Description Rostov, Russia

Rostov - the pearl of the Golden Ring, which brings together the oldest city in Russia. Significant cultural potential of the city made him one of the major centers of tourism and pilgrimage. Rostov is included in the special program of cooperation between the Council of Europe and Russia to preserve historical and cultural heritage. In the center of Rostov the Great is the ensemble of the Rostov Kremlin, which was erected as the residence of the Metropolitan.

The city is situated on the shores of Lake Nero, in 53 km from Yaroslavl, 202 km from Moscow, on the route Moscow - Arkhangelsk, there are railway and bus stations.

Rostov - one of the oldest cities in Russia. The first mention of it belongs to the year 862. Rostov is often called Rostov the Great, to distinguish it from Rostov-na-Donu.