Shchelkovo is a city in the north-east of the Moscow region. It is located just 15 km from MKAD at the Klyazma River. It is the administrative center of the Shchelkovsky district. The area of the city is 52 square kilometers. The population of Shchelkovo is about 125 thousand people. Shchelkovsky district is one of the most prosperous in the Moscow region. Accordingly, the employment of the population of Shchelkovo is quite high.
History of the city
The first mention of the village with the name Shchelkovo dates back to 1521 - 1522 years. By the beginning of the 19th century, Shchelkovo became the economic core of the territory. This city has become the center of the Shchelkovo district since 1929. Industry was actively developing in it. The fastest process was in the Soviet period. Even now it remains an industrial center, although on a slightly smaller scale than in Soviet times. In recent decades, trade and services have been actively developing here. There are opportunities for choosing various work options.
Climate and geographical features
The climate of the region is determined by the location of the city in the middle zone of the European territory of Russia. The average temperature in February is -13 degrees, and in July - +23 degrees. Although winter is relatively cold, by Russian standards it can be considered moderate. Summer is comfortable without strong heat or cold.
The terrain is flat, sometimes slightly hilly. There are many rivers, forests and small lakes in the area. In particular, they enter the territory of the city of Shchelkovo. The largest are Bear Lakes. There is also a large number of springs with clean drinking water. There are artificial ponds on the site of former quarries.
Ecological situation
In the city of Shchelkovo there are several enterprises that are a source of environmental pollution. A contribution to pollution is made by treatment facilities. Due to the operation of enterprises, the Klyazma River has become unfit for drinking.
In the Schelkovo district itself, the environmental situation is much better. A large number of forests also contributes to air purification. The water in the springs is clean and potable.
Population
Shchelkovo refers to medium-sized cities. The population of Shchelkovo is 116 thousand people. By ethnicity, Russians dominate the city. In second place are the Tatars. The faith is dominated by the Orthodox, but the proportion of Muslims is also quite substantial. The city has a Tatar community. The total population tends to increase, but since 1990, growth has slowed sharply and has become unstable over time.
In addition to the ingrained inhabitants, there is a considerable proportion of visitors from neighboring countries. This situation is typical of the Moscow region. Some of them even climb the career ladder, developing their own business. In general, the population of the city is quite friendly.
Proximity to Moscow determines a large share of the middle class and higher incomes of the population than in the whole country. Very few are poor, but too few are too rich. High level of education among all sectors of the population. In most cases, you can get higher education without leaving the city.
In Soviet times, the main skeleton of the population was made up of representatives of the working class. With the development of the service sector, specialization of the population has become more diverse. Moreover, the focus on industrial production is still preserved. In this regard, Shchelkovo differs from such suburban cities as Fryazino, in which the share of the intelligentsia is more significant and the sphere of science, education and art is more developed.
Shchelkovo is also associated with the names of famous astronauts.
Employment Center Shchelkovo
The Employment Center (GKU MO Shchelkovsky TsZN) was established on January 30, 2001. It serves residents of the Shchelkovsky district, including the Star City of the Moscow Region. The total population of the territory served by it is 230,000 people. When registering, a passport, a work book, a salary certificate for the last 3 months and a diploma of education are required.
All this must be transferred to the employment center Shchelkovo. The vacancies are very diverse, since there is enough work in the city. Nevertheless, many residents of the city still choose Moscow institutions. This is due to the fact that in Moscow there are even more opportunities, and the salary is higher. And even such a circumstance as a great distance from Moscow offices and enterprises is not critical for many people in the city.
City districts of Shchelkovo
The whole city is divided into areas that are not independent units, but subordinate to a single city government. The city itself is a cluster of relatively separate parts, which are called villages, while being micro-districts of Shchelkovo. For example, in the urban area there are such residential complexes as Potapovo or Khotovo. Or they have digital identification, such as Shchelkovo-7 or Shchelkovo-3. Areas with low and uneven development are designated as territories within the city, for example, Zarechny, Solnechny, etc.
The Klyazma River divides the city into two halves. On one side of the river is an old two-story or Khrushchev building. With all this, this is a rather prestigious part of the city, with a high cost per square meter of housing. This is largely due to the convenient location of these areas and the availability of full-fledged urban infrastructure.
The central part of the city is represented by elite modern buildings. Many high-rise multi-story buildings, shopping centers; there are hotels. In the very center of the city is Lenin Square. Here is the administration, a monument to Lenin, a modern-style cinema.
Within the city turned out to be several villages that represent a private residential development. On the other hand, the creation of new modern microdistricts with multi-storey buildings and all the necessary infrastructure continues. These include the Gagarinsky and Bogorodsky districts. Prices per square meter of housing there are quite impressive.
From the point of view of communication with Moscow, the Sunny Park microdistrict is most convenient. It is located near the railway station, from where electric trains regularly leave for Moscow.
Urban transport
Transport in Shchelkovo is represented by buses, minibuses and taxis. Minibuses also go around Shchelkovo. The availability of public transport is normal. Shchelkovo is connected to Moscow by rail, and the trip by electric train takes about 50 minutes. You can drive to Moscow in half an hour by car, but this is only if there are no traffic jams. For the trip, you can use the Yaroslavl highway.
Medicine and education
There are two hospitals and two polyclinics in the city, various dispensaries, dental clinics, and honey. laboratories. At the same time, the situation with educational facilities is rather complicated. This is due to the rapid increase in the number of new residential buildings, while schools and kindergartens are not being built.
Recreation and leisure in Shchelkovo
For the rest of the population in the city there are enough opportunities. There are 2 cinemas, many cafes and restaurants, parks, fountains, landscaped gardens and more. It offers outdoor enthusiasts several fitness centers, a sports complex "Moscow Region". Around the city there are enough places for outdoor recreation: lakes, rivers, forests. For educational relaxation, the local museum of local lore , the museum of cosmonauts and the Air Force Museum are suitable. There are several horse riding facilities in the area.