Russian Vacation Review

When you visit Russia, there is one place that you should not miss. It is called the Golden Ring. A ring of ancient cities like Novgorod, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Uglich and Suzdal encompass Moscow. It was Moscow’s centrality that helped it “raise above Russian cities.”

The great city of Moscow is located in the very center which has helped it to gain economic and political importance back in the days as it gradually united and conquered neighboring principalities. Russia’s economic and political capital, its largest and the wealthiest city. To highlight the importance of Moscow, neighboring countries sometimes refer to Russia as to Moscovia. Spend a perfect vacation in Moscow.

The ancient towns around Moscow are often referred to as the Golden Ring of Russia. Interestingly, only few of those town have evolved into modern-day cities and most have preserved their original size, looks and feel. This offers you an exciting chance to glimpse into Russia as it was 600 years ago. For example, Yaroslavl - the most powerful city state during the Mongol invasion. It was expected that this city would unite the Russian lands, but history had reserved a special place for Moscow. Another historically important place is Uglich. Prince Dimitry was mysteriously murdered here plunging Russia into 50 years of chaos, domestic turmoil and a near loss of independence. Other interesting cities of the Golden Ring include Suzdal, Goritsy, Kostroma. The best Russia vacation is to go to Moscow, St Petersburg and the Golden Ring.