Uglich

A historic town on the Volga River and a stop on Russia's Golden Ring tourist circuit, Uglich has a compact centre with a concentration of old churches and a growing café and restaurant scene. The town served as the centre of the Uglichsky principality from the 13th to the 16th centuries and sits a few hours north of Moscow, making it a popular summer destination for river cruise passengers and weekenders alike.

• Population37,732
• Nearest water0.4 km