Suzdal (founded in 1024, population 12,000) - this little quiet town is a real gem, one of most beautiful in Golden Ring collection of citeis and towns. In 11th century Suzdal became very first forepost of Christianity in North-Eastern Russia and significantly affected religious life in Russia until end of 19 century. The town was destroyed by Mongols in 1238. Later Suzdal became capital city of Russian prince Yury Dolgoruky who is considered to be founder of Moscow. The second destruction of town came with Polish invasion in 17th century. Here you can find over 100 church and secular buildings dating from mid-12th to mid-19th century crowded into a area of 9 square km.

Tutaev (founded in 1283, population 45,000) - is an old little town sprawling on both banks of Volga river. Tutaev (formerly known as Romanovo-Borisoglebsk) is divided by Volga river into two parts. The former town Romanov is located on left high bank of river, former town Borisoglebsk is on right sloping one. Romanov was called after Russian prince Roman of Uglich who was founder of this town, Borisoglebsk got its name in connection with Church of St. Boris and St. Gleb erected there in 15th century. The towns were united under new name Romanovo-Borisoglebsk in 1822. In 1918 town's name was changed to Tutaev in honour of Red Army hero who was killed during Civil war .

Uglich (founded in 937, population 38,000) - town was built on a major trade route. In its history Uglich has survived destruction by Mongols and lived through devastation of fires and plagues. Uglich is famous for Russia's darkest secret - death of young Prince Dimitri, son of Ivan Terrible who is often called Tsarevich (a heir to throne) Dmitry. The Tsarevich, a sickly boy, was last of Rurik dynasty. While playing with a knife in yard he stabbed himself by accident or was stabbed by an assassin allegedly sent by Boris Godunov, his competitor for throne. The center of town also is a historical and architectural landmark. The streets are wide, with various churches standing side by side along road. These churches vary in size and have domes and belfries of different shapes and designs, all of which add to charm of this small town. Uglich is known in Russia for simple-designed and reliable watches. The local factory, which makes beautiful women's watches decorated with special "Finift" paintings on porcelain which are incorporated into bands of watches.

Vladimir (founded in 1108, population 400,000) - one of oldest Russian cities, was founded by Russian Prince Vladimir Monomakh on banks of Kliazma river. The city really blossomed in 12th century during reign of Prince Andrey Bogolubsky, who strengthened its defences, welcomed architects, icon-painters, jewellers from other countries, built new palaces and churches so magnificent that travelers compaired them with ones in "mother of all Russian cities"- Kiev. Until middle of 14th century city had been an administrative, cultural and religious center for North-Eastern Russia. During Mongol invasion in 13th century Vladimir was beseiged, looted and almost totally destroyed. Presently city is a capital of Vladimir province.

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