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10 small Russian towns worth visiting
09.10.2024 15:17
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AUG 12 2024
ANNA POPOVA
Photo: Yuly Akhromeev/Sputnik
There are more than 800 small towns in Russia - their population does not exceed 50,000 people. We’ve picked the most charming and atmospheric ones to visit.
Gorokhovets
Totma
Standing on the Sukhona River, Totma used to be an important town on the Northern Dvina Way. And salt mining brought a good income. In the 18th century, local merchants sent several dozen expeditions to the Pacific Ocean. Among the pearls of Totma is the former church of the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem, which now houses the Museum of Seafarers. And also the house of Ivan Kuskov, the founder of the Fort Ross fortress.
Staritsa
Kargopol
Myshkin
Torzhok
Uglich
Plyos
Suzdal
Sortavala