Russia's Golden Ring: Suzdal

During our last programme on Russia's Golden Ring, you will see the "heart and the soul" of Russia - Suzdal. It is one of the oldest Russian cities where each stone witnessed centuries of historical events. In the final program of the series hosted by RT's Martyn Andrews, you will find out about its fascinating history, see striking orthodox churches, local accommodation and mouth...

Russia's Golden Ring: Kostroma

From jewelry factories and sunbathing next to the Volga River, to sunset strolls along the cool peaceful embankment – join RT's veteran traveler Martyn Andrews as he continues his tour of Russia's awe inspiring Golden Ring destinations. Our fun loving British host ventures into the forests, comes face to face with several elks and finds out the origins of most of our tea towels at home!

Russia's Golden Ring: Rostov

On this weeks cultural travel show Martyn Andrews explores the town of Rostov. A sight to behold! Once one of the main towns in Russia, our destination today is over 1000 years old! On this next installment, our English host looks at local farming, tea degustation, an enamel art factory, and shows us the town's spectacular Kremlin with its eye catching silver domes.

Russia's Golden Ring: Uglich

More onion domes? Yes please! Our location today is the popular town of Uglich. Founded in the year 1148, Uglich is one of the most beloved towns in old Russia. Martyn Andrews and the team visits a Vodka museum, enjoys speed boat excursions on the magnificent Volga and finds out the history behind the death of Ivan the Terrible’s son Dimitry – an event that changed the course of...

Russia's Golden Ring: Yaroslavl

Our destination this week is Yaroslavl that stands proud on the banks of the Volga River. In the 17th century it was Russia's second largest city, and for a time (during the Polish occupation of Moscow in 1612), the country's de facto capital. In this episode travel enthusiast Martyn Andrews visits a clock and music museum, takes a look at traditional Russian cuisine, and comes face to face with...

Russia's Golden Ring: Pereslavl

 6th/7th August As the Moscow Out team continues their summer tour in Russia's various Golden Ring cities, Martyn Andrews and his crew arrive in pretty Pereslavl. One of the ancient cities of central Russia, it was founded in 1152 by Prince Yury Dolgoruky. It was here in the year 1693, that young Peter the Great constructed his first ever wooden prototype of the first Russian fleet –...

Russia's Golden Ring: Vladimir

Welcome to Vladimir, the former capital of Rus which dates back to the 10th century. It glitters with charming white stoned cathedrals and architecture that is now preserved by the UNESCO world heritage listings. On this week’s programme on Russia’s Golden Ring towns, Martyn Andrews not only unlocks the bell tower, but also many other secrets behind one of Russia’s oldest and...

Russia's Golden Ring: Sergiyev Posad

A new summer series on RT! For Martyn Andrews’ working summer holiday this year, (map and sun block in hand) he takes to Russia's various and beautiful Golden Ring destinations. First up is the quaint historical town of Sergiyev Posad. Located 75 kilometers from Moscow, although nowadays an industrial centre with a population of over 100,000, its fame rests in its breathtaking monastery:...