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Travel in Russia. Veliky Ustyug
19.12.2013 14:35
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Veliky Ustyug is one of the oldest cities of the Russian North. It is also the homeland of Ded Moroz (Father Frost).
Veliky Ustyug is located 500 km north-east from Vologda. It is named after the river Yug and its mouth (rus. ust’ye).
Founded in 1147. Population is about 32 thousand people.
Veliky Ustyug is a very popular touristic destination. Here you can find a lot of historical buildings – mansions, churches, monasteries and merchant houses. There are some workshops where you can see how to make the famous Vologda lace in process.
People go to Veliky Ustyug in winter to visit the Ded Moroz residence, which is located 12 km away from the city. Lesovichok (wood goblin), Owl, Pen’ (stub) Yerofeich and other fairy-tale characters lived there together with Ded Moroz.
Ded Moroz has a big estate, his house is a magic terem (tower), and his forest is the pine forest. Ded Moroz and Snegurochka (Snow Maiden) meet their guests in the throne room. Not far from the tower there is an ice slide. You can go sledging, ride a horse, beach mattresses and even an oven. So, it is fun for everyone, both for children and adults.
Come to visit Ustyug. You will have a chance to make a wish and check afterwards whether it comes true or not.