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The Golden Ring is a symbolic ring of ancient Russian towns situated to the North-West from Moscow and is keeping unique monuments of the Ancient Russian architecture of the 12-17th centuries: Sergiev Posad and Alexandrov, Kostroma and Pereaslavl-Zalessky, Uglich and Ivanovo, Yaroslavl and Rostov the Great, Suzdal and Vladimir, each of these towns is a real pearl of Russia. Nowadays they are often called "museums in the open air". Cathedral and churches, convents and fine art museums strike by their beauty. A tour of the Golden Ring will give you a wonderful possibility to make the acquaintance of the history of ancient Russians towns, their culture and their traditions.

Travel to Russia : Golden Ring of Russia - Golden River Ring of Russia Cruise

Travel to Russia is proud to offer you a unique river cruise on board of ALEXANDER PIROGOV, a comfortable motor ship. You have a brilliant chance to become one of the first travelers of "Golden River Ring of Russia" tour. The route of the cruise ship starts and ends in Moscow, and circles through a myriad of old Russian cities. You will travel to the shores of beautiful Russian towns such as Ryazan?, Murom, Yaroslavl, Nizhny Novgorod, Kostroma, and Kasimov. No other Russian cruise offers such a variety of sights. You will see relics of the past preserved in architecture, icons, native arts and crafts, which are an integral part of the Russian history. The abundance of museums located in these towns will reveal a great amount of treasures of ancient Russia and world art masterpieces for you to enjoy.

Travel to Russia : Golden Ring of Russia - Two Capitals and The Golden Ring of Russia

This tour is a perfect vacation for two, offering lots of sights to see and lots of places to visit. Your journey of the Golden Ring starts in Moscow, the capital of Russia, and ends in St. Petersburg, the Venice of the North. You will travel to cute ancient towns of Vladimir, Suzdal, Kostroma, Uglich, and Rostov that offer unique atmosphere of truly Russian small towns with plenty of old onion-domed churches and pretty old wooden houses decorated in traditional styles. These eight days will definitely leave you enchanted with the Russian culture, art, and history.

Travel to Russia : Golden Ring of Russia - Gems of the Golden Ring

Spend seven unforgettable days touring the heart of Russia. See the country?s Capital and cozy little towns of the Golden Ring on one trip. The atmosphere of the cradle of the Russian history and culture is truly relaxing and inspiring and is guaranteed to leave long-lasting memories of this Russian experience.

Travel to Russia : Golden Ring of Russia - The Golden Ring / Suzdal - Vladimir

The first written mention of Suzdal dates back to the year 1024. In the 12th-14th centuries it was one of the most powerful towns of ancient Russia, characterized hundreds of onion-turreted churches, both of wood and of stone, which sit placidly on lakes flocked by sea gulls and ducks. Suzdal is one of Russia's only official open-air museums.

Travel to Russia : Golden Ring of Russia - Christmas Fairytale in Yaroslavl

Exciting Celebration of Russian Christmas, funny games and folk dances, holiday surprises and skomorokhs (traditional Russian clowns) are waiting for you in Yaroslavl.

Travel to Russia : Golden Ring of Russia - New Year in Rybinsk on the bank of Volga

Spend seven unforgettable days touring the heart of Russia. See the country?s Capital and cozy little towns of the Golden Ring on one trip. The atmosphere of the cradle of the Russian history and culture is truly relaxing and inspiring and is guaranteed to leave long-lasting memories of this Russian experience.

Travel to Russia : Golden Ring of Russia - New Year in Vladimir

Vladimir one of the oldest and most famous cities of Russia. It is known all over the world for its architectural masterpieces erected as early as in the XII century.

Travel to Russia : Golden Ring of Russia - New Year in Uglich

Approaching the picturesque city of Uglich you will admire a lovely view of cathedral spires. While on a walking tour of the city you will visit the famous museum of Russian Vodka and taste this traditional Russian beverage. Ded Moroz and Snegurochka will take you into the New Year. Lots of excursions will amuze you.

Travel to Russia : Golden Ring of Russia - New Year in Yaroslavl

Ded Moroz and Snegurochka will take you into the New Year. Sightseeing trips and Russian traditional amusements will keep you excited.

Travel to Russia : Golden Ring of Russia - New Year in Smolensk

Enjoy traditional Russian hospitality in Smolensk on the New Year Eve. Exciting New Year Party, fireworks, Russian cuisine and traditional folk games will make your trip a memorable experience!

Travel to Russia : Golden Ring of Russia - Russian Christmas in Suzdal.

The Russian Orthodox Church still uses the old Julian calendar; therefore, its Christmas celebration falls on January 7th, 13 days behind the West. Before this date, Orthodox Russians fast for six weeks. This Fast is completely vegetarian and requires that there must not be any parties or gatherings.


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