Russian North: a short guide to the Vologda region

Vologda Region

Russia includes 23
urban settlements
, including[1][2][3]:

• 15 cities, among which stand out: 4 cities of regional significance ( highlighted in orange
  ), of which, within the framework of the organization of local self-government: 2 cities form urban districts,
• 2 cities are included in the corresponding municipal districts;

What holiday is it today?

February 10, 2022, Thursday

Today are holidays, events: Diplomat's Day Tomorrow: World Sick Day Discovery of insulin

Today is the Orthodox holiday: St. Ephraim the Syrian. Venerable Ephraim of Novotorzhsky. Venerable Ephraim of Pechersk, Bishop of Pereyaslavl. Venerable Theodosius of Totem, Spasosumorin of the monastery, leader and founder... Tomorrow: Transfer of the relics of the holy martyr Ignatius the God-Bearer. Saints Gerasim, Pitirim, Jonah, bishops of Great Perm, Ustva...

Today is a national holiday: Ephraim's Day... Tomorrow: Lawrence's Day

Seasons

Seasons, four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn and winter) characterized by certain average temperatures. The period during which the Sun passes through one of these sectors is called the season. Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere begin when the Sun passes through the initial circle of declination and its right ascension is 0° (vernal equinox). Summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere occur when the sun's right ascension is 90° (summer solstice). Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere begin when the sun's right ascension is 180° (autumnal equinox). The beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere is considered to be the winter solstice, when the direct ascension of the Sun is 270°... Next: Seasons. Russian folk calendar. Monthly words...

Folk calendar about every day

Every day one season always replaces another and this determines a person’s way of life. In connection with this, a folk calendar was formed in which there were practically no nameless, unmarked days. Every day was special, had its own purpose. All this was determined by climate conditions and astrological phenomena.

A calendar is a system for counting periods of time. The first calendars arose a long time ago, in ancient times, because there was a need to measure time. The word calendar comes from the Latin words caleo - to proclaim and calendarium - debt book. This is due to the fact that in Ancient Rome the beginning of each month was especially proclaimed, and because it was customary to pay debts on the first day of the month. Different peoples counted time differently. Some calendars are based on the changing phases of the moon - lunar calendars; in others - the change of seasons - sunny; in others, the length of the year was coordinated with the change of seasons, and the counting of months was associated with the phases of the Moon. Such calendars are called lunisolar.

In Rus', the calendar was called a monthly calendar. Every day, the month book covered the entire year of peasant life, “describing” day by day, month after month, where each day had its own holidays or weekdays, customs and superstitions, traditions and rituals, natural signs and phenomena. The cyclical nature of the calendar is reminiscent of human life, where spring is youth, summer is heyday, autumn is the time of harvesting fruits (it’s good if there are some, otherwise you can live your life without collecting fruits), winter is the time of wisdom and peace. This cyclicality and rhythm determined the way of life of the farmer. The folk calendar was an agricultural calendar, which was reflected in the names of the months, folk signs, rituals and customs. Even the determination of the timing and duration of the seasons is associated with real climatic conditions. Hence the discrepancy between the names of the months in different areas... Next: Folk calendar...

Geographical location of the Vologda region

On the satellite map of the Vologda region you can see a large number of swamps, lakes and a dense network of large and small rivers. There are more than 4,000 lakes in the region. Geographically, the territory of the region is located on the East European Plain. By land, the region borders on the Republic of Karelia and the regions: Arkhangelsk, Kirov, Leningrad, Tver, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Novgorod.

Climate

The region is located in the temperate continental climate zone. The average temperature in winter months is -11°C. During frosty periods, the thermometer can drop below -40°C. Snow cover covers the ground 165-170 days a year. Summer is short and cool. Its average temperature is +16-18°C. The amount of precipitation is 500-650 mm per year. From May to July, white nights can be observed in the region.

Population

The Vologda region is a region in which the Russian population predominates. Its population is 97.9%. The Vepsians are considered the indigenous population of the region. Their compact settlements are located in the north of the region.

Economy

Industrial giants of the chemical and metallurgical industries located in the city of Cherepovets play a huge role in the economy of the region:

• PJSC Severstal (ferrous metallurgy);
• JSC Steel Rolling Plant (production of hardware);
• group (chemical industry).

The region has a well-developed forestry and woodworking industry and has its own hydroelectric power station. The food industry and agriculture fully provide the population of the region with basic food products.

Fishing calendar for every day

The fishing calendar should not be taken as an absolutely indisputable truth. Fish biting is greatly influenced by a whole range of natural factors, as well as the influence on the nature of man himself. You must not forget that the fish’s bite depends and is determined not only by the calendar dates and biological cycles of their life, reflected in the calendar, but also, no less, by the state of their habitat; the bite also depends on weather conditions: air and water temperatures, cloudiness, wind direction and strength, etc... Next: Fishing calendar...

What to do in the region in autumn

Vologda

Vologda is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Russia. Autumn is a great time to stroll through the ancient quarters and admire the intricate carved frames: many examples of wooden architecture have been preserved here. You will be told more about this at the center of folk arts and crafts “Carved Palisade”.

On a chilly day, go wander around the museums, fortunately there are a lot of them in Vologda: for example, visit the Lace Museum, the “World of Forgotten Things” Museum, where the life of Vologda residents of the 19th-20th centuries is recreated, the house-museum of Peter I, the Zasetsky house. And take a look at the Vologda Kremlin, the history of which began back in 1567 at the behest of Ivan the Terrible. We definitely recommend climbing the bell tower and looking at the city from a bird's eye view.

Monasteries and churches of the Vologda region

The region is considered a pilgrimage center of Russia for a reason: many ancient monasteries and churches are located on its territory. Autumn is a great time to travel to these places: after viewing the iconostasis and Old Russian architecture, you can always drink a cup of warm herbal tea or sbiten in the refectory.

The most interesting of the monasteries of the Vologda region are Kirillo-Belozersky (now a museum-reserve), Ferapontov-Belozersky (located on the UNESCO World Heritage List, this is the only completely preserved religious monument of the Russian North) and Spaso-Prilutsky . All of them were founded in the 14th century, when new spiritual centers were actively being built in the region, and all are located in very picturesque places, especially beautiful in the autumn. Each of the monasteries has its own unusual history of creation, development and life in Soviet times: for example, the Spaso-Prilutsky Monastery had to serve as a transit prison for the dispossessed, who were transported to the northern Gulag camps, a military warehouse, a cinema and a home for the disabled.

Not far from the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, on the banks of the Sheksna River, there is another architectural monument - Goritsky Resurrection Convent , founded in 1544. Many secrets of Russian rulers are connected with it: for example, it was founded by Princess Efrosinya Staritskaya, who was later accused of plotting against Ivan the Terrible and was forcibly drowned in Sheksna along with other nuns by order of the tsar. Then Boris Godunov’s daughter Ksenia was exiled to the monastery. And in 1739, an unknown noble girl was imprisoned here, who, as historians suggest, was Ekaterina Dolgorukova, the failed wife of Emperor Peter II. At the moment this monastery is active.

Another interesting religious building is the wooden Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the village of Nelazkoe , built in 1694. This is a unique monument of architectural architecture, which, unfortunately, is now in disrepair and requires urgent restoration. Nevertheless, it’s worth coming here: there are fewer and fewer similar buildings left, and locals say that in a few years this church may not exist.

Estates of the Vologda region

The history of the region is rich not only in religious figures: it was loved by many poets, writers and artists. For example, at the beginning of the last century, the poet Konstantin Batyushkov and the prose writer Alexander Kuprin lived in the village of Danilovskoye, where the estate of the noble family of the Batyushkovs . This is a beautiful wooden building with an ancient terraced park on the river bank, near which there is a family cemetery of the former owners of the estate. In Cherepovets there is the Galsky estate , built in the 19th century in the style of provincial classicism, now a historical and ethnographic museum. It is famous for the fact that it has preserved not only the manor’s house, but also many other buildings, including the manager’s house, two people’s huts and a stable. The sky-blue building itself stands on the banks of the Sheksna, so it is often noticed by tourists sailing past on ships.

Photo: Sergei Afanasev / shutterstock.com

The Bryanchaninovs' estate in Pokrovskoye was built at the beginning of the 19th century in the style of early classicism. The estate includes the main house with wings and galleries, the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Brianchaninovs’ necropolis, a stable and a cellar, as well as an incredibly beautiful landscaped park with a pond. Old-timers advise visiting this park in autumn or July, when the bluebells bloom.

Belozersky Kremlin

The architecture of the Belozersk Kremlin was partially lost (although some significant buildings were preserved, for example, the Transfiguration Cathedral). At the same time, the landscape has been preserved almost in its original form - for example, the rampart of 1487 still amazes with its scale. This is a picturesque place with a man-made pond, which is especially beautiful during the golden autumn. Among the attractions of Belozersk are the wooden Church of Elijah the Prophet, the Church of the All-Merciful Savior with well-preserved tiles, and the Church of John the Baptist, supposedly designed by the architect Vasily Bazhenov.

Orthodox calendar about every day

Orthodox calendar: Orthodox, Church and Christian holidays.

The church year is an alternation of weekdays and holidays. On weekdays, a person is called to work “by the sweat of his brow to earn his bread.” Holidays are given in order to feel liberation, to rise above the bustle and routine of the world, to feel involved in the highest of worlds, “where there are no illnesses, sorrows and sighs, but endless life.” Since ancient times, holiday cycles have been associated with the seasons. The pagans associated them with the worship of the forces of nature, the cult of which in the Old Testament was replaced by gratitude to the Creator for the universe. And although the connection between holidays and the seasons has not completely lost its power, since God is present in everything, in the plant and animal world, in human works, it nevertheless faded into the background, giving way to a spiritual foundation built on the Sacred Scriptures. The history of Orthodox holidays dates back to the times of the Old Testament. Each of the Orthodox holidays is dedicated to the remembrance of the most important events in the life of Jesus Christ and the Mother of God, as well as the memory of saints... Next: Orthodox calendar...

Russian folk calendar for every day

The word “sign” comes from the word “notice”, i.e. observe. As a result of observing what happens around a person every day, he accumulates life experience. This knowledge was passed down from generation to generation, carefully preserved and people trusted it as a sacred book. Many signs have come to us from the depths of centuries without losing their knowledge. Each of us is free to choose: to dismiss all this as an absurd superstition or to take a closer look at the signs and take the centuries-old experience of generations more seriously. Most of us, when taking exams, ask them to scold them, boasting about some kind of good fortune or luck, spit so as not to jinx them or knock on wood, take a detour if a black cat crossed the road, are afraid of the number 13 and much more. And who among us does not have lucky things, numbers? Who has never resorted to the help of fate at least once in their life, who has not believed in secrets? It’s as if everything connected with signs is hidden somewhere deep in our subconscious. Often we remember them mechanically, unconsciously, or just as a joke. But, undoubtedly, the signs contain a lot of accurate knowledge and practical wisdom of our ancestors. They cover all the characteristic, often difficult to perceive, natural phenomena. Signs have preserved a lot of what was in old folk holidays and customs; they help predict the weather, grow crops... Next: Folk signs...

Urban settlements[ | ]

Lost the status of the town[ | ]

• named after Zhelyabov - a town since 1945. Transformed into a rural settlement in 2000[9].
• Krasavino has been a town since 1927. Incorporated into a city in 1947.
• Dairy - town since 1948. Transformed into a rural settlement in 2004[10].
• Sokol has been a town since 1925. Incorporated into a city in 1932.
• Suda has been a town since 1960. Converted to a rural settlement in 1999.
• Tonshalovo has been a town since 1989. Transformed into a rural settlement in 2004[11].
• Ustye has been a town since 1932. Converted to a rural settlement in 2004.
• Chebsara has been a town since 1931. Converted to a rural settlement in 2012.
• Kharovsk has been a town since 1932. Incorporated into a city in 1954.

Holiday calendar, dates and events of the year

All state and professional holidays in Russia, including significant World and International holidays, and other equally interesting holidays and events about every day.

The holiday has always kept pace with the history of mankind. Social time can be divided into three types: everyday life (weekdays), weekends and holidays. Everyday life is a series of practices repeated day after day and every day (work). Weekends are regular breaks from the rush of everyday life. It is believed that on weekends a person should restore his strength after working days. Day off, non-working day. A holiday is a day of celebration established in honor or in memory of someone or something. A day or series of days celebrated by the church in memory of a religious event or saint... Next: Calendar...

Transport connections of the Vologda region, roads and routes

On the map of the Vologda region with its districts, you can see that most of the roads are local highways. The total length of roads in the region is 15.6 thousand km. Of these, 641 km are on federal highways. Main highways of the region:

• M8 "Kholmogory" (Moscow-Arkhangelsk);
• A114 “Novaya Ladoga” (Vologda-St. Petersburg);
• A119 (Vologda-Medvezhyegorsk).

The length of the railway track in the region is 1889 km. River shipping is developed in the region. One of the largest ports on the Volga-Baltic route is located in Cherepovets. An international airport is located in the same city.

Prayer book, Orthodox prayers for every day

Prayer is the most powerful means for healing all illnesses - both physical and mental. Prayers can be laudatory or grateful, petitionary and repentant. If we have offended God, sinned, we must ask Him for forgiveness, that is, repent. Such prayers are called repentant prayers. If everything is fine with us, if we and our loved ones are healthy and prosperous, if we have a place to live, something to wear, something to eat, we must glorify and thank God for this. Such prayers are called praise or thanksgiving. If some misfortune, illness, trouble or need happens, you need to ask God for help. Such prayers are called petitionary... Next: Orthodox prayers...

Zodiac, astrological, eastern calendar. Zodiac signs

In ancient times, to establish the calendar, priests used knowledge of the positions of all the planets. Before the reform of Peter 1, the New Year was celebrated on the Day of the Autumn Equinox. On this day, according to ancient legend, the most peaceful treaty was concluded between the Great Race (ancient Slavs) and the Great Dragon (ancient Chinese) and it was approximately 7518 years ago... For the ancient Slavs, the calendar month corresponded to the lunar cycle from new moon to new moon, taking into account such Thus, the relationship of the entire annual cycle with astronomical and natural phenomena. There was no coherent calendar system. The main natural phenomena are still considered to this day to be the days of the solar equinox and solstice - the Slavic holidays Maslenitsa, Kupala, Ovsen and Kolyada. But during the time of Peter 1, all ancient Slavic calendars were abolished and a new Western European calendar from the Nativity of Christ (Julian calendar) was introduced, while the beginning of the calendar was moved to January 1. The Julian calendar (old style) did not take leap days into account and accumulated one extra day every 128 years. After the October Revolution in 1918, the Gregorian calendar (new style) was introduced in Russia, according to which an amendment of 13 days was introduced. The calendar of the ancient Slavs was based on two planets: the Sun and the Moon. And now they don’t use anything at all. The calendar has become static. There is no such thing as the calendar, it turns out, resting on some planet. Nobody even knows about it. There are just some standard numbers, there are months and holidays. The calendar is based on the Sun and Moon. Why is this so? Because these two luminaries influence the Earth. The Earth revolves around the Sun, and the Moon revolves around the Earth. And these two luminaries create the atmosphere on the planet. From here the calendar is built... Next: Astrological calendar...

Cities[ | ]

Lost city status[ | ]

Preserved, but lost city status:

• Charonda is now a village. The city from 1708 to 1776.

Dream books online, interpretation of dreams

A dream book is nothing more than an interpreter of dreams and dreams, a translator of dreams. Since ancient times, people have been using dream books; dreams have always been given great importance, and people have often noticed the prophetic properties of some dreams. The dream book can become your faithful assistant every day and throughout your life, thanks to the dream interpreter you can always make the right decisions, the dream book will help you resist temptations in time, and will warn you against wrong steps and frivolous actions. Further…