.

Rostov Veliky

The city of Rostov is the pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia, the largest center of tourist pilgrimage. He is a participant in the Russian cooperation program with the Council of Europe on historical and cultural heritage. The architectural monuments of Rostov are included in the treasury of world art, and Rostov bells are works of the bell-musical genre, performed on 13 bells of the famous Rostov belfry. The largest of them weighs 32 tons, and the smallest weighs only a few kilograms.

On the outskirts of Rostov, on the shores of Nero, a picturesque lake, the Yakovlevsky Monastery is located, which has become an example of architecture of different styles, from pseudo-Gothic and Baroque architecture to classical church architecture, brought together. The monastery looks like a miracle city, spread out in a lakeside landscape.

Yaroslavl

Yaroslavl, the oldest Volga city, has 140 architectural monuments.

The most significant of them include:

• Monastery of the Transfiguration with the cathedral of the same name, built in the early 16th century. In 1787, the monastery became the residence of Yaroslavl and Rostov bishops.
• Church of the Prophet Elijah, which is considered a masterpiece of ancient Russian architecture. It is famous for its interior decoration; the walls are painted with frescoes in four tiers. In the lower tier is the life of the disciples of Elijah the Prophet, the second tier is the miraculous deeds of Elijah the Prophet himself, the third is the acts of the apostles, the topmost tier contains scenes of the Resurrection of Christ.
• Tolgsky Monastery is an outstanding architectural ensemble, dominated by the Church of St. John Chrysostom, the Church of the Vladimir Mother of God, the Golden Gate and the bell tower.
• The Temple of John the Baptist is a monument of church architecture of world significance, erected in the 17th century. The luxurious church with fifteen domes impresses with its fine patterns in the brickwork, tiles and wall paintings.

Kostroma

Built at the end of the 17th century according to the plan of Empress Catherine II. The main attraction is the Ipatiev Monastery with the Holy Trinity Cathedral, built in the first half of the 14th century.

In the Ipatiev Monastery there are:

• Trinity Cathedral.
• Corps of Bishops.
• Bell tower.
• Chambers of the Romanovs.
• Fraternal Corps.

Ivanovo

The city of Ivanovo entered the Golden Ring thanks to its achievements in the recent past. Industrial architecture of the 19th century is widely represented here. These are several textile factories that reflect the flavor of that time. Also in Ivanovo is the Calico Museum, where you can learn about the history of textile production.

Suzdal

The oldest city, the main attraction of which is the Suzdal Kremlin, built in 1024. It has preserved the ramparts and ditches from those ancient times. In the Kremlin there is the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, built in 1225, the Bishops' Chambers of the 15th century, and the St. Nicholas Church, built in 1766.

In addition, there are four monasteries in Suzdal:

• Rizopolozhensky (1207).
• Alexander Monastery - built in 1240 by Prince Alexander Nevsky.
• Euthymius Monastery, founded in 1352.
• Pokrovsky Monastery - since 1364 it served for the exile of disgraced boyar wives, queens, and princesses.

Vladimir

Vladimir, the last city in the Golden Ring of Russia, is famous for its triumphal arch made of white stone, gate church and fortress gates built in 1158.

The tourist route "Golden Ring of Russia", the cities, sights and temples of which are considered a UNESCO cultural heritage, is open to everyone. Travel agencies and excursion bureaus in Moscow and

The most famous tourist route in Russia is called the “Golden Ring” for a reason. The route leads through the oldest Russian cities, where the most ancient sights have been preserved - cultural monuments, historical places. The term “Golden Ring” appeared more than 30 years ago thanks to essays in the newspaper “Soviet Russia”. The Golden Circle includes eight main cities, which you will learn about in this topic. If you look at the cities on the map, it becomes clear why the tourist route was named that way; the cities are located in a kind of ring to the northeast of Moscow

They say that the best way to understand and experience great Russia is to travel along its Golden Ring. The cities of the Golden Ring preserve historical and architectural monuments of Ancient Rus'. The Golden Ring includes eight cities - Sergiev Posad, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov Veliky, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Suzdal and Vladimir. Later, several more cities were included in the list, but this list has not yet been approved and is controversial. The route along the “Golden Ring of Russia” is suitable for any time of year. Traveling along the Golden Ring gives everyone who is interested in the history, culture and present day of Russia the opportunity to get to know its ancient capital and other cities where the past centuries have left their mark


Gold ring of Russia and its history is very eventful. Many books are devoted to the history of the Golden Ring, but at the same time, the history is very tragic - due to the indifference and indifference of people, due to active construction, many unique sights, cultural and historical monuments were completely lost. However, most of the monuments have been preserved and are protected by UNESCO and the Russian state

The Golden Ring is famous for its masterpieces of folk art. Museums in many cities contain examples of ancient artistic crafts: wood and bone carvings, products of skilled lacemakers and jewelers, lacquer miniatures and enamel painting, and much more. If you are planning a trip around the Golden Ring of Russia, then you should spend at least two days getting to know each of the cities. It is most convenient to travel along the route in your own car; finding a hotel will not be difficult, but you will not be tied to any of the excursion routes, which are hastily compiled and do not allow you to experience all the beauty of the Golden Ring.


In the cities of the Golden Ring of Russia all stages of the development of ancient Russian architecture are represented: majestic white-stone churches of the 12th-13th centuries, tent-roofed buildings of the 16th century, buildings of the 17th century, creations of architectural and painting schools of Rostov, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Vladimir.


So, more about each of the cities included in the Golden Ring... Let's start with Rostov the Great, since it is one of the oldest cities in Russia. Rostov the Great is the most popular city of the Golden Ring. The enormous cultural potential of the city has made it one of the great centers of tourist pilgrimage. Rostov is included in a special program of interaction between the Council of Europe and Russia for the preservation of historical and cultural heritage. Rostov's significant past has determined its abundance of historical and cultural monuments. One of the most important monuments is the landscape of the lake basin and the surrounding area, rich in archaeological monuments. The sights of Rostov the Great, in particular the buildings of the former Bishop's House of the 17th century, have become classics not only of Russian, but also of world art. - Rostov Kremlin.

The stone and wooden buildings of Rostov from the 18th to 20th centuries are of enormous value. The property of world culture is the Rostov bells - a set of musical works of the 17th-19th centuries, inseparable from an outstanding musical instrument - the famous Rostov belfry. Each of the 13 bells of the belfry, from the largest, weighing 32 tons, to the smallest, sounds special.


The next city in the Golden Ring of Russia is Sergiev Posad. The city is famous primarily for the ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra monastery, consisting of more than 50 buildings. The earliest building in the monastery is the cross-domed Trinity Cathedral made of white stone, built in 1422 on the site of a wooden church of the same name; one of the few surviving examples of Moscow white stone architecture of the 14th-15th centuries. The architectural ensemble of the Lavra gradually formed around the Trinity Cathedral. Built by the successor of the founder of the monastery, Nikon, “in honor and praise” of St. Sergius of Radonezh, and founded in the year of the latter’s glorification as a saint. The famous Russian icon painters Andrei Rublev and Daniil Cherny worked on the iconostasis of the cathedral; For this iconostasis, Rublev painted the “Holy Trinity” icon.

All the sights of Sergiev Posad are in one way or another connected with the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. They either were part of it, or are still part of it. The city is truly unique and attracts tens of thousands of tourists every year


Pereslavl-Zalessky is famous for being one of the first white-stone churches in North-Eastern Rus', which have come down to us almost completely preserved. IN Gold ring of Russia Pereslavl-Zalessky is included due to its rich historical and cultural heritage. The attractions of Pereslavl-Zalessky include monuments of church architecture: six architectural complexes of monasteries and nine churches. In the center of Pereslavl, the city rampart surrounding the historical center of the city has been preserved. Rybnaya Sloboda stretches along the Trubezh River. 2 kilometers northwest of Pereslavl there is an archaeological monument “Kleshchinsky complex”; the center of the complex is the ancient city of Kleshchin, from which the ramparts of the 12th century have been preserved. The object of pagan worship has been preserved - the Blue Stone, a large dark blue boulder weighing 4 tons.


Yaroslavl is the oldest city of the Golden Ring of Russia, one of the most beautiful cities in the Volga region. There are 140 architectural monuments and attractions on the territory of Yaroslavl. The most striking sights of Yaroslavl are the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, the Church of Elijah the Prophet and the Tolgsky Monastery. Since 2005, Yaroslavl is one of 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Russia according to criteria II - the development of the center of Yaroslavl, which developed in the 17th-18th centuries, is an outstanding example of mutual cultural and architectural influence between Europe and Russia, and IV - a striking example of the urban planning reform of Empress Catherine Great, carried out across Russia between 1763 and 1830.

Kostroma is also part of the Golden Ring of Russia. In the old part of the city, the historical planning structure has been preserved (the master plan of the city was approved by Empress Catherine II in 1781). The basis of the city's layout is a radial grid of streets; the center of Kostroma is open in relation to the Volga. The most significant of Kostroma's monuments is the Ipatiev Monastery, founded in the 1330s. Also interesting in Kostroma are the Epiphany-Anastasinsky Monastery and Trading Rows


Have you ever heard about the city of brides Ivanovo? If you haven’t heard, then you haven’t had a chance to travel around the Golden Ring of Russia yet. Architecturally, Ivanovo is known primarily for monuments dating back to the era of constructivism (30s of the 20th century): a ship house, a horseshoe house, etc. A large number of historical and revolutionary monuments were built in Ivanovo, giving the city an original flavor. The historical center of the city is interesting, consisting mainly of former merchant houses of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The industrial architecture of the 19th century is also of particular interest. (several textile factories dating back to this period have remained practically intact in the city, but free access to them is limited). Other attractions include the Shchudrovskaya Tent, which was built in the 17th century, and the complex of the Holy Vvedensky Convent, the main part of which dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. If you are wondering why Ivanovo was nicknamed the city of brides, then this is another story that has nothing to do with the Golden Ring. You can find out about this using the link above.

The famous city of Suzdal is also part of the Golden Ring of Russia. The city of Suzdal is a museum-reserve protected by the state and UNESCO. The oldest part of the city is the core of Suzdal - the Suzdal Kremlin. The Kremlin has preserved the earthen ramparts and ditches of the ancient fortress, several churches and the ensemble of the bishop's courtyard with the ancient Nativity Cathedral. On the spot where the Suzdal Kremlin Museum is now located, once upon a time, in the 12th century, Suzdal began to be built


Vladimir is also included in the approved list of cities of the Golden Ring. In total, there are 239 state-protected buildings of the 18th-19th centuries in Vladimir. Among the attractions of Vladimir are the Vladimir-Suzdal Historical and Art Museum-Reserve - a museum that combines exhibitions and interiors of the Assumption and Demetrius Cathedrals, the "Old Vladimir" museum, a military-historical exhibition in the Golden Gate, the house-museum of the Stoletov merchants, the exhibition "Crystal, lacquer miniature, embroidery" in the Old Believer Trinity Church, etc.


You can find out more about each of the cities of the Golden Ring using the links in the topic. The Golden Ring is the pride of Russia. The entire culture of our ancestors, our entire historical heritage is concentrated here. Our task is to understand how important it is to preserve such places for the future, to teach our children a decent attitude towards the history of our homeland.

December 8, 2010 | Categories: Places , History , Architecture