The village of Alabino is located a few dozen kilometers northeast of the Naro-Fominsk district of the Moscow region on the right bank of the Desna River. It is part of the urban-type settlement of Selyatino. The population does not exceed a thousand people. The name Alabino has been fixed since the beginning of the eighteenth century by the name of the temple.
World famous polygon
The territory of the Alabino military training ground in the Moscow Region is part of the military park of culture and entertainment "Patriot" and is comparable to the size of Red Square itself. The vast terrain, along with deciduous and coniferous forests, as well as a huge number of trenches and barricades, gives it all a special military flavor that is alien to civilians.
The latest technology and military exercises are being tested in Alabino. However, the main event is considered to be the World Tank Biathlon.
Tank competition. Events forguests
In recent years, tank biathlon has become a tradition in the village of Alabino, Moscow Region. Every year the strongest tank crews from different countries come here. Various events are organized for the guests of the competition, playing areas and playgrounds are being equipped, attractions like shooting galleries are being installed. In addition to all this, viewers are invited to take part in sports competitions and relay races. Exhibitions of military equipment are often held on the main alley. On both sides of the sidewalk are fighting vehicles that have participated in combat battles of all time.
Activities for competitors
The fight for victory lasts for three days. The countries of the CIS, Latin America and Asia participate in the competition. They mainly demonstrate Russian armored fighting vehicles, except for China. This country presents its own Type 96 tank with increased engine power.
Observers of the tank biathlon from year to year are the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, General Shoigu, his deputy, commanders of the military districts, representatives of the defense industry. According to officials of the ministry, these competitions are necessary to raise patriotism, develop combat training, determine the most worthy, as well as strengthen international relations among all the armed forces of the participating countries.
On the first day, tank platoons take part, they are the winners of the qualifying rounds in biathlon, eachhis military district. There are three obstacle runs in total, with a time pen alty for a miss.
The main task of the first line is firing with an anti-tank guided missile, the second line - with an anti-aircraft machine gun, the third line - in motion with three artillery shells. A half kilometer pen alty is given to the crew if they miss.
The next day, a group stage is held between the first and second subgroups. The third day is the final one, the winners are determined in a fierce battle in the same stages as on other days. The winners of the competition receive a brand new Niva car as a prize. Prize-winners are awarded with the medal "For the Strengthening of Combat Commonwe alths". It is worth adding that T-72B tanks are often the main combat vehicles in biathlon. The maximum firing range, for example, with a rocket, is about 4000 meters.
How to get to Alabino
Alabino is located in the Moscow region. How to get there? Everything is very simple! Since the Alabino station is located within 47 kilometers from the Kyiv highway, you can safely take the train from the Kyiv railway station. A couple of hours on the road and you are at your destination. Due to the numerous traffic jams on the roads of Moscow and the Moscow region, a trip by train will save a lot of time and money. In the evening, you should take the train at number 6163, and in the morning you will be taken by train at number 6472.
Those who are used to usingby public transport, you should take a fixed-route taxi at number 569 from the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station to the village of Alabino, Moscow Region. If the goal is to visit a tank biathlon, then in Alabino a transfer is usually prepared from the building of the Ministry of Defense to the training ground.
Where to rest?
Are you planning to have a rest in the Naro-Fominsk region, namely in the village of Alabino, Moscow region? The Costa Rica K&T Hotel is a perfectly acceptable option. Huge area with barbecue, new cozy guest houses with a spacious terrace. Bicycle rental is provided for all visitors so that they can ride and appreciate all the surroundings of Alabino. Address: Kirova street, 37. Round-the-clock booking.
After rest, you can visit the estate of Petrovskoe-Knyazishchevo. This attraction is located near the station in the village of Alabino. It is known that this estate once belonged to the famous industrialists Demidovs, and from the middle of the nineteenth century to the Meshchersky princes. Until now, four outbuildings, a dilapidated main house and a church have remained intact. During the years of the Russian Empire, the estate often passed into the hands of different owners. During the Soviet era, it was practically destroyed. Since the beginning of the nineties, a descendant of the Meshchersky dynasty has been living permanently in one of the four outbuildings. When visiting this attraction, you have the opportunity to plunge into those periods of time that the estate has experienced.
In closing
Urbana good option to get distracted by the bustle is a trip to Alabino (Moscow region) for a tank biathlon or a leisurely walk through the unique historical places of this area. A charge of positive emotions is provided. Enjoy your holiday!
