The Moscow region is the most populated subject of the Russian Federation. On its territory there are 77 cities, of which 19 have a population of more than 100 thousand people, there are many industrial enterprises and cultural and educational institutions, and there is also huge potential for the development of domestic tourism.
Excursion tourism in the Moscow region
On the territory of the Moscow region there are many attractions that will be interesting to those who want to learn more about the history of their country. Moreover, even the "young" cities of the Moscow region deserve attention. Therefore, excursions around the Moscow Region are a great option for spending long weekends 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, and the choice of settlements that should be included in the route of a sightseeing trip around Moscow depends on the personal preferences of the traveler.
City 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 Morhinin, nicknamed Pushka - the ancestor of A.S. Pushkin. Today, more than 106 thousand inhabitants live in the city of Pushkino and there are about two dozen industrial enterprises. In addition, Pushkino is a major scientific center. Those who want to get acquainted with the sights of Pushkino should first of all visit Sovetskaya Square of the city, on which there is a large fountain with lighting and monuments to I. Krylov and A. Pushkin. Another beautiful building resembling a fairytale castle can be seen on the Railway Station Square. This snow-white 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 certainly enjoy visiting the unique Museum of Forest Seeds.
City of Dzerzhinsky, Moscow Region
In 1380, Dmitry Donskoy founded on the lands located southeast of the borders of modern Moscow, the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery. In 1920, the brethren were expelled from the monastery, and a commune of street children named after them was placed in its walls. Dzerzhinsky. That 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 the magnificent Transfiguration Cathedral, the bell tower, the Assumption Church and the so-called Jerusalem Wall stand out. In addition, the monastery houses a memorial museum of the murdered Tsar Nicholas II, which presents 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 the 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.
Zheleznodorozhny (Moscow region)
Those who want to know why the village of Sergievka was nicknamed Obiralovka should go east from Moscow. There, 10 km from the capital, the city of Zheleznodorozhny (Moscow Region) is located, 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 precisely from the platform in Obiralovka. Although the history of the city of Zheleznodorozhny lasts just over six decades, there are several interesting architectural monuments. For example, the old Preobrazhensky temple with the most beautiful porcelain iconostasis, as well as the Troitskoye-Kainardzhi estate with the chapel-mausoleum of the famous Russian commander S. Rumyantsev, deserve attention. And of the modern sights of Zheleznodorozhny, one can note the huge telescope of the Vega Astronomical Children's School.
Podolsk (Moscow region)
Talking about the cities of the Moscow region, it is impossible to ignore Podolsk. Indeed, besides being one of the most densely populated settlements of the Moscow Region, tourists will find many interesting sights there. For example, you should definitely visit the magnificent temple of the Trinity Life-giving in a restrained style, an empire built in the thirties of the 19th century in honor of the victory of Russia in the war with 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, in the city and its environs there are several old manor estates. These include, in particular, Ivanovskoye, where the Museum of Local Lore is located today, and Plescheevo, where P. Tchaikovsky once visited and worked.
Moscow City, Moscow Region
Along with cities and towns that have an ancient history, in the suburbs there are many quite young settlements. 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 families dream of acquiring housing, for example, in the Moscow City 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 V. Lenin lived and lived in the last years of his life.
Chekhov city, Moscow region
The first mention of a settlement called Lopasnya is found in a letter dated 1175. It was this village that over time turned into a city, which in 1954 was renamed Chekhov. It so happened historically that in the Chekhov district 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. In the same place, in Zachatievsky, you can see the tombs 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-Zachatievskaya Church and the post office building, built with the assistance of A.P. Chekhov.
Balashikha
In the suburbs there are many such settlements, the acquaintance with the sights of which may take more than one day. For example, the ancient Balashikha, which rightfully belongs to the title of the most densely populated city in the Moscow region, is incredibly rich in historical and architectural monuments. The main attractions of the Balashikha city district include the 18th-century Gorenka estate with a beautiful landscape park and the graceful rotunda church in Pekhra-Yakovlevsky. In addition, in Balashikha there is an interesting local history museum located in a historical 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 region's inhabitants from ancient times to the present day. Excursions to the Air Defense Forces Museum are also very popular , part of the exposition of which is located right under the open sky.
As you can see, the cities of the Moscow region can be an excellent place for interesting excursions. Moreover, before you spend a lot of money and go to distant lands, you should first get acquainted with the monuments located on the territory of their homeland.