Bychkova Sofiia 10 “B”
Architecture of Yaroslavl
The ancient Russian town of Yaroslavl stands on a high, steep bank of the Volga river surrounded by boundless forests.
In the beginning of the 11th century, Prince Yaroslav-the-Wise, wishing to secure the borders of his principality, mounted a campaign against the bellicose pagan tribe living in this part of the country. He subdued them and killed the sacred bear, whom the heathens worshiped. To secure his victory Prince Yaroslav ordered the construction of a fort. That is how, acc
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