This unique object attracts more people than many outstanding architectural monuments of the 18th century. Every day, hundreds of residents of Yaroslavl and tourists come to the Volga embankment to see its unremarkable gray-brown sides. The stone has become a kind of symbol of Yaroslavl, as legend has it that this is where the city's history began. Grand Duke Yaroslav the Wise ordered the city to be built at this site after he killed a she-bear. Thus, from this stone begins the countdown of Yaroslavl's thousand-year history. On the other hand, this is where the city began to grow not only in time but also in space. The first fortifications of the Rubleny city were built behind the stone, temples were erected, and the first settlements were created. Approaching the monument, one involuntarily imagines scenes from ancient Yaroslavl: how the princely retinue prepares for a campaign or how a craftsman opens his workshop early in the morning. This relic has been visited by all who created the city's history: the founder of the Russian dramatic theater Fyodor Volkov, the great educator Konstantin Ushinsky, the famous opera singer Leonid Sobinov, the world's first female cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, and many others. But it is not only the historical memory that makes this object attractive. Legends claim that the stone is older than the city itself, its age exceeding two million years. It is also attributed with healing properties, believed to possess magical power capable of curing ailments. To feel relief, it is enough to touch the stone with your palm, feel its coolness, and absorb its powerful energy. Romantics believe that this Yaroslavl landmark has magical properties and fulfills the most cherished wishes. You just need to toss a coin, close your eyes, and make a wish. Surprisingly, this tradition is known even to foreigners. Guests of Yaroslavl also willingly toss coins for good luck, hoping that their dreams will come true.