Pereslavl-Zalessky (, ), formerly known as Pereyaslavl-Zalessky, or simply Pereyaslavl, is a

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, located on the main Moscow–

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road and on the southeastern shore of

Lake Pleshcheyevo Lake Pleshcheyevo ( rus, Плеще́ево о́зеро, p=plʲɪˈɕːejɪvə ˈozʲɪrə) is a glacial lake in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia. The historic town of Pereslavl-Zalessky is on the southeastern side of the lake. The lake, which is part ...

at the mouth of the Trubezh River. Population:

History

It was founded in 1152 by George I of Vladimir as a projected capital of

Zalesye Zalesye ( rus, Зале́сье, p=zɐˈlʲesʲjə, ''area beyond the forest'') or Opolye ( rus, Опо́лье, p=ɐˈpolʲjə, ''area in the fields'') is a historical region of Russia, comprising the north and west parts of Vladimir Oblast, ...

(). The inhabitants of the nearby town of

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were relocated to the new town. Between 1175 and 1302, Pereslavl was the seat of a principality; in 1302, it was inherited by the

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following the childless death of

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's son Ivan. Pereslavl-Zalessky was devastated numerous times by the

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between the mid-13th century and the early 15th century. In 1611–1612, it suffered from the Polish invasion. In 1688–1693,

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built his famous "fun flotilla" on Lake Pleshcheyevo for his own amusement, including the so-called Peter's little boat (''botik''), which could be considered the forerunner of the Russian

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. The

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, which chronicles the history of the Russian fleet, currently houses this scale model boat. In 1708, the town became a part of

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Geography

Pereslavl-Zalessky is located in southern

, near the border with

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, northeast of

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, and southwest of

Climate

Climate of Pereslavl-Zalessky is humid continental: long, cold and snowy winters and short, warm and rainy summers. Average temperatures range from in January to in July.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Pereslavl-Zalessky serves as the

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Pereslavsky District Pereslavsky District () is an administrativeLaw #12-z and municipalLaw #65-z district (raion), one of the seventeen in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia. It is located in the south of the oblast. The area of the district is . Its administrative center is ...

, even though it is not a part of it.Law #12-z As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of oblast significance of Pereslavl-Zalessky—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the

districts A district is a type of administrative division that in some countries is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions ...

. As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Pereslavl-Zalessky is incorporated as Pereslavl-Zalessky Urban Okrug.Law #65-z

Science and education

The Program Systems Institute of the

Russian Academy of Sciences The Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS; ''Rossíyskaya akadémiya naúk'') consists of the national academy of Russia; a network of scientific research institutes from across the Russian Federation; and additional scientific and social units such ...

is based in the town. A small, non-state university closely linked to the institute, the University of Pereslavl, existed between 1992 and 2017, when it went bankrupt and was liquidated.

Sights and architecture

The town is a part of the Golden Ring of Russia. Monuments of church architecture include six architecture complex convents and nine churches. Notable historic buildings are: *white stone Savior's Cathedral (1152–1157) *Church of Metropolitan Peter (1585) *Troitse-Danilov Monastery (16th–18th centuries) * Nikitsky Monastery (16th–19th centuries) *Feodorovsky Monastery (16th–19th centuries) *Goritsky Monastery (17th–18th centuries) File:Ba-sovetskaa-10-2002-alexander.jpg, Sovetskaya Street File:Pereslavl-Zalessky, Переславль-Залесский 3.jpg, St. Nicholas Monastery was built in the XIVth century File:Pereslavl SpasoPreobrazhenskyCathedral.JPG, Savior's Cathedral (1152–1157) File:Никитский-монастырь-шелапутин-2010-1053.jpg, Aeronautics festival over Nikitsky Monastery ;Museum and exhibits *Museum-Preserve of Pereslavl-Zalessky (in Goritsky Monastery) *Museum–Estate "The Little Boat of Peter the Great" *The Pereslavl Arboretum *Museum of Flat Irons *The Museum of Kettles *The Museum of Steam Engines The

complex, an archaeological monument, is located about from the town proper. The original earthworks (which are still quite substantial) from the defensive wall that circled the town originally are still here, it is possible to walk along these defensive structures. As are portions if the original road that was at its base. The town sits on the banks of Lake Pleschayevo, a large lake that draws tourists throughout the season. Kite surfing is particularly popular, as is camping.

Notable people

* Nicetas Stylites, (??-1186) a 12th-century Russian saint who founded the Monastery of St. Nicetas *

Alexander Nevsky Alexander Yaroslavich Nevsky (; ; monastic name: ''Aleksiy''; 13 May 1221 – 14 November 1263) was Prince of Novgorod (1236–1240; 1241–1256; 1258–1259), Grand Prince of Kiev (1249–1263), and Grand Prince of Vladimir (1252–1263). ...

, (1221–1263) prince and saint. * Pavel Kolendas, (1820-??) Russian portrait painter *

Dmitry Mirimanoff Dmitry Semionovitch Mirimanoff (; 13 September 1861, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Russia – 5 January 1945, Geneva, Switzerland) was a member of the Moscow Mathematical Society in 1897. And later became a doctor of mathematical sciences in 1900, in ...

(1861–1945) mathematician, contributed to

axiomatic set theory Set theory is the branch of mathematical logic that studies Set (mathematics), sets, which can be informally described as collections of objects. Although objects of any kind can be collected into a set, set theory – as a branch of mathema ...

Dmitry Kardovsky Dmitry Nikolayevich Kardovsky (; 5 September 1866 – 9 February 1943) was a Russian Drawing, draughtsman and painter during the Modernist period, particularly known for his illustrations and Scenic design, stage designs. Biography He was born ne ...

, (1866–1943) an artist, illustrator and stage designer. * Leonid Kurchevsky, (1890–1937 or 1939) a Russian/Soviet weapons designer. * Mikhail Koshkin, (1898–1940) designed the

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tank * Alexander Petrov, (born 1987) actor

References

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External links

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Audio guide to Pereslavl-Zalessky tourismpereslavl.ruPeter the Great's small boats
(PDF)

Guide to Golden Ring of Russia

Guide to Pereslavl-Zalessky
{{Authority control Pereslavsky Uyezd 1152 establishments in Europe 12th-century establishments in Russia Golden Ring of Russia