Yaroslavl Oblast (Яросла́вскаяо́бласть,) is a federal subject of Russia situated in western Russia, bordering Moscow to the southwest. Because of the proximity to Russia's capital, this province is well served with transport infrastructures and also waterways, lakes and the giant Rybinsk Reservoir, on the west border. Yaroslavl Oblast has beauty, culture and history to offer to its visitors, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the historic part of Yaroslavl, the capital city, and Rostov Kremlin, a magnificent citadel in Rostov Veliky city, and many other buildings of cultural significance to Russia.
Population: over 1.27 million
Capital: Yaroslavl
Other major cities: Rybinsk, Rostov Veliky, Uglitch, Pereslavl-Zalessky
Main attractions: Yaroslavl Embankment, Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, John the Baptist Church, Vvedenskiy Tolga Convent, Church of Elijah the Prophet, Private Museum Music and Time, Yaroslavl's Art Museum
Nearest airports: Yaroslavl (Tunoshna) International Airport (IAR - МеждународныйаэропортЯрославль), Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO - МеждународныйаэропортШереметьево)
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