Yaroslavl region is one of the most historical subjects on the territory of the Russian Federation. It includes 17 municipal and 3 urban settlements. This article will focus on the most interesting areas of the Yaroslavl region.
Borisoglebsky district
Absolutely all districts of the Yaroslavl region have an incredible attraction. The Borisoglebsk municipal district was no exception. It is surrounded by pine trees on all sides: the surroundings are not only magnificent landscapes, but also clean air.
Historical attractions of the area - ancient monasteries. Borisoglebsk fortress was founded in the distant 1363 by Sergius of Radonezh. Despite such a solid age, the building managed to retain its original appearance. Now there is a monastery within its walls, and in Soviet times, a post office, a museum, a shop, a state bank, an archive, etc.
Gavrilov-Yamsky District
Each region of vast Russia has its own characteristics. The greenest in the territory of the Yaroslavl region is the Gavrilov-Yamsky district. 47% of the totalareas are occupied by dense forests and coniferous plants.
The history of the toponym is also quite interesting. Historians put forward two versions of its origin.
According to one, the settlement was named for the simple reason that there was an ancient Russian pit - a post station with an inn, stables, where a coachman named Gavrila kept speed horses. Hence the name "Gavrilov-Yam" appeared.
In translation from the Tatar "pit" means "beautiful". But the places here are really amazingly beautiful!
The main attraction of Gavrilov-Yam is the largest flax processing company in Russia. Here you can buy high quality linen products.
Nekrasovsky district
More than 10 thousand people live in the Nekrasovsky district of the Yaroslavl region. A small settlement in the middle of the 17th century was the largest center of s alt production in Russia. As many as 20 enterprises worked to create s alt with an amazing taste, which was even supplied to the royal table. To date, almost all manufacturing enterprises have been liquidated.
Several historical and architectural structures are concentrated on the territory of the district: the Nikolo-Babaevsky Monastery, the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin, the Temple of the Entry of the Blessed Virgin into the Temple.
Danilovsky district
There is another district in the Yaroslavl region - Danilovsky (formerly Danilovskaya Sloboda), which is famousits sights.
It was this place that attracted the fourth son of Prince Alexander Yaroslavich Nevsky. In this picturesque place, he built stables and princely chambers. Previously, pottery was actively developed here. For many craftsmen, this type of activity was the main source of income.
The historical sights of this place include the prison castle, the cultural center, St. Nicholas Church and the Church of the Ascension.
Each district of the Yaroslavl region is of historical value. Believe me, it's worth visiting to explore each of them.
