Vladimir is located just 35 km from Suzdal. It was a short ride on a junk bus – the driver collected 30 roubles fare without issuing any tickets… Vladimir Hotel is the best place for backpackers: if you know Russian jest ask for “samaya dyeshovaya komnata” (last expensive room) – they will find for you the clean room with a sink for 350 roubles – it is real bargain! And bring your tea/coffee bags with you – it is nice rule in russian low range hotels that they offer free hot water (kipyatok) and you can use the cups…
Vladimir has world heritage site – it is famous Golden Gate – now the museum with interesting diorama. The cathedral is also worth to see but interior is closed on Mondays.
Bus 18 from Khimzawod took me to Boyolyubovo – just 11 km away where interesting monastery is located. Is is also worth to walk 2km from the monastery through the meadows to the little and very old Pokrova church – the location is exceptional…
