Historic Center of Ryazan

Photo of route “Historic Center of Ryazan” — 3

19 points5 km6 hours

Ryazan is an ancient city with a distinctive history. On this route you'll find out why Kolovrat's horse is rearing while Oleg of Ryazan's stands calmly; who keeps a close watch over the city; where the “Swan Princess” from Vrubel's painting lived; and how Hollywood is connected with an inconspicuous house. And you'll simply enjoy an unhurried stroll through the old streets of the historic center.

Route author

Susanin Team

Things to do

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

Route points (19)

59 Pochtovaya Street in Ryazan

Point on route “Historic Center of Ryazan”

Point 5

59 Pochtovaya Street

🏟️ Architectural landmark • 🕵️ Urban legend

Historical Background

This is the house that gave the street its name (Pochtovaya means “Post Street”). It was home to the first post office in Ryazan Governorate, built in 1784 to a design by the governorate architect I. G. Sulakadzev. It included “a warm room with a stove and samovar” where mail carriers could warm up in winter. The post office worked here until the early 1960s, when the modern main post office building was erected.