The city of Kondrovo, Kaluga region, was founded in 1938. Previously, there were working villages in its place, and in front of them was the village of the same name and Troitskoye village with their villages and, accordingly, landowner owners.
This city is located on both banks of the Shani River, 46 km from Kaluga, on a mound in the middle of Russia. Its area is 2100 ha.
Hydronym
The settlement was called Kondrovo - the name of its first lord. Dmitry Kondarev was granted the right to hereditary possession of the coastal sections of the Shani River for participating in a campaign to Lithuania. In 1858, Howard Stationery was founded, and then part of the land in the village of Kondrova was transferred to Howard's company. In 1871 he and his family left for Great Britain. Now his name is the railway station, located on the territory of such a region as the Kaluga region, the city of Kondrovo was subsequently upset around it.
Development
The enterprise that Howard founded was the foundation of the county's material sufficiency. It occupied 463 tithes of the earth. On this territory 2 schools, 3 factory schools, a hospital for 10-15 places, an outpatient clinic, 2 trading shops worked.
During the Second World War, the city of Kondrovo, Kaluga Region, was under Nazi occupation for a year. Famous poets became his guests during this difficult period.
In the 70s, the city began the construction of multi-storey buildings, erected 3 bridges, 2 of them for pedestrian use, opened squares, a large stadium. Today in Kondrovo there are schools, colleges, libraries, a palace of culture, a museum.
Population
According to 2005 data, Kondrovo of the Kaluga Region was declared the second in terms of settlement among the cities of the Russian Federation with a population of no more than 100 thousand people. The number of inhabitants of the village, according to the latest assessment conducted in this area - 16 thousand people. Today Kondrovo is the administrative center of the region.
Transport and Economics
The city is located on the most important road of the region. It has bus and rail communications with Kaluga, Tula, Vyazma and Moscow.
Kondrovo, Kaluga region, although small, but has a developed industry. Economically significant enterprises - crushing and screening plant, food and agricultural production, hygiene supplies factories. However, the pulp industry is still dominant.
Sport and culture
Kondrovo is famous for its motorway, which is the second largest in Europe. It is located in the vicinity of the city. Every year, motorcycle racers from all over the world gather here. Competitions of professional level are also held in Kondrovo. In this city a motorcycle racer with worldwide recognition was born and lives - Eugene Bobryshev. The village is famous for festivals of art song, which are held here annually.
Climate zone
The climate of the city of Kondrovo, Dzerzhinsky district, Kaluga region is temperate continental with pronounced seasons. In summer, the weather is generally reasonably hot and humid. Winter period - with a stable amount of precipitation in the form of snow, rather cold. The predominant air front in winter and summer are continental masses of temperate latitudes.
sights
Having been in Kondrovo, Kaluga region, you must definitely visit its memorable places, which are part of the history of the city and all of Russia. The Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands was erected in 1820. The construction was financed by P. Shchepochkin. During the years of repression, the church was closed. In the sixties, the building was used as a store. Since 1993, it began to serve as a sanctuary. In 2008 it was reconstructed. Now the temple is located on Komsomolskaya Street.
In the city stands the monument "50 years of Victory" dedicated to soldiers who did not return from the war. It is located on Corporate Street. Near this monument, the Alley of Heroes is arranged in honor of the townspeople of Kondrovo who died in Afghanistan and Chechnya. A monument to the poet is erected on Pushkin Street. The author of this sculpture is a native of Kondrov - Svetlana Farneeva.
Another monument dedicated to the heroes who fell during World War II is erected on Pronin Street. The Church of the Life-Giving Trinity is the oldest sanctuary of Kondrovo (1818). During the years of repression, it was used as a repository of a brewery. In 1988, it was transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church.
The paper mill building, built at the end of the 18th century, is located on Kooperativnaya Street. This is one of the interesting places where you can get acquainted with the history of the city.
To summarize
The city is constantly visited by tourists. This is due to the huge number of historical monuments, as well as to the population who respects their history and never abandons it. Speaking about the number of people living here, it must be said that it is gradually decreasing. 2011 was the last year when population dynamics increased. After this period, the numbers decline.
Residents are hospitable, well-disposed to visitors and with great pleasure rent them their apartments or rooms. Prices are different, they depend on the part of the city and the arrangement of the premises.