Sokolnicheskaya Square in Moscow: location, history, attractions

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

The Sokolniki tract, attributed several centuries ago to the number of royal estates, was mentioned in the annals of the 16th century. The territory was considered part of the dense Meshchersky forests, and the boundaries of the tract were marked by the rivers Yauza, Kopytovka, Rybinka. Even Ivan the Terrible often visited these parts for falconry, breaking tents there. Since then, the name "Sokolniki" has taken root. Now this place in Moscow should be sought in the Eastern Administrative District. On the map of this area, you can read the name of many famous streets of the capital, including Rusakovskaya. Sokolnicheskaya Square stretches from it in a triangle to the north-west to Sokoliny and Oleny Val streets, on which many interesting buildings and buildings of the city of Moscow are located.

From history

The square owes its name to the Sokolniki park, formed on the territory of Sokolnichya and Deer Groves in 1878. These plots were specially acquired by the city in order to build a place for recreation and festivities there. In pre-revolutionary times, this territory was thoroughly equipped and became verypicturesque, however, suffered enough during the years of the Civil War and post-revolutionary devastation. And only in the following decades, after the end of historical upheavals, was it ennobled. In the 30s of the last century, Muscovites and visitors were pleased with the park: an orchestral stage, a fountain, restaurants and an abundance of green spaces. In the post-war period, glass pavilions settled here, where exhibitions were held, and a sports palace appeared in the southern part of the park.

The foundation date of Sokolnicheskaya Square in Moscow is September 6, 1983. Since then, it has become part of Sokolnicheskaya Zastava and Rusakovskaya Street.

A real expanse of goods, shops and services

The building of a trading house, called "Russian Expanse", appeared in this area in 2001. And since then, the shops, cafes and other numerous establishments that have settled there have basically flourished invariably successfully serving everyone who wants to visit this place. You should look for TD at the address: Sokolnicheskaya Square, 4A. Visiting this three-story building, you can buy shoes, clothes, leather and fur products, bedding, cosmetics and a huge number of other necessary things, eat at a Japanese restaurant, buy pizza and exchange currency, visit the most popular bike market in Moscow.

On the odd side of the street at Sokolnicheskaya Square, 9, no less interesting. There is a chance to visit cultural, educational and entertainment institutions, medical centers, beauty salons. FromRestaurants of particular interest may be: "Golden Vobla", "Italian Yard", "Mu-Mu", "Duplex". Excellent cuisine, sumptuous menu, friendly service, comfort and reasonable prices - all this can be found on Sokolnicheskaya Square, 9.

Architectural landmarks

Of the architectural structures of this district of the capital, the Church of the Resurrection of Christ, the construction of which began in 1908, is especially noteworthy. It was erected on the initiative of Archpriest John Kedrov, according to the architectural design of P. A. Tolstykh, and six years later it was consecrated by Metropolitan Macarius. It is noteworthy that this is one of the few churches that operated in the post-revolutionary period. In those days, a large number of believers came to Sokolnicheskaya Square to honor Christian shrines, and in the mid-30s the church was handed over to the renovationists.

The architecture of the temple has some peculiarities. It was built in the form of a cross and deliberately endowed with a southern orientation of the altar part (it was decided to direct it towards the Holy Land). The church has nine domes, which are mostly black, and only the central one is gilded. The interior painting of the church is considered unique. The floor of the building is inclined towards the altar, which, with a large gathering of parishioners, allows each of them to observe the course of worship without inconvenience.

What changes are foreseen?

The construction of the Stromynka metro station in this area led to the fact that Sokolnicheskaya Square inDecember 2017 was closed for the usual functioning of transport. In a number of sections, in connection with this, one-way traffic has been introduced. This somewhat complicated the existing traffic situation in the city. This state of affairs is planned to last two years. But after the opening of a new metro station on Sokolnicheskaya Square, residents of the capital and visitors will find many conveniences in the possibility of movement. And its very existence will significantly unload the lines of the Moscow subway. The lobby of the proposed station is planned at the entrance to Sokolniki Park.