Here, you quickly forget that the capital isn’t that far away. This is Sergiyev Posad - the only town in the Moscow region that is part of Russia’s Golden Ring. The town grew around the largest monastery in Russia, founded by St. Sergius of Radonezh. The ringing of the bells of the Trinity Lavra seems to remind visitors and pilgrims of its great past. Sergiyev Posad attracts people with its long-standing traditions, folk crafts, and distinctive museums. Archaeologists study layers of history here, while cozy cafés serve hot tea with fresh pancakes. And of course, one day is not enough to truly feel the atmosphere of this place and uncover its cultural code.