The journey through the cities of Russia continues along the Yaroslavl-Vologda route, where any tourist will be able to see the beauties of a true, untouched Russia, bearing a traditional Slavic spirit.
A 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 can only be done by athletes, and walking will take a lot of time. Buses from Yaroslavl to Vologda run quite often, mainly in the evening, many pass through Danilov and Gryazovets. The ticket price reaches 400 rubles, the trip time is about three hours. You can also take advantage of the popular travel companion search service today and drive to your destination with a pleasant company of strangers for a completely nominal fee. To travel from Yaroslavl to Vologda by electric train will be a little more expensive in price and a little longer in time.
The nature of central Russia
Although the distance from Yaroslavl to Vologda is quite large, it is beautifully brightened up by landscapes floating outside the window of the bus. Central Russia is famous for the real Russian atmosphere from traditional folk tales - fresh birches, wide fields, a light blue sky, a warm breeze. If the trip takes place in the winter, then the view of the beautiful Russian winter will also please tourists.
Historical city
Traveling through the historic city of Yaroslavl, of course, you need to start with a walk along the Volga embankment - the symbol of the city. It strikes with its breadth and surprisingly fresh air - it is easy to breathe here. A lot of fountains were 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 Strelka - the confluence of the local river Kotorosli with the great Volga Mother.
Architectural structures are represented by a variety of churches and monasteries, which carry a historical Orthodox heritage. Many buildings have been rising above the Yaroslavl land for more than ten centuries and still accept pilgrims and tourists under their vaults. Each temple in Yaroslavl is like a museum - in them you can see countless ancient frescoes and icons, which undoubtedly will cause admiration.
Of the unusual places that are worth visiting in Yaroslavl, one can note the beloved “Horse in Apples” - a sculpture opposite the “Millennium Park”. The horse is made of ordinary metal, its face is very good-natured, the sculpture looks uplifting, and despite the simplicity of this figure, residents and visitors alike love to be photographed with it. A monument to the penny of 1612 is shrouded in a halo of superstition. A penny the size of a large balloon rotates around its axis, and they say that if you hold on to it, then financial well-being will not take long.
Having completed the excursion and planning the way from Yaroslavl to Vologda, you can refresh yourself with 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 out after the spill of the Volga in the XVII century. Now at this place is the architectural complex Bishop's Court, and the vast territory is a forested area.
Of course, the most famous craft of Vologda are lace. Visiting the museum of lace craftsmanship will be not only interesting, but also informative - master classes are often held here, so there is a great chance to get on it and be consecrated to the sacrament of lacework.
Like in Yaroslavl, church architecture in Vologda flourishes, 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”.
Vologda can also present tourists with modern art objects, such as the “Monument to the letter O” (like the Permian “P”) and “Talking Bird” from the Soviet cartoon. The most interesting may be a monument to an electric lantern, made in the style of realism - a sort of everyday sketch, where the dog marked the pole.
Quite deservedly, many tourists assign the title of a symbol of the city to the bench "Sit-pookayem." The bench has a true Vologda character, sitting on it, you are convinced of the creativity of Vologda masters.
The journey ends
A lot of interesting and unknown, many secrets and mysteries keeps Russia in itself. Not without reason in Europe is considered a real success and the beginning of incredible adventures a trip to the Russian outback.