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Kostroma

Kostroma (Кострома) is the capital city of Kostroma Oblast, and a stop on Russia's Golden Ring circuit. It is a historic city, founded in the 12th century, and served as a sort of northern retreat for the powerful in Muscovy when threatened by southern and western invaders. Wikivoyage

Population 264,952 (Wikidata)

Live guide From your hotel

Before you go

Emergency numbers in Russia

Visas and entry What your passport needs for Russia

Getting there

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Best-documented sights

All of them in the guide

Within a kilometre of the centre, ordered by how well documented each is — not by a "best" anyone decided. Each opens on the map in the guide. Photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited there.

Eating nearby

All 25 places to eat

Somewhere to run

Getting around

Train stations: Кострома-Новая 2.9 km, Кострома 3.0 km, Малышково 4.3 km

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