The joy of renting a car is that you can travel where you want, when you want. Make full use of your newfound freedom by checking out all there is to do in Rostov. It’s just 30 miles away. Rostov Kremlin, Holy Trinity Monastery Varnickiy and Cathedral of the Assumption alone justify the drive. Located 45 miles away, Kostroma is another place to aim for. If you visit, be sure to check out Fire Tower, Ivan Susanin Monument and Kostroma Regional Planetarium.