Golovinsky cemetery is located in the north-west of Moscow. It is not among the most prestigious or ancient necropolises of the capital, however, despite this, some famous people are buried here. When and how did this cemetery appear and is it possible to bury here today?
Historical reference
To the south of the modern Khimki-Khovrino district there was once the village of Golovino. Mention of it is found in official sources from the middle of the 15th century, at that time these lands belonged to the boyar I.V. Khovrin-Golov. Golovinsky cemetery got its modern name in 1951 by the name of the village. Since the same year, an official archive of burials has been maintained. However, already in 1960, this necropolis was transferred to the department of the State Unitary Enterprise “Ritual” and officially ranked among the cemeteries of Moscow. There is a temple on the territory, it is organized in a building originally built as a ritual hall. The church is active, it hosts the funeral of the dead and services on major holidays. The temple at the Golovinsky cemetery was consecrated in honor of the Holy Tsar Martyr Nicholas II and all the new martyrs and confessors of Russia.
Necropolis today
Today the Golovinsky cemetery in Moscow is well-groomed and landscaped.
The central alley is framed by tall coniferous trees; in summer, seasonal flowers are planted in flower beds. All tracks are timely repaired and cleaned year-round from dirt and snow. At the entrance, an information stand is installed , which allows you to easily and quickly find the desired site and a specific grave. The cemetery is guarded, with it there are several ritual agencies in which you can order various elements for the decoration of the burial. The total area of the necropolis today is about 15 hectares.
Do they bury at the Golovinsky cemetery today?
The exact address of the necropolis is: Moscow, Golovinskoye Shosse, 13. By public transport, you can reach 123 metro station Vodny Stadion by bus. The area opens at 9.00, during the summer, visits are possible until 19.00, and in winter until 17.00 daily. Burials are made from 9 a.m. year-round. Today, places in the necropolis are provided in limited numbers. The following types of burials are available: family, family (patrimonial) and urns with ashes in the ground. Each case is considered individually, you can clarify the procedure for providing a place in the cemetery and find out about the preparation for the funeral by contacting the administration of the necropolis. Useful information for visitors - there is a technical point in the cemetery where you can rent equipment for grave care, there are places for water collection.
They are buried here ...
The decoration of the cemetery does not represent historical and artistic value. It is relatively young, there are no magnificent curly gravestones that have stood for more than one hundred years.
Nevertheless, the Golovinsky cemetery was the last refuge for many prominent and very famous people. A military burial place is located on the territory of the necropolis (plot No. 24), as well as Heroes of the Soviet Union: P. A. Grazhdankin, A. I. Markov and N. A. Evstafiev. There are many graves and artists, the most famous among them are the singers Nechaev Vladimir Alexandrovich and Bunchikov Vladimir Alexandrovich, the writers Beck Alexander Alfredovich and Bek Tatyana Aleksandrovna, the actress Fadeeva Elena Alekseevna, the director Dorman Veniamin Davydovich. Our other well-known compatriots buried in this cemetery: Babich Evgeny Makarovich - hockey player,
Pokhlebkin William Vasilievich - outstanding scientist, Fedorov Vladimir Grigoryevich - weapons designer. Today, the necropolis is in excellent condition and is a worthy place for burial. Due to its favorable location and
flexible work schedule, the Golovinsky cemetery is convenient for visiting.