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Merchant Rybinsk

Photo of route “Merchant Rybinsk”
12 points4 km3 hours

Since the 18th century Rybinsk has been an important stop on the route from the Volga region to the Baltic. Over its history it earned the title of “Russia's barge hauler capital,” the country's highest government bodies consulted the brokers of its exchange, and the town is also the birthplace of founders of Hollywood. Take a walk and discover the fascinating stories of this corner of “deep Russia”!

Route author

Susanin Team

Things to do

  • 📜 Learn the city's history
  • 🏛️🕰️ Compare the eras

Route points (12)

  1. Rybinsk Railway Station — point on route “Merchant Rybinsk”

    Rybinsk Railway Station

    🚂 Railway station

  2. Artists' House — point on route “Merchant Rybinsk”

    Artists' House

    🏟️ Architectural landmark

  3. Polish Catholic Church of the Holy Jesus — point on route “Merchant Rybinsk”

    Polish Catholic Church of the Holy Jesus

    🕍 Place of worship

  4. Fire Watchtower — point on route “Merchant Rybinsk”

    Fire Watchtower

    ⚙️ Industrial site

  5. Rybinsk Embankment — point on route “Merchant Rybinsk”

    Rybinsk Embankment

    🚶‍♂️ Waterfront

  6. Chapel of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker — point on route “Merchant Rybinsk”

    Chapel of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

    🕍 Place of worship

  7. Old Grain Exchange — point on route “Merchant Rybinsk”

    Old Grain Exchange

    🕵️ Urban legend

  8. New Grain Exchange (Museum-Reserve) — point on route “Merchant Rybinsk”

    New Grain Exchange (Museum-Reserve)

    🕵️ Urban legend

  9. Red Square — point on route “Merchant Rybinsk”

    Red Square

    ⛲ Square

  10. Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Savior — point on route “Merchant Rybinsk”

    Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Savior

    🕍 Place of worship

  11. The Nobels and the Nobel Movement — point on route “Merchant Rybinsk”

    The Nobels and the Nobel Movement

    🏛️ Museum · 🌿 Public garden or park

  12. Sigson Family House — point on route “Merchant Rybinsk”

    Sigson Family House

    🏟️ Architectural landmark

Merchant Rybinsk — walking route in Rybinsk — Susanin