Pskov

Ancient Russian monastery near Pskov.

Views of ancient Russian town Pskov.

Ancient Russian stronghold near Pskov.

White swans, beaufiful nature, lakes and springs.

Pskov is one oldest and most beautiful cities of Russia. It was first mentioned in chronicles in 903. It was founded by Olga, the first Russian Christian woman and a wise governor of Russia. In the centre of the most ancient part of the city at the confluence of the rivers Velikaya and Pskova stands the Pskov Kremlin - Krom.

The central river of Pskov. Pleasure resort of citizens and tourists.

Jubilee of the city. 1100 anniversary. Elm hand-made goods, earthenware, iron-mongery and other handicrafts. Authentic open-air smithy with a bearded smith. Hot sun and cold beer is a real holiday relaxation in a Russian fairy tale!

Pskov, although a small city, has a rich cultural heritage, which is evident from the vast number of ancient monuments and merchants’ chambers, monasteries, churches and forts around Pskov. Pskov is a very ancient city. It is economic and cultural center of Pskov region, situated in the north-west of the Russian Federation, on the Velikaya River near the southern shore of Lake Pskov 300 km south-west of St Petersburg.