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Today I wanna tell everybody about one of interesting cities of Russia - Yaroslavl. This city can rightfully be called as a center of Russian “Golden Ring”, that also includes such cities and towns as Sergiev Posad, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Suzdal
Location
Yaroslavl located in the northern part of Volga region, 265 km northeast from Moscow. City center and most of historical buildings are situated on the right bank of Volga river (there is beautiful and green embankment of Volga). The population of this city is more than 600 thousands people, what makes it one of the biggest cities in European part of Russia.
Climate of Yaroslavl is quite pleasant for live, with cool to cold winters (not so cold to Russia) and warm and sunny summers. Thanks for it’s location, Yaroslavl has not completely dark nights in June and in the first half of July.
History and modernity
Yaroslavl was founded in 1010 by grand prince of Veliky Novgorod and Kiev Yaroslav the Wise, and the name of the city means “Town of Yaroslav”. Having more than a thousand year history, Yaroslavl is the oldest city on Volga river. The foundation of Yaroslavl is closely related to the foundation of Yaroslavl Kremlin, or Chopped city. Kremlin played the role of fortress on the bank of Kotorosl river (this small river flows into Volga also in Yaroslavl). Over the years, Yaroslavl has steadily grown and developed. In 1218, the city became the capital of Principality of Yaroslavl, and many new temples begin to build in 13th century. After the Time of Trobless in the begining of 17th century, Yaroslavl became one of the important trade cities of Russia, the second-large city after Moscow. In 1777 became the center of new Yaroslavl Governorate.
In Soviet period Yaroslavl became one of industrial centers of the country. New factories appear in the city, include Yaroslavl Motor Plant, tire factory and oil refinery. Today, Yaroslavl is the city, that preservestraditions and looks to the future, and one of the most popular tourists cities in Russia.
The most important places
Preserved to this day historical center of Yaroslavl is a part of UNESCO World Heritage, and thanks for this, it is forbidden to build buildings in the city center that radically change the face of the city. The main dominant of Yaroslavl center is Church of Elijah the Prophet, that situated on Soviet square, near the Government of Yaroslavl Oblast. This church is outstanding monument of architecture of the Yaroslavl school of architecture 17th century. Church of Elijah the Prophet has important relic - part of Seamless robe of Jesus. This church also has richly decorated interior with a large number of icons and frescoes.
More pictures of Yaroslavl you can see in my album.
