We all know (I hope) that the capital of Russia is Moscow. So when you plan your trip to Russia, it goes without saying that you think of Moscow. That's right, of course. Moscow is still the heart of Russia, it's symbol, still life in Moscow has become quite different from that one in other cities and towns.
Then you think what else to see in Russia. And immediately remember 'the Nothern capital', 'the Nothern Venice' or 'the cultural capital' of Russia - so many epithets for St-Petersburg, dear St.Pete... That's also right. This city is famous by gorgeous museums, beautiful Nevsky prospect, weird yards and rock musicians.
And then,,, ?
You of course know that Russia is much bigger than just these two cities. Let me introduce some more interesting places to see!
1. Suzdal - Суздаль
small city, natural reserve, with the population around 10 thousand people, Suzdal is a part of so called 'Goldern ring', set of open-air museums of remarkable architecture.
Why to visit it? It is famous for the that almost the whole city is a museum itself. For example, here is NOT the full list of its places of interest ...
the official web-site of the city is here
on-line guide to Suzdal is this one
detailed guide to what to see there
gallery of its places of interest is Photo Suzdal
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2. Petrozavodsk - Петрозаводск
it is a capital of Karelia, the northern area in Russia. The city is nice, clean, full of interesting people and events, full of greenery - that is not striking as it is KARELIA, one of the most picturesque areas in Russia, one of the best places for hiking and kayaking.
My favorite place here is a beautiful embarkment of the Lake Onega, almost the centre of the city
Going to Karelia, you SHOULD see such places as Ruskeala\ Рускеала - unique marble canyon with its transparent emerald waters, Kizhi\ Кижи (for English) - to see the treasure of Russian wooden architecture, the open-air museums to see the way of life of people in 12 cent and to swim in the Lake Onega
The services and events in Kizhi (English)
Museums of Petrozavodsk
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3. Sochi - Сочи
Famous resort, city on the Black Sea and the place for Winter Olympic games in 2014, this 'summer capital' is worth visiting and relaxing there. For tranquil vacation - go to the seashore. For active life - don't miss a chance to go hiking or do the mountain ski to the mountains of Caucasus!
What to see there?
Dolmens of North Caucasus
Sochi Dolphin park
Sochi Ocean park
Krasnaya Polyana ('red valley')
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4. Nizhniy Novgorod - Нижний Новгород
This old city is worth seeing 'on foot'. Beautiful architecture, the Kremlin, small houses... the charm of Russian province. It is also an important port of river cruise.
Encyclopedia of NN
NN online
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5. Pskov - Псков
One of the oldest towns in Russia, Pskov is known since IX century. Still you may enjoy the views of the representatives of ancient architecture, like Krom (Pskov's Kremlin), cathedrals of former Ivanov's and Snetogosky's monasteries and old churches of St.Basil on the Hill and Kosma and Damian.
Old Pskov tour
Pskov fortress
Then you think what else to see in Russia. And immediately remember 'the Nothern capital', 'the Nothern Venice' or 'the cultural capital' of Russia - so many epithets for St-Petersburg, dear St.Pete... That's also right. This city is famous by gorgeous museums, beautiful Nevsky prospect, weird yards and rock musicians.
And then,,, ?
You of course know that Russia is much bigger than just these two cities. Let me introduce some more interesting places to see!
1. Suzdal - Суздаль
small city, natural reserve, with the population around 10 thousand people, Suzdal is a part of so called 'Goldern ring', set of open-air museums of remarkable architecture.
Why to visit it? It is famous for the that almost the whole city is a museum itself. For example, here is NOT the full list of its places of interest ...
- Суздальский кремль и относящиеся к Кремлю три церкви у крепостных валов:
- Успенская (XVII век)
- Никольская (1720—1739)
- Рождества Христова (1775)
- Монастырские ансамбли
- Ансамбль Торговой площади
- Торговые ряды (1806—1811, арх. А.Вершинский)
- Церковь Воскресения (1732)
- Церковь Казанской иконы Божьей Матери (1739)
- Церковь Константина и Елены (Цареконстантиновская) (1707)
- Церковь иконы Божьей Матери Всех Скорбящих Радость (1750—1787)
- Церковь Входа Господня в Иерусалим (1702—1707)
- Церковь Параскевы Пятницы (1772)
- Памятники Посада
- Церковь Усекновения главы Иоанна Предтечи (1720 г.)
- Церковь Святого Антипия (1745)
- Церковь Святого Лазаря (1667)
- Церковь Кресто-Никольская (1770)
- Церковь Косьмы и Дамиана на Яруновой горе (1725)
- Памятники Заречной стороны
- Церковь Знамения на Мжаре (1749)
- Церковь Ризоположения на Мжаре (1777)
- Церковь Бориса и Глеба на Борисовской стороне (1749 г.)
- Церковь Ильи Пророка на Ивановой горе (1744 г.)
- Церковь Богоявления в Кожевенной слободе (1775)
- Церковь Рождества Иоанна Предтечи в Кожевенной слободе (1703)
- Церковь Тихвинской иконы Божьей Матери (конец XVII в.)
- Церковь Святого Николая у Покровского монастыря (1712)
- Церковь Петра и Павла у Покровского монастыря (1699)
- Памятники слободы Скучилихи
- Церковь Смоленской иконы Божьей Матери (1696—1707)
- Церковь Симеона Столпника (1749)
- Каменный посадский дом (конец XVII в.)
- Памятники близлежащих сёл
- Крестовоздвиженская церковь в Коровниках (1696 г.)
- Церковь Косьмы и Дамиана в Коровниках (XVIII век)
- Церковь Флора и Лавра в Михалях (1803)
- Церковь Михаила Архангела в Михалях (начало XVIII в.)
- Церковь Александра Невского в Михалях (начало XX века)
- Церковь Михаила Архангела в Ивановском (середина XVIII в.)
- Памятники музея деревянного зодчества
- Преображенская церковь из села Козлятьево Кольчугинского района (1756)
- Воскресенская церковь из села Патакина Камешковского района (1776)
- Изба крестьянина-середняка из с. Илькино Меленковского района (XIX в.)
- Изба из д. Каменево Камешковского района
- Двухэтажный дом зажиточного крестьянина из д. Лог Вязниковского района
- Дом с мезонином из села Тынцы Камешковского района (вторая половина XIX в.)
- Ветряные шатровые мельницы из с. Мошок Судогодского района.(XVIII в.)
- Амбар-лабаз из села Мошок (XIX в.)
- Колесный колодец из села Кольцова Селивановского района. (XIX в.)
- Баня из с. Ново-Александрово Суздальского района (XIX в.)
- Два овина (XIX в.)
the official web-site of the city is here
on-line guide to Suzdal is this one
detailed guide to what to see there
gallery of its places of interest is Photo Suzdal
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2. Petrozavodsk - Петрозаводск
it is a capital of Karelia, the northern area in Russia. The city is nice, clean, full of interesting people and events, full of greenery - that is not striking as it is KARELIA, one of the most picturesque areas in Russia, one of the best places for hiking and kayaking.
My favorite place here is a beautiful embarkment of the Lake Onega, almost the centre of the city
Going to Karelia, you SHOULD see such places as Ruskeala\ Рускеала - unique marble canyon with its transparent emerald waters, Kizhi\ Кижи (for English) - to see the treasure of Russian wooden architecture, the open-air museums to see the way of life of people in 12 cent and to swim in the Lake Onega
Museums of Petrozavodsk
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3. Sochi - Сочи
Famous resort, city on the Black Sea and the place for Winter Olympic games in 2014, this 'summer capital' is worth visiting and relaxing there. For tranquil vacation - go to the seashore. For active life - don't miss a chance to go hiking or do the mountain ski to the mountains of Caucasus!
What to see there?
Dolmens of North Caucasus
Sochi Dolphin park
Sochi Ocean park
Krasnaya Polyana ('red valley')
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4. Nizhniy Novgorod - Нижний Новгород
This old city is worth seeing 'on foot'. Beautiful architecture, the Kremlin, small houses... the charm of Russian province. It is also an important port of river cruise.
Encyclopedia of NN
NN online
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5. Pskov - Псков
One of the oldest towns in Russia, Pskov is known since IX century. Still you may enjoy the views of the representatives of ancient architecture, like Krom (Pskov's Kremlin), cathedrals of former Ivanov's and Snetogosky's monasteries and old churches of St.Basil on the Hill and Kosma and Damian.
Old Pskov tour
Pskov fortress
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