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Historic Center

sightseeing

UNESCO World Heritage area with 17th century churches.

Strelka

views

Park at confluence of Volga and Kotorosl with millennium monument.

Korovniki

culture

Riverside district with Church of St. John Chrysostom ensemble.

faq.title

faq.subtitle Yaroslavl

Yaroslavl is considered capital of the Golden Ring and one of the oldest Russian cities (founded 1010). The note shows its most famous landmarks.

Train: 3-4 hours express (from $15). Bus: 4-5 hours (from $10). Best option is comfortable train from Yaroslavsky station.

Yes for main sights. But overnight stay recommended to enjoy Volga sunset and relaxed atmosphere.

Circle of historic towns northeast of Moscow: Yaroslavl, Suzdal, Vladimir, Sergiev Posad, Kostroma and others. Ancient Russian heritage.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Yaroslavl

IMPORTANT: Visa/Mastercard do NOT work in Russia. Bring cash or Mir/UnionPay card.

Yaroslavl is on 1000 ruble banknote! Find the landmarks: Church of Elijah Prophet, chapel, bear monument.

Historic center is UNESCO World Heritage. Walk along Volga embankment - stunning views.

Visit Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery - 12th century, beautiful frescoes and bell tower views.

Much cheaper than Moscow. Excellent base for Golden Ring exploration.

Train from Moscow takes 3-4 hours. Comfortable day trip or overnight stay.

Try local medovukha (honey mead) - traditional Russian drink made here for centuries.

Strelka (confluence of Volga and Kotorosl) is beautiful spot for sunset.

Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather-8°
89%8 м/с
Todayweather-6°-8°
Tomorrowweather-3°-6°
Thuweather-5°-8°
Friweather-9°-15°
Satweather-15°-19°
Sunweather-13°-20°
Monweather-12°-15°
-8°
-15°Jan
-6°
-14°Feb
0°
-7°Mar
9°
1°Apr
17°
7°May
21°
11°Jun
23°
14°Jul
21°
12°Aug
14°
7°Sep
7°
2°Oct
0°
-5°Nov
-5°
-12°Dec

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32 ₽~0.40 $
Яндекс Карты
Основной транспорт. Хорошее покрытие города.
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32 ₽~0.40 $
Советские троллейбусы, атмосферно.
location.transport.tram
—
location.transport.taxi
100 ₽~1.3 $
Яндекс Такси
Посадка ~100₽, за км ~20₽. Очень дёшево!
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location.transport.bus
32 ₽
~0.40 $
Яндекс КартыОсновной транспорт. Хорошее покрытие города.
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32 ₽
~0.40 $
—Советские троллейбусы, атмосферно.
location.transport.tram
———
location.transport.taxi
100 ₽
~1.3 $
Яндекс ТаксиПосадка ~100₽, за км ~20₽. Очень дёшево!

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch
500 ₽
~500 $
Restaurant dinner
2,500 ₽
~2,500 $
Breakfast
350 ₽
~350 $

Street Food

Local dish
200 ₽
~200 $

Drinks

Coffee
200 ₽
~200 $
Beer in bar
200 ₽
~200 $
Local beer
70 ₽
~70.0 $
Imported beer
180 ₽
~180 $
Wine bottle
500 ₽
~500 $

Fast Food

Big Mac
370 ₽
~370 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L
35 ₽
~35.0 $
Cigarettes
180 ₽
~180 $
Weekly groceries
3,000 ₽
~3,000 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm
800 ₽ / night
~800 $
Hostel private room
1,800 ₽ / night
~1,800 $
Guesthouse
2,200 ₽ / night
~2,200 $
Hotel 2★
1,800 ₽ / night
~1,800 $
Hotel 3★
3,000 ₽ / night
~3,000 $
Hotel 4★
5,500 ₽ / night
~5,500 $
Hotel 5★
9,000 ₽ / night
~9,000 $
Boutique hotel
5,000 ₽ / night
~5,000 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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MirUnionPay
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good

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SberPayMir PayTinkoff Pay

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Visa/Mastercard do NOT work. Bring cash (USD/EUR) or Mir/UnionPay card.

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Good rates at Sberbank. Fewer exchange options than Moscow - prepare cash in advance.

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10%

10% in restaurants appreciated. Not common in cafes.

Safety

High safety level

Tourist area with low crime rate

Very safe, quiet provincial city. Low crime, friendly locals. No special precautions needed.

What to see

Attractions and points of interest

Volga River Embankment
-8°
Free
Nature

Volga River Embankment

Yaroslavl

Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery
-8°
Closed
RUB500
Religious

Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery

Yaroslavl

Church of Elijah the Prophet
-8°
Closed
RUB350
Religious

Church of Elijah the Prophet

Yaroslavl

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3/5
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$700
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50
Mbps
5/5
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4Ggood
5G✗
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location.nomad.day_pass$5
location.nomad.month_pass$60
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Точка кипения

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E-visa✓
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location.nomad.budget$450
location.nomad.comfortable$750
location.nomad.luxury$1400

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tiny
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