Gold ring of Russia. Legends of ancient cities. Lukin E.V.

The constellation of the ancient cities of North-Eastern Rus', the Golden Ring is the most famous route of Russia, attracting tourists from around the world. Sergiev Posad and Pereyaslavl Zalessky, Kostroma and Suzdal, Vladimir and Rostov the Great. Each of these cities is the cradle of Russian culture and a symbol of its history.

The book “The Golden Ring of Russia” includes historical legends about twenty -five ancient Russian cities. You will find the famous monuments of Russian architecture, the traditions of antiquity of deep, annalistic legends - and portraits of the great creators of the Russian land, from Yaroslav the Wise and Alexander Nevsky to Sergius of Radonezh. Khokhloma, Rostov Finifts - who won a well -deserved recognition throughout the world.

The book is illustrated by the chronicle miniatures and paintings of famous Russian and Western European artists.