The greatest part about having your own rental car is that you can go where you want, when you want. Make full use of your newfound freedom by checking out all there is to do in Kostroma. It’s just 45 miles away. Fire Tower should be at the top of your to-do list here. Ivan Susanin Monument and Kostroma Regional Planetarium are fantastic attractions too. The locals will also likely point you in the direction of Ivanovo, 45 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, let it be Arcady Severny Monument. (But we’re also big fans of Ivanovsky Museum of Printed Cotton and Palekh Art Museum Gallery.)