New Year and Christmas in Yaroslavl

yaroslavl One of the oldest Russian cities. It was founded in the XI century and reached its height in the XVII century. In 2010, it celebrated the millennium since its foundation.

The historical center of Yaroslavl is located at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers, and is fully included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What to do?

If during the New Year holidays you go to Yaroslavl, we recommend several routes for walks.

The Transfiguration Monastery (Museum-Reserve) is considered the main attraction of Yaroslavl.

Tourists strive to see the unique ancient Russian historical and architectural riches: The Holy Gate, the Bell-Bell, the Church of the Pechersk Mother of God, the Temple of the Yaroslavl Wonderworkers, the Resurrection Church, the Cell buildings and other buildings.

 

 

Signs township - the Church of Ilya the Prophet, which adorns the main city square (known for the most beautiful frescoes and iconostasis) and the Church of the Epiphany (known for the fresco painting and tiled decoration of the facades), the square and theater named after Fyodor Volkov (the founder of the first Russian public professional theater), the Volga embankment and the Assumption Cathedral.

You can walk along the two-level embankment at the Volga: the view from above opens wonderful. At the bottom of the promenade there are cafes and restaurants.

 

Along the embankment there are buildings of the XIX century, temples and museums (Metropolitan Chambers, Historical, Art, Music and Time).

Famous monuments in the city: Sculptural composition of the Trinity (sculptor - N. Mukhin, architect - A. Bobovich); Monument to Savva Mamontov (sculptor - S. Scala, architects - O. and L. Medvedev); Monument to Peter and Fevronye (author K. Chernyavsky); Monument to Leonid Sobinov (sculptor E. Paskhin); Demidov Pillar.

Interesting sculptures of Yaroslavl: Monument to the bear - the symbol of the city; Zero kilometer of the Golden Ring - from here begins a journey along the famous excursion route; Monument to the penny of 1612 - in honor of the Yaroslavl mint; Monument to Athos and plaster Kole - in memory of the famous film by George Daneliya.

If weather permits, you can ride in a sleigh drawn by three horses or riding.

The whole family can go to the skating rink or go to the park of active entertainment, for example, in the center "Demino" available rental winter sports equipment, downhill and race on snowmobiles, and in the Park "Bend" - also all winter entertainment, paintball, rest in the sauna.

How do I get there?

To Yaroslavl travelers come by personal cars, intercity buses (from Moscow you can get in 5-6 hours, the cost of tickets for one person from 600 rubles. to 800 rubles.).

By train (ordinary and branded) it will be possible to leave in a compartment or a seat card for 700-2000 rubles. (for one), travel time - from 3 to 5 hours.

Tunoshna Airport receives flights from the largest cities of Russia. The flight from Moscow lasts 3 hours, one adult ticket costs from 5 thousand rubles to 8 thousand rubles.

Where to stay?

In Yaroslavl there are hotels for every taste and purse. Economical hostels (from 500 - 700 rubles for one bed) with an equipped kitchen.

The average price category - 1500-2500 rubles. will cost a room in hotels 2 and 3 stars.
3 – 4 thousand rubles. will have to pay for a room in 4-5 star hotels in the central areas with breakfast, an excellent restaurant, services for children, an affordable swimming pool and a spa.

It should be borne in mind that during the New Year holidays, accommodation prices will inevitably increase, it is also worth booking places in advance.

Where to eat?

In Yaroslavl, you can treat yourself to traditional dishes of Russian cuisine. For example, the restaurant-museum "Collection" serves various soups in cast iron from a Russian oven; rabble under vodka; hot dishes from meat, fish, poultry and game; Guryev porridge according to the recipe of Leo Tolstoy and much more.

The feast of the stomach can be arranged in the “Training on the embankment”, “Boulevard”, “Ioanna Vasilyevich”.

Dumpling of fate (cookies with a wish), frozen joy (ice cream) and various pancakes will be served to you in the Horns and Hooves coffee shop.

Fast and inexpensive snack is possible in the cafe "Frecken Bok", "Gavrosh", "Javer" and others.

Of course, lovers of pizza, oriental cuisine, sushi, European dishes, fast food with hamburgers and sweet sodas will not go hungry – there are many such establishments in the city.

The fare in public transport of Yaroslavl is 28 rubles, in fixed-route taxis - 32 rubles.

Prices are indicated at the time of publication - December 2019.