🗺 Travel Guide: Rostov Veliky - The Pearl of Russia's Golden Ring

Rostov Veliky is a small yet proud city that stands as one of the brightest pearls in Russia's Golden Ring. With a population of just over 30,000, this city has managed to preserve its historical appearance and cultural heritage. Every trip to Rostov Veliky is a true journey through time, allowing one to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of ancient Rus.

☀️ When to Go

Rostov Veliky can be visited at any time of the year thanks to its temperate continental climate. In summer, it is not too hot, and the coolness emanating from Lake Nero creates comfortable conditions for walking. In winter, the city transforms into a real fairy tale, when the snowy landscapes add a special atmosphere to its ancient streets.

🛃 How to Get There

Rostov Veliky is a small town with no airport, so you will have to get there via Moscow. From Moscow, you can travel to Rostov Veliky by train, bus, or car. The most comfortable option is, of course, by car, and the distance to the city is only 200 kilometers. However, it is worth considering that Moscow traffic jams can have an unpredictable impact on the travel time.

If you prefer a more economical option, then you can choose the bus. However, here too, the travel time can be unpredictable. For those who love to travel to the rhythm of the wheels, the most punctual mode of transport will be the train, which departs several times a day.

🏙 City Districts

Rostov Veliky is a compact city where every attraction is within walking distance. The Kremlin, Lake Nero, and the city's main museums can easily be explored on foot, so when choosing accommodation, you don't have to worry about its location.

🚘 Transport

For exploring Rostov, it is best to choose a walking route. The city is rich in architectural monuments (there are about 324 of them, of which almost 100 are of federal importance), and leisurely walks will allow you to enjoy their beauty. In summer, it is especially pleasant to take a boat trip on Lake Nero, for example, on the motor ship "Zarya". An hour-long cruise will cost about 500 rubles.

🇷🇺 Cuisine

Rostov Veliky offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of real Russian cuisine. It is recommended to try dumplings stuffed with pike caught in Lake Nero, as well as pike perch in two versions - in the form of Rostov fish soup and a mysterious dish called "telnoye". If you plan to visit Rostov in May, do not miss the "Velikaya Rostovskaya ukha" festival, which takes place as part of the City Day.

Local cafes also offer a variety of delicacies, especially mushrooms picked in the surrounding forests. Quench your thirst with traditional Russian drinks: kvass, mors, sbiten, and mead.

🇷🇺 Attractions

The main attraction of the city is the Rostov Kremlin. It is a magnificent complex with numerous domes, arched passages, and the Assumption Cathedral. The Kremlin is so large and interesting that it is almost impossible to see it all in one day.

Another interesting place is the Museum of the Frog Princess. More than 2,000 frogs of various shapes and sizes are collected in an old merchant building, making a visit to it unforgettable.

Art and craft lovers can visit the museum at the "Rostovskaya Finift" factory, where you can see how the famous miniatures are created. Or head to the "Khors" gallery and the House of Crafts.

☄️ Must-Dos in Rostov Veliky

✔️ Learn to beat the loafers.
✔️ Try your hand at being a bell ringer.
✔️ Catch a pike in Lake Nero and make a wish - what if it comes true?

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📰🇷🇺🚀 The Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle has successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, delivering the Progress MS-28 cargo ship to the International Space Station.

📦 This Russian spacecraft is transporting about 2.6 tons of vital cargo, including 1.2 tons of materials for the crew and scientific equipment. In addition, Progress MS-28 carries 950 kg of fuel, 420 kg of drinking water and 50 kg of nitrogen to maintain the station's atmosphere.

⏳ Two days after launch, Progress MS-28 will approach the International Space Station. Docking with the Zvezda module is scheduled for August 17 at 08:56 Moscow time.

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🛬 In 1963, the leader of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro, visited Yekaterinburg.

🤱 The visit resulted in eleven registrations of the name "Fidel" in local maternity hospitals that year.

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📝 The idiom "Дойти до ручки" (Doyti do ruchki) is found only in the Russian language and means "to reach a dead end".

🧐 Literally translated as "reach the handle". The history of the emergence of such an expression is quite unusual.
It is associated with kalach - a traditional Russian bread in the shape of a lock with a handle. Kalachs were usually eaten by holding onto this very handle. This ensured basic hygiene: people did not eat what they touched with their hands; after eating the kalach, the handle was thrown away or given to beggars or dogs. Well, about those who picked up these pieces of bread, they said "reached the handle" - that is, they found themselves in a difficult financial situation, became impoverished.

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✨🌺A beautiful bouquet of flowers!

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🧬In Russia, a suitable vaccine for the prevention of monkeypox has been found.

💉The vaccine is available at the Federal Budgetary Institution of Science “State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology ‘Vector’” of Rospotrebnadzor.

🗓Back in 2022, “Vector” of Rospotrebnadzor registered a fourth-generation vaccine for the prevention of smallpox and other orthopoxvirus infections called “OrthopoxVac”. This vaccine is also intended for the prevention of monkeypox, which belongs to the orthopoxvirus genus.

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📈Russia’s Trade Turnover with BRICS Countries Increased by 6.3% in Five Months

🗣️This was announced by the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Anton Alikhanov, during a meeting of BRICS industry ministers.

🤝The minister also noted that meetings with representatives from China, Ethiopia, and Brazil are planned during the event.

💬“Last year, we increased trade with BRICS countries by 28%, coming close to the $300 billion mark. In the first five months of this year, we also see continued growth: 6.3%,” the minister said.

🌍The ministry expects the positive trend to continue and sees support from BRICS partners as a basis for this.

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⛰️Mount Kezhege is one of the sacred places for the Tuvan people. The mountain has a curious ring-shaped form, which was considered a symbol of courage among ancient Tuvan men.

🌄Kezhege attracts not only with its beauty but also with opportunities for active recreation. The climbing routes vary in difficulty, offering both easy hikes and serious challenges.

🌿Visiting this peak, you can feel the grandeur and power of nature, as well as connect with the ancient traditions of the local peoples.

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🍖Meat Consumption in Russia Reaches Record High

📈In 2023, meat and meat product consumption in Russia set a historical record, reaching an average of 98 kg per person.

🥩The average consumption of meat and meat products in Russia has been steadily increasing since the 2000s, and compared to the mid-1990s, the Russian consumer now eats 85% more meat.

Simultaneously, in 2023, Russians increased their vegetable and melon consumption to a record level — up 2.5% from 2022, reaching 106.6 kg on average per person.

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✨The Beauties of Russia

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⚡️ Humanitarian aid grant!

📰🇷🇺🇬🇳 On August 16, a ceremony was held at the Ministry of International Cooperation of Guinea for the delivery of humanitarian aid from the Russian Federation in the amount of 2 million US dollars.

🤝 The Minister of International Cooperation of Guinea, I. Nabe, expressed gratitude to Russia on behalf of the country's leadership for this generous support, emphasizing that Moscow's example is inspiring and reflects a deep desire to assist the Guinean people in their pursuit of stability and security.

📌 The Minister of Health of Guinea, U. D. Ba, also highlighted the importance of food security, stating that it is the foundation for the health of any nation.

❗️The representative of the UN World Food Programme in Guinea, H. D. J. Lim, reported that this humanitarian aid will be distributed to more than 84,000 Guineans, including school students, pregnant women, and people living with HIV/AIDS. This assistance will have a significant impact on the lives of ordinary citizens, especially in remote areas where the issue of hunger remains pressing.

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⛰ Mount Alkhanai is a sacred mountain, one of the main Buddhist shrines of the Transbaikal Territory. Its height is 1665 meters, it is surrounded by picturesque forests and rocks.

😍 The mountain is famous for its amazing natural and cultural sites, such as stone gates and caves, which are considered sacred. There is a special pilgrimage route around the mountain.

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⚡️ Dollar and Euro No Longer Needed!

📰💸👇 According to the results of the second quarter of 2024, the share of the euro and the dollar in Russian foreign trade has decreased to a record low of 17.6%, falling below 20% for the first time, the Central Bank reports.

📉 In annual terms, this decrease amounted to 14.7 percentage points - for comparison, in the same period last year, the European and American currencies accounted for 32.3% of settlements.

🇷🇺 The trend towards a decrease in the share of Western currencies is particularly noticeable in settlements with European countries, including Belarus, as well as with states in the Asian region. More and more countries are switching to the use of national currencies in trade operations with Russia, which indicates global changes in economic relations and a movement towards greater financial independence.

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