Location: Uglich
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Top 7 Things to do Good for Kids in Uglich, Central Russia
Uglich (Russian: Углич, IPA: [ˈuɡlʲɪtɕ]) is a historic town in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia, which stands on the Volga River. Population: 34,507 (2010 Census); 38,260 (2002 Census); 39,975 (1989 Census).
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1. Museum Svistulki
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
2. Uglich Kremlin
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4.5 based on 462 reviews
Reviewed By bulldogspikesmom - Minneapolis, United States
If you take a riverboat trip through Russia, as we did, you will stop here in Uglich. I highly recommend the visit. The Cathedral of St. Dmitri on the Blood commemorates the murder of Ivan the Terrible's 9 year old son in 1591 with amazing frescoes. The official version was that Prince Dmitry was staying at the log house just next door to the church ( which, of course, wasn't there at the time) when he "accidentally stabbed himself while having an epileptic seizure" outdoors, a few steps from his house. Riiiiight! Conveniently, Dmitiry's death cleared the way for Boris Godunov to usurp the throne. The church was built on the spot where Dmitry died. In addition to the Cathedral are several other interesting old buildings in what was the original Kremlin ( or fortress) of Uglich. As you walk back down toward the boat landing, you will go through an excellent market with all kinds of really nice things to buy - fur hats and scarves, linens, sweaters, t-shirts and all kinds of stuff. Since I like to do my Christmas shopping while traveling, I was able to find wonderful things at the Uglich market.
3. Museum-Gallery of Dolls of Olga Pavlycheva
4. Transfiguration Cathedral
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By 605harry - Massachusetts, United States
The church has some great frescoes inside as well as Russian icons, try not to miss it. We stopped here as part of a cruise and got to listen to a choral group perform, they did a great job! The town is known for it's watches, if you have chance stop by the factory in town, a short walk from the church, they have some very nice watches at reasonable prices.
