Zaraisk: Ancient Citadel with Ties to Some of Russia’s Greatest Figures
This article originally appeared at Russia Beyond the Headlines
The town of Zaraisk, located some 90 miles southeast of Moscow, is a standout among the many interesting towns in the Moscow Region. Although modest in size, it is associated with three extraordinary figures in Russian history: a heroic prince — Dmitry Pozharsky; a great writer — Fyodor Dostoevsky; and a major sculptor — Anna Golubkina.
Zaraisk: Ancient Citadel with Ties to Some of Russia’s Greatest Figures
Source: RI