Yaroslavl in November

For many, November is the hardest month of the year. New Year's holidays are still far away, it gets dark early, drizzling rain outside the window evokes sadness. Rest in Yaroslavl in November is the best way to get rid of the autumn depression. Throw away your everyday routine and arrange a holiday for your soul, getting vivid impressions from exploring the old Russian city.

Autumn trips are not devoid of romanticism. In the deepening twilight, the city is colored with bright illumination. Architectural monuments and golden domes of churches look especially impressive against the background of bare trees. In any weather it is pleasant to sit in a cozy cafe with a cup of coffee, admiring the view of the Volga embankment.

Weather

At the beginning of the month, weak positive temperatures persist, from the second half of November it gets noticeably colder. The thermometer drops to negative values ​​even during the day, the rains are gradually replaced by sleet. At the end of the season, there may be a persistent snow cover on the soil.

According to statistics, in November there are only 1-2 fine days, intense precipitation is observed for 7-8 days, the rest of the time is cloudy with rare clearings.

Is it cold in November

In the last month of autumn, do not count on the favor of nature. Precipitation in the form of rain and sleet melts quickly, forming a damp porridge underfoot. Chilly weather is aggravated by high humidity. But seasoned travelers do not care, the main thing is to stock up on warm clothes for the season.

On a trip, you will find it useful:

• demi-season coat with a hood or windproof jacket
• warm sweater or sweatshirt
• hat, scarf, gloves

Particular attention should be paid to shoes. It is important to choose a warm, waterproof option. It may be worth bringing a compact electric dryer with you or taking care of additional insoles.

What to watch

The historical part of the city is compactly located and occupies about 4-5 sq. Km. This allows you to make untiring, but aesthetically intense walks around the Volga city. It is recommended to start your acquaintance with Yaroslavl from Epiphany Square.

Nearby is the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, located on the territory of the Historical Museum-Reserve. Nearby is the Church of St. Nicholas Rubenny - the only surviving wooden building of the 17th century.

Walking along the embankment of the Kotorosl River, you can admire the Kazan Chapel, the Church of the Archangel Michael, the Assumption Cathedral. At the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers, there is a Park on Strelka, where it is pleasant to wander on a fine day. Here is the stone where Yaroslav the Wise decided to found a city.

In inclement weather, you can visit the Art Museum in the Governor's House, the Museum of Foreign Art, the Metropolitan Chambers. On November 21, the city celebrates the birthday of the Golden Ring of Russia tourist route.

Places with a colorful design, where you can eat tasty and not very expensive and have a good time:

• Bazar restaurant in the Aura shopping center
• coffee house "Travelers Caffee" (Komsomolskaya st.)
• cafe "Baguette, pate and yellow plaid" (Sobinova, 41B)

The evening city opens the doors of the Drama Theater. Volkov, Chamber Theater (Sverdlova, 9), regional philharmonic society, city jazz center.

If you wish, you can go out of town, it will be interesting to visit the museum-reserve "Karabikha" - the estate of the poet Nekrasov, the museum "Boat of Peter I", located in the picturesque surroundings of Lake Pleshcheyevo.

Vacation with children

There are many interesting places for families to visit in the city. At any time, little guests of the city are invited to a landscape zoo (Shevelyukha st., 137), a planetarium, and a circus. Aquapark "Tropichesky Ostrov" (Dyadkovskaya st., 21) is open all year round.

There are children's museums: "My beloved Bear" (Pochtovaya st., 8), "Princess Frog", "Music and Time" (Volzhskaya Naberezhnaya st., 33) with exhibitions of ancient porcelain and samovars.

Children can get acquainted with the culture in the theater for young spectators, the interactive theater-museum "Alyoshkino-podvorie" (Pervomayskaya street, 58), the puppet theater (Svoboda, 23).

Families who are ready for long walks can be offered a visit to the Dolphinarium (Dubki settlement), Kidburg RC (Nagorny settlement), Zabava country park (Belkino village) - with many outdoor activities at any time of the year.

Tours

For those who want to get to know the city in more detail or visit little-known places, travel agencies offer many group and individual excursions. You can choose any, according to your preferences: a classic sightseeing or get the opportunity to see Yaroslavl from an unexpected side.

For families with children, fascinating thematic quest walks are offered, where the ancient secrets of the city are revealed in an accessible form by solving riddles.

Tourists who have visited the capital of the Golden Ring not for the first time will be interested in trips to the ancient Tolgsky monastery and Vyatskoye, one of the most beautiful villages in Russia.

The cost of travel

The advantage of traveling in November is low prices for housing, transport and food. Take, for example, a trip to Yaroslavl from Moscow. More than 10 direct and passing trains run between cities, a ticket for a seat costs about 500 rubles, reserved seats - 1,000 rubles, a compartment - 2,100 rubles.

A trip in an intercity bus will cost approximately 1,300 rubles, the cost of an air ticket is 1,500 rubles, and the flight time will take only 1 hour. Many Muscovites just get into a private car, because the road to Yaroslavl takes 3-3.5 hours.

There are no problems with housing at this time of the year. A good 3 * hotel in the city center will cost from 2,300 rubles. per day, 4 * - from 3 800 rubles. with breakfast. There are many apartments and hostels at the service of tourists, where the cost of a night for two ranges from 400-700 rubles.

Depending on the preferences of tourists, a trip for two days, taking into account the cost of food and excursions, will cost about 10-12 thousand rubles, for 5 days - 18-20 thousand rubles.

Reviews of tourists

Travelers note that there are few tourists in the city at this time of year. There is an opportunity to see all the sights without queues and fuss, this is the right time for a trip for a romantic getaway. Food prices are moderate, many cafes and restaurants offer promotions and discounts.

There are many interesting places to visit in Yaroslavl, entertainment for adults and children for every taste and budget. Tourists agree that two days are enough for a trip in the fall. A longer trip is advisable when planning out-of-town excursions.

Conclusion

Autumn Yaroslavl is a city of relaxation and immersion in Russian history. For some, this is a trip for a quiet visit to temples and museums, unhurried walks along the streets that have retained the flavor of past centuries. For tourists who prefer a more active holiday, there are also many places for a pleasant pastime.

Trips to the ancient city on the Volga are one of the most demanded directions of autumn-winter tourism. Yaroslavl is rich in historical sites, located close to many regional centers.

A short trip won't make a big hole in your budget, but it will provide a great excuse to relax, change your surroundings and stock up on fresh impressions ahead of winter.