About the city

History…

Yaroslavl was founded in about 1010 by prince Yaroslav the Wise, the son of Vladimir Sviyatoslavovich. Prince Yaroslav conquered the lands of pagan tribes. He killed the sacred pagan animal – the bear – with his poleax, after which he ordered to build a timber fortress at the point where the river Kotorosl flows into the Volga ("Bear’s Corner"), thus starting a new town to be named after himself. Due to numerous trade routes Yaroslavl began quick developing and in 1218 it became the capital town of an independent principality. Erection of architectural ensembles and churches decorated with frescoes and elaborate glazed tiles turned Yaroslavl into one of the most beautiful cities of Russia.

Today…

Opening of the unique hotel on the Volga "Volzhskaya zhemchuzhina" was o ne of the most remarkable events in the history of Yaroslavl .

The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Yaroslavl , the city of amazing beauties of nature and wonderful architectural monuments.

There you can find such historical sites as the Russian State Academic Volkov Drama Theatre, the Yaroslavl Museum-Preserve of History, Architecture and Arts, the Church of Elijah the Prophet, the Governor’s House and the Governor’s Garden, unique in its way Museum "Music and Time" and besides, an administrative center, various shops and trade centers.

Today Yaroslavl is one of the largest industrial, scientific and cultural centers having favorable geographical location – 270 km from Moscow and 750km from St. Petersburg . Its population is over 630 000 people. There are many enterprises and companies in town producing car tires, engines, diesel equipment, synthetic rubber, lacquers and paints, industrial machinery, etc.