«GOLDEN RING OF RUSSIA. SERGIEV POSAD.»

Golden Ring of Russia - is a group of cities included in the route, designed to study the history and culture of our country. Sergiev Posad - one of the cities of the "Golden Ring" of Russia, cultural and tourist center. Sergiev Posad was named on behalf of St. Sergius, who is the founder of the monastery.

Today, Sergiev Posad is a major religious, cultural, historical and administrative center of the Moscow region. Its main attraction is the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. Since 1993, she is listed in the List of World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The population people.

The history of Sergiev Posad began in 1340 The city celebrated its 676 years in this year.

- Gold color: a symbol of wealth, stability, respect, sunlight and energy; - Silver color: a symbol of purity, perfection, peace; - Blue: a symbol of honor, nobility, pure sky and water expanses; - Black color: a symbol of wisdom, modesty, eternal life

Trinity-Sergius Lavra Trinity-Sergius Lavra - the largest monastery of the Russian Orthodox Church. Located in the center of Sergiev Posad, Moscow Region, on Konchury river. Brethren Lavra has about 200 monks

MONUMENT TO SERGIUS OF RADONEZH Monument to Sergius of Radonezh is a bronze sculpture height of 5 meters.

SERGIEV POSAD LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM

MUSEUM OF RUSSIAN NESTING DOLLS

Founder Nikolai Bartram started his collection in the early 1910s. the museum itself was founded in Excellent collection, entertaining exposition, innovative methods of working with children - all this caused the unprecedented popularity of the museum.