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« Golden ring" City of memories and shrines... Vladimir.

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. A huge number of 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 the observation deck of the Pushkin Park.

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 trihedral truncated prism there are three figures: 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 the leaders of the Soviet Union (Lenin, Stalin, Khrushchev, Brezhnev, Andropov, Chernenko, Gorbachev) are collected 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 in 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-Sib” was founded in honor of the anniversary of the construction of the Trans-Siberian railway by employees of the Gorky Railway on 05/14/2011.

This is a big one transport node on highways and railways. Due to its unique geographical location, the region plays an important role in the development of the European transport infrastructure and regional organization of cargo transportation. Freight traffic intensity, passenger transportation, tourist routes continues to increase every year.

Bus station in Vladimir

The bus station in Vladimir is modern complex, has everything necessary for the convenience and comfort of passengers. 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 the 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 Vasilyev

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 Dmitrievsky 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 water tower building was converted into 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 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the White Stone Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal site.

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 throne cathedral all of 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 Holy Mother of God, built in the 18th century on the site of a collapsed 12th-century cathedral. Ancient fragments are easily recognized by their unusual stone decorations.

Hello friends! In 2017, the Golden Ring of Russia turned 50 years old. For more than half a century we have been traveling around the most beautiful cities, we admire their architectural monuments and the beauty of nature. Many of you have probably been to at least some of them and can tell you a lot of interesting things. historical facts. We are waiting for them in the comments. We will briefly tell you which cities are included in the Golden Ring of Russia and about tourist routes along it. About who came up with the first route and when the first trip took place. There are many worthy cities in Russia. You can travel around the Ring, or you can travel to individual places - those where your heart draws you.

Interesting moment. First, 8 ancient Russian cities were united into a single route:

Vladimir (Vladimir region)
Suzdal (Vladimir region)
Ivanovo (Ivanovo region)
Kostroma (Kostroma region)
Rostov Veliky (Yaroslavl region)
Pereslavl-Zalessky (Yaroslavl region)
Yaroslavl (Yaroslavl region)
Zagorsk (Sergiev Posad) (Moscow region)

These cities are located on the same loop route. For a long time this association was called the Golden Ring of Russia. Before Perestroika it included Uglich (9th city).

Then confusion began, and we still did not understand which departments it was connected with. Many worthy cities began to be called the city of the Golden Ring. The list has expanded. This is understandable - in Russia there is much more unique places and beautiful ancient cities that are a must see.

Whether such a branded prefix officially appeared for the city or whether travel agencies began to do it themselves, we still don’t understand. But over time the first eight added 4 more:

Uglich;
Ples;
Yuriev-Polsky;
Alexandrov.

Dmitrov;
Bogolyubovo;
Moore;
Kideksha.

The prefix City of the Golden Ring helps cities. Tourists, hotels, shops, souvenirs, excursions, restaurants - everything brings a pretty penny to the budget. The list was expanded for a reason. It's all territory ancient Rus', Vladimir-Suzdal principality. The basis of the future state.

In January 2018, a forum of small towns and villages of cultural and historical significance was held. From the speech of the Minister of Culture, it became clear that there is a “geographical ring” of 8 cities, and there is a tourist brand of the city (more on this later).

Sightseeing buses with tourists began to travel along new routes. However, cities with almost a thousand years of history and important historical places, anyway, much more.

There are cities in which monuments of ancient Russian architecture, traditions of folk craftsmanship that have survived to this day, jewelry making, painting, birch bark and linen production have been preserved.

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Big Golden Ring by region

Thus, for the convenience of tourists, the first list of 8 cities was called the Small Golden Ring. The second list began to be called the Great Golden Ring.

The list has not been officially approved. Disputes about which cities to include in it continue to this day. It is much easier (for orientation and for drawing up a travel route) to list the cities that claim it by region:

Moscow region

Dmitrov;

Vladimir region

Yuriev-Polsky;
Alexandrov;
Bogolyubovo;
Gorokhovets;
Gus-Khrustalny;
Moore;
Kideksha (4 km from Suzdal)

Yaroslavl region

Uglich;
Rybinsk;
Myshkin;
Tutaev is nearby (36 km from Yaroslavl);

Ivanovo region

Plyos;
Palekh;

Tver region

Kalyazin;

Ryazan Oblast

Kasimov

Historical meaning

If we talk about the first 8 cities, then you definitely need to visit them. The “traditional” Golden Ring boasts buildings from the pre-Mongol period. There are very few of them left even on maps and in historical documents, let alone real ones.

Suzdal was the capital of several large principalities;
Rostov was the capital city of the Rostov-Suzdal principality;
Pereslavl-Zalessky is the birthplace of Alexander Nevsky. At that time - the largest of the cities in the region;
Vladimir - for a long time remained the capital of the Vladimir-Suzdal principality.

Who was the first to drive around the Ring?

This dear route appeared only in the 60s. It was organized by journalist Yuri Aleksandrovich Bychkov, an employee of the newspaper “Soviet Culture”. According to the plan, the trip began in Moscow and ended in Suzdal.

The journalist was given the task of talking about Suzdal tourism. Bychkov got into the car and drove off. On the way I saw a sign for Ivanovo. I decided to stop by. This is how the story began. From one city he rode to another, paving a path that would later be repeated by millions of people.

Later, Yuri Alexandrovich was joined by his wife, then a photographer and a couple of volunteer assistants. The route turned out to be both picturesque and interesting. At that time it was not yet a tourist destination, so the company experienced many exciting moments. Pioneers, what can I say.

They had driven halfway through the route, but they no longer wanted to go back the same way. This is how Kostroma and Yaroslavl appeared on the Golden Ring map.

The travelogue was published in 1967. It included photographs, reviews, stories, and tips for tourists. The essay was called “The Golden Ring.”

After 2 years, Bychkov joined the All-Russian Society for the Protection of Historical Monuments. He offered to organize a tourist route to the places he had studied. I immediately liked the idea, but the road needed to be explored, to think about where else travelers could go, what to show. So first a scientific expedition was created.

But really, what should a tourist pay attention to?

Vladimir: amazing temples from Italian masters, amazing stone carvings here.
The temples of Yuryev-Polsky and Kidekshi were built much earlier than the beginning of the Mongol era. And they are well preserved.
Films about the history of Rus' were created in Suzdal. Find familiar places from scenes from your favorite movies.
The New Year's comedy “Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession” was filmed in Rostov the Great. Do you recognize the colonnade along which the film's characters ran back and forth?

And that is not all!

Cities not included in the main list

There are many beautiful cities in our country that we just want to add to our route. Their historical significance is enormous, and just looking at all this beauty is tempting. Unique places!

Sergiev Posad

The monastery of Sergius of Radonezh is a city within a city. There is a Theological Seminary, a monastery, churches, ancient icons, and sources of holy water. There's a lot to do - it's a trip of several days.

Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra

Rybinsk

An ancient city of the late 11th century. Has important archaeological significance for scientists and historians. But it is not included in the route.

If you are driving along the ring yourself, be sure to check out these cities.

A few words about Pereslavl-Zalessky

Not as legendary as Rostov or Suzdal. It has never been the capital of any principality. Why is he of such interest?

Pereslavl was one of the most major cities Northeast. It was not the capital, but was conceived and built as a capital city. There were buildings from the Golden Horde period here, but they have not survived. Probably due to the fact that the city was destroyed many times and then rebuilt.

From the surviving antiquities:

Rampart;
Transfiguration Cathedral.

The cathedral was founded by Yuri Dolgoruky. It was completed under Andrei Bogolyubsky. There are also 5 monasteries here, and the earliest buildings are from the 16th century.

Another significant religious site is the Feodorovsky Monastery. It stores unique ancient icons of the 18th century. These are the Vvedenskaya and Kazan icons of the Mother of God.

Throughout the entire period of the reign of the Rurik dynasty, architecture flourished here. Pereslavl was big city, but fate decreed it so - it did not fulfill its purpose, did not become the capital.

The House of Romanov also did not forget about Pereslavl. It was here that Peter I built his famous fleet. The bot "Fortuna", which is called the "grandfather of the Russian fleet", has been preserved.

This city is the closest to Moscow. Only 2.5 hours by bus, and if you have a car - only 1.5 hours.

In addition to major historical attractions, there are several unique museums:

Iron;
Kettle;
Center folk traditions and crafts;
"Berendey's House"

And also, near Pereslavl there is the village of Gorodishche, which boasts the Blue Stone. During pagan times, people came to bow to the Blue Stone. They tried to put him to sleep many times, but he appeared again, as if by magic.

Now they also come to him, lie on him, make wishes. They say they come true. You just need to really want it, lie down on a stone and ask with all your heart.

Golden Circle Expansion

There are many small towns and villages in Russia of great historical and cultural significance. The Russian government has plans to include these places in the Golden Ring.

Things to remember!

The words “Golden Ring of Russia” have two meanings:

Cities united by a ring route (Yaroslavl and Vladimir regions).
Brand name. Officially it sounds like “A city included in the Golden Ring of Russia.” This means that the city is of cultural and historical value, but it may not be on the ring route.

In our country there is an association of small towns that claim to be the City of the Golden Ring of Russia. Getting on this list is prestigious and very profitable. But this obliges the city authorities to carry out serious restoration work and prepare everything to receive tourists.

The Russian government allocates subsidies for the needs and development of small towns and villages. Alas, often the money does not reach its destination. We will see if anything changes in this situation.

In January 2018, a forum was held in Kolomna, which was attended by V.V. Putin. The question also arose about Uglich, which before Perestroika was included in the route of the Golden Ring, but then for some reason fell out of this list.

What the President, the Minister of Culture and representatives of cities and towns agreed on:

Uglich now lives with the hope of entering the Golden Ring of Russia. The day before, Minister of Culture Vladimir Medinsky said that the ring would expand - they intend to add one city per year.

We included eight old cities in this list (see the beginning of the article)- from the old Soviet list - and now we will add to it,” Medinsky confirmed. “But we want it to be prestigious, let the cities fight for a high rank.”

Let us remind you once again that there is a tourist route “Golden Ring of Russia”, consisting of 8 cities, to which Uglich will be added (it is included in the ring route).

And more will be added every year new town. It will have the brand “City of the Golden Ring”, but this city does not necessarily have to be included in the “geographical ring”. So Kolomna stands apart from the Golden Ring route, but competes for the title “City of the Golden Ring of Russia”.

In our opinion, Kolomna really deserves the attention of tourists. But won't we get confused by the names? Maybe the ministry will come up with another nomination so that we don’t have a mess in our heads.

The operator helped us understand this confusing issue travel company"Rostislavl" Irina. By the way, the company’s website with their bus tours we liked it. They offer interesting routes and reasonable prices. We haven’t used the services of Rostislavl yet, but we’ve made plans to do so. If you have already traveled with this company, write your reviews in the comments - we will be glad.

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In 1967, art critic Yuri Bychkov, on instructions from the newspaper “Soviet Culture,” set off in his “Muscovite” to visit the cities of the Vladimir region to write a series of articles about the trip. In the end, he decided not to return along the same path, but to pass through Yaroslavl, thereby enclosing his route in a ring. A series of his travelogues was published under the title “Golden Ring”. This is how the famous route of 8 cities appeared: Sergiev Posad - Pereslavl-Zalessky - Rostov the Great - Yaroslavl - Kostroma - Ivanovo - Suzdal - Vladimir.

“I fell into a thoughtful state and wandered around Moscow. The weather was in contrast to the five sunny days of the recent trip - the sky was clouded with a gray veil. I raised my eyes upward, and my gaze met the dome of the bell tower of Ivan the Great, melting into the ghostly heights, golden through the curtain of drizzle slowly falling from the sky of rain dust. Like an electric shock: “Golden!” This “golden” immediately connected with the road. It turned out - “Golden Ring”.
Yuri Bychkov

SERGIEV POSAD

The only city in the Moscow region as part of the Golden Ring. Its main attraction is the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. There are about fifty white-stone buildings that were built by the best architects of the country over four centuries. So it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to see them all in one excursion.

The Trinity Cathedral houses the relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh, and hundreds of pilgrims flock here every day. The cathedral is famous for its horizontal iconostasis, which was created by a team of craftsmen under the leadership of Andrei Rublev. On one of the doors of the temple there is a hole from a cannonball - a trace from the siege of the Lavra by the troops of False Dmitry II.

In the vicinity of the city there is the ancient Abramtsevo estate. Here Nikolai Gogol read to the owners of the estate, the Aksakov family, the second volume of Dead Souls; Valentin Serov wrote The Girl with Peaches, and Andrei Tarkovsky filmed some scenes of Solaris.

As a souvenir from Sergiev Posad, you can bring a Bogorodsk toy - a carved wooden bear or a colorful bird - which is driven by a secret mechanism.

PERESLAVL-ZALESSKY

In the city on the shore of Lake Pleshcheevo you can see six monasteries and nine churches. Among them is the Transfiguration Cathedral, in which, according to legend, Alexander Nevsky was baptized. The decoration of the temple differs from most Russian churches in its asceticism: practically no decor, a minimum of frescoes. The exception is a copy of the Transfiguration icon by Theophanes the Greek above the marble altar.

You definitely need to visit Lake Pleshcheyevo itself. It was here in the 17th century that Peter I began the construction of the “amusing flotilla,” the ancestor of the entire Russian fleet. Today, the “Boat of Peter I” is open here - a museum where the only boat “Fortune” that has survived from Peter’s times is exhibited. There is also a Blue Stone on the lake - it was used during rituals by the pagan Slavs. When it rains, the color of the stone changes from gray to blue - hence the name. Tourists make a wish at the Blue Stone and, to make it come true, tie a bright ribbon to a nearby bush, and leave a coin on the stone itself.

ROSTOV VELIKY

One of the oldest cities in Rus' was mentioned in the Tale of Bygone Years - in the chronicle of 862. Rostov is decorated with the 17th century Kremlin, which was built not to protect the city, but as the residence of the metropolitan. He was made famous throughout the country by Leonid Gaidai: along the passages of the Rostov Kremlin, the main characters of the film “Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession” ran away from pursuit.

In the Kremlin ensemble there is the Assumption Cathedral - one of the most beautiful churches in Russia. Its architectural style is in many ways reminiscent of the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin. According to legends, the rector of this cathedral was the father of the hero Alyosha Popovich. The famous Rostov belfry with fifteen bells is also located near the cathedral. The largest of them - and the most major in sound - is “Sysoy”. It weighs 32 tons - it takes two bell ringers to rock this giant.

Rostov the Great is famous for traditional Russian cuisine. A favorite among city guests is the tender dumplings stuffed with pike - the main treat of local cafes and restaurants in the Russian style.

YAROSLAVL

The first thing to do in Yaroslavl is to go to the historical center of the city to the Church of Elijah the Prophet. The elegant facade of this temple with snow-white walls, green domes, carved arches and colorful platbands has survived to this day almost in its original form. Ancient frescoes and a baroque carved iconostasis from the 17th century also survived. However, they are opened for visitors to the temple museum only in the warm season: damp and cold weather can cause irreparable damage to the images.

IVANOVO

“Moscow and Ivanovo... were built anew”, wrote Mayakovsky. In fact, not many ancient buildings have survived in the city, and the oldest of them is the stone Shchudrovskaya tent. The miniature pre-Petrine chambers now house a department of the Ivanovo Museum of History and Local Lore.

There are many more examples of architectural constructivism in the city. For example, the residential “House-Ship”, built in 1930 by architect Daniil Fridman. The shape of the building really resembles a ship thanks to its rounded walls and beveled end. The panoramic glazing of the first floor imitates the water on which the house “floats”.

One of the largest museums in the city is the Ivanovo Calico Museum. Almost half a million textile samples are collected here - from ancient homespun fabrics to the most modern factory samples. The museum also houses an exhibition of works and sketches by the famous Ivanovo-born fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev.

SUZDAL

The Suzdal Kremlin was built back in the 10th century, and, surprisingly, almost all of its main buildings have survived to this day. Including the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary with a special dome of rich blue color with gold stars. The Kremlin ensemble also includes the Bishops' Chambers: in ancient times, these stone buildings were used as residential and utility rooms, and today they house an exhibition dedicated to the history of the region.

In the Suzdal Museum of Wooden Architecture under open air collected authentic buildings of the 17th–18th centuries. Peasant huts, merchant houses and even mills are open to the public. The museum staff recreated their interior decoration down to the smallest detail.

The Shchurovo Settlement Museum is a reconstruction of the settlement of the ancient Slavs. In 2008, she became the scenery for Pavel Lungin’s film “The Tsar”. Today, in the interactive museum, visitors are introduced to the life of the inhabitants of ancient Suzdal, taught how to bake bread in a real oven, shoot a bow and hold a sword correctly.

VLADIMIR

For two centuries, Vladimir was the nominal capital of North-Eastern Rus'. It was here, in the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that the great princes were married. This temple was built to store the icon of Our Lady of Vladimir, which was considered the patroness and protector of the state. Today the Assumption Cathedral is included in the List world heritage UNESCO. Its white stone walls are covered with frescoes of the finest work - among them there are works by Andrei Rublev.

The Vladimir Golden Gate was built in the 12th century by Andrei Bogolyubsky. He wanted to show that the city is not inferior to Kyiv in influence and wealth. The gates have become not only beautiful architectural monument, but also a powerful protective structure. They withstood the onslaught of the Tatar hordes during the siege of the city of Batu.

Also on the water meadows near Vladimir is one of the most famous Russian churches - the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl. The elegant temple looks light and weightless thanks to the combination of narrow and elongated decorative elements. The walls of the church are decorated with plot carved reliefs. The central motif of three of them was King David seated on the throne, surrounded by lions and doves.

The name “Golden Ring” is given to Russia’s largest network of tourist routes, which pass through several ancient cities of the country. Concentrated in large and small settlements great amount historical and architectural monuments, museums, craft centers of applied folk art. 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:

Ivanovo

The city was founded on August 2, 1871. Locality 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 calico 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. Most Popular tourist site The local Zoo is considered 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 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 business card Russia and flaunt on the pages of popular printed publications. 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. Modern city boasts many objects that have come down to us in excellent condition; on the streets of Kostroma you can see both buildings erected 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.

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.

Kasimov

Considered one of the most ancient cities 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 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.

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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

Nowhere else in Russia can you find such mesmerizing river landscapes as here. Most of the famous Levitan’s paintings were painted on these shores; Ilya Repin came here for inspiration. And today many of our compatriots and foreign guests come to admire the magnificent pictures of Russian nature.

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 in these places last refuge found the Rurik family, 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.

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Rybinsk

Located on the banks of the large Rybinsk reservoir and known as the center 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.

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 prosperous shopping 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 that are stored in best museums and private collections around the world. It is almost impossible to leave Palekh without a fancy souvenir.
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The city of Vladimir is located 180 km north-east of Moscow, on the banks of the Klyazma River. It is the administrative center of the Vladimir region. Population 339.8 thousand people (2009). Vladimir is part of the Golden Ring of Russia and is popular tourist center Russia.

History of the city of Vladimir

The ancient Russian city of Vladimir was founded in 990 by Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavovich. In history he was known as Vladimir the Red Sun. In 1108, Prince Vladimir Monomakh made the city a stronghold for the defense of the Rostov-Suzdal principality from the south and east. A fortress was erected. It was protected from the south by the Klyazma River, from the north by the Lybid River, and from the west and east there were deep ravines. During the reign of Yuri Dolgoruky's son, Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, the capital of the Rostov-Suzdal principality was moved to the city of Vladimir. This was the heyday of the city. Palaces and temples were erected, construction was underway. An all-Russian school of icon painting was formed in Suzdal and Vladimir.

In 1238, the city suffered greatly from the invasion of the Tatar-Mongol yoke. In 1293 it was destroyed by Dudeneva's army. These invasions were repeated for many years. At the beginning of the 18th century the city was the center of the province. Its construction was carried out in the style of classicism. The city is being reborn. After the 1917 revolution, most of the monuments were reconstructed. Vladimir is famous for its attractions. Dmitrievsky and Assumption Cathedrals are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Sights of the city of Vladimir

Among the city's attractions are monuments of church architecture and numerous museums.

Golden Gate in the city of Vladimir

The main street of the old city is Moskovskaya. The Golden Gate was built in its western part in the 12th century. The silver gate installed in the eastern part, unfortunately, has not survived. The Golden Gate was built over 10 years during the reign of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky. The walls of the gate are made in the shape of a powerful box of hewn white stone. And its interior is filled with large debris rocks and durable lime mortar. The gate was part of the fortress's defensive system. The platform, which is now an observation point, used to be a combat area. They fired at enemies from it and threw stones. Another one Observation deck, called “Old Vladimir” is located on Kozlovy Val - the southern fortification of the city.

Assumption Cathedral in the city of Vladimir

One of the main squares of the city of Vladimir is Cathedral Square. A monument was erected here in honor of the 850th anniversary of the city of Vladimir. This is a truncated triangular pyramid made of white stone. It depicts milestones in the history of Vladimir in the form of allegories. The entrance to the Assumption Cathedral is located on Cathedral Square.

The cathedral is a complex of buildings from different times, the first of which began to be built in 1158. It was the tomb of many representatives of the Vladimir grand ducal house. Initially, the Assumption Cathedral was small and single-domed. The fire of 1185 destroyed almost all the interior decoration of the temple. Only the external painting of the temple in the form of peacocks (symbols of the Resurrection) and the prophets holding scrolls with texts glorifying the Mother of God have survived to this day. Under Prince Vsevolod the Big Nest, the area of the cathedral doubled. A new altar and galleries around the temple appeared, and the interior frescoes were updated. The cathedral became five-domed. After the fire of 1238, the decoration of the Assumption Cathedral again had to be restored. In 1408, Prince Vasily Dmitrievich decided to update the frescoes of the cathedral. The work was carried out by 38-year-old monk Andrei Rublev and his friend Daniil Cherny. They painted almost the entire cathedral. The cathedral contains the largest number of frescoes by the brilliant medieval artist Andrei Rublev. His merit is the painting of a huge iconostasis, the icons of which are now in the Tretyakov Gallery and in the Russian Museum.

Demetrius Cathedral in the city of Vladimir

Demetrius Cathedral was founded in 1194 on the orders of Vsevolod the Big Nest. A special feature of the temple are the sculptural decorations adorning the walls of the temple. These are more than 600 bas-reliefs, which depict stories from the life of King David, as well as images of mythical animals and plants. Some reliefs have disappeared from the walls of the temple. Some were replaced with new ones. In the center of the composition of each facade is the son of King David - King Solomon, who is the ideal for a wise ruler. On the northern facade, facing the city, we see the figure of a man holding a child in his hands - the image of Vsevolod the Big Nest and his son Vladimir. On the southern facade there is a bas-relief “The Ascension of Alexander the Great”, and on the western façade there is an image of Hercules, borrowed from Greek mythology.

The interior of the cathedral is interesting with fragments of the frescoes “The Last Judgment” and “Paradise”, “Procession of the Righteous to Paradise”, as well as icons. Here is the most famous of them, brought from Thessaloniki, depicting St. Demetrius of Thessalonica.

For tourists and admirers of church architecture, such attractions as the Nativity Monastery, the Government Building, as well as the Princess Cathedral and Gostiny Dvors are attractive; Churches of the Intercession on the Nerl, Nikita the Martyr and the Holy Trinity. The city has many museums that will tell guests about the culture and history of the city.

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