Pereslavl-Zalesskiy is one of the oldest Russian city, which was founded by the great prince Yuri Dolgoruky in 1152. Built like a castle to protect Rostov-Suzdal principality, it soon became the center of the independent principality. Alexander Nevsky was born in Pereslavl-Zalesskiy, there his early ages passed. From this city he came with his army to protect Russian lands from German crusaders. At the beginning of the 14^th century ,when the rise of Moscow began, Pereslavl-Zalesskiy, destroyed by the Mongol-Tatar troops, was the first who attached to it (Moscow).

This city had an important economical meaning-from (this) it passed the trade road to the White sea. In 1608 Pereslavl-Zalesskiy was captured by Polish interventionists, but in September of the next year Russian armies set it free.

At the end of the 17^th century Pleschev Lake, on the bank of whichPereslavl-Zalesskiy is situated, became the cradle of the Russian fleet. Here, near the village Veskovo Peter I had founded <the Business Yard>, were Pereslavl’s flotilla was built. On the place of the Peter’s house in 1803, was built a building, which is preserved till out days. Near it the monument of Peter I is placed.

In out days Pereslavl-Zalesskiy is the large industrial center, in which the old monuments are carefully kept.

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