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The Golden Ring: Exploring Yuriev-Polsky's Rich History and Landmarks

Discover the captivating history and notable landmarks of Yuriev-Polsky, a town first mentioned in 1152. Explore its trade and industrial growth, charming wooden churches, St. George's Cathedral, and the historic Kremlin. Learn about its significance as a regional center in the Vladimir area.

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The Golden Ring: Exploring Yuriev-Polsky's Rich History and Landmarks

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  1. The Golden RingYuriev-Polsky School 12 Electrostal

  2. Yuriev-Polsky was first mentioned in 1152 and was named after Yury Dolgoruky.

  3. Some Pages from Its History Mid-17th century - trade and industrial growth. Trade in grain, flax and wool.1796 - Yuriev-Poskoy is a chief town of a region of the Vladimir province.18th century - development of yarn and fabric manufacturing.Second half of the19th century - further industrial development. 1944 - foundation of the Vladimir area with Yuriev-Polskoy as its part.

  4. The Coat of Arms "On the upper side of the shield are depicted the arms of Vladimir, on the bottom side on a silvery field there are two baskets filled with cherries." It was approved by authorities in 1781.

  5. Yuriev-Polskyis famous for St. George’s Cathedral. It is made of white stone. The cathedral is one-domed with four pillars, three apses, elevated supporting arches, with square columns and a balcony. 1234

  6. If you come to this wonderful town don’t forget to visit wooden churches and the Kremlin.

  7. Nowadays Yuriev-Polsky is a regional center of the Vladimir area located 68 km away from Vladimir.It is situated north-west of Vladimir in the Upper Koloksha, tributary of the Klyazma and Gza, occupying a part of the Vladimir high plain from which springs the addition to its name - Polsky.

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