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Privolzhsk

- a city (since 1938[2]) in Russia, the administrative center of the Volga region of the Ivanovo region. Known since 1485.

Population - 15,915[1] people. (2016).

By Order of the Government of the Russian Federation dated July 29, 2014 No. 1398-r “On approval of the list of single-industry towns,” the Privolzhskoye urban settlement is included in the category “Single-industry municipalities of the Russian Federation (monotowns), in which there are risks of deterioration of the socio-economic situation” [3].

Story

The charter of boyar S. Saburov in 1484 mentions the village of Yakovlevskoye. In 1560, the village came into the possession of the Ipatiev Monastery. In 1763, 620 souls lived in the village. Since 1774, the village of Yakovlevskoye has been assigned to the College of Economy.

By decree of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee of December 2, 1918, the Yakovlevsky Village Council was formed. In 1924, the village of Bolshoye Yakovlevskoye was transformed into the working settlement of Yakovlevsky. By decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR dated October 26, 1938, the working village of Yakovlevsky was transformed into the city of Privolzhsk.

Orthodox pilgrimage complex

A unique Orthodox pilgrimage complex has been created in Privolzhsk, which is part of the St. Nicholas Convent of the Ivanovo-Voznesensk and Kinesha diocese. The complex includes the following elements:

• Large font (used as a place for bathing in a holy spring, is a wooden building with a hipped roof and a dome on top) - built, functioning;
• Small font (a place for bathing in a holy spring in the open air) - preparations for construction are underway;
• Chapel - preparation of design and estimate documentation;
• Coffee shop (a place for relaxation in which it is planned to sell ready-made coffee, tea, sweets, monastic food) - preparations for construction are underway;
• Church shop (place for selling Orthodox symbols, icons, etc.) - preparations for construction are underway;
• Hotel complex for pilgrims (is a complex of wooden buildings with a rustic style for stopping pilgrims on the territory of the complex) - preparations for construction are underway;
• A walking area including a pedestrian bridge over the Taha River - preparations for construction are underway.

The territory of the complex is located on the flat bank of the Takha River on the left side of the Mukhinsky Bridge along the Ivanovo-Plyos highway. The present territory is subject to spring floods, and therefore, for the construction of the complex, the shoreline was strengthened. As a result, the complex should be a cozy corner for relaxation and for maintaining Orthodox traditions, with an original place for a walk in the atmosphere of village life, combined with a modern style of service.

Culture

The city house of culture hosts concerts of city, district and regional pop song performers, rock festivals, youth discos, creative evenings, large-scale events, competitions (including “Privolzhskaya Beauty”, “Mrs. Privolzhsk”, “Super Grandmother”, etc. ), meetings of interest clubs. The House of Culture owns a large concert hall with 600 seats, a conference hall (lecture hall) with mobile seats, extensive areas for exhibitions, etc.

In addition to the House of Culture, the city has the Tekstilshchik stadium with stands for 1000 spectators, a football field with the best natural grass in the Ivanovo region, a hockey rink, which in winter is often used as a city skating rink (the only one in nearby cities, including Furmanov, Volgorechensk, Plyos) with excellent ice quality.

The main city holiday is City Day, which traditionally takes place on the second Sunday of June on the Day of Textile and Light Industry Workers. Usually on this day, folk processions take place at the Tekstilshchik stadium and the adjacent Vasilevsky Park, live orchestras play, a crafts fair operates, the opening ceremony of the city day takes place, followed by a concert on the main square of the city (Revolution Square), a grand fireworks display and a festive disco .

Plyos

Anna

The main attraction of the Ivanovo region is, of course, the city of Ples. It is no coincidence that the top officials of our state chose its surroundings for their country residences.

The places here are the most picturesque. The town is located on the high bank of the Volga. The Volga does not meander here, but flows straight, hence the name of the city. Plyos was first mentioned in chronicles at the beginning of the 12th century. Before the construction of the railway in 1867, it was a major port on the Volga for the transport of textile products, then fell into disrepair. Life in the town became quiet and measured.

Read the article What to see on the way from Moscow to Ivanovo.

Levitan Museum in Ples

In 1888, the great Russian landscape artist Isaac Levitan visited the city and chose it as his summer residence.

Here he painted the famous paintings “The Quiet Abode”, “Evening Bells” and others.

In 1972, the Levitan House Museum was opened in the city, which houses many of his paintings, as well as works by other Itinerant artists - Polenov, Savrasov, Shishkin and others.

The museum is located at st. Lunacharsky, 4/1, tel. excursion department: (49339) 4-37-82. Link to the museum website.

Unfortunately, I was not able to get into this museum when visiting Plyos. In 2014, five paintings from the museum were stolen. After this, investigative actions were carried out there for a long time, and the museum was closed. Currently, the museum's exhibition has been resumed again. But I ended up in the Museum of Russian Landscape. There are paintings by contemporary landscape artists, many of whom worked here in Plyos. In the museum you can buy books about painting, reproductions of paintings and other souvenirs.

There are several other interesting museums in the city: the Museum of Folk Crafts, the Museum of the Old Russian Family, the Museum of Ancient Fisheries, and artist galleries.

Monuments of Plyos

Despite the fact that the population of modern Plyos is only about 2000 people, it, as befits an ancient Russian city, is located on 7 hills. The most famous of them is called Mount Levitan. Here is the sculptural composition “Palette” depicting the artist. I was lucky enough to see him in September. The artist stands with an easel on the high bank of the Volga, looking at the landscape, as if straight from the canvas of his famous “Golden Autumn”. Nearby is the wooden Church of the Resurrection, brought here to the site of the burnt chapel of the Perapavlovsky Church, depicted in Levitan’s painting “Above Eternal Peace.” The stone church was dismantled during the Soviet period, and an electrical substation was equipped in the preserved refectory building. Currently, the substation has been moved, and the building has again been transferred to the temple.

In 2010, for the 600th anniversary of the city, another monument to Levitan was erected not far from his house-museum. Opposite the Landscape Museum is the sculpture “Summer Resident”, the prototype for which is considered to be Levitan’s friend, artist Sofya Kuvshinnikova. Another famous sculpture of Ples is “Cat”, the prototype of which was the cat Mukha, who died protecting her kittens from dogs. There are other interesting monuments here - to Prince Vasily, the founder of the Plyos fortress, “Gorodovaya”, “Captain” and others.

Ples Hotels

There are about 50 hotels of different levels in Ples. The prices here are quite high, but despite this, hotel accommodations are well stocked, especially in the summer. The hotels Favorit and Guest House Itil have fairly affordable prices. The Villa Fortecia hotel with its own SPA and wellness centers is popular. Hotel spaces fill up quickly and it is best to book in advance.

Anna

During the period of festivals - and this is the famous international festival "Mirror" named after Andrei Tarkovsky, the Levitanov Music Festival and others - it is difficult to find hotel rooms not only in Ples, but even in Ivanovo.

Interactive map of Ples hotels:

How to get to Plyos

There is a daily bus from Moscow to Plyos. Buses from Ivanovo run approximately every hour. The distance from Ples to Ivanovo is about 85 km. See bus schedule and prices HERE.

What else needs to be done in Plyos

1. Walk along the embankment. Its length is about 2 km, the embankment is very picturesque. 2. Buy souvenirs at the ancient Market Square. 3. In the summer, visit one of the sandy beaches and swim in the Volga. 4. In winter, go skiing. 5. Participate in master classes for children and adults in city museums.

Notes

1. ↑ 123
   www.gks.ru/free_doc/doc_2016/bul_dr/mun_obr2016.rar Population of the Russian Federation by municipalities as of January 1, 2016
2. THE USSR. Administrative-territorial division of the union republics on January 1, 1980 / Compiled by V. A. Dudarev, N. A. Evseeva. - M.: Publishing house "Izvestia of the Soviets of People's Deputies of the USSR", 1980. - 702 p. — P. 122.
3. Order of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 29, 2014 No. 1398-r “On approval of the list of single-industry towns”
4. ↑ 1234567891011
   www.MojGorod.ru/ivanovsk_obl/privolzhsk/index.html People's encyclopedia “My City”. Privolzhsk
5. [demoscope.ru/weekly/ssp/rus59_reg2.php All-Union Population Census of 1959. The size of the urban population of the RSFSR, its territorial units, urban settlements and urban areas by gender] (Russian). Demoscope Weekly. Retrieved September 25, 2013. [www.webcitation.org/6GDOghWC9 Archived from the original on April 28, 2013].
6. [demoscope.ru/weekly/ssp/rus70_reg2.php All-Union Population Census of 1970 The size of the urban population of the RSFSR, its territorial units, urban settlements and urban areas by gender.] (Russian). Demoscope Weekly. Retrieved September 25, 2013. [www.webcitation.org/6GDOiMstp Archived from the original on April 28, 2013].
7. ↑ 123
   [ivanovo.gks.ru/wps/wcm/connect/rosstat_ts/ivanovo/resources/4ce371004da3f783837cf741cd117b4b/itogi_vpn2010_table_volume_1.pdf Results of the 2010 All-Russian Population Census, volume 1. Number and distribution of the population of the Ivanovo region]. Retrieved August 8, 2014. [www.webcitation.org/6Rfo0NidC Archived from the original on August 8, 2014].
8. [www.perepis2002.ru/ct/doc/1_TOM_01_04.xls All-Russian Population Census 2002. Volume. 1, table 4. Population of Russia, federal districts, constituent entities of the Russian Federation, districts, urban settlements, rural settlements - regional centers and rural settlements with a population of 3 thousand or more]. [www.webcitation.org/65AdCU0q3 Archived from the original on February 3, 2012].
9. [www.gks.ru/bgd/regl/B09_109/IssWWW.exe/Stg/d01/tabl-21-09.xls Number of permanent population of the Russian Federation by cities, urban-type settlements and districts as of January 1, 2009]. Retrieved January 2, 2014. [www.webcitation.org/6MJmu0z1u Archived from the original on January 2, 2014].
10. [www.gks.ru/free_doc/doc_2012/bul_dr/mun_obr2012.rar Population of the Russian Federation by municipalities. Table 35. Estimated resident population as of January 1, 2012]. Retrieved May 31, 2014. [www.webcitation.org/6PyOWbdMc Archived from the original on May 31, 2014].
11. [www.gks.ru/free_doc/doc_2013/bul_dr/mun_obr2013.rar Population of the Russian Federation by municipalities as of January 1, 2013. - M.: Federal State Statistics Service Rosstat, 2013. - 528 p. (Table 33. Population of urban districts, municipal districts, urban and rural settlements, urban settlements, rural settlements)]. Retrieved November 16, 2013. [www.webcitation.org/6LAdCWSxH Archived from the original on November 16, 2013].
12. [www.gks.ru/free_doc/doc_2014/bul_dr/mun_obr2014.rar Table 33. Population of the Russian Federation by municipalities as of January 1, 2014]. Retrieved August 2, 2014. [www.webcitation.org/6RWqP50QK Archived from the original on August 2, 2014].
13. [www.gks.ru/free_doc/doc_2015/bul_dr/mun_obr2015.rar Population of the Russian Federation by municipalities as of January 1, 2015]. Retrieved August 6, 2015. [www.webcitation.org/6aaNzOlFO Archived from the original on August 6, 2015].

Coat of arms and flag

Coat of arms of the Ivanovo region Date of adoption: 12/31/1997 Number in the Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation: 286 Description The coat of arms of the Ivanovo region is an image of a shield dissected in chervil and azure, at the end of three narrow wavy silver belts. On the right scarlet field is a golden shuttle with a silver core, on the left azure field is a silver torch. The shield is topped with an iron crown. Shield holders: on the right - a golden lion, on the left - a golden eagle. The pedestal is a wreath of green stems and leaves with azure flax flowers and cotton bolls, intertwined with a scarlet-azure ribbon with a silver stripe

Flag of the Ivanovo Region Date of adoption: 03/19/1998 Description The flag of the Ivanovo Region is a rectangular panel, dissected into two equal fields: the left is scarlet, the right is azure, crossed at the bottom by three narrow silver ribbons. In the center of the front side of the cloth above the silver ribbons is the coat of arms of the Ivanovo region. The primary colors of the region's flag repeat the colors and metal of the heraldic field of the shield of its coat of arms. The ratio of the flag to its length is 2:3.

Coat of arms of the Volga region

Date of adoption: 06/10/2004 Number in the Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation: 1520 Description In a field dissected with silver and azure above a wavy belt of variable colors placed at the end on the right there is an azure flax flower decorated with gold; on the left is a gold ring with a scarlet stone.

Rationale for symbolism The coat of arms of the Volga region reflects the geographical, historical and economic features of the region.

The flax flower characterizes the area as a center of textile linen production. The golden ring indicates the jewelry craft that originated in the village. Yakovlevsky at the beginning of the 19th century. The wavy belt symbolizes the Shacha and Volga rivers, on the banks of which the Volga region is located. Gold is a symbol of respect, stability, and prosperity. Silver is a symbol of purity, wisdom, nobility, and peace. Azure (blue, light blue) is a symbol of sincerity, honor, truth, virtue. Scarlet (red) color is a symbol of courage, beauty and life.

Author group for the idea of ​​the coat of arms: O. Kuznetsov (Privolzhsk), K. Mochenov (Khimki), V. Gurov (Ivanovo); computer design: Galina Rusanova (Moscow).

Approved by the decision of the Municipal Council of the Volga region (No. 20) dated June 10, 2004.

Flag of the Volga region Date of adoption: 06/10/2004 Number in the Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation: 1521 Description A rectangular panel with a width to length ratio of 2:3, divided horizontally into two equal stripes: white, bearing the image of a blue flax flower with a yellow core, and blue, bearing an image of a yellow ring with a red-pink stone - the figures are shifted to the shaft, along the free edge, spaced 1/9 of the length, a vertical wavy stripe of variable colors 1/9 of the length of the panel.

Rationale for symbolism The flag was designed based on the coat of arms of the region, which reflects the geographical, historical and economic features of the region.

The flax flower characterizes the area as a center of textile linen production. The golden ring indicates the jewelry craft that originated in the village. Yakovlevsky at the beginning of the 19th century. The wavy stripe symbolizes the Shacha and Volga rivers, on the banks of which the Volga region is located. White color (silver) is a symbol of purity, perfection, nobility, peace. Blue color is a symbol of sincerity, honor, truth, virtue. Yellow color (gold) is a symbol of respect, stability, and prosperity. Red color is a symbol of courage, beauty and life.

Author group of the flag idea: Konstantin Mochenov (Khimki); computer design: Galina Rusanova (Moscow).

Approved by the decision of the Municipal Council of the Volga region (No. 21) dated June 10, 2004.

Coat of arms of the city of Privolzhsk Date of adoption: 01/20/2011 Number in the Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation: 6759 Description In a dissected silver and azure field - a golden tented bell tower emerging from the end of a wavy belt of variable colors, accompanied in silver by azure, with a gold core, a flax flower, and in azure - a gold ring with a scarlet stone.

Rationale for symbolism The coat of arms, in the language of symbols and allegories, reflects the geographical, historical and cultural features of the Volga urban settlement.

The city of Privolzhsk grew out of the village of Yakovlevskoye, which was first mentioned in 1484. The rich history of Privolzhsk is allegorically reflected in the coat of arms with a golden bell tower. At the end of the 18th century, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker was built here, which became the pearl of church architecture of the region and the “calling card” of first the village and then the city.

The composition of the coat of arms is based on the coat of arms of the Privolzhsky municipal district, which symbolizes the cultural and historical commonality of the two municipalities.

The flax flower characterizes Privolzhsk as a center of textile linen production. The golden ring indicates the jewelry craft that originated in the village. Yakovlevsky at the beginning of the 19th century. The wavy belt of variable colors symbolizes the Shacha and Takha rivers, on the banks of which Privolzhsk is located. Gold is a symbol of respect, stability, and prosperity. Silver is a symbol of purity, wisdom, nobility, and peace. Azure (blue, light blue color) is a symbol of sincerity, honor, truth, virtue. Scarlet (red) color is a symbol of courage, beauty and life.

Author group for the idea of ​​the coat of arms: Oleg Kuznetsov (Privolzhsk), Konstantin Mochenov (Khimki), Vladimir Gurov (Ivanovo); artist and computer design: Galina Rusanova (Moscow), Irina Sokolova (Moscow). rationale for symbolism: Kirill Perekhodenko (Konakovo).

Approved by the Decision of the Council of the Privolzhsky Urban Settlement (No. 6) dated January 20, 2011.

Flag of the city of Privolzhsk Date of adoption: 01/20/2011 Number in the Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation: 6760 Description Rectangular double-sided panel with a width to length ratio of 2:3, consisting of three unequal horizontal stripes (in a ratio of 15:3:2), having wavy borders and separated in half along the vertical axis of the panel: at the shaft there are stripes of white, blue and white, at the free edge - blue, white and blue; against the background of the upper stripe (above the color border) and close to the middle stripe, the yellow upper part of the hipped bell tower is reproduced and on the sides of it, with a slight upward shift, there is a blue flax flower with a yellow core (located on the side of the shaft) and a yellow ring with a red stone.

Rationale for symbolism The flag was designed on the basis of the coat of arms of the Privolzhsky urban settlement, which, through the language of symbols and allegories, reflects the geographical, historical and cultural features of the Privolzhsky urban settlement.

The city of Privolzhsk grew out of the village of Yakovlevskoye, which was first mentioned in 1484. The rich history of Privolzhsk is allegorically reflected on the flag by the bell tower. At the end of the 18th century, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker was built here, which became the pearl of church architecture of the region and the “calling card” of first the village and then the city.

The composition of the flag is based on the coat of arms of the Privolzhsky municipal district, which symbolizes the cultural and historical commonality of the two municipalities.

The flax flower characterizes Privolzhsk as a center of textile linen production. The yellow (gold) ring indicates the jewelry craft that originated in the village. Yakovlevsky at the beginning of the 19th century. The wavy stripe of alternating colors symbolizes the Shacha and Takha rivers, on the banks of which Privolzhsk is located. Yellow color (gold) is a symbol of respect, stability, and prosperity. White color (silver) is a symbol of purity, wisdom, nobility, peace. Blue color is a symbol of sincerity, honor, truth, virtue. Red color is a symbol of courage, beauty and life.

Author group for the idea of ​​the coat of arms: Oleg Kuznetsov (Privolzhsk), Konstantin Mochenov (Khimki), Vladimir Gurov (Ivanovo); artist and computer design: Galina Rusanova (Moscow), Irina Sokolova (Moscow). rationale for symbolism: Kirill Perekhodenko (Konakovo).

Approved by the decision of the Council of the Privolzhsky urban settlement (No. 7) dated January 20, 2011.

Coat of arms of the city of Plyos (1779) Date of adoption: 03/29/1779 Description In the first part of the shield there is part of the coat of arms of Kostroma: a galley stern with three lanterns and lowered ladders, in a blue field. In the second part of the shield there is a river in a silver field with a reach coming out of it, meaning the name of this city.

Coat of arms of the city of Plyos Date of adoption: 01.11.2010 Number in the Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation: 6530 Description In the silver field there is an azure wavy belt with a protrusion in the form of a creek extending down and to the left.

The coat of arms of the Plyos urban settlement can be reproduced in multi-color and single-color equally acceptable versions (with a free part and without a free part). The coat of arms of the Plyos urban settlement in a single-color version can be reproduced with shading (conventional shading to indicate colors).

The coat of arms of the Plyossky urban settlement in accordance with the Methodological recommendations for the development and use of official symbols of municipalities (Section 2, Chapter VIII, paragraphs 45-46), approved by the Heraldic Council under the President of the Russian Federation on June 28, 2006, can be reproduced with the status crown of the established sample.

Rationale for symbolism The coat of arms of the urban settlement was developed on the basis of the historical coat of arms of the city of Plyos of the Kostroma viceroyalty, Highly approved on March 29, 1779, the true description of which reads: “In the 1st part of the shield there is part of the coat of arms of Kostroma: a galley stern with three lanterns and with lowered stairs, in a blue field . In the 2nd part of the shield is there a silver floor? river, with a stream coming out of it, meaning the name of this city.”

Plyos is one of the oldest cities in the Ivanovo region, dating back to 1410, when Moscow Prince Vasily I ordered the construction of a fortified customs outpost here.

The restoration of the historical coat of arms of the city for modern Plyos emphasizes the historical, cultural and heraldic continuity, the inextricable connection of many generations of city residents; shows the attentive attitude of the Plesyan people to their heritage.

Silver is a symbol of purity, perfection, peace and mutual understanding. Blue color is a symbol of honor, nobility, spirituality, lofty aspirations; the color of the endless sky and expanses of water.

Author group: reconstruction of the coat of arms: Konstantin Mochenov (Khimki); artist and computer design: Oksana Afanasyeva (Moscow); rationale for symbolism: Kirill Perekhodenko (Konakovo).

Approved by the decision of the Council of the Plyos urban settlement (No. 58) dated November 1, 2010.

Flag of the city of Plyos Date of adoption: 01.11.2010 Number in the Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation: 6531 Description Rectangular white panel with a width to length ratio of 2:3, with a blue horizontal wavy stripe from the coat of arms of the urban settlement with an overall width of 3/10 of the width of the panel.

Rationale for symbolism The flag was created taking into account the coat of arms of the urban settlement, which was developed on the basis of the historical coat of arms of the city of Plyos of the Kostroma viceroyalty, approved by the Highest on March 29, 1779, the true description of which reads: “In the 1st part of the shield there is part of the coat of arms of Kostroma: a galley stern with three lanterns and with lowered stairs, in a blue field. In the 2nd part of the shield is there a silver floor? river, with a stream coming out of it, meaning the name of this city.”

Plyos is one of the oldest cities in the Ivanovo region, dating back to 1410, when Moscow Prince Vasily I ordered the construction of a fortified customs outpost here.

The restoration of the historical coat of arms of the city for modern Plyos emphasizes the historical, cultural and heraldic continuity, the inextricable connection of many generations of city residents; shows the attentive attitude of the Plesyan people to their heritage.

Silver is a symbol of purity, perfection, peace and mutual understanding. Blue color is a symbol of honor, nobility, spirituality, lofty aspirations; the color of the endless sky and expanses of water.

Author group reconstruction of the coat of arms: Konstantin Mochenov (Khimki); artist and computer design: Oksana Afanasyeva (Moscow); rationale for symbolism: Kirill Perekhodenko (Konakovo).

Approved by the decision of the Council of the Plyos urban settlement (No. 59) dated November 1, 2010.

Excerpt characterizing Privolzhsk

“Let’s go to my sister,” said Prince Andrei, returning to Pierre; - I haven’t seen her yet, she is now hiding and sitting with her God’s people. Serves her right, she will be embarrassed, and you will see God's people. C'est curieux, ma parole. [This is curious, honestly.] – Qu'est ce que c'est que [What are] God's people? – asked Pierre. “But you’ll see.” Princess Marya was really embarrassed and turned red in spots when they came to her. In her cozy room with lamps in front of icon cases, on the sofa, at the samovar, sat next to her a young boy with a long nose and long hair, and in a monastic robe. On a chair nearby sat a wrinkled, thin old woman with a meek expression on her childish face. – Andre, pourquoi ne pas m'avoir prevenu? [Andrey, why didn’t you warn me?] - she said with meek reproach, standing in front of her wanderers, like a hen in front of her chickens. – Charmee de vous voir. Je suis tres contente de vous voir, [Very glad to see you. “I’m so pleased that I see you,” she said to Pierre, while he kissed her hand. She knew him as a child, and now his friendship with Andrei, his misfortune with his wife, and most importantly, his kind, simple face endeared her to him. She looked at him with her beautiful, radiant eyes and seemed to say: “I love you very much, but please don’t laugh at mine.” After exchanging the first phrases of greeting, they sat down. “Oh, and Ivanushka is here,” said Prince Andrei, pointing with a smile at the young wanderer. – Andre! - Princess Marya said pleadingly. “Il faut que vous sachiez que c’est une femme, [Know that this is a woman,” Andrei said to Pierre. – Andre, au nom de Dieu! [Andrey, for God’s sake!] – repeated Princess Marya. It was clear that Prince Andrei’s mocking attitude towards the wanderers and Princess Mary’s useless intercession on their behalf were familiar, established relationships between them. “Mais, ma bonne amie,” said Prince Andrey, “vous devriez au contraire m'etre reconaissante de ce que j'explique a Pierre votre intimate avec ce jeune homme... [But, my friend, you should be grateful to me that I explain to Pierre your closeness to this young man.] - Vraiment? [Really?] - Pierre said curiously and seriously (for which Princess Marya was especially grateful to him) peering through his glasses into the face of Ivanushka, who, realizing that they were talking about him, looked at everyone with cunning eyes. Princess Marya was completely in vain to be embarrassed for her own people. They were not at all timid. The old woman, with her eyes downcast but looking sideways at those who entered, had turned the cup upside down onto a saucer and placed a bitten piece of sugar next to it, sat calmly and motionless in her chair, waiting to be offered more tea. Ivanushka, drinking from a saucer, looked at the young people from under his brows with sly, feminine eyes. – Where, in Kyiv, were you? – Prince Andrey asked the old woman. “It was, father,” the old woman answered loquaciously, “on Christmas itself, I was honored with the saints to communicate the holy, heavenly secrets.” And now from Kolyazin, father, great grace has opened... - Well, Ivanushka is with you? “I’m going on my own, breadwinner,” Ivanushka said, trying to speak in a deep voice. “Only in Yukhnov did Pelageyushka and I get along…” Pelageyushka interrupted her friend; She obviously wanted to tell what she saw. - In Kolyazin, father, great grace was revealed. - Well, are the relics new? - asked Prince Andrei. “That’s enough, Andrey,” said Princess Marya. - Don’t tell me, Pelageyushka. “No...what are you saying, mother, why not tell me?” I love him. He is kind, favored by God, he, a benefactor, gave me rubles, I remember. How I was in Kyiv and the holy fool Kiryusha told me - a truly man of God, he walks barefoot winter and summer. Why are you walking, he says, not in your place, go to Kolyazin, there is a miraculous icon, the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos has been revealed. With those words, I said goodbye to the saints and went... Everyone was silent, one wanderer spoke in a measured voice, drawing in air. “My father, the people came and said to me: great grace has been revealed, myrrh is dripping from the cheek of the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos...” “Okay, okay, you’ll tell me later,” said Princess Marya, blushing. “Let me ask her,” said Pierre. -Have you seen it yourself? - he asked. - Why, father, you yourself have been honored. There is such a radiance on her face, like heavenly light, and mother’s cheek keeps dripping and dripping... “But this is a deception,” said Pierre naively, who listened attentively to the wanderer. - Oh, father, what are you saying! - Pelageyushka said with horror, turning to Princess Marya for protection. “They are deceiving the people,” he repeated. - Lord Jesus Christ! – the wanderer said, crossing herself. - Oh, don't tell me, father. So one anaral did not believe it, he said: “the monks are deceiving,” and as he said, he became blind. And he dreamed that Mother of Pechersk came to him and said: “Trust me, I will heal you.” So he began to ask: take me and take me to her. I’m telling you the real truth, I saw it myself. They brought him blind straight to her, he came up, fell, and said: “Heal! “I will give you,” he says, “what the king gave you.” I saw it myself, father, the star was embedded in it. Well, I have received my sight! It's a sin to say that. “God will punish,” she instructively addressed Pierre. - How did the star end up in the image? asked Pierre. - Did you make your mother a general? - said Prince Andrei, smiling. Pelagia suddenly turned pale and clasped her hands. - Father, father, it’s a sin for you, you have a son! - she spoke, suddenly turning from pallor to bright color. - Father, what did you say? God forgive you. - She crossed herself. - Lord, forgive him. Mother, what is this?...” she turned to Princess Marya. She stood up and, almost crying, began to pack her purse. She was obviously both scared and ashamed that she had enjoyed benefits in a house where they could say this, and it was a pity that she now had to be deprived of the benefits of this house. - Well, what kind of hunting are you doing? - said Princess Marya. “Why did you come to me?...” “No, I’m joking, Pelageyushka,” said Pierre. - Princesse, ma parole, je n'ai pas voulu l'offenser, [Princess, I'm right, I didn't want to offend her,] I just did that. Don’t think I was joking,” he said, smiling timidly and wanting to make amends. - After all, it’s me, and he was only joking. Pelageyushka stopped incredulously, but there was such sincerity of repentance in Pierre’s face, and Prince Andrei looked so meekly first at Pelageyushka, then at Pierre, that she gradually calmed down. The wanderer calmed down and, brought back into conversation, talked for a long time about Father Amphilochius, who was such a saint of life that his hand smelled like palm, and about how the monks she knew on her last journey to Kiev gave her the keys to the caves, and how she, taking crackers with her, spent two days in the caves with the saints. “I’ll pray to one, read, go to another. I’ll take a pine tree, I’ll go and take a kiss again; and such silence, mother, such grace that you don’t even want to go out into the light of God.” Pierre listened to her carefully and seriously. Prince Andrei left the room. And after him, leaving God’s people to finish their tea, Princess Marya led Pierre into the living room. “You are very kind,” she told him. - Oh, I really didn’t think of offending her, I understand and highly value these feelings!

Other interesting places in the Ivanovo region

Continuing the topic, I’ll briefly tell you about other places in the Ivanovo region that are worthy of a visit.

Palekh

This is a small village in the Ivanovo region, famous for its folk crafts. It was once famous for its icon painters, but after the revolution they had to retrain, and in 1920 a new craft was born - the famous Palekh lacquer miniature. It is always on a black background, the symbol of Palekh lacquer miniature – the firebird, which can be seen in many works.

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The products are not cheap, but in Palekh itself their prices are lower than elsewhere.

The village welcomes its guests. It houses several interesting museums as well as temples. There are several small hotels with low prices. It is more convenient to get here by bus from Shuya or from Ivanovo.

Kineshma

The city is located 100 km from Ivanovo on the right bank of the Volga, which in this place is the wide Gorky Reservoir. This is the final station of the train from Moscow that goes to Ivanovo (see schedule and cost HERE.

The city is also connected by bus to different cities of Russia. The schedule and cost can be found HERE. The city is famous for its theater - one of the oldest in Russia, churches, ancient buildings and museums: art, local history, and the Ostrovsky Theater Museum. There is a felt boot museum with the largest felt boot measuring 186 cm, a museum of the domestic automobile industry and others.

Shuya

Shuya is the third largest city in the Ivanovo region (after Ivanovo and Kineshma). It was once a large center of the textile industry; now there is only one weaving factory, “Shuya Calico”, as well as several sewing enterprises left in the city.

There are museums: the Konstantin Balmont Literary and Local History Museum, the Local History Museum, and the Soap Museum.