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Ivanovo (Russian: Иваново, IPA: [ɪˈvanəvə]) is a city in Russia. It is the administrative center and largest city of Ivanovo Oblast, located 254 kilometers (158 mi) northeast of Moscow and approximately 100 kilometers (62 mi) from Yaroslavl, Vladimir and Kostroma.
Travelling in Ivanovo Region is an opportunity to discover Russia. That part of Russia which history and culture lives in small towns and villages like Shuya and Yuzha, Palekh and Kholui. That part of Russia which consists of beautiful towns at the Volga River like Plyos, Kineshma and Yuryevets.
Ivanovo, city and administrative centre of Ivanovo oblast (region), western Russia, on both banks of the Uvod River. It was created from two villages, Ivanovo and Voznesensk, in 1871; until 1932 it was known as Ivanovo-Voznesensk. The first linen mills in Russia were founded near Ivanovo by order
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- Shchudrovskaya Palatka, The Oldest Building in Ivanovo
- Kazan Church
- Soviet Constructivism
- Museums Galore
- Ostrich Farm
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Find Shchudrovskaya Palatka(Shchudrov’s Hut), the oldest building in IvanovoTake a selfie with a houseboatLearn why Ivanovo is known as the city of bridesVisit one of the museumsThe oldest brick building in the city is also inextricably linked to the history of chintz. Built in the late 17th century, this hut initially served as an “office” for local “managers” tasked with collecting rent payments from peasants. In the 19th century, the wealthy peasant Osip Shchudrov acquired the building and added three extra storeys for ...
The most unusual church in Ivanovo is also connected with chintz! The structure was originally built as a factory in the 18th century by another wealthy peasant by the name of Osip Sokov. Again for printing patterns on fabrics. In the 19th century, the factory building got a new owner, who used it to hold secret services for Old Believers (whose cu...
Ivanovo’s modern look was largely shaped in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by industrialization. Therefore, the architectural sights are primarily associated with the city’s industrial and proletarian legacy. The abundance of Constructivist-style buildings here is the envy of any Russian city. The highlights recommended by historian...
We suggest that you choose a side of Ivanovo that interests you and visit the museum devoted to it (it’s bound to exist). Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about chintz and textile production can be found at the Museum of Ivanovo Chintz. It's located in the old mansion of big-time industrialist Dmitry Burylin, built in the Art Nouveau style. He...
If you’ve had your fill of factory aesthetics, head for the countryside to the ostrich farm near the Shartomsk Monastery. Besides a spot of ostrich-viewing, the fearless can go inside a bee hive. You can also buy organic products, including ostrich eggs (one’s probably enough). Traditional souvenirs are also on sale: Ivanovo Region is famous for Pa...
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Jun 29, 2016 · Ivanovo is a city located in the central part of European Russia, about 300 km northeast of Moscow, the administrative center of Ivanovo Oblast. It is also known under such names as the “city of brides”, the textile capital of Russia, as well as the “Russian and Red Manchester”.
Ivanovo (Russian: Иваново) is a big city in Central Russia, on the Golden Ring circuit. It is the capital of Ivanovo Oblast and a former world capital of the textile industry. It was a hotbed of revolutionary and terrorist activity in the late 19th – early 20th centuries.
Jun 30, 2015 · Things to Do in Ivanovo, Russia: See Tripadvisor's 8,097 traveler reviews and photos of Ivanovo tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Ivanovo. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
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