Kostroma is a Russian city located on the Volga, founded in the twelfth century. Thanks to such an ancient origin, it has a rich history and many interesting places that must be visited after visiting it.
The famous museum of flax and birch bark is located in Kostroma. "The land of linen Kostroma" is the name of the main exposition of the museum, which presents old and modern samples of fabrics and clothing, and also shows the process of processing flax. Visitors to the museum will be able to see how spinners work at the loom, and, if they wish, try to master this skill. The second hall of the museum is called "Fairy Tales in Birch Bark". Here are the real wonders: salt shakers, pestle back boxes, shovels, birch bark sandals, etc. In the trade and exhibition hall, you can buy flax products: Russian national women's sundresses, men's shirts, souvenirs. On prior request, various game shows are held with tourists: "Yarila's Christmas", "Kuzminki - a holiday of artisans", "Snegurkiny games", etc.. Another interesting place for visitors to visit the city is the Ethnographic Museum. It displays open-air chapels, churches, huts and various outbuildings of the 16-19 centuries, brought from various districts of the Kostroma region. The expositions of the museum tell about the traditional life of peasants in Russia. In addition, in Kostroma there is an ancient "Epiphany-Anastasiin Convent", founded in the 15th century by Anastasia Romanova, the first wife of Ivan the Terrible. The main shrine of this monastery is the miraculous icon of the Mother of God, which miraculously appeared within the walls of the temple. The icon became famous for many miracles, various beneficial healings. It is considered the patroness of the family hearth. Tourists who have visited Kostroma rarely pass by the Holy Trinity Ipatiev Monastery. The history of its construction is shrouded in mystery, no one knows exactly when it was founded. Documents from 1432 testify to it as already existing. People are attracted by the magnificently designed halls, interesting historical facts associated with this place. The monastery acts as a symbol of the deliverance of Russia from the Time of Troubles, as well as of the election of Mikhail Romanov to the reign. At the entrance to Kostroma, near the mountain on the banks of the Volga River, surrounded by lime trees, as if growing out of the ground, is the famous Church of the Resurrection on Debra - an Orthodox shrine of Kostroma region, a great outstanding monument of artistic culture of the 17th century. The name "on Debra" - says that a dense forest used to grow here. It also has a rich historical past, which will be introduced to everyone by a tour guide. Tourists who value architectural monuments will not be left indifferent by the Church of the Savior in the ranks, as well as the Church of St. John the Theologian. There are monuments to A. A. Novikov (Marshal of the Red Army Aviation), Ivan Susanin (in the square between the Red and Flour rows), in the city.. I. Lenin. Kostroma is always glad to tourists, and in confirmation of this there is a hotel complex "Volga" in the city, which has a hotel category (three stars). High quality furniture and household appliances of the same level are available here for a wonderful rest. The restaurant of the highest category has five luxurious rooms with 150, 80, 40, 30 and 12 seats. In addition, there is a solarium, a beauty parlor, a beauty salon, a sauna with a swimming pool and a relaxation room, a bar, billiards, a huge selection of excursion programs and other services, and a guarded parking lot.
