Every year the capital of our country, Moscow, is becoming more and more beautiful. South Butovo - one of its districts, which belongs to the South-Western administrative district of the capital.
There are several legends around Butovo. Why did the district get its name? The history of this area is quite interesting.
origin of name
On the origin of the name of the district go asat least three legends. According to one of them, Emperor Peter the Great presented these lands to the famous General Butov, since his name and the name of the land coincided surprisingly.
The second legend says that old times inThe area was mined stone-sandstone bout. From this material built houses and buildings. Moreover, the layered stone was shipped to Moscow for the construction of boyar chambers, temples and churches.
According to the third legend, the district received the namein honor of the brave Cossack by the name of Butov. Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov bestowed a vassal of the land along with the village. Subsequently, she was named after this Cossack. Butov got such a generous gift for a petition from the Cossacks about the recognition of Mikhail Fedorovich by the sovereign.
District History
In 1339 in the annals appeared firstmention of the area of South Butovo. What district of Moscow was it in the XIV century? According to research scientists, initially the area of South Butovo was covered with impenetrable dense forests, deep rivers and deep ravines.
Gradually, people began to settle in this areawho cut down trees, making room for future housing. Many valuable species of wood have died: ash, oak, pine. As a result, small areas of vegetation remained from ancient majestic forests. Nevertheless, the Yuzhnoye Butovo district still maintains the status of an ecologically clean area.
Gradually, the district grew more and more settlements.These lands near Moscow saved the memory of more than one battle. In 1606, according to Butov, Bolotnikov's army, consisting of rebellious peasants, boyars, and Cossacks, marched to Moscow. There was a bloody battle with the enemy.
In 1812, Kudashov’s partisan detachment was temporarilyoccupied the area of South Butovo. What district of Moscow and from whom did Kawshov members defend? Partisans exterminated Napoleon's troops. After the end of the war of 1812, villages and villages in this area disappeared and reappeared.
District South Butovo - what district of Moscow it was inXIX-XX century? Russia was divided into counties, townships and camps. Butovo belonged to Sosensky. Until 1966, the area was considered a dacha land, and then received the status of a working village. The structure of Moscow North and South Butovo entered in March 1984.
Description of the modern area
Южное Бутово, отзывы о котором довольно positive, located in ecologically clean areas. There are no air polluting industries in the area. In South Butovo there is only a TPP that runs on natural gas.
Near the area passes the railway.The area has a lot of cottage and holiday villages. The area has its own forest park. Moscow Ring Road is divided Butovo Forest and Yasenevo. The border of South Butovo in the south runs along the Gypsy River. A new district began to build up to the southwest.
South Butovo - which district of Moscow is it now? The area belongs to the South-West. With the North Butovo district connects only one road. It is located between Warsaw and Kaluga highway.
sights
With the development of the Russian capital, more and more steelsettled near Moscow area. Became ennoble and Butovo. In 1961, construction of housing for wealthy people began. At one time, one of the houses belonged to Einem, the owner of a confectionery factory, later renamed Red October.
In the XIX century a brick factory was built in South Butovo. Now he has developed and received the status of a large plant.
South Butovo area attracts not onlyecologically clean terrain, but also landscapes. There are many famous ponds in the area: Gavrikovsky, Chernevsky, Potapovsky. In the area there is the Butovo Forest Park and the Sky Defenders Square of Moscow. Among the rivers are the most famous Chechera, Gypsy, Gvozdyanka. Beautiful places on the banks of Smelt and Lopenki.
In addition to all the above in the area of South Butovo, there are many historical sites that are perfectly preserved to this day. Among the architectural buildings there are old manors.
