Hi, I'm Irina.

I live in the countryside near Vladimir.

It's not the name of our President)))



It's the name of one of the oldest cities in my country, which was the capital of Ancient Russia in the 12-15 centuries.

 

My beautiful city was founded in the 10th century on the steep bank of the Klyazma River,



on the border between the forest-steppe called Vladimir's Opolje

 

and the dense forests of Meshchera.

The city got its name from its founder - Grand Prince Vladimir the Great. A monument to him now stands in one of the most beautiful parks of the city.

 

Past of Vladimir was stormy and majestic. Its present is measured and calm. My region keeps the authentic spirit of Old Russia, the poetry of nature and history.

Today Vladimir is the diamond in the Golden Ring of Russia, the big tourist center, which attracts the fans of Russian antiquity. It's the city of soldiers, architects and craftsmen.

 

Vladimir is famous for its historical museums, monuments and ancient buildings, including the unique architectural masterpieces of the 12th century - the temples of white stone, covered with intricate carvings.

 

Dormition Cathedral
The temple became the prototype of the Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin. The interior of the Cathedral was painted by the greatest painter of Ancient Russia, Andrei Rublev.

 

Cathedral of St. Demetrius
Its walls are decorated with unique ancient Slavic reliefs.

 

Church of the Intercession on the Nerl, a gem of ancient architecture.
We call it "Temple The Swan."

 

Golden Gate is a symbol of my city.

Vladimir region is the birthplace of the world-famous epic heroes, soldiers, athletes, inventors, scientists, explorers, composers and artists.

Among my countrymen there are "the greatest hero in the history of Russia" - St. Prince Alexander Nevsky, "Hitler's personal enemy №1" - announcer Yuri Levitan, "the best gymnast of the XX century" - Nikolai Andrianov, "the father of aerodynamics" - Nikolai Zhukovsky and the discoverer of Antarctica - Admiral Mikhail Lazarev.

 

Dear David, on the day of your jubilee I wish you to maintain youthful energy, the rare selectivity and good taste, your laconic lifestyle and human sensitivity, everything that so captivates us.

I cooked especially for you our favorite Russian dishes.

 

Golubtsy with smetana (Meat cabbage rolls with sour cream).
And syrniki with black currant varenye (Cheesecakes with jam).