1. The Golden Ring of Russia - Suzdal Russia's Golden Ring is the name of 700- kilometre-long bus route beginning and finishing in Moscow and passing through the old Russian towns rich in historical and architectural landmarks.

2. Aims To make a computer version of the Golden Ring of Russia. To make a computer version of the Golden Ring of Russia. To improve general knowledge in English and reading skills. To improve general knowledge in English and reading skills. To learn more about the Golden Ring of Russia, its sights and people, their lifestyle, culture and traditions. To learn more about the Golden Ring of Russia, its sights and people, their lifestyle, culture and traditions. To gather interesting information and facts about the Golden Ring of Russia. To gather interesting information and facts about the Golden Ring of Russia.

3. Practical aims To help teachers and students in their mutual work. To help teachers and students in their mutual work. To present the project to the public. To present the project to the public.

4. Contents Kostroma Pereslavl-Zalessky Rostov Suzdal Sergiev Posad Yaroslavl Ivanovo Vladimir Moscow

5. Suzdal

6. 9th -10th centuries - setting of a town on the territory of Finno-Ugric settlements. 1024 - first mention of the town in St. Lawrence's Chronicle in connection with the peasants' revolt led by the Magi. 1967 - adopted the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR on creation of a tourist center in Suzdal. 1983 - Suzdal is awarded with a special prize "Golden Apple" of the International Federation of Journalists writing about tourism. "A falcon in the prince's crown on a double-colored field: red at the bottom and blue at the top." Approved by the authorities on August 16,1781.

7. Intercession Monastery The Intercession Cathedral (1510 - 1514) is an imposing and solemn edifice. The Intercession Cathedral (1510 - 1514) is an imposing and solemn edifice. View over Intercession Cathedral in Suzdal View over Intercession Monastery in Suzdal

8. Cathedral of Intercession Monastery in Suzdal

9. Wooden settlement on the territory of Intercession Monastery in Suzdal Intercession Monastery in Suzdal

10. Intercession Monastery in Suzdal in winter Suzdal in winter

11. Redeemer Monastery of St. Euphimius The groundwork of the Redeemer Monastery of St. Euphimius was laid in the mid-14th century by commission of the prince of Nizhni Novgorod. The monastery protected the northern territories of the Suzdal-Nizhny Novgorod principality and served as its citadel. The groundwork of the Redeemer Monastery of St. Euphimius was laid in the mid-14th century by commission of the prince of Nizhni Novgorod. The monastery protected the northern territories of the Suzdal-Nizhny Novgorod principality and served as its citadel. Wall of Redemeer Monastery of St. Evfimy in Suzdal Tower of Redemeer Monastery of St. Evfimy

12. Assumption Church and Refectory of Redemeer Monastery Fortress wall of Redemeer Monastery of St.Evfimy

13. View over the Tent-roofed refectory View from belfry of Redemeer Monastery of St Evfimy

14. Transfiguration Cathedral Transfiguration Cathedral (1582 - 1594) is the central temple of the Redeemer Monastery of St. Euphimius. The remains of the eminent Russian commander Prince Dmitri Pozharsky were laid to rest in 1642 in the cathedral shrine which is placed in the sanctuary. Transfiguration Cathedral (1582 - 1594) is the central temple of the Redeemer Monastery of St. Euphimius. The remains of the eminent Russian commander Prince Dmitri Pozharsky were laid to rest in 1642 in the cathedral shrine which is placed in the sanctuary. Transfiguration Cathedral (1594) in Suzdal

15. Prison of Redemeer Monastery of St.Evfimy Burial place of Dmitry Pozharsky Burial place of Dmitry Pozharsky Prince Dmitri Pozharsky was buried on the grounds of St. Euphimius‘ Monastery of Our Savior. Prince Dmitri Pozharsky was buried on the grounds of St. Euphimius‘ Monastery of Our Savior. Burial place of Dmitry Pozharsky in Suzdal

16. Nativity Cathedral The Nativity Cathedral (1222-1225) is the principal edifice of ancient Suzdal. The Nativity Cathedral (1222-1225) is the principal edifice of ancient Suzdal. The Nativity Cathedral became the first urban house of worship which was not exclusively intended for the noble elite. It is positioned in the center of a ring made up of bulwarks, in the curve of the Kamenka river. Throughout its history the temple was several The Nativity Cathedral became the first urban house of worship which was not exclusively intended for the noble elite. It is positioned in the center of a ring made up of bulwarks, in the curve of the Kamenka river. Throughout its history the temple was several times put on fire. Mortal remains of sons of Grand times put on fire. Mortal remains of sons of Grand Duke Yuri Dolgoruky, the Duke Yuri Dolgoruky, the princes Shuisky and other noble princes Shuisky and other noble persons were laid to rest in the persons were laid to rest in the cathedral. cathedral. Nativity Cathedral in Suzdal in winter

17. The Bell-tower The massive octagon of the bell-tower (1635) The massive octagon of the bell-tower (1635) is crowned with a high pointed tent-roof. The striking clock was fixed on the bell-tower as far back as the end of the 17th century (the clock dial has letter signs in accordance with the prevailing taste of the period). At the level of the first floor the bell-tower is linked with the bishop's chambers. Nativity Cathedral and Bell-tower

18. Archbishop's Chambers The Bishop's Chambers (1682 - 1707) is the largest secular building of the late 17th century. The Bishop's Chambers (1682 - 1707) is the largest secular building of the late 17th century. Archbishop's Chambers in Kremlin of Suzdal Metropolitan Chambers in Suzdal (XV-XVIII cs.)

19. Affiliation of Vladimir-Suzdalian Museum The Museum is an affiliation of the State United Vladimir-Suzdalian Historical-Architectural Museum-Reserve. It is located on the kremlin grounds and was founded in 1958 on the base of the museum of local lore, history and economy. For its model work it was awarded with an international prize "Golden Apple". The Museum is an affiliation of the State United Vladimir-Suzdalian Historical-Architectural Museum-Reserve. It is located on the kremlin grounds and was founded in 1958 on the base of the museum of local lore, history and economy. For its model work it was awarded with an international prize "Golden Apple". The museum exposes archeological finds, works of Suzdalian craftsmen, models and plans of the town and icons of the Suzdalian school of the 14- 17th centuries. In the collection of Old Russian paintings "Annunciation", an icon of the 15th century from the iconostasis of the Intercession Convent is of profound interest. The museum exposes archeological finds, works of Suzdalian craftsmen, models and plans of the town and icons of the Suzdalian school of the 14- 17th centuries. In the collection of Old Russian paintings "Annunciation", an icon of the 15th century from the iconostasis of the Intercession Convent is of profound interest.Intercession ConventIntercession Convent

20. Interior of house in Suzdal Gold Gate of Nativity Cathedral in Suzdal Fragment of fresco "Head of old man" of Assumption Cathedral in Suzdal

21. Beads of Museum of Suzdal and Vladimir Painting of Khokhloma Fresco "Head of old man" of Nativity Cathedral in Suzdal (XIII c.)

22. Museum of Wooden Architecture Museum of Wooden Architecture and Peasants Life is located south-west of the Kremlin behind the Kamenka river. There used to stand the Monastery of St. Demetrius established in the late 11th century. Museum of Wooden Architecture and Peasants Life is located south-west of the Kremlin behind the Kamenka river. There used to stand the Monastery of St. Demetrius established in the late 11th century. The wooden constructions (churches, windmills, houses) standing there now have been imported from various places of the Vladimir region. The wooden constructions (churches, windmills, houses) standing there now have been imported from various places of the Vladimir region. Wooden architecture in Suzdal

23. Wooden church of Nickola in Suzdal Museum of wooden architecture in Suzdal Museum of wooden sculpturein Suzdal