The ring was created long;
It - a basis of all Russia -
Life has begun to flow as if Volga!
Feel her regularity.

Nick Mamaev

Attractions Golden Ring


  1. Alexandrovsky Kremlin.
    It is an ancient pearl of Aleksandrov, the second largest, after the beauty and richness of the Kremlin in Moscow. The Kremlin was built by order of Basil III, the father of Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century. The whole territory of the Kremlin is surrounded by a high stone wall with towers, built in the late 17th century. The architectural ensemble is a unique medieval palace complex, created by Italian and Moscow weavers. In the Kremlin there is a museum "Alexandrovskaya Sloboda", and revived Svyato-Uspensky female Monastery.

  1. Crystal factory.
    The factory was founded by Akim Maltsov in 1756, and is considered one of the oldest not only in Russia but also in Europe. With the opening of the plant today, there is the town of Gus-khrustalny. At all times of its existence, the Crystal factory sought to produce the best products from glass varies, and this has been reiterated at the world exhibitions since 1893 at the turn of 19-20 centuries factory did not know unmatched in manufactured products from crystal. Products of the crystal factory spread far beyond the borders of Russia. Even trading house of Carl Fabergé was a regular customer and buying the best products factory. The best examples of works produced in the factory since 18 century, are exhibited in the Museum of Crystal of Maltsov.

  1. Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. .
    It is the oldest monastery in Yaroslavl. For the first time, the monastery was mentioned in chronicles in 1186, in the first half of the 13th century the monastery receives the patronage of duke Konstantin of Yaroslavl. Here in the late 18 century in the library the only surviving copy of "Slovo o polku Igoreve" was discovered. Spaso-Preobrazhensky monastery was often visited by Ivan the Terrible and his son Feodor. In 1216 — 1224 in the monastery Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral was built. The architectural shape of the Cathedral resemble the forms of the temples of the Moscow Kremlin. This is now the oldest building in Yaroslavl. And its frescoes are the oldest monuments and one of the two murals in Russia, preserved from the era of Ivan the Terrible

  1. The Bell Tower.
    The main attraction of the modern Kalyazin, is standing among the Volga water tower. She stayed from flooded ensemble of Nicholas Cathedral. In 30-ies of XX century when creating the Uglicheskiy reservoir was flooded in Kalyazin historic centre with trade areas, picturesque waterfront and part of city streets.

  1. Svyato-Troitskiy Ipatyevsky monastery.
    The monastery belongs to Kostroma Eparchy of the Russian Orthodox Church. It was founded about 1330 and is one of the most famous and significant monasteries in Russia. Here the famous the Ipatiev Chronicle was found, which preserved the oldest history of Russia. For many years the monastery was under the protection of a kind Godunovy, and then Romanovs. In 1913 Kostroma and Ipatievsky monastery became the center of celebration of the 300-year anniversary of the Royal House of Romanov.

  1. Botik of Peter the Great.
    Museum appeared in 1803 under the reign of Vladimir's Governor Ivan Mikhailovich Dolgorukiy. He ordered to build the Botny House. Botik «Fortuna» has been placed on storage there. Botny was opened with a loud House motto: "Diligent Pereslavl To Great Peter». Botik Museum of Peter the Great is one of the oldest Russian museums. It was here, on the Lake Pleshcheevo Peter built the famous comic flotilla. On the territory of the Museum there are the White Palace, the Botny House, the obelisk and monument to Peter the Great, the Rotunda, Triumphal Gates and lodge. All items shown in this Museum are unique.

  1. Museum of railway technology.
    Technical museum dedicated to the history of railways of the North Caucasus. It was founded in the year 1960. Museum of the history of North-Caucasian railway station is located in the Palace of culture of railway workers in the region of Rostov railway station. The Museum presents more than 60 vehicles: 14 locomotives, (all of them are valid), 2 vintage passenger saloon car, 1 passenger wagon built in 1869, which is the oldest of the surviving cars in Russia and the CIS countries, 11 wagons, 7 electric locomotives, diesel locomotives, 5 4 track machines, 2 crane rail go, 2 trains, rolling stock, ensnared in Russia during the war in the form of trophies as well as several units tracked vehicles used for emergency reconstruction work on the railway.

  1. Museum-preserve in Rybinsk. .
    Museum was opened in 1919, and its collection consists of nationalized masterpieces of ancient manors. Among the exhibits there are presented: exhibition dedicated to the history of the city and the Museum, as well as the nature of the region (including live animals), archaeological discoveries in the field of entomology, as well as decorative-applied and fine art.

1.    Uglich Kremlin with Dmitry's church on Blood, Transfiguration Cathedral, a belltower, chambers of the tsarevitch Dimitrii, etc.
Uglich Kremlin - a historical and architectural complex in historic center of the city of Uglich. It is located on the high right river bank Volga, between Shelkovkaya's small river and the Stone stream flowing into her which provided the natural security of fortress increased by the ditch which is dug through from Shelkovki to the Stone stream..


  1. Yuriy Dolgoruky Monument.
    The monument in Yuryev-Poskiy was installed in 2002 at the city's central square, close to the main historical and architectural sights Mikhailo-Arkhangelsky monastery and the Kremlin. The monument stands in an open area and is perfectly visible from afar. Sculpture of duke carved of granite and stands on a rectangular pedestal. His right hand gently rests on the sword and the left holds the edge of the mantle. View ancient ruler flies into the distance. At the foot of the monument to Yuri Dolgoruky installed two small statues of Lions.

  1. Zhenskiy Svyato-Vvedensky Monastery.
    Svyato-Vvedensky Monastery, founded in 1991 became one of the main attractions of Ivanovo. Monastery was formed around Vvedenskoye temple built in 1907 . Cathedral decorated by using Byzantine motifs, is still being constructed. It is known that in this church, popularly named "Red", served his time Patriarch Tikhon. In Soviet times the building was under the KGB archive. At the convent, arrange excursions, here the pilgrims are taken, but they are allowed no more than three days to live in cells. In Vvedenskoye temple relics of Orthodox martyrs and cassock of Iohann Kronstadtsky are kept.

  1. St. Varvara's Church. .
    St. Varvara's Church is located on the Bank of tVolga River and was built in 1821 in classicism style. The Interior has been preserved to nowadays, you can see the glue painting of the mid-19th century on gospel topics, with elements of Baroque: "Carrying the cross", "Nailing to the cross", "The Entombment", "Sesurrection". Paintings of life of Christ are framed with ornamental elements. The Church is restored in good condition. The famous Russian artist I.I. Levitan in his work "Evening. Golden Plyos "captured St. Varvara’s Church. The painting is part of the collections of the State Tretyakov Gallery.

  1. Khotkov Pokrovsky female monastery.
    One of the oldest monasteries in Russia. The majestic cathedrals of the monastery together with an ensemble of 18-20 centuries dominate the surrounding landscape, attracting many pilgrims and tourists. The monastery was founded approximately in 1308, after the founding of the monastery was male and female. Cyril and Mary together with her son Bartholomew — Sergey Radonezhskiy . Now their graves are considered the main monastic sanctuary.

  1. Museum of wooden architecture and peasant life-"Schurovo gorodische».
    Its possible to dive into the history of Russia by visiting the Museum "Schurovo gorodische». This unique place looks like a village, with a street, houses, outbuildings and churches. In addition to the old huts and buildings of Yury Dolgoruky reign times plenty of interactive sessions in which everyone participates. The Museum guests can go horseback riding, archery and learn to wield the sword, prepare the bread in this old Russian furnace.

    1. Sobornaya square.
      . Sobornaya square is situated in the centre of Vladimir. It starts with the monument in honor of the 850 anniversary of the city. In this monument there are: ancient warrior, architect and contemporary worker. The figure of the Russian Warrior is turned toward the Golden Gate, the figure of the architectis turned towards monuments of architecture of XII century and the figure of the worker is turned in the direction of industrial area. Near the monument, on the Sobornaya square there are two Cathedrals.