The city of Odintsovo is first mentioned from the secondhalf of the 15th century. It has a long history, and its inhabitants more than once became participants and witnesses of important events. In addition, many famous figures of Russian culture more than once visited Odintsovo.
Sights of the city can be interesting to lovers 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 city Odintsovo?
Recreation Park them. Hero of Russia L. Lazutina
It is no secret that the ecology of the Moscow region leaveswant something better That is why the government of the Ministry of Defense pays special attention to green zones. In particular, relatively recently in the Podushkinsky forest park was equipped Sports Park them. L. Lazutina Especially it will appeal to lovers of extreme sports, who will find entertainment for the soul in summer and winter. In the park there is a “Lazutinskaya” highway consisting of 2 “rings” with a length of 3 and 6 km, passing through the territory of the park. It is suitable for skiing during the cold season, as well as for cycling, roller skating and roller skating.
Museum of Odintsovo
The sights of the city and its history worthstart studying, going to the address Privokzalnaya Square, 1. There, in the old house, built more than 145 years ago, the museum of local lore is located. Its exposition consists of 5 sections. The first of them is dedicated to the history of the city, from ancient archaeological finds to artifacts dating back to the 20th century. The other two halls are devoted to the Second World War, and the Literary Museum introduces the reserved areas of the Moscow Region, associated with the names of A. Chekhov, A. Pushkin and M. Prishvin. As for the last exhibition, it represents the city of Odintsovo in the 20th century and shows the development of sports and culture.
Manor Vasilievskoe-Marino
This "noble nest" is right on the shoreMoscow River. The manor was built in 1881-1884 by the architect P. Boytsov in the neo-gothic style unusual for these places. In Vasilyevskoe-Marino, young Herzen liked to spend university holidays, since the estate belonged to his father.
The attractions of the manor aresuspended pedestrian bridge across the Moscow River and the Voskresenskaya Church that still exists today, which in 1702-1706 was built on the site of the former church by the Duma Duke E. Ukraintsev.
St. George's Cathedral
This temple is one of the new architectural landmarks of the capital region.
St. George's Cathedral in Odintsovo was builtrelatively recently in 2007. At the moment, he is considered one of the largest in the Moscow Diocese. Especially noteworthy is the bell tower of the temple with a height of 72 meters. The main relic of the cathedral is the particle of the relics of St. George.
"Candy Shop"
In the village of Gorki, anyone can make a kind of journey and be in the ancient shop of sweets.
In the Museum of the Russian dessert "Konfektnaya" recreatedthe interior of the provincial shop of the late 19th century. To do this, its employees-enthusiasts carefully studied the description of shop windows, advertising media that were used more than 100 years ago, as well as marketing techniques and other features of the sale of candies, chocolates and other goodies.
The museum holds cooking classessugar flowers and other pastry wonders. During the excursions, visitors are offered to try such half-forgotten Russian desserts as traditionally as honey gingerbread, bird cherry pie, cone jam, etc.
Monument to Odintsu
One of the main attractions of the cityis a monument to the boyar Odintsu. It was installed in 2007 on the main square. The monument depicts Andrei Ivanovich Domotkanov, the founder of the village of Odintsovo, who served Dmitry Donskoy himself and lived in the second half of the 14th century. His ancient noble family descended from the Kasozhsky prince Redded, which is mentioned in the Laurentian chronicle.
Church in Grebnevo
The temple was built in the early 19th century by order ofCountess Zubova. A wooden church near the place where it is located has existed since 1673. During the Napoleonic invasion, the church was desecrated by the French, but after the liberation of the village of Odintsovo, it was consecrated again. A century after the foundation, the Grebnevskaya church was rebuilt and received its modern look. Since the end of the 1930s, the church has not functioned, and it only opened the doors to believers in the spring of 1991.
"Gorki"
On the territory of Odintsovo district is locatedgovernment facility, closed to tourists. This is the estate “Gorki”, which at the beginning of the 20th century belonged to the famous Russian industrialist Savva Morozov. On the eve of the First World War there was built a spacious house 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. Herbert Wells and Romain Rolland came to visit him.
Museum of forgotten things
In the village of Novoivanovskoe (d.12) is a place that resembles an old antique shop. In fact, this is the Museum of forgotten things, where you can buy any item you like. That is why the exposition is constantly changing, and its replenishment is due to citizens who donate all the "trash", stale in the storerooms.
Museum in Kubinka
This tourist facility located inaround Odintsovo (there are attractions in the city itself), boasts one of the largest and most famous in the world among its counterparts a collection of various types of armored vehicles from various historical periods.
It includes tanks, self-propelled guns and armored vehicles fromvarious countries of the world, including the unique machines that were produced scanty series. In the museum, work is underway to bring armored vehicles to the running state, after which such equipment takes part in various military historical shows.
Museum-Reserve A. Pushkin
Telling about the sights of Moscowareas, in particular, Odintsovsky district, not to mention the estate Big Vyazemy. She turned into a museum-reserve of A. Pushkin. The village is known to the 16th century, when it was the patrimony of Boris Godunov. Two centuries later, it was donated by Peter the First to the boyar Golitsyn, who saved the young king during the Strelets riot. The estate in the Big Vyazemy founded in the 18th century by his descendants. During World War II, Napoleon and Kutuzov spent the night there. In the Golitsyn Palace today is the exposition of the Museum of A. Pushkin. On the estate there is a pond, where you can ride a boat.
You can get to the museum-reserve by taking a train from Belorussky railway station to Golitsino station and then by bus N 38.
Where to rest in Odintsovo
In the city, as elsewhere in the suburbs there is a lotentertainment places where you can have a great free time. For example, those who are interested in where to go in Odintsovo, can do it with family in the bowling club "Ambar", located on Privokzalnaya Square.
Active entertainment await residents of Odintsovo andguests 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 close to the new and comfortable residential complex “Odintsovo Park”.
Children's Park "Kid"
Should I visit with children Odintsovo?Sights and entertainment in this city will appeal to even the smallest. In particular, at st. Youth operates Children's Park "Kid". It covers an area of 50,000 m². The park is equipped with benches for rest and walking paths. There are several attractions for kids.
Now you know the sights of the Moscow region, located in Odintsovo and its surroundings, and you should devote the next weekend to exploring the residents of the capital.
