Yaroslavl: Two Days & One Night!!! ๐โ๏ธ
We started from Moscow โ note that near Komsomolskaya Metro Station, there are several train stations with unclear signs at the entrances. We almost went to the wrong one! ๐ Thankfully, a friend noticed in time. Always check the map! ๐บ๏ธ I absolutely loved Yaroslavl! The weather was perfect, the people were super friendly, and the food was great โ no disappointments! ๐ฅฐ Almost no foreign tourists and very few local tourists โ the city was quiet but not as silent as Murmansk at night or as crowded as other attractions. Perfect for strolls! ๐ถโโ๏ธ Day 1 Had (kebab) opposite the train station โ just okay, seemed more focused on takeaway. Only three chairs for dining, so it was cramped for four. ๐ Saw people cross-country skiing on a frozen river branch โ๏ธโท๏ธ โ later learned from hostel TV that itโs actually a popular sport here! Visited ะฆะตัะบะพะฒั ะะพะฐะฝะฝะฐ ะัะตะดัะตัะธ (Church of St. John the Baptist) ๐๏ธ โ a 17th-century church and tower featured on the 1,000 ruble note. Currently closed (open May-Sept). Enjoyed the frozen Volga River and sunset views ๐ โ๏ธ โ magical! Warmed up in a self-service coffee kiosk โ โ a local guy smiled and asked, "ะขะตะฟะปะพ ะทะดะตัั?" (Warm in here?) ๐ Took a long walk from the Yaroslav the Wise Monument north along the river โ passed many historic sites and churches ๐๏ธโจ. Skipped the park accidentally but enjoyed the views! Avoid souvenir shops along the way โ museums sell cheaper souvenirs! ๐ Dinner at ะะฐัะทะฐ (Pauza) ๐ฝ๏ธ โ a cute Russian restaurant with pretty presentation but standard taste. I had ัะธ (cabbage soup) and ััััะฝะฐั ะณะพะฒัะดะธะฝะฐ (beef stew) โ a bit heavy together. Day 2 Brunch at Organic Coffee โ โ several branches in the city, nice ambiance. I had the "village breakfast," friends tried udon noodles, English breakfast, Bavarian breakfast, and cheesecake โ all delicious! ๐ Visited the ะัะทัะบะฐ ะธ ะัะตะผั Museum (Music and Time Museum) ๐ถโฐ โ small but fantastic! Highly recommended! Collection of clocks, bells, record players, pianos, etc. Free guided tour with demonstrations โ the guide played piano, danced with us, and let us try instruments! Souvenirs were super cheap โ 100 rubles for 12 postcards! ๐ Sobranie Chocolate House ๐ซ โ amazing ice cream! Went twice in two days. Tried salted caramel, raspberry (digestive tablet flavor ๐), and Raffaello (toffee-like) โ all yummy! Historical Museum was under renovation โ only the medical exhibition was open. ๐ฅ Dinner at Your Time ๐ง โ waffles and pancakes, decent. Many other restaurants nearby too. #Russia #Yaroslavl #GoldenRingCities #Suzdal #Moscow #StudyInRussia ๐ปโ๏ธ
