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so-called “Golden Ring of Russia” a symbolical ring connecting historical towns and villages in the north-west of Moscow? They represent 1000 years Russian history in stone and wood, rich, a church of 850 years in a log cabin in Rostov 19th Century open-air museum of Suzdal written. Each of the “golden” towns once played an important role in the history of Russia and was in one way or another connected with famous historical figures such as Alexander Nevsky, Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great and many others. If you are indeed patriarchal Russia, to the beauty of nature and the magnificence of ancient towns then want to explore a gold ring tour is well worth it. It is one of the most popular routes among Russian and foreign lovers of old Russian history and architecture.

Comment: The cities and towns of the Golden Ring are in alphabetical order:

Aleksandrov (founded in 1530, 68,000 inhabitants) – The city is situated 100 km from Moscow at the crossroads of ancient roads from the largest historic centers of Russia – Vladimir and Suzdal, Rostov and Yaroslavl, Sergiev Posad and Pereslavl-Zalessky. In 1564 – 1581 the town was the residence of Ivan the Terrible. In Aleksandrov the tsar proclaimed the establishment of his select, terror, body, oprichniks and signed the harsh conditions of the truce with Poland and Sweden after losing the long war with Livonia. From Aleksandrov Ivan the Terrible led his army to oprichniki in major shopping centers strike Novgorod, Pskov, Klin and Tver. Here the cruel tsar killed his son in a rage and soon after that left Aleksandrov forever to return to Moscow. The first Russian company was founded in 1576, Aleksandrov.
Bogolubovo (founded 990, population 4000) – a small quiet town near the city of Vladimir. The city was named after the Russian prince Andrey Bogolubsky (God-loving), the first fortified settlement here built in 1165th It was an important strategic point overlooking the river Klyazma. Tourists can see remains of the residence of the Bogolubsky Andery, including some living rooms from the 12th Century and the beautiful church of the intercession of the Virgin on the Nerl (1165) is considered one of the finest specimens of old Russian architecture.

Gorohovets (founded in 1239, population 30,000) – The city was founded under Vladimir prince Andrew Bogolubsky. The picturesque village is situated on the high bank of the river set Klyazma. Role as a fortified forepost 1600-S. Reached its pick in the development of the 17 Century as a local ironworks, textile manufacture and production of leather and also as a center of trade in agricultural products in the cereals and flax.

Gus-Khrustalny (founded in 1756, population 80,000) – Over 200 years ago a merchant built here the first workshop of glass casting. Today the city is one of the centers of the district of Vladimir region, well known in Russia and abroad as a national center of glassmaking. The name Gus-Krustalny can be translated literally Chrystalline Goose. The old part of town is a colony of workers in 1900-l. with his own Church of St. Joachim of 1816.

Kholuy (founded 1650, population 1000) – The village Kholui not begin lacquered miniatures until the 1930s, and though iconography was an important trading center in the region over the past centuries, Kholui n has been ‘has never been in a particular artistic tradition been linked. Instead, miniatures share some traits of both Palekh and Kholui Mstera art, while maintaining a distinctive lyrical quality of their own. As in Palekh and Mstera use Kholui artist to paint egg tempera. Kholui paintings are usually brighter than Mstera and Mstera, the pigments used are opaque and the background is painted entirely in the rule. Sometimes, as with Palekh miniatures, miniature Kholui include some fine gold and / or decoration in silver paint, and artists can create fantastic border ornaments Kholui on par with those of Palekh. The products 1960-S Kholuy 200 artists were represented and fully supported internationally.

Kostroma (founded in 1213, population 300,000) – In the past Kostroma was known as “the flax capital of the North” and a Europe with the world’s best sailing cloth. The city has also been named as the “cradle of the Romanov dynasty.” Mikhail Romanov, the first of the Romanov dynasty, left the monastery Ipatiev in Moscow in 1613 to be Czar of Russia. During the Polish intervention in the turbulent years of the early seventeenth century Kostroma was a significant stronghold for the resistance movement. The city is located on the left bank of the Volga. Nowadays Kostroma is an important industrial center (textile, metal works), provincial capital of the Kostroma.

Mstera (founded in 1628, population 6000) – The city derives its name from the small Msterka river that flows through the merger with Kliyazma. It’s in the Vladimir region, but near the border with Ivanovo Region, south of Palekh and Kholui, in a beautiful landscape with breathtaking – one that forms the background for his paintings. Mstera was a respected center of icon production until the trade was banned after the revolution of 1917. Since then its artists has been creating masterpieces of world-class in the form of lacquered miniatures. In accordance with the traditions of iconography, egg tempera painting are still used. The landscape is integrated from the central to the painting with people and objects to the system. Mstera paintings are often greater than that of other schools but some fine miniatures are also produced and are very popular because of their rarity. Typical topics include exquisite floral designs with gold ornaments Lacy, the traditional fairy tales, traditional activities and events such as a winter festival, and sometimes portraits.

Murom (founded 862, population 145 000) – one of the oldest Russian CITES along the left bank of the river Oka stretched. The name of the city of Murom, one of the Finno-Ugric tribes lived here 15 centuries ago. Every Russian knows the name Ilya Muromets. He was a mythical epic hero defending people of Russia and later became the highest mental and physical strength and integrity synonym, dedicated to protecting the homeland. It is a monument to Ilya Muromets on the banks of the river Oka in Murom built. The city has survived three Mongol invasions. In the 17 Century Murom became an important center of the various crafts – building, painting, sawing. There are three working monasteries in Murom.

Palekh (founded 1600, population 6000) – The village is located about 400 km (250 miles) from Moscow in the Ivanovo region are located. In the 15th Century drawing was one of the first centers of trade symbol. After the communist coup in 1917, when the icon business went down, Palekh masters tried to wooden toys, dishes, china and glass decorating. But the most interesting proved to be paint cans black lacquered papier-mâché. These days the name of Palekh is nearly synonymous with the art of Russian lacquer. Palekh artists are generally regarded as the best qualified Russian miniature painters considered. Famous for highly detailed miniatures with elaborate ornamentation, the village of Palekh has a long artistic tradition. Like their icon painting forebears, today’s artists use egg tempera Palekh lacquers and paints in the Byzantine style. Favored themes are the Russian fairy tales, the famous Russian troika (three horse), and scenes of country life. The art of Palekh miniatures expresses the true national character. Many examples of Palekh art have received recognition at international exhibitions and have become world famous.

Pereslavl-Zalesskiy (founded 1152, population 45,000) – one of the oldest cities in Russia, the hometown of the famous Russian prince Alexander Nevsky, who defeated an army of German knights in 1242nd Zalessky means “behind the woods.” There, behind the dense forests, ancient Slavic tribes went on the run from hostile nomads from the south east. The city is situated on the banks of the great lake Pleshcheyevo. The city is also named after the famous Russian reformer Tsar Peter the Great, who in the 1680 Can-be’s practiced in the construction of over 100 ships and sailing vessels, which communicate with the first Russian navy exercises on the connected Pleshcheyevo lake.

Ples (founded in 1410, population 4000) – This historic town is quet on the banks of the Volga situated powerful and beautiful. During the reign of Ivan the Terrible Ples was one of the largest providers firsh River to the court of kings. In the 18th to 19 Century, the city was known as a popular holiday resort was often called “Russian Switzerland” for the beauty of its landscapes. Numerous Russian artists including the famous master of landscapes Levitan used to come to work here.

Rostov Veliky (Rostov the Great founded in 862, population 40,000) – another pearl of ancient Russian culture. were called in old Russia only two towns Veliky (grand). One was Novgorod, the famous shopping center in northern Russia, the other Rostov. The Principality of Rostov-Suzdal-Vladimir was one of the strongest political divisions of Kievan Rus. It controls all the major rivers in northeast Rus including the Moskva, Oka, Klyazma and Volga. In the 12th Century Rostov grew to Kiev and Novgorod in size and importance equal. It was the seat of the Orthodox Metropolitan (Head of Russian Church) in 1587 and served as an important trade center for centuries, 16-19, one of the richest in the country, so that could afford to hire the best architects, decorators and stone masons. Modern Rostov is a sleepy town with some magnificent old buildings on the edge of the shallow lake Nero.