Odintsovo - sights: monuments, nature, rest

The city of Odintsovo was first mentioned in the second half of the 15th century. It has a long history, and its inhabitants have repeatedly become participants and witnesses of important events. In addition, many prominent figures of Russian culture often visited Odintsovo.

Attractions of the city can be interesting to fans of both ancient monuments and modern architecture, and young people and families with children will find there a lot of entertainment for every taste.

So, what is interesting about Odintsovo?

Park of rest to them. Hero of Russia L. Lazutina

It's no secret that the ecology of the Moscow region leaves much to be desired. That is why the government of the Ministry of Defense pays special attention to green areas. In particular, relatively recently in the Podushkinsky forest park was equipped with the Sport Park. L. Lazutina Especially will be liked there by lovers of extreme sports who will find entertainment for themselves in summer and winter. In the park is laid "Lazutinskaya" route, consisting of 2 "rings" of 3 and 6 km in length, passing through the territory of the park. It is suitable for both skiing in the cold season, and for racing on bicycles, roller skis and rollers.

Local History Museum Odintsovo

It is worth to start exploring the city's sights and its history by going to Privokzalnaya Square, 1. There, in an old house built over 145 years ago, a local history museum is located. Its exposition consists of 5 sections. The first of them is devoted to the history of the city, from ancient archaeological finds to exhibits dating back to the 20th century. Two other halls are devoted to the Great Patriotic War, and Literary introduces the reserved places of the Moscow region associated with the names of A. Chekhov, A. Pushkin and M. Prishvin. As for the last exposition, she represents the city of Odintsovo in the 20th century and shows the development of sport and culture.

Vasilievskoye-Marino Estate

This "noble's nest" is located directly on the bank of the Moskva River. The farmstead was built in 1881-1884 by the architect P. Boytsov in an unusual Neo-Gothic style for these places. In Vasilievsky-Marino, the young Herzen liked to spend university vacations, since the estate belonged to his father.

The sights of the estate are a suspended pedestrian bridge across the Moscow River and the existing Resurrection Church, which in 1702-1706 on the site of the former temple was built by the Duma clerk Ye. Ukraintsev.

St. George's Cathedral

This temple is one of the new architectural sights of the capital region.

St. George's Cathedral in Odintsovo was built relatively recently in 2007. At the moment he is considered one of the largest in the Moscow diocese. The bell tower of the temple is 72 meters high. The main relic of the cathedral is a fragment of the relics of St. George the Victorious.

Confectionary shop

In the village of Gorki, anyone can make a kind of trip and find themselves in an old candy store.

In the Museum of Russian dessert "Konfektnaya" the interior of a provincial bench of the late 19th century was recreated. To do this, his enthusiastic staff carefully studied the description of shop windows, the means of advertising that were used more than 100 years ago, as well as marketing moves and other features of trading candies, chocolates and other delicacies.

The museum hosts master classes in the preparation of sugar flowers and other confectionery wonders. During the excursion, visitors are invited to try such semi-forgotten traditional Russian desserts as honey gingerbread, bird cherry pie, jam from cones , etc.

Monument to Odintsu

One of the main attractions of the city is the monument to boyar Odints. It was installed in 2007 on the main square. The monument depicts the founder of Odintsovo, Andrei Ivanovich Domotkanov, who served Dmitry Donskoi himself and lived in the second half of the 14th century. His ancient boyar family was descended from the kazog Prince Rededi, which is mentioned by the Laurentian Chronicle.

Church in Grebnevo

The temple was built in the early 19 th century by the order of Countess Zubova. The wooden church near the place where it is located has existed since 1673. During the Napoleonic invasion the temple was desecrated by the French, but after the liberation of the village of Odintsovo it was consecrated anew. A century after the foundation, Grebnevskaya church was rebuilt and received its modern look. Since the late 30-ies of the last century the temple did not function, and he re-opened the doors to believers only in the spring of 1991.

Gorki

On the territory of Odintsovo district there is a government facility closed to tourists. This is the homestead "Gorki", which in the early 20th century belonged to the famous Russian industrialist Savva Morozova. On the eve of the First World War a spacious house was built there in the style of classicism, where Maxim Gorky spent the last years of his life. It was in Gorki that he wrote his famous novel The Life of Klim Samgin. He was visited by Herbert Wells and Romain Rolland.

Museum of Forgotten Things

In the village of Novoivanovskoe (d. 12) there is an institution resembling an old antique shop. In fact, this is a Museum of Forgotten Things, where you can buy any favorite exhibit. That is why the exposition is constantly changing, and its replenishment is due to citizens who rent out any "trash" that has lain in the storerooms.

Museum in Kubinka

This tourist site, located in the vicinity of Odintsovo (there are attractions in the city itself), boasts one of the largest and most famous in the world among the analogues collection of various types of armored vehicles of various historical periods.

It includes tanks, automatic control systems and armored cars from various countries, including unique machines that were produced in scanty series. The museum is working on bringing the armored vehicles to the running condition, after which such equipment takes part in various military historical shows.

Pushkin Museum-Reserve

Talking about the sights of the Moscow region, in particular, Odintsovo district, we can not fail to mention the estate of Big Vyazem. It was turned into the Pushkin Museum-Reserve. The village is known in the 16th century, when it was the patrimony of Boris Godunov. Two centuries later, it was donated by Peter the Great to boyar Golitsyn, who saved the young tsar during the Streltsy rebellion. The estate in the Great Vyazem was founded in the 18th century by its descendants. During the Patriotic War of 12, Napoleon and Kutuzov spent the night there. Today in the Golitsyn Palace there is an exposition of the Pushkin Museum. On the territory of the estate there is a pond on which you can ride a boat.

You can get to the museum-museum by going by train from Belorussky railway station to Golitsino station and then by bus No. 38.

Where to rest in Odintsovo

In the city, as elsewhere in the suburbs, there are many entertaining institutions where you can have a great time. For example, those who are interested in where to go to Odintsovo can do this with their family in the bowling club "Ambar", located on the Railway station square.

Active entertainment awaits the residents of Odintsovo and the guests of the city and in the "Sporting Paintland Park", which is located on the 31st kilometer of the Minsk highway. In the warm season, you can relax in the green zone near the Glyzinsky pond. By the way, it is located with everything close to the new and comfortable residential complex "Odintsovo Park".

Children's Park "Malysh"

Is it worth to visit with children in Odintsovo? Attractions and entertainment in this city like even the smallest. In particular, at ul. Youth operates a children's park "Kid". It covers an area of 50,000 m². In the park there are benches for rest and paths for walking. There are several attractions for toddlers.

Now you know the sights of the Moscow region, located in Odintsovo and in its environs, and their visit to the residents of the capital should be dedicated to the coming weekend.