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 Moscow
White-stoned, gold-domed, ancient but forever young: these dramatic epithets instantly evoke images of Moscow, the magnificent Russian capital.
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St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg formerly Leningrad (1924-91), is one of the most beautiful cities of Europe. Founded by Peter I the Great in 1703, it was for two centuries the capital of the Russian Empire (1712-1918).
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Vladimir
The final town of the Golden Ring located, 190 km (113 miles) northeast of Moscow.
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Bogolyubovo
Bogolyubovo is located 10 km (6 miles) east of Vladimir near the convergence of the Nerl and Klyazma rivers. Town was founded by and named after Andrei Bogolyubsky, grandson of the prince Vladimir Monomakh.
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Suzdal
One of the earliest settlements in central Russia, Suzdal has been inhabited since the 9th century.
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Kostroma
Kostroma is one of the loveliest cities in our itinerary. It is often called a jewel among the Golden Ring Cities.
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Yaroslavl
Founded in 1010 by Grand Prince Yaroslav the Wise, the city stretches for miles along the confluence of Volga and Kotorosl rivers.
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Kizhi
Explore the northern reaches of Lake Onega and the Island of Kizhi, a unique museum of wooden architecture.
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Petrozavodsk
The port of Petrozavodsk on the banks of Onezhskoye Ozero (Lake Onega) was founded in 1703 to serve a cannon foundry that was located nearby.
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Valaam Archipelago
One of Russia's most tranquil and beautiful settings - a cluster of island jewels in the northwestern part of Lake Ladoga.
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Novgorod
Novgorod's Kremlin, built on the bank of the Volkhov river, marks the heart of the old city. Its magnificent Sofiysky Sobor (Cathedral of St. Sophia) was built in 11th century, and still has most of the original frescoes and mosaics.
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N. Novgorod
Although the word Novgorod means "a new city", it is one of the oldest Russian cities. In a sense, Russian history began here. It was the first permanent settlement of the Varangian Norsemen who established the embryonic Russian State.
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Pskov
The town is dominated by its fortresses and churches. Pskov's Kremlin has a fairy tale appearance and has heavy, round, squat towers and wooden roofs.
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Klin
Town of Klin is located 90km north-west of central Moscow. Famous Russian composer Peter Tchaikovsky lived and worked there from 1885 until 1893, the year of his death.
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Cheboksary
The capital of the Chuvash Republic has a rich historical past. Founded in 1781, it served as fortress outpost for Moscow Principality.
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Kazan
The capital of Tatar Republic was founded in the 13th century by Mongols who had occupied Russia. In the 15th and 16th centuries Kazan became one of the principal cities of the mighty Golden Horde (Tatar) Empire.
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Perm
For centuries this large industrial city was a gateway to Siberia and Asia.
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Archangelsk
The expansion of the northern trade routs in 16th and 17th centuries created a need for the port near the mouth of the North Dvina River and White Sea. In 1584 the town of Novie Kholmogory was founded; later it became known as Archangelsk (Archangel).
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Irma
Although only a small rustic village, Irma will be one of the highlights of our cruse. Outdoor barbecue and gorgeous natural setting create truly authentic experience.
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Goritsy
Goritsy is a tiny village located seven kilometers from the Kirilo-Belozersky Monastery. It is not included on the official sightseeing itinerary, but will be interesting for any tourist with a real interest in Russian history.
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Zagorsk
The city of Zagorsk, located to the northwest of Moscow, is a home to the famous Troitsa-Sergyeva Lavra (Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius), the largest Russian monastery founded in the mid-14th century by St. Sergy of Radonezh.
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Mandroga/Svirstroy
Vechernie Mandrogi is located in Podporozhsky district of Leningrad region in 300 km from St. Petersburg. This village has traditional Russian wooden architecture and is mainly a recreational stop.
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Rostov-on-Don
Rostov-on-Don is one of the most important cities in the south of Russia. It was founded in 1749 at the place formally occupied by the Temernic Custom-House.
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Volgograd
Volgograd, formally known as Stalingrad, was founded in 1589 to serve as a fortress guarding the trade route along the Volga River. It is one of the largest cities in Russia, with a population of over 1 million people.
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Saratov
Saratov was founded in 1590. The name of the city comes from the Tatar word Sary-Tau (Yellow mountain). During its 400 year history Saratov has served as the crossroads for many historical events and outstanding people.
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Samara
Samara, from 1935 to 1991 Kuybyshev, is a major city situated on the Volga river in the southeastern part of European Russia. It is also a capital of Samara district.
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Simbirsk (Uliyanovsk)
The city of Simbirsk was founded in 1648 by the command of Tzar Alexey Mikhailovich and under the leadership of Commander Bogdan Matveyevich Khitrovo.
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Uglich
Founded in 1148, Uglich is one of the most beloved towns in old Russia. The view of the town as it is approached from the Volga River is especially lovely with the Cathedral of the Resurrection and St. John's Church looming on the horizon.
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