Legends of old Yaroslavl © author's tour of Dmitry Zakharov

Tune in with me on a journey into history, discover the secrets and legends of Yaroslavl and fall in love with my city!

Ways from Ancient to Modernity
The Founding Prince will meet us at the beginning of the journey. Beginning the story of Yaroslav the Wise, I will tell his detective biography in the formation of the cities of the North of Russia. Let's try to guess the mood of the bear, hear the growl and rub his paw for luck. We will reflect on the traditions of the Russian pedagogical school on Sennaya Street, where famous poets N.A. Nekrasov and L.N. Trefolev studied in the male gymnasium. Once on the embankment of Kotorosli, you will see the habitats of the sacred mascot of the city, learn about the trading of foreigners and local brands along the Volga and abroad, discover the territory of modern landscape Strelka. The best views of the city for photos will be presented to you from the dots that I will show you, your guide and director.

Favourite, magical, fashionable
The mood of the Volga expanses will remind you of the best films of Russian cinema and stars that were and quite often now come to our city. At the Assumption Cathedral, I introduce the stories of the heavenly defenders of the city and the visits of royal persons. Here you will hear the legend of how the cathedral hovered in the air. Cut or not cut? What's the question?! About the traditions of men to wear a beard and fashion we are talking with you at the Metropolitan Chambers. By the way, Catherine II, who visited them, invited our Fyodor Volkov, the parent of the Russian national theater, to St. Petersburg. We have many famous creative - from famous poets in the centuries to the Oscar winner.

The City of Solar Rays
The Arsenal Tower reminds us of the events and heroes of several eras. The house of Andrei Bolkonsky from the novel “War and Peace” will acquaint you with the pages of the novel, and the famous Yaroslavls in the victories of the Patriotic War of 1812. At the estate of merchant Vasily Kuznetsov, I introduce you to the dynasty and history of family capital based on groceries and recognized desserts in Paris itself. A walk by the square will tell you about the plan for the general development of the city and how the world-famous Cathedral of the Ili Prophet became the center of the old city in the UNESCO protected area.

I love my city and want to tell you its story with my language – accessible, smart, fun and vibrant! See you in Yaroslavl, friends!