Welcome to the Yaroslavl region!
Yaroslavl land is associated with great personalities of the history of our country: Alexander Nevsky, Sergiy Radonezhsky and the first female cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova were born here. A trip to the Yaroslavl Region is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Russian culture and touch the legendary history of this beautiful region.
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1. Yaroslavl
- Ярославская обл., г. Ярославль
- 5 h
photo: The Yaroslavl MDG / Photo Bank
The historical center with a unique layout is entirely included in the UNESCO protected area. The famous embankment is 10,000 steps that every guest of the city must take. A city with a special character – in the "Time of Troubles" it became a militia gathering center and the temporary capital of the state. Today Yaroslavl is a combination of ancient monuments and a modern rhythm of life. Come and understand why "Yaroslavl residents are all handsome..."
2. Pereslavl-Zalessky
- Ярославская обл., г. Переславль-Залесский
- 5 h
photo: The Yaroslavl MDG / ArchivePereslavl-Zalessky is considered the birthplace of the Russian navy. Traces of the early history of the Russian state have been preserved here to this day, including an earthen fortress dating back to the XII century and once defended the posad from the enemy. The architectural complexes of six monasteries have been preserved in the city. On the outskirts of Pereslavl lies the Pleshcheyevo Lake National Park with unique historical monuments and the purest reservoir.
3. Rostov
- Ярославская обл., Ростовский р-н., г. Ростов
- 5 h
photo: The Yaroslavl MDG / ArchiveIt is difficult to overestimate the importance of this city in the history of Russia. It is considered to be the source of the origin of the native Russian wooden architecture, which has no analogues. Rostov is associated not only with numerous temples and architectural masterpieces, but also with black-glazed ceramics and finish.
4. Uglich
- Ярославская обл., Угличский р-н., г. Углич
- 5 h
photo: The Yaroslavl MDG / Photo BankHistorical buildings have been preserved in Uglich, which makes it possible to perceive it as a single architectural ensemble.
The indomitable Russian spirit is especially keenly felt here. The city, like a phoenix bird, was restored several times from the ashes after complete destruction. The landscapes of Uglich, opening from the steep bend of the Volga, have long been loved by tourists arriving in the city by motor ships.Uglich is older than Yaroslavl, and it has repeatedly found itself in the epicenter of significant events in Russian history. Today, the church of Tsarevich Dimitri on Blood reminds of this, and the chambers where the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible lived in exile. After refreshing the events of Russian history in your memory, take a walk along the beautiful embankment, walk through the atmospheric museums. Russian russians have an extremely wide range, as well as the Russian soul itself – from the museum of the history of hydropower, whistles or doll galleries to the museum of the "History of Russian Vodka", the museum of playing cards or prison art.
5. Myshkin
- Ярославская обл., Мышкинский р-н., г. Мышкин
- 5 h
photo: The Yaroslavl MDG / Photo BankThe views of the Volga and Yukhoti are rare in their picturesqueness, an extended two-tiered embankment, ancient streets with wooden houses decorated with carved lace, non-standard museums and ancient Russian cuisine... Myshkin knows how to charm guests!
Time seemed to have stopped here. Not only the historical buildings have been preserved in the city, 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.6. Rybinsk
- Ярославская обл., Рыбинский р-н., г. Рыбинск
- 5 h
photo: The Yaroslavl MDG / Photo BankRybinsk is a small and very beautiful city in the Yaroslavl region, immediately attracting attention with its originality. It is located on the banks of the Volga River and the Rybinsk reservoir, and has picturesque locations that attract tourists at any time of the year.
The sights of Rybinsk are not only beautiful landscape views, but also numerous architectural objects, museums telling about the rich and fascinating history of the city, restaurants and cafes with unique local cuisine, which is dominated by fish dishes. In total, there are more than 300 interesting places, museums, monuments of architecture and history in Rybinsk, which will be interesting for any guest to visit.
7. Danilov
- Ярославская обл., Даниловский р-н., г. Данилов
- 5 h
photo: The Yaroslavl MDG / ArchiveDanilov is a city at a crossroads. The federal highway from Yaroslavl to Vologda and local highways pass through it, the Trans-Siberian Railway and railway tracks from the center to the north of Russia converge in it.
The fates of three famous personalities from the theater and cinema are connected with little Danilov: director, creator of the Taganka Theater Yuri Lyubimov, actress and head of the Moscow Art Theater named after Gorky Tatyana Doronina and actor Alexei Smirnov (he played the aircraft mechanic Makarych from "Only old men go into battle", the parasite Fedya from "The Adventures of Shurik", etc.). You have the opportunity to see the houses where these wonderful people spent their childhood.
8. Tutaev
- Ярославская обл., Тутаевский р-н., г. Тутаев
- 5 h
photo: The Yaroslavl MDG / ArchiveOne of the most spiritual cities of Yaroslavl, Tutaev, stretches along two banks of the Volga River. Although the historical name of the city is closer to many – Romanov-Borisoglebsk. The banks of the Volga, which differ in atmosphere and historical name, together with the intricate terrain, give the city a special charm. The left Bank has been preserved to this day as an open-air museum.
Temples surrounded by ancient merchant houses and stunning landscapes once fascinated Boris Kustodiev. Kustodievsky Boulevard offers the most beautiful view of the right bank of Tutaev – Borisoglebsk. The main object here is the Resurrection Cathedral with the miraculous icon of the All–Merciful Savior of the early XV century.
9. Gavrilov-Yam
- Ярославская обл., Гаврилов-Ямский р-н., г. Гаврилов-Ям
- 5 h
photo: The Yaroslavl MDG / Photo BankIn 1872, the Lokalovs, peasants of the neighboring village of Veliky, built a huge and advanced textile enterprise here at that time, near it there was a factory village, which later grew to a city. In the 1960s, the Agat aircraft factory was built in the city. But Gavrila the driver did not forget. The country of the coachman stretches on the banks of the Kotorosli River.
Until Russia was entangled in a network of railways, local residents were engaged in Yamsky business. Gavrilov Yam was also one of the Russian linen capitals at one time, because the world-famous linen manufactory of merchant Alexei Lokalov worked here. English specialists worked here, with whose light hand the stadium was built in the city – now the oldest in Russia.
In the "Land of the Coachman", Gavrilov Pit, it's great to ride with the breeze, sing in the coachman's karaoke, forge a horseshoe, try your hand at fluttering, carding, spinning flax, see with your own eyes a real cubicle. Take a horseshoe for luck or a linen tablecloth with you from here.
10. Poshonye
- Ярославская обл., Пошехонский р-н., г. Пошехонье
- 5 h
photo: The Yaroslavl MDG / ArchivePoshekhonye is a small town in the north of Yaroslavl, the center of the largest area of the region. Previously, it was deservedly called the bear corner – the bears were quite comfortable here. With the construction of the Rybinsk Sea, part of the area went under water, and local rivers overflowed. Quiet Poshekhonye is a city of five rivers and seven bridges, also called Yaroslavl Venice.
Enjoy a magnificent view of the Poshekhonsky waters from the 73-meter-high bell tower next to the Trinity Cathedral.
Here you can go to the Rus Sovetskaya Museum, the museum of local lore, learn the history of the local gold mining, try yourself in Gayutinsky painting, the peculiarity of which is in cheerful colors and an abundance of dots.
11. We love you
- Ярославская обл., Любимский р-н., г. Любим
- 5 h
photo: The Yaroslavl MDG / ArchiveLyubim, the smallest town in the Yaroslavl region, is located on the Obnora River in the northeast of Yaroslavl. The town has been famous since ancient times as a falconry center.
According to legend, Ivan the Terrible himself preferred to hunt in the game-rich local forests. Some historians even tend to believe that the name of the city is associated with the tsar's love for this type of leisure. According to historical documents, the city of Lyubim was indeed founded under Ivan the Terrible: in 1538, an earthen fortress was built here to protect against the raids of the Kazan Tatars. And in 1560, the penultimate master of the Livonian Knightly Order, Johann Wilhelm von Furstenberg, was exiled to Lyubim.
Lyubim is a living monument of provincial culture. The city has preserved the radial-beam layout typical of Russian medieval settlements. The city has a rich history, and its surroundings are admired for their unspoilt natural beauty.
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