Yaroslavl in October 2021 – what to see, holidays, weather, reviews, prices
Taking a few days off, you can arrange a short trip to an old Russian city, famous for its sights. Rest in Yaroslavl in October will quickly cheer you up.
A family trip with children during the autumn holidays will not disappoint either. Amusement parks, a zoo with contact zones are waiting for you. In cold rainy weather, you can visit museums for children, a planetarium, and a water park.
Weather
Arriving in an old Russian city in the first half of the month, you can catch the end of golden autumn and green lawns. The air temperature is within +5-+10˚С. But already during this period, the weather is unstable: the peeking out of the sun can be replaced by heavy rain.
At the end of October it is much colder, the number of cloudy days increases. The thermometer does not rise above +2-+4˚С, night frosts are likely.
Is it cold in October
Weather forecasts promise normal weather for the region in mid-autumn. It is necessary to count on possible rains and gusty winds in conditions of high humidity.
To avoid disappointment, you need to take warm clothes on a trip:
An umbrella will not be superfluous when traveling.
What to see
In the center of the city on Bogoyavlenskaya Square there is a Historical, Architectural and Artistic Reserve, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The hospitable city is rich in historical monuments. Nearby is an art museum and the Governor's Garden on the Volga embankment, beautiful in any weather.
You can see the church of Elijah the Prophet, the chapel of Alexander Nevsky, the monument to Yaroslav the Wise, the Demidov Pillar, the Church of the Epiphany. Admire the beautiful ensembles of the Kazan, Kirillo-Afanasievsky and Spaso-Preobrazhensky monasteries.
In the evening, you can visit the first Russian theater. Volkov or chamber theater on the street. Sverdlov.
Vacation with children
When planning a trip with the whole family, you can rest assured that there are many interesting places to visit with children.
Amusement park on about. Damanovsky (at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl) presents more than 30 attractions, “upside down house”, “giant's house”. In the Yubileiny park there is a petting zoo, the Call of the Jungle show, in the Neftyanik park there is a Tarzania rope attraction.
Museum-theater “Alyoshkino Podvorye”, located in the historical part of the city, is dedicated to the traditions of Russian folklore. Guests are greeted by characters from Russian fairy tales and epics. The interactive museum “Golden Ring Show-Layout” is located at Sovetsky per. 2/23A. Here are views of ancient Russian cities and scenes from life.
The children like the Yaroslavl zoo with a large number of animals in conditions close to their natural habitat.
On a rainy day, check out the poster: a puppet theater, a youth theater, a circus, a modern planetarium are at your service.
Outside the city, you can visit the village. katskari, where people live who have preserved ethnic customs and features of life, visit the village. Kukoboy with a tea party in a fairy-tale house and the residence of the Bear. Go to the water park and dolphinarium located in the village. Oaks.
Excursions
Learn about the history of the ancient Russian city by visiting 1-2 excursions. Having a general idea of the garden, it will be easier for you to examine it yourself.
The pearl of the Golden Ring can offer many interesting excursions. We offer a sightseeing tour “Walk in the historical center of the city” lasting 2.5 hours.
For families with children , we recommend quest walks. Guides interestingly in an accessible form tell about the history of the city, reveal the secrets of antiquity, offer to solve problems.
Excursions provide an opportunity to visit the most interesting places outside the regional center. The trip “From Yaroslavl to the ancient Tolga Monastery” offers an acquaintance with a Christian church, which is more than 700 years old and its main relic – the icon of the Tolga Mother of God. Excursion to the village of Vyatskoye – visiting the historical museum complex, the history of the Old Believers, visiting healing springs.
The cost of travel
Estimated travel budget is very easy to calculate. More than 10 trains run from Moscow, a seat in a seated car (both ways) will cost 1,200 rubles, in a reserved seat – about 2,000 rubles, a compartment – 3,000 rubles.
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A bus ticket will cost about 1,300 rubles. It is advisable for the family to travel by car, the road will take 3-4 hours, the cost of gasoline is about 2,500 rubles.
The cost of housing is lower than in summer: a day in a 3rd hotel for two will cost 2,500 rubles, 4 – 3,000 rubles. If you wish, you can take a room in a mini-hotel or hostel, the cost per person is 400-800 rubles.
Food prices are acceptable, average for Russia. A complex lunch in a cafe or lunch in a fast food establishment costs 250-300 rubles, dinner in a restaurant for two costs 1,500-2,000 rubles.
Renting a car makes sense if you are planning out-of-town trips. It is better to travel around the city by public transport. Traffic jams often occur in the regional center and there are problems with parking.
The approximate cost of a trip for two (5 days), including entrance tickets for entertainment events, is 30-40 thousand rubles, when traveling with a family of four, 50-70 thousand rubles. The trip turns out to be quite budgetary with the opportunity to get a lot of positive impressions.
Reviews of tourists
Irina, 37 years old, Moscow region
A month ago we went to Yaroslavl for the weekend. Two days flew by unnoticed, leaving only positive emotions. The ancient city is very beautiful, the inhabitants are friendly. In addition to the main attractions, I advise you to visit the Golden Ring Show-Layout.
Great place for kids and adults alike. All the cities of the Golden Ring are in miniature, people move as if they were alive. Every 10 min. night falls, lanterns are lit in the cities, and there is light in the windows of residential buildings.
Ekaterina, 35 years old, St. Petersburg
They flew to the Yaroslavl region from St. Petersburg with the Pobeda company. The ticket cost only 1,500 rubles. The weather did not please us, but there was its own charm in walking around the autumn city. Photos of churches and temples turned out wonderful. I can recommend lunch at the Residence of the Empress Maslenitsa: a beautiful interior of the establishment and a decent complex for 250 rubles.
Alena, 28 years old, Moscow
We decided to spend the weekend in Yaroslavl. Sitting on their “iron horse”, the whole family went on a journey. We were already there at 10 am. The hotel was chosen close to the access points and with parking – “Ibis Yaroslavl Center”. By car, we decided to go out of town the next day.
We visited the Tolga convent. Incredible experience! Beautiful architecture and the miraculous icon of the Mother of God left a bright trace in the soul. It was nice to admire the black swans in the lake, the peacocks in the cedar grove.
Conclusion
Yaroslavl is a beautiful Russian city. It was not in vain that it was chosen as the capital of the Golden Ring. Many interesting places will not let you get bored during the autumn holidays. You can arrange a weekend tour for yourself – to escape from everyday life and return home absolutely happy. In the city there are no problems where to live and where to eat, everything is ideally prepared to receive tourists.