Gold ring of Russia Automatic translate

The Golden Ring of Russian cities is one of the most famous tourist routes. Not only a large part of the population of Russia knows about him, but also foreigners. However, if you ask someone which cities are included in this route and why, then you most likely will not hear the answer.

Summer view of the monastery in Bogolyubovo, Vladimir region, Golden Ring of Russia

Excursions along the Golden Ring from Moscow pass through historical and memorial sites, the greatest cities, almost untouched centers of crafts and crafts, museums. Among the key points of the route are such magnificent cities as Yaroslavl, Vladimir, Rostov the Great, Suzdal, Kostroma, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Ivanovo and Sergiev Posad. During the trip, tourists cross six regions of Russia: Tver, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Yaroslavl, Vladimir and Moscow.

Disputes over the inclusion in the list of other ancient cities, whose cultural significance is beyond doubt, do not fade. Before you go on a trip, you should check the route with the travel agency with which you decided to cooperate. Such cities as Rybinsk, Uglich, Kideksha and others can also be added to eight cities. There is a heated debate about the status of Moscow.

Travels on the Golden Ring have been practiced for about 30 years. The very definition of the Golden Ring of Russia was first used by Yuri Bychkov in 1967 in essays for the newspaper.

Many tourists prefer to start acquaintance with the cultural heritage of Russia from this route. The magnificent ensemble of the monastery in Sergiev Posad, the Transfiguration Cathedral, where once princes were baptized, the majestic Metropolitan Courtyard (Kremlin) in Rostov… These are far from all the unique monuments and architectural masterpieces that the Golden Ring can offer.

Sergiev Posad is sometimes called the "Russian Vatican." His story is deeply religious. Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is one of the greatest monuments of Russia. Initially, there was no city around the monastery; it was formed much later thanks to believers arriving here.

Pereslavl-Zalessky at first glance may seem a rather controversial place. Industrial production is surprisingly intertwined here with wise, ancient calm and serenity. Life here is leisurely and measured. There are 4 operating monasteries in the city that will finally merge with the magnificent landscape, forgetting about worldly affairs.

The city of Ivanovo is known mainly due to its specific role - it is the textile center of the state. Many know him under the ironic "pseudonym" "city of brides." Few can name the attractions of this place, since they are inferior in popularity to other monuments of the route. However, this does not mean that they are not here. House-ship, house-horseshoe, Holy Vvedensky Convent - a small part of the special architectural buildings of Ivanovo.

Unfortunately, most of the monuments and the atmosphere surrounding them have been lost to our time due to active construction, human indifference and transformations. The cities that make up the Golden Ring represent the other side of Russia. When you travel along it, it seems as if you are in a different world, devoid of unrest, haste and noise. The nostalgic memories of tourists about this journey are especially warm and bright.