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The Golden Ring |
For the real Russian province the Golden
Ring trip is the best. The Golden Ring
is the name for the trip that stretches
about 200 kilometers north-east of Moscow
and back. The trip goes through Vladimir,
Suzdal, Ivanovo, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Rostov
Veliky, Pereslavl. Each of these seven
cities gives a unique perspective on Russian
provincial life – laid-back and full of
unusual contrasts. The land where the
ancient Russia has started, home to many
beautiful churches and cathedrals you won't
see elsewhere.
The best time to go is, generally, anytime,
only that the most of the cultural events
are happening in the summer, but, at the
same time, winter puts a special charm on
these little towns.
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| Kremlin |
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This ancient
fortress has become synonymous with the identity of
the country. Kremlin covers a huge area and is
situated between the Pskova and Velikaya rivers.
Historical evidences state that it was built in the
12th century and since then it has undergone
significant changes with construction work carried
out at different phases of the year. It's important
to note that successive rulers of Russia left behind
their impressive mark in the walls of Kremlin. In
the recent times, visitors to this ancient Russian
landmark can visit Arsenal, Terem, Presidium,
Faceted and Great Kremlin Palaces.
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| Novgorod |
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One of
the oldest cities of Russia, Novgorod
is regarded as an ancient Slavic city and
was believed to be explored in 859, as a
trade hub between the then Baltics to
Byzantium. After the foundation of the state
of Kievan Rus, Novgorod was accorded prime
importance. During the monarch regime
various social development activities were
carried out by Yaroslav the Wise whose
contributions are widely still today. Also
in the middle Ages, the place was a thriving
center of art and paintings which have
invariably found their expression in many of
the ancient churches which truly epitomizes
the rich aura of that era
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