Myshkin, Historical town in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia
Myshkin is a small town on the steep left bank of the Volga in Yaroslavl Oblast and sits about 110 meters (360 feet) above sea level. The center consists of simple wooden houses and low brick buildings arranged around a square near the pier.
The settlement appeared in the 15th century and received town status in 1777. After losing that status during Soviet times it was recognized as a town again in 1991.
The name comes from the Russian word for mouse and appears today in souvenir shops and small figures attached to houses. On tables in guesthouses you sometimes find mice crafted from felt next to traditional cloths.
River cruise ships on the Volga stop at the pier and offer travelers from Moscow and other places the chance for short visits. Streets climb up from the river and require some fitness when exploring the upper parts of town.
One of the museums displays old Russian automobiles from different decades in open air. Visitors can walk among the vehicles and notice details from Soviet car production.
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