Pskov

Pskov is an old town where you can see with your own eyes the development of Rus. 
Pskov chronicles state that Pskov ancient settlement appeared in 862. The first inhabitants – Slavs descendants – settled here on the place of the two rivers fusion - Velikaya and Pskova. So, as you see the town got its name after the river Pskova.

Moscow-Saint-Petersburg transport possibilities for tourists

Here's a precious tip for those who would like to visit Saint Petersburg and is in Moscow (or vice versa). There are several transport possibilities for that. 

photo by Eduard Gordeev, Saint-Petersburg

First of all you can take a plane. The cost of air ticket from Moscow to St.Pete is