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 St.Sophia Cathedral
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For a view of Old Russia, I offer you to visit Novgorod (190km from St. Petersburg) one of the most ancient cities of Russia located in its North-West, near the site where the Volkhov river takes its waters from Lake Ilmen. The history of Novgorod is closely linked with all major stages in the life of Russian state.
You can add the following to your itenerary: A day trip outside St. Petersburg to Novgorod the Great
You are welcome to admire the monuments of the twelfth century Novgorod architecture - the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Yaroslav's Court, Cathedral of St. Sophia, the Holy Wisdom of God (the most known ancient Orthodox Church, the history of its construction dates back to 1045). You will be happy with a visit to the Kremlin of Novgorod - the oldest in Russia, this fortress was mentioned in chronicles as early as in 1044, while its today's walls and towers were constructed at the close of 15th century. You will also visit the Yuriev Monastery and the unique Museum of Wooden Architecture. More pictures of Novgorod.(duration about 10 hours) Novgorod tour for Robert & Sandy Hurst and Deloss & Ruby Friesen |
 I will be happy to help you plan your trip to the capital of Russia - Moscow. The first record of the city of Moscow in the chronicles dates back to 1147. A little town was destined through the centuries to grow into a huge megalopolis and become the capital city of Russia, the epicenter of its political, economic, scientific and cultural life. The image of the city bears the trace of different epochs and like an immense book enables us to read the history of the country and the people, page after page. It is an ideal place to get a feel for the new Russia. They say that Moscow is the embodiment of the Russian national character. That is why there is a pithy saying that goes: 'Whoever been to Moscow knows Russia'. To really get to know Moscow, one should see both its old and new streets and squares, enjoy the views of the ancient Kremlin, go to the city's theatres, visit its art galleries and museums displaying masterpieces of Russian and world art, see its Metro stations, stroll through its parks and just relax in the shade of verdant boulevards. |  The world-famous Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed and Red Square are the symbols of Moscow 
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