gives a person the opportunity to travel many thrills, a lovely outdoor wondrous places and many wonderful new friends.But a trip to his native country reinforce the sense of patriotism and pride for Russia and a sense of the uniqueness of their homeland.Best known for his breadth of tours to cities of gold and silver rings.
Silver Ring of Russia
trip is carried out on an ancient settlement, with unique cultural monuments, historical sights, touching views.Depending on the chosen route, the city of the Silver Ring of Russia vary.The structure of the full tour includes the following sites:
1. Novgorod.
2. Staraya Russa.
3. Izborsk.
4. Porkhov.
5. Pskov.
6. Great Luke.
7. Pechora.
8. Vologda.
9. Priozersk.
10. Vyborg.
11. Kingisepp.
12. Staraya Ladoga.
13. Ivangorod.
14. Tikhvin.
Novgorod
stone walls, watchtowers, a lot of ancient monuments ... It seems that the story froze in the majestic city.No wonder his name was Mr. Veliky Novgorod.Tours of the historic settlements provided for all tastes.There can be two hours to visit the Kremlin, a monument to the Millennium of Russia, Yaroslav's Court.And all accompanied by vintage animated characters.You can participate in a walking stroll through the ancient streets, passing by the monuments of architecture and the wondrous temples.
For those travelers who have more time to be informative tour of the Kremlin.The monument of architecture at the time was the center of the city, both administrative and religious.At this point, the meeting took place, the elections went to fight on the battlefield, there are also collected and copied books.Apart from the Kremlin, on the territory of the stunning St. Sophia Cathedral, founded by Prince Yaroslav the Wise.
City Veliky Novgorod offers tours and museums.For example, a visit to the Historical Museum will present the way of life, lifestyle, clothing, ornaments of the ancient inhabitants.Museum of icons will hit the splendor and richness of old Russian icon painting.Excursion to the Museum of Fine Arts will present the paintings of Repin, Shishkin, Rokotoff, Antropov, Levitsky, Ayvazovsky, Roerich, and many others.The city is famous for its magnificent Christian buildings.This Znamensky Cathedral and the Church of the Transfiguration, and Antonio Monastery and others.
Staraya Russa
Silver Ring of Russia is the favorite city of Fyodor Dostoevsky.Staraya Russa captivates with its tranquility, peace and relaxation.In ancient Rus settlement is carried out through the trade route from Kiev to Novgorod.There is a Commercial area in which our ancestors were active in the trade, and now are holidays and fairs.Nearby is the Savior Transfiguration Monastery, founded in 1192.Because of the numerous fires was originally a wooden structure rebuilt in stone ..
in a local park laid a majestic monument to the liberators of the city from the German invaders, sponsored by EM Rappoport AN Chernitskii and PI Yushkantsev.Years dedicated to the Great Patriotic War and the Museum of the North-Western Front.In it you can see the different types of weapons, personal items, uniforms and so on.City Staraya Russa conducts extensive tour with entertaining narrative and vivid descriptions of past events.
At the confluence of two rivers - Porus and Polist - is a picturesque Resurrection Cathedral.On the right bank Porus located Quay Dostoevsky, where there is also a museum of the famous writer.Little is passed, you can see the church of Mines and St. George's Cathedral.In the city there is a resort "Staraya Russa".Today, the old structure was only one large building, which houses the museum.On the territory is Muraviovka fountain, which has mineral water from a natural source.
Pskov
One of the oldest cities in Russia, Pskov, tour gives travelers simply unforgettable.The settlement is divided into three parts Rivers Great and Pskov.Heart Pskov placed in the Kremlin, which can be visited during the excursion.In the surrounding area are Veche Square and Holy Trinity Cathedral.In the second part of the fortress located Dovmont city - is a museum under the open sky.There was carried out the board of Pskov region.In a survey trip can see ancient tower, merchants' chambers, a monument to the Holy Ravnoapostolskoy Princess Olga monument to St. Prince Alexander Nevsky.
In the city there are excursions to museums, "Pogankiny Chamber", "Decrees chambers", "Dom Mason."Also you can visit separately Mirozhsky monastery, which is famous for its frescoes painted pre-Mongol period, Snetogorsky, Krypetsky, Spaso-Eleazorovsky monasteries Nikandrov desert with four miraculous springs.A trip to Pskov will long remain in the memory of the traveler.
Silver Ring of Russia.Vologda
according to the king Ivan the Terrible in the XVI century, began to build the Vologda Kremlin.Earlier settlement called Nason, city, and it was the residence of the bishops of Vologda.The building of the Kremlin opened Art Museum-Reserve and the Vologda State Historical and Architectural Museum.Here you can visit the many exhibitions, such as "Nature and history of the region," "Bishop's house" and others.Wonderful landmark is the St. Sophia Cathedral, which was erected on the orders of Ivan the Terrible.
Way guide hardly pass by the Museum "House of Peter I», in which there are various items of crafts, commerce, life in Russia XVII-XVIII centuries.Also, personal belongings of the king.City Vologda is an entertaining museum - "The world of forgotten things."It opens the world of citizens of pre-revolutionary era, with its unique way of life and culture.
Izborsk
In the Pskov region is an ancient small town.One of the most famous places in the settlement - the fortress of Izborsk.Capable once repulsed many enemies at the moment is in a dilapidated condition.But that does not diminish its importance and greatness.At the fortress is St. Nicholas Cathedral of the XIV century.Nearby is the Slovenian keys that hit at least a thousand years.Water contains many minerals and calcium, but to drink without boiling it categorically impossible.In 1996, the city opened the State Historical-Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve "Izborsk".
Kingisepp Leningrad region is rich in bright colors of Russian cities, one of them is Kingisepp.Beautiful, proud place, filled with flowers, trees.Amazing place - Grove of the Five Hundred.It is a park with a monument and a memorial plaque in honor of the victims of the Great Patriotic War.An example of Romanesque architecture is the former town hall, which housed early members of the town council.Historical museum tells about the nationalities living in the settlement, their traditions and culture.Kingisepp is a real decoration of St. Catherine's Cathedral, built by order of Catherine II in the XVIII century.
most striking sights of the city tour "Silver Ring of Russia»
Trains on home country will give a lot of good impressions and emotions.Pechora will feel the charm of life, thanks to the visit of the monastery in the Holy Dormition Monastery.Ivangorod give the opportunity to walk through the secret passages of the fortress.You can walk along the road "from the Vikings to the Greeks" and found herself in the ancient city of Great Luke, with its castle, park and ancient streets.An example of Novgorod architecture of the XIV century, which is almost not subjected to surgery, is a fortress of Porkhov.In this city is a magnificent Church of Nativity.
Usually a trip to the Silver Ring cities to finish in the Old Ladoga.This is an amazing historical site, which raised all the heroes of epics and chronicles.There settled earthen mounds VIII-X centuries, the tomb of Prophetic Oleg, proud Ladoga Fortress, Church of St. George, built before the Mongol yoke.Yes, and a lot of interesting things.
traveling on their land
During the year, travel agencies offer tours of the Silver Ring of Russia.You may be offered a multi-day tour for 8 or 10 days.The price usually includes a hotel reservation, the standard tours and transportation tickets.For a surcharge, a list of places of visits increases.Also the price of the tour depends on the type of transport, level of the hotel and the number of cities.Hotels generally available to choose from - economy, standard and superior options.
