Vologda region history and travel sights

The Vologda Oblast is one of the biggest regions of the European part of Russia, located in between two of Russia's major consumption markets - Moscow (450 km) and St.Petersburg (650 km). It is the land of monasteries and churches, magical white nights, rivers and blue lakes, a popular tourist region. The network of waterways, railroads and highways makes getting to and around the Vologda area easy.

The Vologda Oblast is one of the biggest regions of the European part of Russia, located in between two of Russia's major consumption markets - Moscow (450 km) and St.Petersburg (650 km). It is the land of monasteries and churches, magical white nights, rivers and blue lakes, a popular tourist region. The network of waterways, railroads and highways makes getting to and around the Vologda area easy.

Fifteen cities and towns of the region - Vologda, Belozersk, Kirillov, Ferapontovo, Tot'ma, Ustyushna and others - preserved impressive structures and architectural ensembles that attract the ever-increasing numbers of visitors.

Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery (Museum)

Kirillov

The Monastery was founded in the 14th century and soon became a great cultural and religious centre in Russia's North. It is famous for its rich collection of icons, church books, utensils, weapon and armour.
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Memorial museum of Peter the Great

Vologda

The house is a historical and architectural monument of the late 17th century.
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Museum of diplomatic corps

Vologda

The exposition of the Museum of Diplomatic Corps is dedicated to that interesting period of the world history.
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