Moscow region is the most populous subject of the Russian Federation. There are 77 cities on its territory, of which 19 have more than 100 thousand inhabitants, there are many industrial enterprises and cultural and educational institutions, and there is also a huge potential for the development of domestic tourism.
Excursion tourism in the Moscow region
There are many sights on the territory of the Moscow region that will be of interest to those who want to get to know the history of their country better. Moreover, even the “young” cities of the Moscow region deserve attention. Therefore, excursions around the Moscow region are an excellent option for spending a long weekend for Muscovites and guests of the capital. In order to prepare for such a trip, a tourist will need a detailed map of the Moscow region with cities and information about the monuments located there history, nature and architecture.the choice of settlements that should be included in the itinerary of a sightseeing trip around Moscow depends only on the personal preferences of the traveler.
City of Pushkino, Moscow Region
It is believed that the name of the village, located on the banks of the Ucha River, came from the name of its owner - the boyar Morkhinin, nicknamed Pushka - the ancestor of A. S. Pushkin. Today, more than 106 thousand inhabitants live in the city of Pushkino and about two dozen industrial enterprises operate. In addition, Pushkino is a major scientific center. Those who want to get acquainted with the sights of Pushkino should first of all visit the Soviet Square of the city, on which there is a large illuminated fountain and monuments to I. Krylov and A. Pushkin. Another beautiful building, reminiscent of a fairytale castle, can be seen on the Railway Station Square. This snow-white and blue water tower was built at the dawn of the last century and is considered one of the most recognizable symbols of the city of Pushkino. As for the ancient monuments, the main one is the temple of Julian of Tarsus, with 12 bells, consecrated in the 16th century. And nature lovers will surely enjoy visiting the unique Forest Seed Museum.
City of Dzerzhinsky, Moscow Region
In 1380, Dmitry Donskoy founded the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery on the lands located southeast of the borders of modern Moscow. In 1920, the brethren were expelled from the monastery, and within its wallsplaced a commune of homeless children. Dzerzhinsky. This is how the city of Dzerzhinsky (Moscow region) appeared over time. Today, the main attraction of these places is the restored architectural complex of the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery, among the buildings of which stands out the magnificent Transfiguration Cathedral, the bell tower, the Assumption Church and the so-called Jerusalem Wall. In addition, the monastery houses the memorial museum of the assassinated Tsar Nicholas II, which displays postcards, photographs, books, portraits, household items and personal items related to the family of the last Russian emperor. Another attraction of the city of Dzerzhinsky is an open-air memorial museum in honor of the creators of the missile shield of our country. On its territory you can see a real ballistic missile, the famous Grad installation and the S-125 complex.
Railway (Moscow region)
Those who want to know why the village of Sergievka got the nickname Obiralovka should go east of Moscow. There, 10 km from the capital, is the city of Zheleznodorozhny (Moscow region), which arose around the railway station of the same name, by combining several villages, including the ancient Obiralovka. By the way, in the world-famous work of Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina throws herself under the train from the platform in Obiralovka. Although the history of the city of Zheleznodorozhny has only a little more than six decades, there are also several interesting architectural monuments here. For example,noteworthy is the ancient Transfiguration Church with a beautiful porcelain iconostasis, as well as the Troitskoye-Kainardzhi estate with a chapel-mausoleum of the famous Russian commander S. Rumyantsev. And among the modern sights of Zheleznodorozhny, one can note the huge telescope of the Vega Astronomical Children's School.
Podolsk (Moscow region)
Telling about the cities of the Moscow region, it is impossible to ignore Podolsk. After all, besides the fact that this is one of the most densely populated settlements of the Moscow region, there tourists will get acquainted with numerous interesting sights. For example, you should definitely look at the magnificent Temple of the Life-Giving Trinity in a restrained Empire style, built in the thirties of the 19th century in honor of Russia's victory in the war against Napoleon. Another magnificent monument of Russian architecture - the Church of the Resurrection of the Word - is one of the oldest buildings in Podolsk. In addition, there are several old manors in the city and its environs. These, in particular, include Ivanovskoye, where the Museum of Local Lore is located today, and Pleshcheyevo, where P. Tchaikovsky once visited and worked.
City of Moscow, Moscow Region
Along with cities and towns with an ancient history, there are quite a few very young settlements in the Moscow region. These include the city of Moscow, Moscow Region, a photo of which is presented below. Today, intensive housing construction is underway there, and many young familiesdream of buying housing, for example, in the Grad Moskovsky microdistrict. Guests of the city should definitely see the beautiful temple of Patriarch Tikhon, as well as the War Memorial and the nearby Gorki Nature Reserve, where Vladimir Lenin lived and died the last years of his life.
City of Chekhov, Moscow Region
The first mention of a settlement called Lopasnya is found in a charter dated 1175. It was this village that eventually turned into a city, which in 1954 was renamed Chekhov. It so happened historically that in the Chekhov region there are many memorable places associated with the descendants of A. S. Pushkin and with the great playwright and writer A. P. Chekhov, so a trip to these places promises to be very interesting and informative. For example, tourists should visit the Zachatievskaya estate, where a 17th-century temple and a baroque manor house have been preserved. There, in Zachatievsky, you can see the tombstones of General A. Pushkin, the eldest son of the great poet, and several other members of his family. Other historical monuments of the city of Chekhov include the Anno-Zachatievsky Church and the building of the post office, built with the assistance of A. P. Chekhov.
Balashikha
In the Moscow region there are many such settlements, it may take more than one day to get acquainted with the sights of which. For example, the ancient Balashikha is incredibly rich in historical and architectural monuments, which rightfully owns the title of thedensely populated city in the Moscow region. The main attractions of the Balashikha urban district include the 18th century Gorenki estate with a beautiful landscape park and the graceful rotunda church in Pekhre-Yakovlevsky. In addition, the most interesting Museum of Local Lore operates in Balashikha, located in a historic building built in the first half of the 19th century. There, tourists will see many exhibits relating to the history of the Moscow region and the life of the inhabitants of the region from ancient times to the present day. Excursions to the Museum of Air Defense Forces are also very popular.
As you can see, the cities of the Moscow region can be an excellent place for interesting excursions. Moreover, before spending a lot of money and going to distant lands, you should first get acquainted with the monuments located on the territory of your homeland.
