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InRussiathere are very few cities that can clearly convey the true Russian spirit like this can make a beautiful city on the VolgaKostroma. This amazing edge belonging to the Golden Ring of Russia and North of Europe with Asia, was founded in the XII century as a fortress guarding the northeastern border of Russia. Kostroma is the cradle of the last Royal dynasty. It was here, within the walls of the Ipatiev monastery was a wedding ceremony on a Kingdom of Mikhail Romanov. In Kostroma there is a private Museum dedicated to the Royal family, the opening of which took place in the presence of Nicholas II. Modern Kostroma is an important commercial, economic and transport hub, where there is a large river port, and also a large number of unique attractions. A magnificent example of Russian town planning is a Central part of the city. Is it a historical core, which has preserved many ancient buildings and temples. Here is an old shopping arcade which was built in the XVII century and miraculously survived almost intact. Near milk hill is Bargaining, lies the main square of the city. I. Susanin, the Russian monument to national hero who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland. Here stands the famous Fire tower, built in a classic architectural style reminiscent of the lauded of antiquity. Nowadays, the building is not used as intended, and is part of the Kostroma Museum-reserve, which displays materials on the history of fire. There is also the building of the former Guardhouse, where now are located the exposition of military history Department of the Rijksmuseum. In this area you will find a large number of stunning churches mentioned above, the Holy Trinity monastery, the beautiful Church of Resurrection on Debra, with elaborate paintings of the interior, the Epiphany convent, and a large Trinity Cathedral. About the different stages in the history of this ancient city tells a Historical-architectural Museum-reserve, working at the main monastery in Kostroma. A unique collection of works of ancient and modern art awaits you within the walls of a State art Museum. If you come here with young children – will certainly recommend you to visit the Museum, the snow maiden, who was born in this city. Fascinating story and colorful pageant will be interesting to see not only the younger generation but also for adults.