The Golden Ring of Russia

The Golden Ring represents one of the most popular tours to Russia. Travelers will be able to visit the most ancient Russian cities, such as Moscow, Vladimir, Kostroma, Sergiev Posad and many others, which are included in this route. Each of these wonderful Russian cities has its own attractions and sights for tourist taking Russia vacations. All of them are full of historical monuments, museums and art galleries, where the works of art of different periods are exhibited.

Tourists interested in Russian history, art, architecture and culture will surely become interested in visiting the Golden Ring of Russia. Tourists will get information about old Russian customs and traditions. Most of these cities are closely connected with the history of the country.
Moscow tours start the cruise, so first of all tourists will visit the capital of Russian Federation. Moscow has always been the most important Russian centers, even in the time when St. Petersburg was the capital of Russia.

Visiting Vladimir and Suzdal

Vladimir and Suzdal are the cities of the Golden Ring of Russia on which most of the Russian cruise take place. Each of these cities have unique history. Vladimir was founded in the 12th century. At that time it was just a fortress. The city was one of the most prosperous ones in the time of Prince Yuri Dolgorukiy. Already in the fourteenth centuryValdimir was just a part of the Grand Principality of Moscow. Specific information about the history of city you would found in facts about Russia literature. The city has historical and architectural monuments, which attract tourists from different parts of the world. The Assumption Cathedral is one of the best ones in the city, which represents Russian architecture.

Suzdal is even older than Vladimir, as it was founded in the eleventh century. Suzdal is known as the town, which has numerous churches and monasteries. The Rozhdestvensky Cathedral is one of the best ones among other cathedrals in the city. It represents the 13th century architecture. The Kremlin of Suzdal is also one of the most popular sights in the city with Russia travel tourist.

Sergiev Posad and Rostov

Sergiev Posad is located not far from Moscow, so tourists can easily get there just in an hour taking a Russia tours. This city is mostly famous for its historical monuments and monasteries, most of which were built in ancient times. Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius is the most famous one among the others in the city. It is included into the World heritage Site of UNESCO. Sergiev Posad is also famous for numerous museums located in the city. Each of the museums has numerous collections of works of art, as well as other exhibits. This is a must seen place for travelers taking a Russia vacation packages.

Rostov is one of the greatest Russian cities, as well as the oldest one, as it was founded in the 9th century. In the 16th century, Rostov has become one of the most important Russian cities, as well as one of the central trading centers of Russia. Nowadays it is a well-developed city, having everything to offer to the Russian travel visitors. Rostov Kremlin is one of the most popular sights of the city, which attracts the visitors.

Visiting Kazan

Kazan is one of the rapidly developing Russian cities. It is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan is located at the confluence of the Volga River, as well as Kazanka River. The city has an old history, as according to the records it was founded in the Middle Ages. It is known, that Kazan was an important trade route, which connected the region with Scandinavia and Iran. Kazan was conquered by Russians in the sixteenth century. Nowadays Volga River cruise is one of the most popular forms of turism in Russia.

Kazan has numerous historical and architectural sights, that’s why the city is included into the World Heritage Site of UNESCO. The city is full of old monasteries, churches and mosques, representing the historical past of the city. Kazan is also famous for its theaters, as well as international festivals held in the city, wich make this city a nice place for a Russia tour. Tourists can find various other attractions in the city, which is really worth visiting. Kazan is full of wonderful hotels, where tourists can have an unforgettable rest. Most of the hotels offer full range of services.

Traveling in Novgorod

Novgorod has become one of the popular tourist Russian tour destinations in Russia. The city is the most ancient one in the whole country. It was founded in the ninth century. Novgorod has always been one of the most important centers of Russia, especially in ancient times. The city was nearly destroyed during the Second World War, but local population managed to preserve the architectural and historical monuments that now are very popular among people who travel to Russia. The city was restored after the war, becoming one of the beautiful ones in the whole country.

Novgorod is a city, where ancient historical monuments were preserved during past centuries. Most of the ancient monuments can be visited and admired, as they are open to the visitors. Wonderful cathedrals are located in the city, which can be regarded as masterpieces of Russian art and architecture and. Each year hundreds of tours to Russia arranged the way that would bring tourists to Novgorod. One of the oldest fortresses in Russia is located in Novgorod. It is the Kremlin of Novgorod, which is the most popular attraction in the city.