Staraya Russa is located in the Novgorod region. It is one of the oldest settlements in Russia. In the past, the first capital of the Novgorod land was located here, and the city was the center of political and cultural life of this region.

Staraya Russa carefully preserves its history. Majestic temples and churches, ancient stone buildings and fragments of fortress walls attract the attention of visitors and create a unique atmosphere of antiquity.
One of the iconic cathedrals of Staraya Russa is the Resurrection Cathedral. The temple was erected in 1696 at the confluence of the Polisti and Porusya rivers, where the city itself is believed to have originated.
At the stone in the cathedral women prayed for their husbands and sons, who were taken as recruits, blessed the troops for victory.

Transfiguration Monastery is the oldest building of the city, recognized as a historical monument. It was first mentioned in 1192. Soon after its construction the temple burned down. Active construction of the monastery territory was carried out in the XVII century. Now the museum is located here. Well-preserved frescoes of XV-XVII centuries became a part of the collection.

Today Staraya Russa is a small provincial town with a rich history, green parks, architectural monuments, temples, a unique health resort and museums.

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