These ancient towns, which also played a significant role in the formation of the Russian Orthodox Church, preserve the memory about the most important and significant events in Russian history. The towns have been called "open air museums" and feature unique monuments of Russian architecture of the 12th-18th centuries, including kremlins, monasteries, cathedrals and churches. These towns are among the most picturesque in Russia and prominently feature Russia's famous onion domes. Although there are some discrepancies with respect to the names of the cities that are included in the ring, most include Sergiyev Posad, Pereslavl-Zalesskiy, Rostov Velikiy, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Gus Khrustalny, Suzdal, Vladimir, Rybinsk, Uglich, and Alexandrov. Many of these cities are to be found along the M8 highway or can be reached from Yaroslavl Railway Station in Moscow.
The last excursion on the GoldenRing of Russia is the town of Bogolyubovo, an ancient residence of Duke Andrew.
Rostov is the most similar to Suzdal of all the towns along the GoldenRing of Russia, and the two towns are located almost the same distance from Moscow Cities are like people: each has its own destiny.
Yaroslavl a large industrial city, the biggest along the GoldenRing of Russia (630 inhabitants), nevertheless very interesting because of its history, architecture, and city life.In the precious diamond necklace of the Old cities of Russia Yaroslavl is shining with bright unfading light.