Jaroslav

Jaroslav (pronounced Yaroslav), capital of the Russian government of that name, stands at the junction of the Volga with its affluent the Kotorost, 173 miles by rail NE. of Moscow. The town has broad streets, a fine quay, 2 miles long, beside the Volga, nearly fifty churches, three monasteries, and a theological college; it is the seat of an archbishop. The law college (lyceum) has more than 300 students. The staple industry of the place is the manufacture of cotton stuffs; next comes the weaving of linen, wool, and silk. Jaroslav is an important river-port, and does an active trade in corn (one half), groceries, and textiles. Pop. 70,171. The town was founded in 1026, and was the capital of an independent principality until 1471, when it fell to Moscow.—The government of Jaroslav, with an area of 13,751 sq. m. and a pop. (1897) 1,073,593, spins and weaves cotton and flax, and manufactures spirits, tobacco, and chemicals.