Vologda (Во́логда, VOH-log-dah) is a city in Northwestern Russia. It is part of the Silver Ring of cultural and historical centers of Northwestern Russia.
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While Vologda is becoming increasingly popular among Russian local tourists, it is still remaining undeservedly undiscovered by international visitors. During the Orthodox Christmas and the New Year holidays Vologda acts as the major transit point for crowds going to Veliky Ustyug, Russian Ded Moroz (Father Frost) residence.
1 Vologda Kremlin (Вологодский кремль). 2 Saint Sophia Cathedral (Софийский собор) (Next to the Kremlin). Constructed between 1568-70, it's the oldest standing building in Vologda. It no longer functions as a cathedral but rather as a museum with the exquisite frescos as a highlight.
There's a nice coffee shop near the Tourist Information centre. On Mira street (улица Мира), fast food and restaurants are not hard to find.
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In Oct, Vologda typically sees ~7°C daytime highs and 9 rainy days.
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