 Where to go this summer? Yaroslavl — the capital of the Golden Ring Just 3-4 hours by train from Moscow — and you're in a city where the Volga meets history. I've put together the optimal one-day itinerary to see the most important sights: - Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery — the heart of the city, where "The Tale of Igor's Campaign" was found - Volga Embankment — an ideal spot for an evening walk - Volkov Theatre — the first Russian theatre, founded under Catherine the Great - Chamomile ice cream — a local gastronomic must-have - Museum-Reserve — see 16th-century frescoes with your own eyes I recommend planning your trip on weekdays — there are too many tourists on weekends. And if you have a couple of days, add Rostov Veliky along the way, it's only 50 km away. By the way, tickets to Yaroslavl are very affordable right now — seize the moment.