Kostroma
Тороп К. Кострома (EN) Russian artistic and cultural traditions were cultivated in the Kostroma region for centuries. Many of the region’s unique and highly artistic architectural monuments have been preserved, as well as, examples of skilled metal forging and wood carving. A. N. Ostrovsky, N. A. Nekrasov, B. M. Kustodiev and other prominent men in the world of arts and letters were frequent visitors in Kostroma. And A. F. Pysemsky lived here for many years. Kremlin. Uspensky and Bogoyavlensky cathedral Kostroma was founded in the middle of the 12th century. At that time Russia waged a struggle with the Volga-Kamsk Bulgaria for trade routes along the Volga. Many settlements along the Volga were strengthened and forts were built in Kostroma and other towns. According to a legend, Prince Juri Dolgoruki came here with his forces to protect merchants and other traders from marauders, and founded the town. In the middle of the 13th century Kostroma became the sea...