Yoshkar Ola - "Red City"

Among Russian cities there are many that are worth a visit. Among them is the city of Yoshkar Ola, the capital of the Republic of Mari El. This unique city was founded in 1584, and since then many historical buildings have been erected on its territory, among which the unique manors dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries are particularly prominent. The name of the city is translated as "Red City", this name can be explained if referring to historical events.

Originally the city was called Tsarevokokshaysk, because it was founded by Tsar Fedor Ioannovich on the bank of the Malaya Kokshaga River, which is the left tributary of the Volga. After the events of 18, in 1919, it was renamed Krasnokokshaisk and bore this name until 1927. January 25, 1928 the city received the national name of Yoshkar Ola. Some also associate this name with the fact that it is possible to see a lot of red brick buildings.

Today the city is attractive for tourists. It is easy to find hotels ioshkar oly on the map on the Internet and book one of them. Often, those who are eager to visit Yoshkar Olu do this. Among the usual modern buildings in the city you can find many beautiful historical buildings, worthy of admiration. What is worth, for example, Nikolskaya chapel, located on Uspenskaya Street, or the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, built not so long ago.

The main attractions are the Tsarevo-Koksha Kremlin, the newest Kremlin in Russia. It is made of red brick and erected in 2009. Also worth noting is the monument to Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich, located on the embankment, the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, built on the site of the previously destroyed cathedral. It is also worth to visit the "12 Apostles" Complex, which was built on the motives of the Sheremetyev castle and the Fountain-monument to the Orthodox patron saint of the family and marriage of Peter and Fevronia.

Those who come with children will enjoy visiting the Republican Puppet Theater, stylized as a medieval castle. If you want to feel yourself in Europe, go to the Quay of Bruges, the buildings on which are built in the typical Danish style. Ministries and departments are located here, and numerous guests like to stroll along the embankment. This is only part of the attractions of the "Red City". In fact, there are more of them and they are all worthy to be seen.