Introducing Golden Ring
Ancient Rus grew up in the clutch of towns northeast of Moscow that is now known as the Golden Ring. The whitewashed walls of these once-fortified cities still stand, in many cases. The golden spires and onion domes of their monasteries still mark the horizon, evoking medieval Rus. Bells ring out from towering belfries; robed holy men scurry through church doors; historic tales recall mysterious, magical times.
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The Golden Ring - so called for its wealth of architectural and artistic riches - is among Russia's most enchanting destinations. Some of these spots are accessible from Moscow by day trip. But if you have a few days to spare, it is worth leaving behind the big-city bustle to immerse yourself in the age-old allure of the Golden Ring.
Last updated: 17-feb-2009
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RE: Off the beaten track in Russia
by WaterhazardJack 11 september 2011
+Well, there are plenty of off-the-beaten-track places in European Russia, some of them several hours from Moscow. One does not need necessa…
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Re: Is Nizhny Novgorod Worth a One Night Stopover?
by Chicagobest 07 september 2011
Thanks for the many interesting bits of advice. I did not know Zakharov's flat in Nizhniy had been turned into a museum. I also have…
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RE: Russia, a forgetten country?
by everbrite 14 augustus 2011
There are hundreds of places in Russia worth visiting but most tourists see little besides Moscow and St. Petersburg. The visa application…
