The journey through the cities of Russia continues along the route Yaroslavl-Vologda, where any tourist can see the beauty of real, untouched Russia, which carries the original Slavic spirit.
Tourist route
The distance between the cities of Yaroslavl and Vologda is about 180 kilometers. It is recommended to overcome this distance either by electric train or by bus and car. Cross-country cycling will only be possible for athletes, and walking will take a very long time. Buses from Yaroslavl to Vologda run quite often, mostly in the evening, many pass through Danilov and Gryazovets. The ticket price reaches 400 rubles, the travel time is about three hours. You can also use the currently popular travel companion search service and, for a completely nominal fee, reach your destination with a pleasant company of strangers. Traveling from Yaroslavl to Vologda by electric train will be a little more expensive and a little longer in time.
Nature of Central Russia
The distance from Yaroslavl to Vologda, although it is quite large, is beautifully brightened up by the landscapes floating outside the bus window. Central Russia is famous for the real Russian atmosphere fromtraditional folk tales - fresh birches, wide fields, a light blue sky, a warm breeze. If the trip is made in winter, then the view of the beautiful Russian winter will also delight tourists.
Historic City
Traveling around the historic city of Yaroslavl, of course, you need to start with a walk along the Volga embankment - the symbol of the city. It impresses with its breadth and surprisingly fresh air - it is easy to breathe here. A lot of fountains have been erected here, which give a somewhat "Petersburg" flavor to this place. There are always a lot of people on the embankment - whether it's summer or winter, everyone comes here to enjoy the natural oasis and fresh wind from the Strelka - the confluence of the local river Kotorosl with the great Volga-mother.
Architectural structures are represented by a variety of churches and monasteries that carry the historical Orthodox heritage. Many buildings have been rising above the Yaroslavl land for more than ten centuries and still take pilgrims and tourists under their arches. Each temple in Yaroslavl is like a museum - you can see an innumerable number of ancient frescoes and icons in them, which will undoubtedly arouse admiration.
Of the unusual places worth visiting in Yaroslavl, one can note the beloved "Horse in the Apples" - a sculpture opposite the "Millennium Park". The horse is made of ordinary metal, its muzzle is very good-natured, the appearance of the sculpture cheers up, and despite the simplicity of this figure, residents and guests of the city are verylove to take pictures with him. A halo of superstition shrouded the monument to the penny of 1612. A penny the size of a large balloon spins around its axis, and they say that if you hold on to it, then financial well-being will not take long.
Having completed the tour and planning the way from Yaroslavl to Vologda, you can refresh yourself with special Yaroslavl ice cream and safely continue the journey.
Vologda side
The heart of the Vologda Oblast is the Vologda Kremlin. All residents know about it, but the building cannot be seen. It was built by order of Tsar Ivan the Terrible as a fortress wall and washed away after the Volga flooded in the 17th century. Now this place is the architectural complex of the Bishop's Court, and the vast territory is a forest park zone.
Of course, lace is considered the most famous craft of Vologda. A visit to the museum of lace art will be not only interesting, but also informative - master classes are often held here, so there is a great chance to get to it and be initiated into the mystery of lace.
As in Yaroslavl, church architecture flourishes in Vologda, represented by ancient cathedrals, monasteries and temples. For example, the Spaso-Prilutsky Monastery, founded by Dmitry Prilutsky, a student of Sergius of Radonezh, will be of interest to tourists. The most ancient and main cathedral of Vologda is St. Sophia Cathedral, which is famous throughout the country for the largest fresco "The Last Judgment".
Also Vologdacan present the tourist with modern art objects, such as the “Monument to the letter O” (like the Permian “P”) and the “talker bird” from the Soviet cartoon. The most interesting may seem to be a monument to an electric lantern, made in the style of realism - a sort of everyday sketch where a dog marked a pole.
Quite deservedly, many tourists assign the title of the symbol of the city to the bench "Let's sit and have a rest". The bench has a truly Vologda character, sitting on it, you are convinced of the creativity of the Vologda masters.
Journey ends
A lot of interesting and unknown, a lot of secrets and mysteries keeps Russia. Not without reason in Europe is considered a real success and the beginning of incredible adventures, a trip to the Russian outback.
