Khamovniki is a district of Moscow, on the coat of arms of which flowering flax is represented, a symbol of weaving. At this place many centuries ago there was a weaving settlement. Later, eminent people of Russia began to live on these lands. The area of the district is about 950 hectares, the number of residents is 77 thousand people. The current boundaries of the district were determined in 1991.
Historical reference
Khamovniki is a district of Moscow, the location of which was determined by the Smolensk road leading to the city of Vladimir. Lines of Ostozhenka and Chudovka streets formed around it. In the Middle Ages, near the Garden Ring was the Crimean ford. Through it, the Tatars took the Kremlin buildings.
In the XVII century, a small settlement from the Chudov Monastery was formed on one of the shores. Earlier, the Novodevichy Convent complex was built, which was included in the Moscow defensive belt. It was laid by Vasily III, having arrived from the next campaign. Monastic writings begin in 1525 with the acquisition of the icon of the Virgin.
On the territory of the monastery there are many historical monuments that have survived to this day:
- Smolensky Cathedral;
- royal chambers ;
- belfry;
- cells;
- guards for archers.
Today the monastery is functioning, at the same time it is part of the museum of history. The monastery is an object of world value, it is protected by UNESCO. At the nearest Novodevichy cemetery there are burials of famous people: actors, military, writers.
Near Ostozhenka there are buildings of the Conception Monastery. It was laid in the XVI century. From the monastery there were gates, parts of the walls. An elite district of Moscow, Ostozhenka, was formed nearby, its second name is the Golden Mile.
How did the name appear?
Khamovniki is a district of Moscow, the name of which comes from the old Russian word. In the 17th century, weavers lived near Chudovka, making linen material. Flax in Russian called "boor". For this reason, the territory was called Khamovniki.
First, a boorish yard was formed, which later turned into a weaving settlement. In 1679, at the insistence of the weavers, the church of St. Nicholas was built. This is a white church decorated with Russian patterns.
In the 18th century, manufactories began to open in Khamovniki. One of the first such enterprises was Thomas Manufactory. Years later, Khamovniki barracks were built in its place. The officer’s estate was called the “Chef’s House”.
Until the 19th century, there were many lawns and gardens in these places. They owned the Miracles Monastery, Count Orlov. Later, settlements of streltsy and monastery gardens formed on the Moskva River.
Such a picturesque area in the XVII century interested many noble people. In it began to appear estates with parks and ponds. The estates of the Golitsins and Trubetskoys, as well as Denis Davydov, are known. The buildings are still preserved, they are located on Prechistenka street.
Khamovniki is a district of Moscow, replete with architectural monuments. The ancient image of this area has survived to the present day. Outstanding buildings are the complex of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Museum of Ushkin, the Prechistenka Chamber.
Infrastructure
Among the institutions of state executive power in Moscow is the Khamovniki district government. She is engaged in administrative, coordinating and controlling activities in various fields.
The FMS of Moscow in the Khamovniki district performs migration control of the population, draws up passports and visas.
There are several metro stations in the district that are part of the Sokolniki branch.
Transport moves along the Garden Ring, the Third Automobile Ring, Komsomolsky Prospect, Ostozhenka, Volkhonka. The movement of transport is organized along the embankments of the Moscow River.
Khamovniki has a large number of medical institutions. This is the Sechenov Academy, and the Scientific Center of Surgery, and the Serbsky Research Institute, the Sysin Research Institute. There are many prestigious universities in the area, as well as schools, including highly specialized ones.
Cultural and Sports Institutions
The cultural heritage of Russia are various museums located in Khamovniki, a district of Moscow. Among them:
- complex of the Novodevichy Convent;
- Pushkin Museum;
- the mansion where Herzen lived;
- Cathedral of Christ the Savior;
- art galleries.
Numerous concert halls, squares, theaters are always open to residents and guests of these places.
The largest sports stadium Luzhniki is located in Khamovniki. There are numerous schools and sports sections.
The arrangement of Khamovnikov is given great importance. It is here that the picturesque Frunze Embankment is located.
The buildings
The development of the area began after the revolution. First, the territories of Frunze Embankment and Komsomolsky Avenue were built up. Then the scale increased, the Frunze embankment became granite, and Stalinist buildings appeared near the Moscow River. The Ministry of Defense was built. In 1958, Komsomolsky Avenue was erected, on which high-rise buildings rapidly grew.
In the early 70s, comfortable brick houses were built for Central Committee employees.
Modern buildings
Today, the development of the area is carried out pointwise. Among the buildings of recent years - an elite house in Nesvizh lane, housing and administrative complexes "La Defense", "Camelot", a prestigious house in Obolensky lane.
The famous "Golden Mile" is an example of careful development with the preservation of historical buildings. Apartments in the Khamovniki district in Moscow are the most expensive housing in Russia.
Benefits
Khamovniki have a long history. But even nowadays, the popularity of the region is not weakening. This is due to its advantages. These include:
- the presence of cultural monuments;
- favorable environmental conditions;
- green areas;
- excellent infrastructure;
- comfortable living conditions.
Thanks to such indisputable advantages, the Khamovniki district is considered one of the best districts of Moscow.