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The Golden Ring

A loop of medieval towns northeast of Moscow — fortified monasteries, onion-domed cathedrals and wooden villages that feel centuries removed from the capital.

Best time to visit

May–September, or a frosty winter weekend for the classic postcard look.

Right now in The Golden Ring

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On the map

Moscow
Saint Petersburg
The Golden Ring
Lake Baikal
Kazan
Sochi

When to go to The Golden Ring

30°20°10°0°-10°-20°January: typical high -6°C, low -12°C-6°Jan7hFebruary: typical high -5°C, low -11°C-5°Feb9hMarch: typical high 1°C, low -6°C1°Mar11hApril: typical high 11°C, low 1°C11°Apr14hMay: typical high 19°C, low 7°C19°May16hJune: typical high 22°C, low 11°C22°Jun17hJuly: typical high 24°C, low 13°C24°Jul17hAugust: typical high 22°C, low 11°C22°Aug15hSeptember: typical high 15°C, low 6°C15°Sep12hOctober: typical high 7°C, low 1°C7°Oct10hNovember: typical high 0°C, low -4°C0°Nov8hDecember: typical high -4°C, low -9°C-4°Dec7h
Our recommended monthsBars: typical low → high (°C)Under each month: hours of daylight
Golden autumn · Sep–Oct

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