Gold ring

For some reason, many of my friends light up fanatical ideas to visit several "trendy" States, while neglecting the beauty, uniqueness and historical richness surrounding cities and neighbouring countries".

So it turns out that the interesting places that located us at a short distance, we see in the last turn. We're chasing the dazzling sites of the bright labels of hotels, years raising money and denying ourselves something, and after a week realize that dream, in General, behind. And now need something new.

This article is not about that river in the neighbouring town – the best holiday. Just know that there are places where you will be comfortable and well regardless of the time of year, your social status, material and moral conditions. Where you will not be bored alone, and do not get tired in a noisy company. We will focus on the "Golden Ring of Russia".

The Golden ring of Russia — a kind of tourist route, passing through ancient Russian cities, which history dates back several centuries. They are centers of folk crafts, which has preserved unique monuments of history and culture of Russia.

In the Golden ring of Russia includes eight major cities such as Sergiev Posad, Pereslavl, Rostov, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Suzdal and Vladimir. This is not a complete list, but these cities require special attention.

Not long ago I had the chance to enjoy a part of the infamous "Golden Ring of Russia". And I'm sure I'll be back here repeating the route in the same cities to discover in yourself a lot.

The trip along the Golden ring of Russia is unforgettable, and you wish to receive these positive emotions.

Such cities as Odessa, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk (if we talk about Ukraine) and like — Saint Petersburg, Suzdal, Rostov, Vladimir, Sergiev Posad (speaking about Russia) help focus the search of your life's journey in the realization of their actions, in the assessment of priorities. After all, no matter how beautiful Eiffel tower, no matter how heated the top of the sun between the pyramids, the history of the Slavic peoples for us, the dearer and closer.

Here the forest spread their wide legs and breathe so "deep" to never miss to have enough smaller, less likely to breathe the house, passing by the dusty road, catching up with petrol-filled bus. Here Church with the old wooden shutters, smelling of honey candles, here are frescoes of that century, about which you possibly even in the books never seen.

So what are the most famous towns of the Golden ring of Russia"?

The right cultural capital of Russia belongs to the ancient city of Suzdal. Only here you can become a part of folk festivals holidays like the Night of Ivan Kupala, Shrovetide and even the Day of Cucumber. The flavor of this city will give you a theatrical performance with colourful costumes and truly Slavic traditions. Well, the unique old Russian cuisine... just no words.

The city of Vladimir that is famous for its artists, will not leave indifferent neither young nor adult because of their identity. Here is preserved a great number of historical monuments: Golden gates, Uspensky and Dmitrievsky cathedrals, large Museum Chamber, and even entire architectural complexes such as the Museums of wooden architecture in Kostroma, St. George Cathedral of the Yuriev-Polsky and others.

Speaking about "Golden ring of Russia" it is impossible not to mention about Kostroma, which is the farthest of all towns. As they say, long awaited — must justify why a long way necessarily justified by the unforgettable impressions of the city on the Volga river. With the local bridge offers a beautiful view of Kostroma, with its famous Shopping rows, domes of churches and bell towers.

The city Sergeev Posad is the capital of Russian Orthodoxy, or, as it is called "Russian Vatican". The city is famous first of all thanks to the Trinity — Sergius Lavra, outside of which the largest monastery, acts of the Moscow Spiritual Academy and Seminary.
Historical-architectural ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra is of outstanding monuments of architecture XV-XIX centuries, which are included in the world heritage list of UNESCO.

Sorry, but every day we end up with fewer legacy of the Golden ring of Russia, as more historical monuments are in ruins. So, today in the wooden churches can be seen porizovannye paints young "designers" shutters. Sold at auction house known for classics turned into plastic shops or dilapidated. And many monuments demolished just because they took someone's Parking space. All this, of course, rare, but unfortunately, is the place to be.

Temples, monasteries, monuments of history and architecture — all this is tangible, we need only to take a backpack in hand, and your mood all of these cities will be waiting for you with its clean air, deep history and Slavic hospitality, even if you choose a trip to one of January's Tuesday. Most importantly, be mutual to those towns that await you.

There is nothing to argue about, and surely someone will say, "Why would I want to Suzdal, if I never saw Paris", but unless you have years to "save up" for one seven-day trip, select a few days and enjoy the fresh air and the sweet smell of tea from the samovar and gingerbread!