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Yaroslavl[ a ] (/ ˌjærəˈslævəl /; Russian: Ярославль, IPA: [jɪrɐˈsɫavlʲ]) is a city and the administrative center of Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia, located 250 kilometers (160 mi) northeast of Moscow. The historic part of the city is a World Heritage Site, and is located at the confluence of the Volga and the Kotorosl rivers.
Yaroslavl, city and administrative centre of Yaroslavl oblast (region), west-central European Russia. It lies on the right bank of the Volga River, 175 miles (282 km) northeast of Moscow.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- To-do list: Find out who the city was founded by and named after. Learn to pronounce “Kotorosl” correctly, the name of the other river. Stroll along the Volga embankment and take a selfie in the rotunda.
- Why was Yaroslav considered wise? The man in whose honor the city is named deserves a special mention. Yaroslav was the son of Prince Vladimir, who baptized Rus.
- Yaroslavl Museum Reserve. As in any old Russian city, Yaroslavl contains a huge number of churches and several monasteries. You can try to visit all of them, of course, but be warned that even enthusiasts risk culture fatigue.
- The Church of Elijah the Prophet. Besides the fortress, we recommend a visit to the Church of Elijah the Prophet. According to legend, it was here that Yaroslav the Wise founded the first church in honor of Elijah the Prophet, since that particular day was a church holiday in memory of this saint.
Learn about the origins, development and role of Yaroslavl, the first Christian city on the Volga River and a pearl of the Golden Ring of Russia. Discover its architectural and cultural heritage, its participation in the Battle of Kulikovo and the Time of Troubles, and its status as the sovereign's native land.
The tourist information center provides detailed information about the most interesting and memorable places of Yaroslavl, museums, hotels, cafes and restaurants. TIC specialists will help you choose an individual route for traveling around the city and its surroundings.
Yaroslavl is a town of unsurpassed beauty. Everywhere is The Volga, and everywhere in history. The city is over 1000 years old and was founded by Yaroslav, the son of Russia’s first Christian grand prince Vladimir the Great. Yaroslav landed here in 1010 to suppress a hostile pagan tribe that raided passing merchants.
Yaroslavl is a unique city on the Volga River where the breathtaking beauty of nature, the splendor of ancient architecture, and the modern industry are so harmoniously combined together. The town was firstly mentioned in Russian chronicles at the beginning of the 11th century.
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