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Yaroslavl [a] (/ ˌ j ær ə ˈ s l æ v ə l /; 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 ...
On a picturesque spit at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers lies the ancient heart of Yaroslavl, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the very tip of the spit, there stands a...
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.
Yaroslavl Region is considered one of Russia’s most beautiful regions. The ‘Golden Ring’ tourist route goes through Yaroslavl itself and several towns around it. An unbelievable amount of...
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.
May 18, 2021 · Yaroslavl is one of the oldest cities in Russia, the administrative center of Yaroslavl Oblast, the third largest city in the Central Federal District. The population of Yaroslavl is about 594,000 (2022), the area - 206 sq. km.
