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The ancient city of Pereslavl-Zalessky was founded by Yuri Dolgoruky in the middle of the 12th century. The city is located on the shore of the picturesque Lake Pleshcheevo among the endless forests and fields of the Russian Plain. This place breathes history; every inch of land has absorbed so many significant events that sometimes it seems as if it is ready to tell every traveler about them.

Pereslavl-Zalessky is a protected area of ​​ancient churches and monasteries, a city that remembers the great Russian princes who created the history of our state. Among the more modern attractions, one can note an incredible number of small private museums with original exhibitions dedicated to everything in the world: irons, sewing machines, electronics, teapots, interior items of a peasant hut.

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The reservoir is considered one of the most beautiful in Central Russia; it is a natural attraction of the Golden Ring route. On its southeastern shore stands Pereslavl-Zalessky, and there are also smaller settlements along the perimeter. There are many tourist centers and hotels around the lake, where people come to fish, relax in nature or kitesurf.

Museum exhibitions occupy the premises of the Goritsky Monastery, which was abolished in the mid-18th century. Its structure includes the main building, an art gallery, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Boat of Peter I, the Ganshin Estate Museum and an exhibition hall in Pereslavl-Zalessky. The exhibition areas feature iconography, painting, wooden sculpture, as well as various historical exhibitions.

An ancient Orthodox church, which was founded in the middle of the 12th century by Yuri Dolgoruky (later Alexander Nevsky was baptized here). It is a cross-domed building with three apses and a single dome - one of the earliest monuments of church stone architecture in North-Eastern Rus'. The original painting has been lost; today there are white walls inside the cathedral. A valuable 15th-century icon of the Transfiguration was discovered here and moved to the Tretyakov Gallery for storage.

Both temples are located in the central part of the city. They were erected in the middle of the 18th century at the expense of a local merchant on the territory where the Novodevichy Bogoroditsko-Sretensky Monastery was previously located. Inside the churches there were valuable 16th-century icons, precious tabernacles and other utensils, but in 1925 all property was taken away. In the 1930s, following closure, the buildings were used as bakery workshops until their architectural value was recognized in 1936.

The tented temple of the 16th century is a rather rare architectural monument for this area, built according to the design of an unknown author. There are two altars in the church: warm and cold. Despite restorations in the 1880s and 1970s, as a result of which the building acquired its original appearance, already in the 1990s it was in very poor shape. Despite the emergency condition, services are held in the temple from time to time.

The temple stands on the shore of Lake Pleshcheevo in Rybnaya Sloboda. It has a very picturesque, “postcard” appearance and often acts as a symbol of Pereslavl-Zalessky. The church was erected in 1755 at the expense of Moscow merchants. Today its facade is painted bright pink, contrasting with the blue roof, and the walls are decorated with elaborately decorated window openings. There is a circular observation deck around the building overlooking the lake.

Nowadays the Nikolskaya monastery is a women's monastery, but in the 14th century it began as a men's monastery. It was devastated several times as a result of raids, but after the disaster, monastic life resumed quite quickly. In the 1920s, the institution was closed, the main cathedral was blown up, and the remaining premises were converted into a cattle barn, apartments and repair shops. In the 1990s, after the return of the Russian Orthodox Church, the new sisters came to virtually ruins - many churches had to be rebuilt.

The monastery of the 12th century is one of the most ancient in North-Eastern Rus'. It is located next to Lake Pleshcheyevo. The monks themselves believe that the monastery was founded in 1010, when wooden churches appeared on the shore of the reservoir - they became the first churches of the monastery. Monuments of church architecture from the 16th-19th centuries, part of the architectural ensemble, have survived to this day.

Another monastery of a later period, founded by a monk of the Nikitsky Monastery. Its main temple, the Trinity Cathedral, was built in honor of the birth of the heir to the throne (the future Ivan the Terrible). In the Middle Ages, the monastery acted as a large feudal lord; it had at its disposal numerous lands and many villages with peasants. Even after the ruin during the Time of Troubles, she did not completely lose her wealth.

The monastery was founded in the 15th century on the site of a battle between the Moscow and Tver princes, which took place in 1304. Until the second half of the 17th century, male monks lived in the community, then sisters settled here. At the beginning of the 20th century, 500 nuns and nuns served in the monastery, and three hermitages were assigned to the institution (including Alekseevskaya). During Soviet times, the monastery actually ceased to exist; its revival took place in the 2000s.

It is generally accepted that the Boat of Peter I is the very first provincial museum in Russia (it was founded back in 1803). Its central exhibit is the ship (boat) “Fortune”, made by Peter the Great. This is the only surviving ship of this type. The structure of the museum includes a monument and obelisk in honor of the first emperor, the Botny House, the White Palace, a gatehouse, a triumphal gate and a rotunda.

Private exhibition of railway equipment, founded in 1991. Within its framework, samples of rail transport from the 19th – first half of the 20th centuries are collected, as well as various mechanisms and machines, one way or another connected with the railway. Many exhibits have been restored and are in working order, others require repair and restoration. In the museum you can look at steam locomotives, motor locomotives, locomotives, railcars, and carriages.

The museum is a small private collection housed inside an old merchant mansion, built according to a classic design: the first floor is made of stone, where there is a souvenir shop, the second is made of wood (the exhibition is located here). The museum is quite popular among tourists; at least 1 thousand people visit it per month. The collection consists of more than 200 irons that were used to iron before the advent of the age of electricity.

It is almost impossible to drive past the Teapot House, as it is painted in bright colors that instantly catch the eye of travelers. It was founded by the owners of the Iron Museum in 2003. To attract visitors, the inventive owners came up with original inscriptions and appeals and placed them on the fence and walls. After reading one of them, it is simply impossible to ignore such a persistent invitation to go inside.

The new museum of Pereslavl-Zalessky, which has already earned high praise from visitors. Its exhibition is located in two small halls and consists of items from peasant life and interior design, presented in an interesting and rather non-standard way. But the main thing in this museum is the atmosphere and concept, which allows you to look at the peasant class in a completely new way and learn a lot of interesting things.

Another private museum showing visitors the history and achievements of radio technology. Its entire small space is occupied by radios of various sizes and formats, brought from all over the world. The founders assembled the exhibition literally from basements and attics, and the result was a rather interesting exhibition. In the store at the museum you can buy rare parts for repairing ancient devices.

The museum and souvenir shop are located in the same building. The exhibition consists of rare sewing machines, as you might guess from the name. The number of exhibits is more than 100. There are antique pre-revolutionary devices, Soviet cars and products from famous world manufacturers. The shop on the ground floor sells dishes, clothes and ceramics.

The institution opened in 2012. Its exhibition is dedicated to the period in the history of the city when Alexander Nevsky reigned there. It has no analogues in Russia. During the excursion you can see a model of Pereslavl-Zalessky of the 12th century, icons depicting the prince, awards (medals and orders) bearing the name of Alexander Nevsky, the composition “Three Warriors”, consisting of figures of a Teutonic knight, a Russian knight and a Tatar-Mongol horseman.

The museum's original collection consists of various devices and household items invented by savvy peasants and townspeople to make housekeeping easier. Here you can see special dishes for mustachioed men, fruit cutters, bottle openers, pest traps and other useful items. The operation of many exhibits can be tested in practice.

A tourist complex and historical and cultural center, consisting of a Russian village with wooden houses, inside of which the atmosphere and interior of the 19th – early 20th centuries have been recreated. Museum exhibitions telling about inventions and discoveries made by compatriots, and thematic alleys where you can meet heroes of folk tales. The local tavern serves tourists traditional Russian cuisine.

A small museum complex that combines an exhibition, a playground, an atmospheric cafe and a souvenir shop. During the excursion, visitors are told about traditional Russian life, customs and traditions, while actively involving them in a theatrical performance. The main character of the whole action is the fabulous Berendey. The museum's excursion programs are very varied; you can choose any one to suit your taste.

The museum is located about 30 km from the city; it is part of the structure of the Far Far Away Kingdom complex. The exhibition consists of fairy tale characters, as well as heroes of Slavic myths, made by local sculptor and artist A. Tikhonov. During the excursion, guests find themselves in the wonderful world of ancient legends. To enhance the effect, special music and decorations were selected.

The garden appeared in the 1950s; since 1998 it has been included in the Pleshcheyevo Lake National Park. Plants from different parts of Russia and the world are planted in eight zones: Crimea, the Caucasus, the Far East, Siberia, Western Europe, China, Japan, and Central Asia are represented. For visitors, walking alleys are laid between the thickets, and small stone bridges are thrown across artificial reservoirs.

A mysterious block, supposedly used as a ritual object back in the days of pagan Rus'. The ancient Slavs also used it in their rituals. In dry weather the stone has a normal gray color, but when it rains it turns blue. After the adoption of Christianity, residents continued to gather around the site to dance and light fires, which infuriated the monks of the nearby monastery. The brothers constantly frightened people that evil spirits lived in the Blue Stone.

Alexandrova Mountain is the place of settlement of the Finno-Ugric Merya tribe, which came to these places in the 7th century. Some experts believe that pagan dances and games were held here during the holidays. According to another version, it is believed that the hill was built on the orders of Alexander Nevsky. In the 13th century, the Alexander Monastery was built on the mountain, which ceased to exist 500 years later.

I think I know where the time machine lives. It is not very powerful, because it can take you only 40 years into the past, and 10 years into the future, and most likely it is about to break, will not withstand the onslaught of progress, but for now it is there.

If you want to show your child a piece of the Soviet era, hurry up. Another couple of years will pass and spiritual power and civilization will come to the Pereslavl-Zalessky Kremlin, and with them the echoes of the Soviet era will go away.

And at the moment the Kremlin is a functioning state museum. Over the past three decades, nothing has changed in it.

Shabby walls, neglected territory, apples underfoot... No, don’t think, I believe in God, I love order and flower beds, but, for example, what the Trinity-Sergius Lavra turned into after the clergy came there is more like a grotesque, a tribute to the fashion for religion - the territory has become more well-groomed, the buildings are better looked after (an ordinary state museum with modest subsidies cannot keep up with much more powerful church structures in terms of funding), but...

In general, I was pleased to wander around the Pereslavl-Zalessky Kremlin, think about the eternal, admire the panorama of the city from the loopholes, listen to my husband’s memories of his childhood visits to Lake Pleshcheyevo, watch a child petting an affectionate pregnant cat, pick apples from a branch that had broken off from the weight of the harvest on the outskirts of the territory...

Eh, roads...

The mayor of Yaroslavl was imprisoned. And apparently, great changes await Pereslavl-Zalessky. The construction project for McDonald's in the city has already been approved, the first chain store "Dixie" has appeared, they are finishing the construction of a giant shopping center on the main street... I think that in 10 years we will not recognize the city.

The roads in Pereslavl are terrible, it feels like the Germans removed the asphalt. But there is one plus - you can drive almost everywhere, there are no prohibitory signs even to Red Square. We traveled all over the city center in search of a playground.

We found it with difficulty - we had to ask the local population for help.

It showed up, two at once - as a clear confirmation of my theory about the time machine. Two eras, side by side, across the fence - the site of the 70s (probably) and the new “elite” one, behind the fence of the house of the “new Pereslavskys”. Just in case, I’m sharing information - the children’s playground closest to the center is located behind building 7 on Konnaya Street (it is not visible from the road).

Pereslavl contrast - a rickety barracks from the 20s with tulle curtains and geraniums on the windows (people still live there!) and the newest European hotel, food stalls from the 90s (still open!) and a chain supermarket - this will accompany you everywhere .

You will be able to live in comfort and buy quality alcohol for the evening without risking your health, but at the same time touch our not-so-distant past, which for some Pereslavl residents is still the present.

Pereslavl-Zalessky
A very cozy small ancient town with interesting architecture, the atmosphere in the city resembles a resort. Going to Lake Pleshcheyevo, you can not only fully relax in nature with your child, but also combine acquaintance with ancient Russian cities, water sports and swimming in the cleanest reservoir.

As for swimming, Lake Pleshcheyevo is one of the ideal bodies of water for children relatively close to Moscow! The lake is very shallow, like the Sea of ​​Azov, and the water in it is crystal clear and warm, there is no mud or algae. The entrance to the lake is gentle, the bottom is smooth and sandy. In general, swimming in the lake is a pleasure for children!

The lake is part of the national park! Pleshcheyevo is located in the Yaroslavl region, you can get to it in just a couple of hours from Moscow. This is one of the largest and most beautiful lakes of the Golden Ring of Russia: its area is 70 square kilometers. There are historical stories and myths about the appearance of this lake and a stone that in an unknown way ended up on the shore of this lake, which guides are happy to tell guests on excursions.

Nearby, almost on the shore, lies the beautiful city of Pereslavl-Zalessky. There are many art workshops in the city. In the vicinity of the lake and the city there are active monasteries and convents and ancient cathedrals of Russia.

This is the only Lake in Central Russia, home to almost 20 species of fish, including bleak, burbot, pike, gudgeon, roach, silver bream, ide, gold and silver crucian carp. Even vendace is the most ancient and unique representative of the fish fauna; its image is depicted on the city coat of arms of Pereslavl-Zalessky. So you can safely go fishing with your baby, you won’t be left without a fish!

Where to swim on Lake Pleshcheyevo?
Good beaches on Lake Pleshcheyevo are located in several places:

• city ​​Beach
• beach near Gorodishche
• near the Blue Stone
• at the boat of Peter the Great
• on the Trubezh River near the Church of the Forty Martyrs
• children's beach next to the Church of the Forty Martyrs

What is definitely worth staying overnight on Lake Pleshcheyevo is the magnificent sunsets on the embankment from the monastery!

Where to stay in Pereslavl?
Many tourists want to live near Lake Pleshcheevo. In summer there is practically no wind on the lake and you can even stay in a tent in a surf camp, of which there are plenty: on the southern shore, in the village of Vaskovo, there are two surf bases with a huge green meadow right on the shore (with a campsite and an equipped beach). But still, a hotel for families with children will be much more comfortable! In the city itself and near the lake there is enough housing in which you can stay - these are large comfortable hotels and small wooden houses that can be rented.
What to do with children on Lake Pleshcheyevo?
Fishing, swimming in the lake, water sports, such as windsurfing for older children (near the lake there are 2 surf bases where you can rent equipment: surf, kite, boats), and you can also barbecue and relax quietly in nature. You can organize a walk to the famous Blue Stone and go on excursions to the local history museum “Pereslavl-Zalessky State Historical, Architectural and Art Museum Reserve”, “Boat of Peter I”, the Railway Museum, the Iron Museum. You should definitely climb Alexander Mountain and admire the scenery.

In Pereslavl there is the famous Blue Stone, about which there are many legends

They say that the Blue Stone has miraculous powers - it helps to fulfill any desires. This is a monolithic boulder that was brought by a glacier from the Scandinavian mountains about 30 thousand years ago.

Where can you have a tasty snack on Lake Pleshcheyevo?

• Restaurant "Botik"
• Anderson Family Cafe
• Cafe "Bon Appetit"
• Cafe "Augustin"
• Cafe "Coral Reef"
• Cafe "Russian Feast"
• Cafe "Izbushka"

One of the most ancient cities of the “Golden Ring” of Russia is located on the shore of the large Pleshcheevo Lake. It is good at any time of the year, but in winter it has a special flavor. When traveling here with children, it is interesting to look at ancient monasteries, look into unusual teapot and iron museums, and also attend folklore festivals.

What to see with children

The small city has so many attractions that you could spend more than a day traveling around it. It is very interesting to take a tour of the ancient Goritsky Monastery, which is located 1.8 km from the bus station (Museiny lane, 4).

Sometimes this monastery is mistakenly called the Kremlin, because its territory is surrounded by stone walls and surrounded by powerful towers. The monastery stands on a hill and offers excellent views of the city and Lake Pleshcheyevo. The architectural complex of the monastery is very beautiful. It consists of the majestic Assumption Cathedral, as well as picturesque stone and wooden churches.

Nowadays, the monastery houses the collections of the museum-reserve - icons, carved sculptures, church antiquities, unique works of gold seamstresses and paintings. With small children, it is interesting to visit the museum section telling about local nature. In winter, the museums of the Goritsky Monastery are open daily, except Mondays, from 10.00 to 17.00.

Behind the monastery fence there is a small but very interesting museum dedicated to Alexander Nevsky. It exhibits a model of old Pereslavl, paintings and ancient chain mail. The museum doors are open for guests on all days except Mondays, from 10.00 to 17.00.

Pereslavl-Zalessky has only about 40 thousand inhabitants. And almost all travelers are surprised that in such a small city there are about two dozen museums, many of them created specifically for children. That is why Pereslavl-Zalessky is often called the “most fabulous” city in Central Russia.

On the shore of the lake, in the village of Veskovo, there is one of the most popular museums, where the wooden boat of Peter I is exhibited. It is open on all days except Monday, from 10.00 to 17.00. In the same village there is an unusual museum of teapots, where you can see everything that was used for tea drinking in Russia in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Museum of the History of Money and the Museum of Gramophones and Records are also popular in Veskovo. During the winter months, all three museums are open on weekends and holidays from 10.00 to 18.00.

In the city itself, on the street. Uritsky, 38, there is a “Berendey House”. Interesting folklore programs and master classes of folk crafts are held in the high tower. Here children learn to make souvenirs and paint wooden crafts.

Opposite the city bus station, the Russian Park historical and cultural center has been created, which houses six museums. There is a Glade of Fairy-tale Heroes in the park, and with the help of craftsmen you can master the technique of dough modeling and making folk toys. The park is open to guests on all days except Monday and Tuesday, from 10.00 to 18.00.

On Sovetskaya Street, opposite each other, there is an iron museum (building 11) and a museum of cunning and ingenuity (building 14B). The first exhibits a rich collection of antique irons, and in the courtyard stands the fabulous Baba Yaga, with whom visitors love to take pictures. In the second museum you can see unusual devices used in everyday life a century and a half ago, as well as tools of artisans. It’s interesting that the museum shop sells antiques as souvenirs.

Lake Pleshcheyevo

In winter, a large round body of water resembles frozen waves of the sea. A particularly good view of it opens from the walls of the ancient Goritsky Monastery. The ice here is strong, so skiers ski on the lake, and ice fishing enthusiasts can be seen everywhere. Pereslavl souvenirs depict the famous vendace, a fish that lives in Lake Pleshcheyevo. Russian tsars loved to feast on it. And Alexander Dumas came to Pereslavl-Zalessky specifically for vendace.

In winter, fans of snowkiting come to Lake Pleshcheyevo. The city has a school for beginner kiters, and with older children you can try gliding in the wind across the snow-covered expanses of the lake.

Restaurants and cafes

In the city center there are many establishments aimed at tourists, and most of them are located along the Yaroslavl highway. At house 11 on Narodnaya Square there is a cultural and entertainment complex “Golden Ring”, where there are several cafes and restaurants where you can dine. In addition, the cafe-pizzeria “Pinocchio”, the dining room “Visit”, as well as the cafes “Blinnaya”, “Bamboo” and “Khutorok” are popular among tourists.

Where to stay

As the number of travelers on the Golden Ring routes grows year by year, more and more hotels and guest houses are being built in the city. Budget accommodation for two adults and one child starts from 600 rubles per night. Most options can be found at a price of 1100-1300 rubles. These are hotels, mini-hotels, guest houses and recreation centers, many of which offer guests free breakfast.