Suzdal (Су́здаль) is a historic small town in Vladimir Oblast east of Moscow Russia, about 25 km north of Vladimir. It was once the capital of several Russian principalities. Suzdal, part of the Golden Ring of Russia, appears for the first time in history in the year 1024v and it is probably the most interesting of the Golden Ring cities for its many examples of early Russian architectureand its rural atmosphere

2. Since the Middle Ages, the Russian zone Northeast of Moscow
known as "The Golden Ring" was chosen by the Princes for the
richness of its land and its strategic geographical position. Thus it
is a unique historical and cultural cradle.

3. The city of Suzdal, part of the Golden Ring of Russia., appears for
the first time in history in the year 1024. It was for several centuries
the capital of Russian principalities. Founded in the 11th century,
the Principality of Muscovy, was able to emerge from over 200 years
of Mongol domination (13th-15th centuries) and to gradually
conquer and absorb surrounding principalities.

4. Untouched by industrialization, Suzdal retains its authenticity
and allows for the experience of a Russia of yesteryear .

7. The town has retained a rural soul.

22. Isbas - Traditional rural wooden houses

33. Historic Market Square

35. The Sacred Doors – Rizopolozhensky
Convent-1668

36. Intercession Cathedral (1510-1518):

38. The Suzdal Kremlin is the oldest part of the
Russian city of Suzdal, dating from the
10th century.
( The Cathedral of the Nativity of the
Virgin and Nicholas wooden chirch

39. Cathedral of the Nativity of the
Virgin(1222-1225):

45. St. Lazarus

47. Saint Euthymius monastery,
Cathedral of the Transfiguration,
and belfry

48. Church at the Euthymius Monastery

56. Wooden churches

57. Barns on stilts, 17 th century –The
Museum of Wooden Masterpieces,
Suzdal

58. Ressurrection
Church 1776

59. Museum of wooden
architecture and
peasants life .
In a living room of a
house of a rich peasant