Sergiev Posad is named in honor of St. Sergius of Radonezh, who founded here a monastery called the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. Sergiyev Posad is included into the Golden ring of Russia in 1969. Sergiev Posad is located in the Moscow region, 72 km from Moscow city centre. The district has more than 250 monuments, of which more than 50 existing churches. Area - 30, 88 sq. km In the city flows the river Konchura. The city is an architectural monument of culture and art.