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| Residents | 608.079 (2017) | |
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Yaroslavl (Russian Яросла́вль) is a city in Central Russia and administrative seat of the area of the same name.
background
The city is located at the mouth of the river Kotorosl '(Которосль) in the Volga and is about 280 km from Moscow removed, after St. Petersburg it is about 850 km. It was founded around 1000 years ago and goes back to Prince Yaroslav the Wise, who is said to have defeated a bear here. The city was the capital of the principality of the same name. In 1238 it was almost completely destroyed by the Tatars. In 1463 the area became part of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Due to its convenient location on the Volga, the city developed into a trading center, it also became known for its artisans. Mention should be made of the potters and weavers of the 17th and 18th centuries, but also the silversmiths. In the last century Yaroslavl has developed into an industrial city. The city belongs to Golden ring, the old town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 World Heritage explained.
getting there
By plane
The airport is just under 20 km southeast of the city
Although it has the status of an international airport, only seasonal domestic connections to Moscow-Domodedovo and Saint Petersburg are offered.By train
Yaroslavl is on the Trans-Siberian Railway, of Moscow Several regional trains also run daily, they take around 3½ hours to travel.
By bus
It is very easy to get to Yaroslavl by bus from Moscow. The Moscow bus station is located directly at the metro station "Sholkovskaja" which is the right end of the blue line. There when you get out again to the right and you can't miss it.
Buses directly to Jaroslavl (via Sergiev Posad (sometimes), Pereslavl, Rostov): 7.30 am (only on Saturdays), 8.30 am, 12.15 pm, 2.15 pm, 5.30 pm, 6.00 pm (only on Fridays), 23.15
Buses via Jaroslavl (to Kostroma, Ribinsk) 7.00, 8.00, 9.00, 10.20, 12.00, 12.50, 16.00, 21.00, 23.00
One trip costs 550 rubles. You arrive in Yaroslavl at the bus station.
In the street
The street M8 of Moscow to Cholmogory runs through Yaroslavl. Driving distance around 280 km, a good 3 - 4 hours driving time.
By boat
Boats sail on the all summer Volga and connect the city with Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Churches
- 1 Prophet Elias Church (Храм Ильи Пророка). Famous for its frescoes.
- 2 Savior Transfiguration Monastery (Спасо-Преображенский Мужской Монастырь)
- Church of John the Baptist
activities
shop
kitchen
Cheap
medium
- Café "Come in" or "Kamin". The café / restaurant is located directly opposite the "Ring Premier Hotel" and the McDonalds on "Uliza Swobodi 46", one of the main streets of the city. Nevertheless, it is quite quiet there, the café has more upscale guests, which is because of the location and less because of the price. You can get delicious desserts such as blini or strudel for 60-70 rubles, coffee from 30 rubles and larger dishes such as steak or pork medallions from 300 rubles. At the weekend there is dancing in the evenings or at night with Russian and English music and singing.
Upscale
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
medium
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security
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- http://city-yaroslavl.ru/ - Yaroslavl official website
