Russia is extremely rich in attractions. A centuries-old history, powerful culture and peculiar cities constitute the true fame of the country. To get a general idea of \u200b\u200bthe specifics of Russian culture, it is worth seeing at least a small gold ring of Russia. The list of cities in the route may vary in different agencies, but traditionally it includes the eight greatest Russian settlements.
What is a gold ring
Large and small gold ring of Russia are tourist routes on the ancient Russian cities. appeared in the 60s of the 20th century, when he began mass tourism Soviet citizens in the expanses of the Motherland. The author of the title was the journalist Yuri Bychkov, who in 1967 publishes a series of literary and artistic essays about the cities in the newspaper "Sovetskaya culture" Ancient Russia. Later this name was officially enshrined at the route according to famous cities.
Features of the route
The specifics of the route lies in the fact that there is no single list of cities in it, and the exact sequence of their inspection. Differences begin with a start place. How does the route begins the small Golden Ring of Russia begins? St. Petersburg or Moscow is a start point for a big ring. Small usually begins in Sergiev Posad or Vladimir. A feature of the route is also not only the ability to make a circular movement from the city to the city, but also radial departures from large cities. For example, you can stay in Suzdal and go from it to Kideksha and Yuryev-Polish. Such outstanding satellites have almost all the famous cities participating in the Golden Ring.
List of cities
The route is a small Golden Ring of Russia, the list of cities of which is slightly different in each agency, traditionally includes eight main Old Russian capitals. It is Vladimir, Rostov Great, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Suzdal, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Yaroslavl, Sergiev Posad.
However, the route may additionally include small cities, such as Alexandrov, Bogolyubovo, Ples, Uglich. Some agencies refuse to visit Ivanovo, the historical and cultural significance of which is significantly lower than other cities-capitals of 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 more cities that are considerable interest for tourists.
Vladimir
Route Small Golden Ring of Russia, whose cities are pearls of Russian culture, often begins with 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 Old Russian architecture. In the temple, several frescoes of Andrei Rublev preserved.
In total, 10 monasteries and churches of different historical periods have been preserved in the city, which make up the pride of Russian culture. This is the Dmitrievsky Cathedral and the Christmas Monastery, the Trinity Old Believer Church and other facilities. Vladimir is interesting because more than 200 monuments of culture of different meanings are located on its territory, some of them are included in the UNESCO list. Many legends were folded about the city, they talk about how the Golden Gate was created that the governor lives in the house and that there was no successful escape from the Vladimir Central. The city enchants its architecture of different periods and a special atmosphere.
Pereslavl-Zalessky
This old Russian city is included in the route of the Small Golden Ring of Russia thanks to the ancient monasteries. In total, they are in the city 6, of which 4 are valid. Monasteries complexes are magnificent samples of the ancient Russian temple architecture, they can be studied by the history of Russian architecture. The city is located on the shore that itself is a landmark. It is about 30 thousand years old, its depth is 25 meters, and the area is 50 square meters. km. Not far from the city lies blue stone, this walner weighing 12 tons reflects the sky and is shrouded in a whole range of secrets and myths. Interestingly, the stone is not covered with snow, next to him is a tree that executes. Legends say that the stone moves in some special direction. The city fascinates with its dimension and traditional life, here it is impossible to better reveal the features of Russian.
Suzdal
Another outstanding city entering the route a small gold ring of Russia is Suzdal. This silent city retained the spirit of ancient Russia, there are no high-rise buildings and noisy highways, you can trudge the narrow streets infinitely, inhaling the "the air of the antiquity of deep". Savior-Efimyev Monastery for more than 600 years, on its territory you can see 30 catalogs of different historical periods.
Total in Suzdal 5 monasteries, the most interesting museum Wooden architecture in which you can see the buildings of antiquity masters created without a single nail. Suzdal, who has been almost 1000 years old, keeps a lot of architectural monuments of the 12-19th centuries. Every July here is a unique and very cheerful holiday of cucumber. And the city is a recognized center of manufacturing the production center, the plant has been preserved here, which made this drink for the royal table.
Kostroma
Excursion to the small gold ring of Russia would be incomplete without visiting Kostroma. This old City On the Volga is the birthplace of Ivan Susanin and is proud of his story. Founded Kostroma in 1152 Yuri Dolgoruky. Special glory took the city during the time of troubled time, when the heir to the throne Mikhail Romanov was saved from the Poles Ivan Susanin and hidden in the Ipatiev monastery. In the following years, Kostroma used the special location of the royal family. The city survived two outstanding monastery complex: Ipatiev and Bogoyavlensky. Kostroma is considered here even there is Her Terem, who is glad to visit children and adults. Special love of Kostroma attach unhurried walks along the Volga, with the ship, there are magnificent views of this old city.
Yaroslavl
Route The Golden Ring of Russia (Big and Small) is definitely running through the ancient city of Yaroslavl. The settlement in this place existed in the era of Neolithic. But the formation of the city is associated with the name of Yaroslav Wise. There is a legend about the appearance of the city - here allegedly Prince Yaroslav defeated the bear, in honor of this event, the coat of arms of the city decorates the bear with the secretions. Historians doubt this version and say that the city is laid quite another prince with the same name. The oldest attraction of the city is the Savior Transfiguration Cathedral in the Spassky Monastery, it dates back to the beginning of the 16th century. The Church of the Ilya Prophet and John the Forerships make up the subject of special pride of the city, they are outstanding samples of the famous Yaroslavl architectural school. The unique Tolgian male monastery operates in the city from the 14th century and is one of the oldest in Russia. Vintage churches and buildings in Yaroslavl are at every turn, the city retains the atmosphere of antiquity, a lot of historic film director was filmed on his streets.
Sergiev Posad
Route Small Golden Ring of Russia often begins with the city of Sergiev Posada, which is located on a convenient way from Moscow. The main attraction of the city is the Trinity-Sergiyev Lavra - one of the oldest in Russia of Stavropigial male monasteries. It was founded in 1337, Ivan Grozny was baptized here, and the history of the monastery is closely connected with Russian history.
Also, the city is proud of the magnificent ancient Ilinskaya church, which stands on the shore of the Kell Pond. Pilgrims attracts a miraculous which is not only a masterpiece of the ancient Russian architecture, but also the place of prayers and the execution of requests for healing. The miracle of nature is the key in the suburb of Sergiev Posada. The city is considered the heart of Russian Orthodoxy, and there is a special spirit of faith and grace.
Great Rostov
Rostov Great is a real gem of the route Small Golden Ring of Russia. Tourist feedback on visiting this city is filled with delights and bright emotions. Indeed, the city is something to show.
Rostov was founded in 862, he always played a prominent role in the life of the Russian state. More than 300 has survived in the city historical monuments Different eras. Of particular interest among tourists is a visit to the ancient Whiten Rostov Kremlin. Also in the city there are several of the oldest Russian monasteries. Unusual views can be photographed on the shore of Lake Nero, whose age is more than 500 thousand years. Of interest: in Rostov, there is an unusual Museum of Jam and the Museum of the Tsarevna Frogs.
"Gold ring". City of memories and shrines ... Vladimir.The city of Vladimir is the ancient 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 calculated ten! The city of Vladimir, located on the high shore of Klyazma, is striking by beauty and sizes, majestic gold-shameful temples and islander termes. A huge number of architectural monuments, survived in the city, turned Vladimir to the biggest tourist centre Golden rings of Russia.
Coat of arms of Vladimir
The city of Vladimir, founded in 1108 by Kiev Prince Vladimir Monomakh, was the main outpost of the Rostov-Suzdal Principality, and at the time of the Grand Duke Andrei Bogolyubsky - the capital of the principality. The XII century was the "golden age of" Vladimir, after which a series of fires and conquests stopped the development of the city, turning Vladimir in the ordinary city of the Grand Duchy of Moscow - the city of memories and shrines ...
Monument to the prince Vladimir.
Monument to the Baptists of the Vladimir Land, the founder of the city of Vladimir equivalent to the Best Prince Vladimir Red Sunny and St. Fyodor,
set on observation site Pushkin Park. 
The monument was solemnly opened on July 28, 2007 during the celebration of the 850th anniversary of the transfer of the capital Rus from Kiev to Vladimir. 
Monument in honor of the 850th anniversary of Vladimir
Total height - 22 m., Figure height - 3 m.
The first obelisk from a tree with a star was delivered here in 1916. The current one was laid in his place in 1958 in honor of the 850th anniversary of the city (then the year of the foundation was considered to be 1108), and was solemnly opened on October 30, 1969. Sculptor A. B. Ryabichev, architects A.N.Dushkin and E.A. Archipov. 
Three figures are located on the sides of a concave triggered truncated prism: an ancient warrior facing a defensive gold gate, an architect, addressed towards the Assumption Cathedral and a modern worker facing the industrial part of the city. The people are also called "Three Fools" or "Three Lododes".
Monument to Andrei Rublev
The monument to Andrei Rublev is located at the Cathedral Square in front of the entrance to Pushkin Park. Figure Andrei Rubleva is made of bronze. This is the last work of the Moscow sculptor O.K. Komova. The monument was opened in August 1995 by the Millennium of the city of Vladimir.
Collection of busts of Soviet leaders
Seven busts of Soviet leaders are collected in Vladimir at the house number 55 on the street of the world. In this building there is an office of the company Vladstroycenter. Busts of all the leaders of the Soviet Union (Lenin, Stalin, Khrushchev, Brezhnev, Andropov, Chernenko, Gorbachev) are collected here at the initiative of the company's director.
Bust Lenin and Bust Stalin
Bust Khrushchev, Brezhnev bust, Bust Chernenko
Bust Andropova, Bust Gorbachev
Railway station in Vladimir
Railway station in Vladimir - one of the most important railway units of Gorky railway And at a distance of about 180 km from Moscow. Railway communication Between Vladimir and Moscow exists from the summer of 1861.
The steam locomotive monument at the station square
The locomotive series L №0801 was built in 1952 by Kolomna Plant (Designer Lebedyansky LS). He is attributed to Vladimir Depot. He worked in the regions of Orekhovo-Vladimir-Gorky, since 1962 Kovrov-Murom, Vladimir-Tumskaya. After used as a maneuver art. Vladimir and in 1995 translated into the state version. In 1999, installed in the museum as a symbol of labor glory of Locomotive depot Vladimir.
The covered cargo carriage No. 2335 narrow gauge was built in 1962 and until 1999 was operated on the plots of Tumskaya-Ryazan-Pier and Tumskaya-Golovanov Dacha. From 1999 to 2002 It was in the reserve of the MPS. In 2002, installed in the museum as a symbol of the labor glory of the depot of the depot Vladimir and Tumskaya.
Vladimir railway workers who died at the fronts of the BOB 1941-1945.
The Alley "120 years of Transibu" is laid in honor of the anniversary of the construction of the Trans-Siberian railway line by the employees of the Gorky railway 14.05.2011.
This is a major transport node on automotive and railway highways. By virtue of its unique geographic location, the region plays an important role in the development of the European transport infrastructure and regional organization of freight transportation. Cargo traffic intensity, passenger traffic, tourist routes continue to increase every year.
Bus station in Vladimir
The bus station in Vladimir is a modern complex, it has everything necessary for the convenience and comfort of passengers. An embedded computer system and eight tickets allow you to quickly buy a ticket to any direction. In the cafe you can have a snack and buy food on the road. Moreover, it has not only a rich selection of dishes, there is always on sale and self-catering.
Academic Drama Theater
main Department of the Bank of Russia Vladimir region and monument to Lenin
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the Vladimir region
House of Councils of Councils
House of merchant Vasilyeva
On the streets of this beautiful city ...
Beauty of parks in Vladimir
Lipki Park - the oldest Park Vladimir
The first trees in it were planted in 1901. The park is located between the Cathedral Square and the Dmitrievsky Cathedral. Most trees in the park are linden, from here and his name. Central place In the park takes a small fountain. Recently, a modern children's playground appeared here.
Patriarch gardens
Patriarchal gardens - one of beautiful seats Vladimir. The garden leads its story from the XVI century. Despite the fact that in Vladimir there was no residence of the Patriarch, but a cherry garden was specifically planted, where the capital clergy came to relax. In 1948, the garden received the name of the name of the 16 republics. The urban station of Yunnatov was created here.
In 1979, after frost, 430 apple trees were killed 70 varieties. Restore landing for three years.
Currently, the garden is returned to the old name. total area "Green" kingdom is almost four hectares. Rare Flower Splashing - Care Symbol human hands. And real creativity. Here, as a basis was taken by the main principle of nature. Permanent update. Therefore, an eclectics reigns on historical land. And on one territory is a little journey.
Square at the place of the hotel "Klyazma"
Sculpture group "Element - 94"
located in the city of Vladimir on Oktyabrsky Avenue, in a place where the avenue adjoins the noble 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.
Trading rows of Vladimir
Currently, Vladimir is the administrative center of the Vladimir Region (33 of the Region). There was a diversified and high-tech economy in the city - accurate engineering, metalworking industry, tractor construction, polymer chemistry and a number of other industries. Powerful scientific and technical potential is concentrated in the city.
Water tower
Water Tower Located on ancient shaft near the Golden Gate was built in 1912. This is an interesting building of red brick in a pseudo-styled style - one of the examples of the urban economic building characteristic of urban planning of the late XIX century. In 1975, the water tower building was adapted under the museum.
The main rivers of the Vladimir region: Klyazma and Oka. Klyazma flows into OKU on the southeast outskirts on the border with Nizhny Novgorod Region. The largest tributaries of Klyazma: Sherry (with the influx of milk), Kirzhach (with tributaries Large and Small Kirzhach), Peksha, Kolkha, Nerl, Shot, Owl, Luh, Supervoy, Functions of Oka: Goose, Unzha and Ush, near Alexandrova Takes the beginning of the influx of Volga River Dubna. Self large lakes: Urvanovskoye and Vizh.
The rich history of the city of Vladimir is reflected in numerous architectural monuments, compactly located in the historical core of the city. Tourists enter the city of three white-named monuments of the Domongolsky architecture, recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Agreement as part of the object "Whiten Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal".
Golden Gate
The golden gate was the front entrance to the city. In addition to defense purposes, they also had a triumphal character. Here we met foreign ambassadors and eminent guests, more than once were conducted by warriors. Under the villages of the golden gate, princely squads, returned from hiking, were solemnly enter the Grand Diction. Alexander Nevsky and Dmitry Donskoy.
Golden Gate (1164 year) - the rarest monument of the Russian military architecture of the elevation of the Vladimir Principality under Andrei Bogolyubsky and the growth of the capital of Vladimir. The golden gate was included in the western line of urban trees, built in 1158-1164 by Princely Gradelians.
Assumption Cathedral
The promotional creation of Russian architecture is the Assumption Cathedral. It is a complex complex of high-rise buildings. The initial blonde cathedral was built by Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky in the 1158-1160 and was conceived not only as a city cathedral, but also as a primary cathedral of all of Russia.
Dmitrievsky Cathedral
Near the Uspensky there is a white-stone Dmitrievsky Cathedral. It was built in 1194-1197 by Prince Vsevolod III as the Palace Temple in honor of the patron saint of Prince St. Dmitry Solunsky and in connection with the birth of the Prince of Dmitry's Princely Son. Dmitrievsky Cathedral is a characteristic example of the Vladimir architecture of the XII 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 is built in the "pseudovizantine" style. Consists of two connected volumes: the actual church and the bell tower. The divine service in the Trinity Church ceased in 1928. Currently, the Krustal Museum, Lacqua Miniature and Embroidery Museum is located in the building.
Princess Monastery
Princess Monastery, was founded at the beginning of the XIII century, the wife of the Great Vladimir Prince Vsevolod III Princess Maria Schwarna. From the very beginning, the monastery was conceived as a generic tomb of Knyagin Vladimir House. In the XIII century, Maria Schwarovna, her sister Anna, daughter of Vsevolod III Elena, wife and daughter Alexander Nevsky were buried here.
Holy Bogolyubsky Monastery
based at the end of the XII century, however, almost all preserved buildings refer to the XVIII-XIX centuries. And performed in the style of a baroque or pseudorous style. The main attractions are the stair tower and the gallery adjacent to it.
Both structures were part of the Palace Andrei Bogolyubsky, and now built into the Christmas Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built in the XVIII century on the site of the collapsed cathedral of the XII century. Ancient fragments are easy to learn from unusual stone decorations.
He was invented by a certain Soviet writer Yuri Bychkov in 1967 and immediately became a successful tourist brand to attract foreign tourists to the USSR existed.
In fact, the gold ring is a group of cities focused on the territory of Central Russia and representing a certain historical and cultural value. United by road, they form a symbolic circle that has become the personification of the cultural heritage of our country.
Moreover, many of its cities and their attractions are objects of security of the Fund World Heritage UNESCO.
Traditionally, the Golden Rings of Russia includes eight cities - Vladimir, Ivanovo, Kostroma, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov, Sergiev Posad, Suzdal and Yaroslavl.
All of them are located on the territory of the six regions - Vladimir, Ivanovo, Kostroma, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl.
In addition to the main list of cities, there is another, the so-called discussion list, which is already more than 20 settlements. A visit to these places depends on the selected tourist route and is usually determined by the company by the organizer.
It includes: G. Elksandrov, S. Bogolyubovo, G.Gorokhovets, G. Gus-Crystal, p. Kideksha, Moscow, Murom, P. Paleh, G.Plas, Mr. Yebinsk, Tutaev, G.uglich, Mr. Yuriev-Polsky, G. Shawa and a number of other cities, villages and villages.
Vladimir is considered to be the generally recognized capital of the Golden Ring of Russia.
Each person who understands the Russian language and more or less sense in history, with the words "Vladimir city" immediately arises the image of something incredibly ancient, complete monuments of the past, former majesty and glory. Unemic intelligence will immediately recall the "Vladimir Central". But, despite the last gloomy thoughts, Vladimir - the city is a bright, joyful, rich in greens and cultural monuments, is one of the most visited by tourists points of the famous Gold Ring of Russia.
This city is indeed one of the oldest in Russia, which arose even before Moscow.
According to one version, this city was laid in 1108 by Vladimir Monomakh, and on the other - in 990 Vladimir Svyatoslavich (the Baptist of Russia) built a fortress on Klyazma, which became the starting point. In the middle of the century, Vladimir becomes the capital of the Rostov-Suzdal Principality, with the lands of which will begin the formation of the modern state Russia.
Although from the XIV century, Vladimir and loses its meaning of the center of Northeast Russia and becomes one of the provincial cities, the city continues to be put in the first place in the titles of Russian princes and kings, even ahead of Moscow.
From the end of the XVIII century, Vladimir becomes the center of governorship, and then the province, turning into the center of advanced formation and high culture in the province.
During the years of Soviet power, the appearance of the city changed significantly - it was not only demolished many temples, most cemeteries were destroyed within the city borders, but also a lot of factories operating and now were built.
Vladimir city - Pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia. There is more than two hundred monuments of culture and history, some of which are included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
Most architectural monuments are concentrated in the historical core of the city, which largely retained its appearance, despite the turbulent historical events.
To consider the sights Let's start with the entrance to the old Vladimir -. Constructed in 1164, they constitute the rarest testimony of Russian military architecture and are a parade entrance to the city.
The largest buildings of the ancient Vladimir is erected in 1158-1160.
He was repeated several times and became more extensive and majestic. In 1408, Andrei Rublev decorated the frescoes of the wall of the cathedral. Together with the fragments of the Mural of the XII century, this was provided by the Assumption Cathedral of the Museum of Monumental Painting of Medieval Russia. According to this cathedral, the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin was built.
Not far from Asspensky is located white Dmitrievsky Cathedral, built in 1194-1197. In the name of St. Dmitry Solunsky in honor of the birth of the son of Prince Vsevolod III. The same prince a little earlier (in 1191) founded the Christmas men's monastery. The prince Alexander Nevsky was buried here, and later the monastery became the bishop houses. Nowadays the residence of the Vladimiro-Suzdal bishop is located.
The spouse of Prince - the builder of the Dmitrievsky Cathedral - at the beginning of the XIII century, also founded the monastery, but already female, in honor of the Assumption of the Mother of God. Wears this monastery name Princess Monastery. In his ensemble there are two churches, one with them is Assumption, decorated with frescoes of the painter Marka Matveyev and reported to our times the images of many Vladimir-Suzdal Princes. Initially, the monastery was conceived as a generic tomb of Vladimir Princess, and therefore the spouses of many famous Russian rulers rest here.
Nikitskaya, Georgievskaya, Spasskaya, Voznesenskaya, Nikolo-Galeskaya, Konstantino-Elelenskaya, Mikhailo-Arkhangelskaya, Sretenskaya and many other churches, trading ranks of the period of Catherine II, the building of the city duma of the beginning of the twentieth century, hundreds of other unique buildings with the original architecture - all this is only A small part of Vladimir, which is worth visiting.
But there are also special places for excursions - museums, which in the city is also a lot of: Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve, the House-Museum of Tabletov (in the restored house of famous countertops, an excellent exposure, transmitting the spirit of the XIX century and the atmosphere of merchant life), Cultural and educational center "Chambers" (dedicated to the culture of past epochs), Museum of military valve (in the exposition of weapons and armor of the XII-XIX centuries., Diorama of the invasion of Batya to Vladimir, materials about famous Russian commander and heroes of the Soviet Union that comes from Vladimir) , Museum "Native Nature" (exposure area of \u200b\u200balmost 400 square meters. meters with hundreds of animal exhibits and corners of nature of this region), Museum of the history of the Vladimir region from the Stone Age until the February Revolution, the exposition "Old Vladimir", "Crystal, Lacquer Miniature, Embroidery" .
In addition to 4 cinemas in Vladimir there is a dramatic theater. Lunacharsky, Philharmonic, Puppet Theater, a bunch of sports facilities, growing world champions.
After such an impressive list of attractions, you can add information about the availability of 18 clubs and entertainment centers, 12 palaces of culture (including the ice palace for fans of skates and hockey). Such a picture of an innumerable amount of bars, cafes, pubs, restaurants, cabaret for any category of population and wealth.
About Vladimir Central
To edify everyone, thirsty, depravity, debauchery and destruction should be reminded of existence in Vladimir another attraction - Vladimir Central.
This is the prison famous for the whole of Russia with a unique and impressive history. How many people, how many destinies, how many views on the world - and all this in one place.
This prison was built in 1783 by decree Catherine II, and the central began to call in the twentieth century. Now it is contained and serving the sentences of particularly dangerous criminals. For those who do not want to take a violation of the law, cool to change their lives and breaking fate, but wants to visit inside - the museum is open.
The term "Golden Ring of Russia" has existed for more than 40 years. He was invented by a certain Soviet writer Yuri Bychkov in 1967 and immediately became a successful tourist brand to attract foreign tourists to the USSR existed.
In fact, the gold ring is a group of cities focused on the territory of Central Russia and representing a certain historical and cultural value. United by road, they form a symbolic circle that has become the personification of the cultural heritage of our country. Moreover, many of its cities and their attractions are objects of UNESCO World Heritage Foundation.
Traditionally, the Golden Rings of Russia includes eight cities - Vladimir, Ivanovo, Kostroma, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov, Sergiev Posad, Suzdal and Yaroslavl. All of them are located on the territory of the six regions - Vladimir, Ivanovo, Kostroma, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl. In addition to the main list of cities, there is another, the so-called discussion list, which includes more than 20 settlements. A visit to these places depends on the selected tourist route and is usually determined by the company by the organizer.
The Golden Ring of Russia includes: Alexandrov, S. Bogolyubovo, Ggorokhovets, G. Gus-Crystal, p. Kideksha, Moscow, Murom, P. Paleh, G.Plas, Mr. Yebinsk, Tutaev, G.uglich, Mr. Yuriev-Polsky, G. Shawa and a number of other cities, villages and villages. Vladimir is considered to be the generally recognized capital of the Golden Ring of Russia. We will start a brief overview of the main cities of the tourist route Golden Ring of Russia.
Vladimir - Golden Ring Pearl
Pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia and one of the most ancient russian citiesOf course, Vladimir. The city is located 193 km from Moscow on the banks of the Klyazma River. In the 12th century, Vladimir was the capital of Vladimir-Suzdal Principality, but over time she lost his importance and during the growth of the Moscow state even acquired the status provincial city. Today, Vladimir is a major industrial and cultural Center The central part of Russia with a population of about 340 thousand inhabitants.
The city is striking by its pristine beauty and preserved to our days by architectural monuments, in particular numerous gold-shameful temples and islandic woods. The sights of Vladimir also make their variety and uniqueness.
Among them: the golden gates, built in 1164, drawn up in their time the main entrance to the richest and notable princely-boyar part of the city; Assumption Cathedral - a monument of Russian architecture of the 12th century, painted by Andrei Rublev, the Orthodox church and at the same time state Museum; Dmitrievsky Cathedral, whose walls are decorated with white-stone threads, with images of people and animals, and much more.
Suzdal
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Famous tourist route Russia is called "Golden Ring" is not just like that. The route leads to the oldest Russian cities, where the most ancient attractions are preserved - cultural monuments, historical places. The term "Golden Ring" appeared more than 30 years ago due to essays in the Soviet Russia newspaper. The Golden Ring includes eight major cities that you will learn about in this topic. If you look at the city on the map, it becomes clear why the tourist route was named this way, the city is located a kind of ring to the northeast of Moscow
They say that the best way Understand and know the Great Russia - drive through her golden ring. The cities of the Golden Ring are stored historical and architectural monuments of ancient Russia. The Golden Ring includes eight cities - Sergiev Posad, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov Great, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Suzdal and Vladimir. Later, several more cities included the list, but this list was not already approved and is controversial. The route for the Golden Rowers of Russia is suitable for any time of the year. The trip to the Golden Ring makes it possible to everyone who is interested in history, culture and today's Day of Russia, to know her ancient capital and other cities in which the past centuries left their mark 
Gold ring of Russia And his story is very saturated with events. The stories of the Golden Ring are devoted to many books, but at the same time, the story is very tragic - due to indifference and indifference of people, due to active construction, many unique attractions, cultural and history monuments are finally lost. Nevertheless, most of the monuments are preserved, and is protected by UNESCO and the Russian state.
The Golden Ring is famous for masterpieces of folk art. In museums of many cities, samples of vintage art crafts are collected: wood carving and bones, articles of skillful lace and jewelers, lacquer miniature and painting on enamel and much more. If you are going on a journey through the Golden Ring of Russia, it is worth paying for at least two days to get acquainted with each of the cities. It is most convenient to travel along the route to own car, find a hotel will not make any difficulty, but you will not be tied to any of excursion routeswhich are made of sleep, and do not allow you to know the beauty of the Golden Ring. 
In the cities of the Golden Rings of Russia, all stages of the development of ancient Russian architecture are presented: the majestic white-stone temples of the 12-13 centuries, the tents buildings of the 16th century, the buildings of the 17th century, the creations of the architectural and picturesque schools of Rostov, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Vladimir. 
So, more about each of the cities entering the Golden Ring .. Let's start with the Great Rostov, since it is one of oldest cities Russia. Great Rostov - the most popular city Golden rings. The huge cultural potential of the city made it one of the large centers of tourist pilgrimage. Rostov is incorporated into a special interaction program between the Council of Europe and Russia to preserve the historical and cultural heritage. The considerable past Rostov led his saturation by monuments of history and culture. One of the most important monuments is only the landscape itself of the lake basin and the adjacent territory rich in archeology monuments. The classics not only Russian, but also world art were the sights of Rostov Great, in particular the construction of the former bishop house of the XVII century. - Rostov Kremlin.
The colossal value is the stone and wooden development of Rostov XVIII-XX centuries. The property of world culture is the Rostov Slans - a set of musical works of the XVII-XIX centuries., Inseparable from an outstanding musical instrument - the famous Rostov belftle. Each of the 13 bells of bells, from the largest, weighing 32 tons, to the smallest, sounds special. 
The next city as part of the Golden Ring of Russia - Sergiev Posad. The city is famous primarily due to the ensemble of the Monastery of Trinity-Sergiyev Lava, consisting of more than 50 buildings. The earliest construction in the monastery is the Cross-domed Trinity Cathedral of White Stone, built in 1422 on the site of the wooden church of the same name; One of the few preserved samples of the Moscow White Stocatural Architecture of the XIV-XV centuries. Around the Trinity Cathedral gradually formed architectural ensemble Laurel. Built by the successor to the founder of the monastery by Nikonom "in honor of and praise" by the presence of Sergia Radonezh, and was laid in the year of glorifying the latter in the saints. The famous Russian icon paints Andrei Rublev and Daniel Black worked on the iconostasis of the Cathedral; For this, the iconostasis was written by the ruble icon "Holy Trinity".
All the sights of Sergiyev Posada are somehow connected with Trinity-Sergiye Lavra. They or were included in its composition, or come to this day. The city is actually unique, and tens of thousands of tourists annually attracts 
Pereslavl-Zalessky Slanged One of the first white-stone temples of Northeast Rus, which have reached us almost completely preserved. AT Gold ring of Russia Pereslavl-Zalessky enters due to the rich historical and cultural heritage. The sights of Pereslavl-Zalessky include monuments of church architecture: six architectural complexes Monasteries and nine churches. In the center of Pereslavl, the city shaft surrounding history Center cities. Fish Sloboda stretched along the river. 2 kilometers north-west of Pereslavl is an archaeological monument "Klemyinsky Complex", the center of the complex is the ancient city of Plegshin, from which the shafts of the XII century are preserved. The object of the worship of the pagans is preserved - blue stone, a large bilateral boulder weighing 4 tons. 
Yaroslavl - ancient city Golden rings of Russia, one of the most beautiful cities of the Volga region. On the territory of Yaroslavl there are 140 monuments of architecture and attractions. The brightest sights of Yaroslavl - Savior-Preobrazhensky Monastery, Church of Ilya Prophet and Tolgsky Monastery. Since 2005, Yaroslavl has been one of the 23 UNESCO World Heritage Objects in Russia in Criteria II - the development of the center of Yaroslavl, which established in the XVII-XVIII centuries is an outstanding example of mutual cultural and architectural influence between Europe and Russia, and IV - a vivid example of urban-planning reform of Empress Ekaterina Great, carried out in Russia between 1763 and 1830.
The composition of the Golden Ring of Russia also includes Kostroma. In the old part of the city, the historical structure of planning is preserved (the city's master plan has been approved by Empress Catherine II in 1781). The basis of the city planning is the radiation mesh of the streets, the center of Kostroma is disclosed in relation to the Volga. The most significant of Kostroma monuments is the Ipatiev Monastery, founded by the 1330s. Also interesting in Kostroma - Epiphany-Anastasinsky Monastery and Trading Rows 
Have you ever heard about the city of Brides Ivanovo? If you did not hear, then you have not had a chance to travel around the Golden Ring of Russia. In the architectural plan, Ivanovo is known primarily by monuments relating to the era of constructivism (30s of the 20th century): This is a house-ship, a house of Horseshoe, etc. In Ivanovo, a large number of historical and revolutionary monuments giving the city the original flavor are built. The historic center of the city is interesting, consisting mainly of the former merchant houses of the XIX and the beginning of the XX centuries. Industrial architecture of the XIX century represents certain interest. (In the city, several textile factories belonging to this period are preserved in the city, but free access is limited there). From other attractions, you can note the Shchudrovskaya tent, which was built in the XVII century, and the complex of the Holy Inspected Women's Monastery, the main part of which refers to the beginning of the XX century. If you are interested in why Ivanovo nicknamed the city of brides, then this is another story that has nothing to do with the Golden Ring. You can learn about this link above 
The famous city of Suzdal is also included in the Golden Ring of Russia. The city of Suzdal is a museum-reserve guarded by the state and UNESCO. The most ancient part of the city is the kernel of Suzdal - the Suzdal Kremlin. The Kremlin retained the earthen shafts and the Rips of the ancient fortress, several churches and an ensemble of the Archroad Court with an ancient Christmas Cathedral. At the place where the Museum of the Suzdal Kremlin is now, once, in the XII century, Suzdal began to be erected 
Vladimir also enters the approved list of cities of the Golden Ring. In total, Vladimir 239 protected by the state buildings of the XVIII-XIX centuries. The sights of Vladimir - Vladimir-Suzdal Historical and Art Museum-Reserve - Museum, Uniting the Expositions and Interiors of the Assumption and Dmitrievsky Cathedrals, the Museum "Old Vladimir", Military Historical Exposition in the Golden Gate, House-Museum of Counter Tightening, Exposition "Crystal, Lakova miniature, embroidery "in the Old Believer Troitsk Church and DR 
You can learn more about each of the cities of the Golden Ring by using references in the subject. The Golden Ring is the pride of Russia. The whole culture of our ancestors is concentrated here, all our historical heritage. Our task is to understand how important it is to preserve such places for the future, teach our children a worthy attitude towards the history of our Motherland.
December 8, 2010 at 18:24:12 | Categories: Places, History, Architecture
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