About the city
Myshkin, the smallest city in the Yaroslavl region, immerses in the atmosphere of a merchant province of the early 19th century. Rare scenic views of the Volga and Yukhot, a long two-tiered embankment, ancient streets with wooden houses decorated with carved lace, non-standard museums and ancient Russian cuisine... Myshkin knows how to charm his guests!
Time seemed to stop here. The city has preserved not only the historical buildings, but also the unhurried rhythm of provincial life. There are no traffic lights in Myshkin, but there is a whole block of museums and comfortable places for travelers to relax.
Myshkin is
Myshkin, once called little Petersburg, fell into disgrace after the revolution, was demoted from town to village, almost lost his name, survived collapse and oblivion, but managed to revive and become one of the most attractive places for visitors.
The capital stone houses of merchants and nobles have survived in the city. The church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of the XVIII century has preserved a baroque iconostasis with several ancient icons. The majestic Assumption Cathedral, built with donations from the townspeople in the early 19th century, designed by Johannes Manfrini, remains the architectural dominant of the city today.
And Myshkin's main feature is his numerous museums.
How to get
Myshkin is a small town on the banks of the Volga River, known for its museums and the atmosphere of the Russian province. It is about 100 km away.
There are several ways to get here from Yaroslavl:
By car
The car trip will take about 1.5–2 hours. The route runs along the highway P151 through the village of Bolshoe Selo. There is a ferry crossing over the Volga River in the warmer months, and an ice road in winter.
By bus
Direct buses run daily from Yaroslavl bus station. Travel time is about 2.5 hours.
By boat
During the navigation season, a route along the Volga is possible on cruise ships stopping in Myshkin.
Choose a convenient option and embark on a journey through the ancient streets of Myshkin!
what other cities to visit?
«whatever a city, it's a city with a burrow». This proverb vividly reflects the authentic character of the «pearls» of Yaroslavia. And together they are like treasures in a box, which one wants to go through and admire endlessly. Nowhere in Russia is there such a constellation of closely juxtaposed protected and historical towns.
