Pereslavl-Zalessky was founded in 1152 by Prince Yury Dolgoruky. Feodorovsky Convent is located in the south of Pereslavl. Its construction was associated with the birth of the Prince Feodor, son of Ivan the Terrible, in 1557.
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaPereslavl-Zalessky was founded in 1152 by Prince Yury Dolgoruky. Feodorovsky Convent is located in the south of Pereslavl. Its construction was associated with the birth of the Prince Feodor, son of Ivan the Terrible, in 1557.
Photo: Ivan the Terrible Church, Feodorovsky Convent
Photo: Ivan the Terrible Church, Feodorovsky Convent
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Pereslavl-Zalessky was founded in 1152 by Prince Yury Dolgoruky. Feodorovsky Convent is located in the south of Pereslavl. Its construction was associated with the birth of the Prince Feodor, son of Ivan the Terrible, in 1557.
Photo: Ivan the Terrible Church, Feodorovsky Convent
Photo: Ivan the Terrible Church, Feodorovsky Convent
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyevaFor a long time, Feodorovsky Convent was under the patronage of the royal family. Around the same time it was a prison for many “undesirable” noble women.
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For a long time, Feodorovsky Convent was under the patronage of the royal family. Around the same time it was a prison for many “undesirable” noble women.
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaPereslavl is rich in museums, the Kettle Museum, the Locomotive Museum, Museum of Money History and the museum of Peter the Great’s small boat.Photo: the Kettle Museum
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Pereslavl is rich in museums, the Kettle Museum, the Locomotive Museum, Museum of Money History and the museum of Peter the Great’s small boat.Photo: the Kettle Museum
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaThe Kettle Museum, despite its small size, holds a really interesting collection of kettles and teapots from different parts of the world and different times.
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The Kettle Museum, despite its small size, holds a really interesting collection of kettles and teapots from different parts of the world and different times.
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaPeople in Pereslavl do not hurry anywhere. They live a slow, measured life, which seems to be absolutely without stress.
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People in Pereslavl do not hurry anywhere. They live a slow, measured life, which seems to be absolutely without stress.
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaThe town is located 140 km to the northeast of Moscow on the main Moscow-Yaroslavl road and on the shores of Lake Plescheyevo.
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The town is located 140 km to the northeast of Moscow on the main Moscow-Yaroslavl road and on the shores of Lake Plescheyevo.
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaOne of the most picturesque attractions is the former fishing settlement, Ribatskaya Sloboda. It’s always lively here. Brightly painted boats on the water near the shore please the eye. Small sheds for boats stand on stilts in the water. This picturesque scene attracts the attention of artists, who call this place "Russian Venice".
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One of the most picturesque attractions is the former fishing settlement, Ribatskaya Sloboda. It’s always lively here. Brightly painted boats on the water near the shore please the eye. Small sheds for boats stand on stilts in the water. This picturesque scene attracts the attention of artists, who call this place "Russian Venice".
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaThe Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Savior, founded in 1152, is one of the oldest buildings in Russia.
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The Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Savior, founded in 1152, is one of the oldest buildings in Russia.
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaThe Purification Church of Alexander Nevsky was built in 1785. It is a working church.
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The Purification Church of Alexander Nevsky was built in 1785. It is a working church.
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaThe Church of Metropolitan Peter: Originally the church was built of wood and only in 1584 was construction of a stone church financed by Ivan the Terrible. Three sides of its elegant tented roof are circled by an open walking gallery.
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The Church of Metropolitan Peter: Originally the church was built of wood and only in 1584 was construction of a stone church financed by Ivan the Terrible. Three sides of its elegant tented roof are circled by an open walking gallery.
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaLake Plescheyevo is one of the most popular lakes in Russia. The lake is very popular for camping, swimming and fishing.
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Lake Plescheyevo is one of the most popular lakes in Russia. The lake is very popular for camping, swimming and fishing.
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaSome people even use the lake for windsurfing or sunbathing during the summer months.
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Some people even use the lake for windsurfing or sunbathing during the summer months.
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaLake Plescheyevo
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Lake Plescheyevo
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaThe Nikolsky Convent was founded in 1350 and has since then undergone a massive renovation. It was destroyed by the Tatars, Poles and later by the Communists. Today it looks magnificent again.
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The Nikolsky Convent was founded in 1350 and has since then undergone a massive renovation. It was destroyed by the Tatars, Poles and later by the Communists. Today it looks magnificent again.
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaNikolsky Convent
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Nikolsky Convent
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Nikolsky Convent
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina ChernyaevaPast and present, legends and true stories come together here. Ancient churches and monasteries peacefully coexist with modern buildings.
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Past and present, legends and true stories come together here. Ancient churches and monasteries peacefully coexist with modern buildings.