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Sergiyev Posad

City · Sergiyevsky District, 🇷🇺 Russia
Population 98,476
Area 113 km²
Time zone Europe/Moscow
Official website www.sergiev-posad.net
Sergiyev Posad

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Sergiyev Posad Essentials

Sergiyev Posad, a key stop on Russia's Golden Ring, centers on the UNESCO-listed Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. This spiritual hub features the 18th-century Bell Tower and the blue-domed Assumption Cathedral. Beyond the monastery walls, the town's history as a toy-making center is preserved at the Toys Museum, while Blinnaya Hill offers panoramic views of the entire complex. The Konniy Dvor museum explores local history within former monastic stables, and the 'Zhili-Byli' museum showcases traditional Russian peasant life and crafts.

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Museums & Culture

Sergiyev Posad, the historic center of Russian toy-making, preserves its heritage through a diverse range of cultural institutions. This collection features the Toy Museum, home to one of Europe's largest doll collections, and the Konniy Dvor complex, housed in the former monastery stables. Beyond folk art and peasant life exhibits at 'Zhili-Byli,' the list includes Stalinist-era architecture at the Gagarin Palace of Culture and creative craft workshops at the Russian Palace of Interests.

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Sergiyev Posad — Map

Sergiyev Posad — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -8° (feels like -14°) · extremes -28°–0°
  • -14° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -6° (feels like -12°) · extremes -26°–0°
  • -14° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -6°) · extremes -17°–4°
  • -8° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -7°–19°
  • -1° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 14 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 14°) · extremes -1°–24°
  • 6° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 5°–27°
  • 11° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 23° · extremes 9°–29°
  • 14° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate
  • 17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 7°–28°
  • 12° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–24°
  • 7° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 12 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -5°–16°
  • 1° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -5°) · extremes -16°–7°
  • -5° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -6° (feels like -12°) · extremes -23°–1°
  • -11° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 7 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Russian Ruble RUB · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Russian
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+7
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Tours & Activities

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius
Walk
Sobor Uspenia Presvatoj Bogorodicy
Walk
Blinnaya gora (Blinnaya hill)

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