Moscow Environs Travel Guide

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The river valleys east and north of Moscow hold a unique realm you might call Russia's Capital-That-Might-Have-Been—Suzdalia, the region that encompassed the historic centers of Rostov, Vladimir, Suzdal, and Yaroslavl. These small towns, all within easy striking distance of Moscow, witnessed nothing less than the birth of the Russian nation nearly a millennium ago and, consequently, are home to some of the country's most beautiful churches and monasteries, romantic kremlins (fortresses), and famous works of art, such as Andrei Rublyov's frescoes in the cathedral at Vladimir.

Moscow Environs Hotels

None of the towns covered in this section has a long list of lodging options, let alone good, tourist-class hotels. Although basic amenities are not usually...read more

Moscow Environs Restaurants

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Things To Do in Moscow Environs

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Top Reasons to Go to Moscow Environs

Architecture: These towns are home to some of the finest examples of Russian architecture; the oldest, most beautiful kremlins; and religious... Read more