Russians (especially the kids) believe that Father Frost lives in Veliky Ustyug. Unfortunately his house is far out of the town so I was not able to check that. But in the center of old Ustyug there is a post office of Father Frost so you can sent colorful postcards and buy souvenirs.
On the riverfront in the old merchant mansion there is an interesting historical museum (I paid 70 rou for entry, but if you want to use video camera you pay 200 more). The churches of Ustyug are great, but you can see them only outside.
Staying with Sletlana and Denis – lovely Russian hosts and enjoying this historic, but very compact town I am getting ready for my next train trip – to Arkhangelsk!
