Year of foundation: 1010
The date of the city day is unique for each year.
In 2021,
this date is
September 18
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In 2021, due to the pandemic, mass events in honor of the city day are canceled or may be postponed
Yaroslavl on the threshold of the millennium
Yaroslavl
- an ancient Russian city, the center of the Yaroslavl region of the Russian Federation, located at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers.
The city was founded in 1010
Yaroslav the Wise as a fortress to protect the northeastern borders of Rus'. It was the first Christian city on the Volga. In 1238 it was plundered and burned by the Mongol-Tatars. In 1463, Yaroslavl became part of the Moscow state. The state treasury was transported here in case of danger.
During the struggle against the Polish-Lithuanian intervention, Yaroslavl became the capital of the state for several months. However, in the fall of 1608 the city was captured by the Poles and Lithuanians.
In 1692 it became the property of the reigning house. By the 18th century, Yaroslavl was second only to Moscow in terms of population, and second only to Moscow and Kazan in terms of trade turnover.
Under Peter I, the first manufactories were created in Yaroslavl. By the end of the 18th century, 70 industrial enterprises operated in the city. The first public theater in Russia appears in Yaroslavl. In 1796, Yaroslavl became the center of the province.
In 1870, a railway was built connecting Yaroslavl with Vologda, Kostroma, and St. Petersburg.
In 1936, the Yaroslavl region was formed. During the years of Soviet power, the city became a major center of mechanical engineering, chemical, oil refining and light industry.
By decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated July 2, 2021, Yaroslavl was awarded the honorary title of Russian Federation for the significant contribution of city residents to achieving Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945, ensuring uninterrupted production of military and civilian products at industrial enterprises, and for the massive labor heroism and dedication shown. Federation " City of Labor Valor"
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The Holy Vvedensky Tolga Convent (Photo: V. Prokofiev) The historical center
of the city has been one of the 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2005. The oldest building in the city is the Transfiguration Cathedral of the Spassky Monastery. The Church of Elijah the Prophet, the architectural ensemble in Korovnitskaya Sloboda, attracts attention; other temples of Yaroslavl, as well as its museums and parks, are also interesting.
Nowadays, Yaroslavl is one of the leading links of the “Golden Ring” - the world famous tourist route of Russia. Yaroslavl today is an open-air museum, which houses about 800 state-protected architectural monuments.
Interesting Facts
In the Spassky Monastery of Yaroslavl at the end of the 18th century, the only surviving copy of “The Tale of Igor’s Campaign,” a monument of ancient Russian literature, was found.
Yaroslavl and the sculpture of the city's founder can be seen on the Russian 1000 ruble banknote.
About 600 thousand people live in the city (as of 2021).
Day of the city
in Yaroslavl it is celebrated on the last weekend of May. But in 2021, the celebration has been postponed to September.
Yaroslavl City Day 2021 - program of events
The Yaroslavl City Hall has published the full program of City Day. The celebration will take place on Saturday, September 18th. About 60 sites will be involved.
“At the same time, we have excluded mass events from the program, which will allow us to avoid significant crowds of people in one place. We know that Yaroslavl residents come to this holiday with whole families and large groups, and it is very important for us that on this day everyone who comes shows consciousness and takes the necessary precautions,” said the mayor of Yaroslavl, Vladimir Volkov.
The main theme of the holiday will be the “Festival of Holiday Discovery”, the motto is the words “Discover the city in a new way”.
Arrow
- 13:00 - start of City Day, a bright flash mob with the participation of the city's leading choreographic groups, new poems and songs about Yaroslavl will also be performed;
- 13:00–17:00 — festival of strength sports;
- 21:00 - festive fireworks.
Damansky Island
- 12:00–18:00 – one-day fashion agency “Stylish City”. It promises creative fashion experiments, creating looks with “Fashion from the Dresser” and other fashion events;
- 18:00–21:00 — dance floor.
City information
Yaroslavl is the administrative center of the region of the same name in the Russian Federation. Located on the banks of the Volga River, Kotorosl. The economy is represented by enterprises of the mechanical engineering, energy generating, oil refining, chemical, and food industries. The service sector and trade are developing.
Near the settlement there are federal highways: M8 Kholmogory, P151, P79. There is a major railway junction. There are airports “Tunoshna” (international), “Levtsovo”, “Karachikha”. There are vocational educational institutions, universities and their branches. The population is more than 600 thousand people.
In 2022, Yaroslavl celebrates its 1012th anniversary
When is City Day celebrated in Yaroslavl?
In 2022, the ancient Russian city of Yaroslavl will turn 1012 years old.
Traditionally, festive events dedicated to City Day take place on the last Saturday of May. However, it is possible that in 2022 the city’s anniversary will be celebrated in September, as it was last year. At the meeting at the mayor's office, a final decision had not yet been made, but it was noted that when making a decision, the opinion of citizens would definitely be taken into account. The concept and program of the holiday will depend on the choice of the date of the celebration.
The format in which the holiday is planned to be held has also not yet been determined and will depend on the current epidemiological situation on the date of the holiday and the necessary measures to prevent the spread of infection.
How is City Day celebrated in Yaroslavl?
In previous years, the celebrations began with the laying of flowers at the monument to Yaroslav the Wise. A concert program was prepared for residents and guests of the city with the participation of popular pop artists and the best creative groups of Yaroslavl.
Brass bands performed famous compositions. There were interesting master classes, quizzes, games and competitions, animation areas for children and attractions. At the exhibition-fair of folk arts and crafts, one could purchase products from local craftsmen.
Entertainment events in Yaroslavl for children and adults took place at several venues: on Sovetskaya Square, Pervomaisky Boulevard, the upper tier of the Volzhskaya Embankment, in the park on Andropov Street, in the park on Damansky Island, in the park near the monument to F. Volkov, in Victory Park, in the park 1000th anniversary of Yaroslavl, etc.
Sports competitions were held at the Spartakovets stadium. Also on this day there were demonstration performances by athletes, athletics cross-country, the open championship and championship of the city of Yaroslavl in kayaking and canoeing, the International Sailing Regatta and other competitions.
And the holiday ended on Yaroslavl City Day with musical fireworks in the waters of the Volga River (near the River Station).
Yaroslavl – history, sights, interesting facts
It is known that even during the Neolithic period Scandinavian and Slavic tribes lived in these places. In 1010, Yaroslav the Wise founded a fortress here - this date is generally considered to be the founding date of the city. In the Tale of Bygone Years it is first mentioned in a record for 1071.
During the period of feudal fragmentation, Yaroslavl became the capital city of the new principality, which, as stated in the chronicle, belonged to “Ugliche Pole, Mologa and the Zavolga countries to Lake Kubenskoye.”
In 1238, the city was captured by Mongol-Tatar troops. In 1380, Yaroslavl squads took part in the Battle of Kulikovo. In 1463, the Yaroslavl principality, having lost its independence, became part of the Moscow principality.
During the Time of Troubles, in 1609, Yaroslavl was devastated by Polish invaders, but the Transfiguration Monastery, which operated here, withstood the siege of the enemy. In 1612, the city became the temporary capital of the state. Here the forces of the second people's militia gathered under the leadership of Minin and Pozharsky, which set off to liberate Moscow.
Yaroslavl flourished in the second half of the 17th century. It became the second largest city in Russia in terms of population and third in terms of trade turnover. If in 1614 there were about 900 households here, then by the middle of the 17th century there were already 2 thousand; 15 thousand people lived in the city; at that time there were only more in Moscow.
Leather production was developed in Yaroslavl, metal and clay products, wool and linen fabrics were made.
The city was a major spiritual and cultural center: over the course of a century, 3 monasteries and 48 churches were built here, 35 of which were stone.
In 1750, the actor Fyodor Volkov opened the first Russian drama theater, which now bears his name. At the end of the century, one of the copies of the famous “Tale of Igor’s Campaign” was discovered in the library of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery.
At the beginning of the 18th century, by decree of Peter I, the Yaroslavl Big Manufactory was founded - one of the largest linen production facilities in the country. In the 19th century, 50 large factories operated in the city, employing more than 15 thousand people. In 1870, a railway to Moscow was built; in 1913 the first railway bridge across the Volga was built.
In 1936, the city became the administrative center of the Yaroslavl region. The Great Patriotic War accelerated the development of industry in Yaroslavl, where several defense enterprises operated, but constant bombing caused damage to the city. More than half a million residents of the Yaroslavl region went to the front; Over 200 thousand people died or went missing.
In the post-war years, Yaroslavl was restored, many new industrial enterprises were put into operation here, and new residential areas appeared. By the 1950s, the city was one of the twenty largest industrial cities of the Soviet Union.
Now Yaroslavl is a significant economic and cultural center of the region. There are enterprises in the mechanical engineering, energy generating, oil refining, chemical, and food industries here. The service sector and trade are developing. There are airports “Tunoshna” (international), “Levtsovo”, “Karachikha”.
The city has preserved many ancient buildings. In 2005, its historical center was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as an urban monument.
The largest city of the Golden Ring of Russia, Yaroslavl has been its official capital since 2016. Every year it is visited by 320 thousand tourists, including 150 thousand foreign ones. It is one of the most popular cultural tourism centers in our country; The tourism infrastructure here is well developed.
After the unification of several city museums into a single system in 1924, the Yaroslavl museum complex was formed, including several churches, thematic museums, a scientific library, and the Spassky Monastery. The general fund of the complex includes more than 350 thousand exhibits, including valuable icons and manuscripts, household items, and church utensils.
Yaroslavl attractions include:
- Orthodox churches and monasteries – Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, built in the 12th-13th centuries; Assumption Cathedral; Church of Elijah the Prophet, built in the 17th century; Tolga Monastery, Kazan Convent, Metropolitan Chambers, etc.
- Governor's garden and house. The palace, which was erected in 1823 to receive royalty (all rulers from Alexander I to Nicholas II visited here), currently houses the Yaroslavl Art Museum, where collections of icons, works of the Russian avant-garde and primitivism are exhibited. The garden displays examples of modern sculpture.
- The building of the Drama Theater on Dramatcheskaya Square, near the monument to F. Volkov. It is one of the oldest public professional theaters in the world.
- Monument to the founder of the city Yaroslav the Wise on Epiphany Square.
- Volzhskaya embankment, along which there are mansions built in the 18th-19th centuries, and a park on Strelka, at the confluence of the Kotorosl and Volga rivers. On City Day, folk festivals will be held here and entertainment events will be organized.
Symbols of Yaroslavl - coat of arms and flag of the city
Coat of arms
The coat of arms of Yaroslavl is presented in the form of a French shield topped with the cap of Monomakh. A rising black bear is depicted on a silver background. The animal is turned to the left of the viewer. It holds a golden ax on its left shoulder with its front paw. The weapon is facing upward. It is allowed to reproduce the coat of arms without a headdress.
The artistic composition is included in the State Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation under No. 129. It goes back to the historical version. Adopted by decision of the municipality of Yaroslavl dated August 23, 1995 No. 35.
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Story
The early history of Yaroslavl begins in the Neolithic period. Scandinavian and Slavic tribes were located on modern territory.
In 1010, Prince Yaroslav the Wise founded the city. It developed rapidly before the invasion of the Golden Horde.
In 1463 it was annexed to the Moscow state. Transit trade along the Volga gradually improved.
The capture by Polish-Lithuanian troops during the Time of Troubles slowed down the pace of development. After liberation, trade and craft workshops were restored.
At the end of the 18th century, it had more than ten large enterprises. Since 1777, Yaroslavl became the center of the governorship of the same name.
The 19th century was marked by the emergence of educational and government institutions.
The Bolsheviks' rise to power was accompanied by resistance. In 1936, the Yaroslavl region was created. After World War II, industry began to revive here.
As part of the Russian Federation, the city has become one of the cultural and industrial centers.
Who should be congratulated
Congratulations are accepted by everyone related to Yaroslavl, namely:
- residents and guests;
- people who have relatives and friends living in Yaroslavl;
- administration and local authorities;
- outstanding workers of culture, art, and social sphere, permanently residing in Yaroslavl.
Also, during mass celebrations, local athletes are honored, and awards are given to talented young people - students and schoolchildren.
This is interesting! The city has one of the oldest Russian theaters - the Fyodor Volkov Academic Theater, founded in 1750, so local actors celebrate on a special scale. They delight the audience with vibrant performances.
When is City Day celebrated in Yaroslavl in 2021?
Representatives of the Yaroslavl mayor's office reported that residents will celebrate City Day on September 18, 2021.
It is known that this year the festive event was moved from May to September. According to representatives of the mayor's office, this is due to the fact that the coronavirus pandemic took the authorities by surprise, so it was impossible to hold events and enjoy a big holiday in the city. As a result, we decided to postpone the celebration to September of this year.
