Yaroslavl

Yaroslavl is Russia's oldest city, founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. Yaroslavl's landmarks include the Church of Elijah the Prophet, the Transfiguration Monastery, the Tolga Monastery, Strelka (where the Kotorosl River flows into the Volga), and the Volga Embankment. If you're looking for a place to eat in Yaroslavl, head to the Church of Elijah the Prophet, near which you'll find some of the city's most popular establishments. Visitors can enjoy fried vendace with boiled potatoes and herbs, Rostov fish soup with fish from Lake Nero, and tradki (traditional Russian pastries). Stay at the AZIMUT hotel in Yaroslavl. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the room rates.