Yaroslavl | It's not that St. Pete isn't worth it...

But Yaroslavl offers better value for money! 💰🤩 Here’s why it’s so worth it: 🏰 Golden Ring Town: Close to Moscow, with extremely well-preserved churches and ancient architecture (though some are renovated). 💸 Low prices: A train ticket from Moscow costs only ~200 RUB, and hotels range from 200 to 500 RUB per night—compared to 700+ RUB hotels in Moscow/St. Pete, this is a steal! 🏨✨ Must-Visit Spots: 1️⃣ The Yaroslav the Wise Monument and Kazan Chapel (featured on the 1,000 RUB note) — don’t forget to bring your cash for photos! 📸 2️⃣ The Yaroslavl Museum Complex nearby — perfect for history lovers. 🏛️ 3️⃣ Stroll toward the Volga River to see the Millennium Monument, bear totems 🐻, and countless churches. 4️⃣ Kirov Street (like Moscow’s Arbat Street) — home to the city hall, churches, monuments, and classical architecture reminiscent of St. Pete’s Nevsky Prospect (less lavish but equally charming!). 🏛️🌆 5️⃣ Leisurely walks along the Volga River — so peaceful! 🌊 📸 The city is rarely crowded on weekdays — perfect for photo ops and relaxed exploration! #RussiaTravel #StudyInRussia #StPetersburgTravel #Moscow #Yaroslavl #RussianChurches #OrthodoxChurches #ArchitecturalAesthetics #VolgaRiver #RussianRuble 🐻❄️