The best cities of Moscow region. Rating of cities in the Moscow region

The Moscow region, which is unofficially called Podmoskovem, is a constituent entity of the Russian Federation that is part of the Central Federal District. What is its administrative center? In fact, this is the city of Moscow, but some government bodies of this entity are not only in the capital of Russia, but in the city of Krasnogorsk.

On the map, the Moscow region can be found in the basin of the rivers Oka and Volga, Klyazma and Moscow. The location of the Moscow region is the central part of the East European Plain.

In the north and north-west the region borders on Tverskaya. In the east and north-east, neighbors with Vladimirskaya. Having overcome the southern borders of the Moscow region, you can get to the Tula region, and the western ones to Smolensk. South-west of the Moscow region is Kaluga, and south-east - Ryazan. In the north, the Moscow region borders on the Yaroslavl region. But this site is quite small.

The date of formation of the Moscow region is 14.01.1929. Before that (since 1708), this territory was a province.

The region received its name from the capital of Russia. However, the main city of our country is a separate subject of the Russian Federation, not included in the Moscow region.

Cities beyond the Moscow Ring Road

According to the survey data, many Russians consider Moscow to be a city that allows a person to fully realize their abilities. Of course, in the capital there are many monuments of architecture, museums, churches and historical places. However, the conditions of a hard rhythm do not leave it to the inhabitants of the time for their visit. Well, when the weekend comes and a short vacation falls, Muscovites tend to leave traffic jams and city bustle. On excursions in the capital itself you can see, as a rule, guests from all corners of Russia and from foreign countries.

Explore and enjoy visiting beautiful and interesting historical places Muscovites and tourists can in the cities of the Moscow region. In this case, trips to the region will save money, giving a pleasant pastime.

There is a certain list, including the best cities of the Moscow region, with whom it is recommended to get acquainted more closely. He is interesting to those who choose for themselves a tourist route. To get acquainted with this list can and those who decided to buy a property closer to the metropolis. What is he, the rating of the most worthy neighborhood of the capital?

Favorable ecological situation

The cleanest cities of the Moscow region are in the north-western and western regions of the region. They are located at a considerable distance from the Moscow Ring Road (from 50 to 100 km).
The rating of the best cities of the Moscow region according to the environmental situation according to data for 2015 is headed by Odintsovo. This settlement can be justly proud of its landscape and biological diversity, which gives it the ability to restore its own ecosystem.

The ecological well-being of Odintsovo is enclosed in the abundance of nearby forests, where a large number of sanatoriums are located. Residents of the capital and the Moscow region seek here to improve their health with the help of sulphate-magnesium-calcium water, which provides healing and healing properties.

On the second place in the list of "The best cities of the Moscow region in ecological conditions" is Korolev. This is a large scientific and production center of the region, the cleanliness of the atmosphere is maintained by numerous parks, squares and green spaces. Most of the city's territory, its administration gave under the country construction. This allowed to significantly increase the already established greening complex.

The third in the top "The best cities of the Moscow region in ecological conditions" is Domodedovo. This settlement is surrounded on all sides by a forest-park zone, which cleans the air. On the territory of Domodedovo there is a health-improving complex "Bor" and a sanatorium "Podmoskovye". Much of the city's land is given to holiday homes. Attractive to this settlement is its original hilly terrain, as well as pine forest and a forest-park strip.

At the last places in the rating are cities with a population of less than one hundred thousand people. Ecologically clean are considered Star and Reutov, Losino-Petrovsky and Chernogolovka. G. Fryazino, Jubilee, Klimovsk and Roshal finish the list.

The city of Istra is not yet the leader of our rating. Naro-Fomisk and Dmitrov are not at the top of the list of the most environmentally friendly settlements. The city of Klin is not included in this list. However, they still deserve some attention. In these cities, a modern environmentally friendly infrastructure is introduced and programs aimed at purifying the atmosphere are constantly being applied. Thanks to this there is a great chance to see these cities in the top most environmentally friendly in the very near future.

Take for example the city of Klin. Its environmental situation is worsened by the chemical plant operating here. In addition, in the vicinity of the city is located a landfill, which stores waste of the 4th class of danger. However, today the chemical plant is put in a strict framework for its production activities. The specialists of the enterprise, as well as its management, study ecological sciences at special courses opened in the city. Here they teach two programs, namely:

- Proper handling of hazardous and noxious waste;
- environmental protection and management of the use of natural resources.

Where in the Moscow suburbs air is the most polluted?

The city of Noginsk of the Moscow region is the territory where the industries that pollute the environment are located. There are such enterprises in Mytishchi and Sergiev Posad, in Orekhovo-Zuevo and Voskresensk, in Elektrostal and Yegoryevsk. According to 2012, the most polluted air was in Mytishchi and Serpukhov. The city of Kolomna, being the most industrial settlement of the Moscow region, also causes concern among environmentalists.

Contamination of the atmosphere in the area of the Pirogov reservoir is facilitated by a dump of radioactive waste located in the Zhostovo quarry. The situation is not pleasing, and Mr. Staraya Kupavna. On the territory of this locality there is an Isotope enterprise. And if earlier Mr. Staraya Kupavna was a wonderful resting place for those who decided to spend time away from the bustle and gassed metropolitan streets, today the ecology of this territory is affected by the industrial zone built here.

One of the negative factors is also the close proximity of Old Kupavna from Moscow and its proximity to the busy highway, along which cars and trucks move.

Rating of cities by population

There is an estimate of Rosstat, who found out the number of residents of the Moscow region as of 01.01.2016. The population of this largest and most densely populated region of Russia is 7.3 million people.

The largest cities of the Moscow region are Balashikha (260,000), Khimki (232,000) and Podolsk (223,000). Altogether there are 20 settlements in the list of Rosstat, whose population exceeds 100 thousand people. The last, the twentieth place is the city of Noginsk, Moscow region. It has 102 thousand inhabitants. Another 28 cities have a population of 30 to 100 thousand people. The largest of them - Dolgoprudny (98 thousand). In the same list - Fryazino and Klin, Istra and many others. Closes the list of similar cities in Mozhaisk. It has 30 thousand people.

Tourist routes

The best cities of the Moscow region were chosen for their travels not only by the residents of the capital, but also by its guests. Despite the fact that the region is relatively young, many settlements on its territory appeared as far back as the 12th and 14th centuries. Tourist routes of history lovers by all means pass through the most ancient of them. It is here that you can admire the magnificent manors, look at the monuments of architecture and just wander through the places dear to the Russian heart. Attractive for tourists are still preserved walls of the Kremlin and temples, monasteries, earthen ramparts and ancient sites.

Volokolamsk

This is the most ancient city, located on the territory of Moscow region. He, no doubt, can safely lead the rating of the oldest cities in the region. The first mention of Volokolamsk in the annals refers to 1135, that is, 12 years earlier than Moscow. Until the 18th century. This settlement had a different name. Through it was a trade route, through which merchants transported goods from Novgorod to the Ryazan and Moscow lands. The present Volokolamsk was then called Volok. And this is not accidental. Here the Novgorodians dragged the vessels with the goods in order to get from the Lama River to Voloshnya.

Those who are interested in the cities of the Moscow region, which are worth seeing, must certainly visit Volokolamsk. Here the most ancient building, which was in former times within the walls of the erected Kremlin, has been preserved. This building of the Resurrection White Stone Cathedral, which is an architectural monument of the 15th century. Unfortunately, the Kremlin itself was built of wood, so its walls and towers were not preserved.

Not far from Volokolamsk is the Iosifo-Volotsky Monastery. It was also erected in the 15th century. From the whole architectural ensemble today you can admire the Epiphany Church and the Peter and Paul Church, the Assumption Cathedral and the ruins of a unique bell tower. There are also walls with towers surrounding the monastery. This structure was erected in the 17th century.

Today Volokolamsk is a clean and green city. In addition, it is the center of international festivals of military-patriotic cinema, which have been held since 2004 under the name "Volokolamskiy boundary". In the vicinity of the city there is a museum and a memorial of 28 "Panfilov heroes".

Kolomna

In the chronicle of 1177, the border fortress, located on the border of the Moscow and Ryazan principalities, was first mentioned. This building is nothing like the present city of Kolomna. The settlement was founded several dozen years before its first mention, and therefore by right can be on the second place in the ranking of the most ancient cities of the Moscow region.

In former times, Russian troops traditionally gathered in Kolomna, going to military campaigns against the Tatar-Mongol. It was the richest city after Moscow. Interestingly, the fact that Kolomna, located between the three rivers - Moscow, Kolomna and Oka, which was profitable for merchants, was a constant cause of the struggle between the princes of the fragmented Rus, and in the mid-15th century. For some time it was recognized as the capital of Muscovy.

Among the historical places that can be visited in the city, is the partially preserved Kolomna Kremlin. This building, erected in the 16th century, is a monument of the defensive architecture of Ancient Rus. At one time it was thanks to the Kremlin that the enemies could not take the settlement by storm. Guests of the city can admire the most famous tower of this building - Marinkin. According to legend, it was in her in 1614 was imprisoned a great prisoner Marina Mnishek.

Local residents call their city Podmoskovny Suzdal. For today it is one of the most attractive for visitors of tourist centers, where a large number of fashionable modern projects are carried out.

Zvenigorod

There are also other ancient cities of the Moscow region, which are worth seeing tourists. One of them is Zvenigorod, founded in the middle of the 12th century. Its main attraction is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery. This monastery was founded by St. Sava in the 14th century. It was erected on Mount Storozh.

Today, on the territory of the monastery, one can admire one of the oldest temples left on the Moscow land, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin (15th century). Until now, in Zvenigorod, there have been preserved ancient fortress walls with towers on them, and the palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich with the chambers of his wife Maria Miloslavskaya. On the territory of the monastery, tourists can see the fraternal corps equipped with cells.

Stupino

The beginning of this city was laid in the 15th century. It was during this period on the bank of the river. Oki near Kashira was built Holy Trinity Beloslavsky Monastery. This building in its time became a reliable defense in the defense of the boundaries of the Moscow State from the raids of the Mongol-Tatars.

Over time, around the monastery formed several settlements, among which was the village of Stupinskaya. In the 18th century. The lands in its vicinity belonged to representatives of the court nobility. Sheremetyevs and Volkonskie, Orlovs and Buturlins built their estates on these lands. To date, the surviving buildings are remarkable monuments of Russian architecture.

In the 19th century. The present Stupino district began to be built up by industrial enterprises. One of them was the largest printing factory in Moscow, owned by the Ermakov brothers.

In the 20th century. In the present Stupino built a railway station. A branch from Moscow passed through this settlement. And only on September 14, 1939 all the settlements around the station were merged. According to the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR, instead of fragmented settlements, a city of regional subordination arose.

To date, Stupino is a modern, cozy and clean city. Tourists are happy to visit not only this city, but also its surroundings. After all, here is the famous Prioksky Nature Reserve, and a real landscape decoration is the numerous reservoirs. Near the city (7 km) flows the river. Oka. Stupino district is loved not only by tourists. Russians here are waiting for numerous holiday homes, boarding houses and sanatoriums.

Istria

This town can claim one of the first places in the rating of the most beautiful settlements of the Moscow region. Those who appreciate the greatness and interesting landscape of the hilly terrain will agree with this.

For tourists, the city of Istra is interesting with its New Jerusalem Monastery, which is located near the Resurrection Cathedral. It is a majestic monument of architecture, leaving an indelible impression. Initially, the builders of the monastery planned to erect a structure similar to the Jerusalem temple. However, the resultant ensemble became even more majestic.

A half hour drive from the city is the Siloam spring, the history of which is connected with the monastery. Tourists interested in Old Russian architecture are happy to visit the village of Snegiri. On its territory is the ancient temple of St. Seraphim of Sarov.

Zaraysk

This small town on the river. Sturgeon, whose population is only 5 thousand inhabitants, is often called a city-museum. The first mention of him is in the annals of 1146. Then, historians believe, the settlement was burned by nomads. And only in 1225 chronicles again mention this settlement, which was rebuilt, and even moved here a miraculous icon from Korsun - St. Nicholas.

In 1237, the city was burnt by the troops of Batu, and after the restoration was given the name: Novogorodok on Sturgeon. To protect himself from enemies, he was turned into a fortress, having built a Kremlin. And only in the 17th century. This settlement received its current name - the city of Zaraysk. His Kremlin is the only defensive construction of this kind in the territory of the Moscow region. Within its walls there are very few buildings, the main of which are two churches. The first of these is the Cathedral of St. Nicholas. It was erected in 1681. To date, the cathedral, built on the model of ancient Russian temples, can be viewed only from the outside. Inside it is empty.

Much later (at the beginning of the 20th century), the Cathedral of John the Baptist was erected on the territory of the Zaraisk Kremlin . This building is conceived in a neoclassical style and today it is an active church.

In addition to the cathedrals on the territory of the Kremlin there is a building of the presence places erected in the 18th century. Today it houses a Sunday school. There is also the Baptistery of St. Seraphim of Sarov in the Kremlin.

The city of Zaraysk is interesting for fans of history by the estate of the writer F.M. Dostoevsky and the house of the sculptor A.S. Golubkina. Walking through the streets of this village, you can be sure that there are many monuments erected in honor of famous people. These are the monuments of D.M. Pozharsky, F.M. To Dostoevsky, K.A. Meretsky.

The most ancient on Zaraisk land is the temple of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Tourists visiting the town, necessarily go into it to worship the miraculous icon of the Holy.

Cuban

The first settlements in this area appeared in the 15th century. It was a settlement that received its main development after the abolition of serfdom. The impetus to economic development was given by the railway, laid here at this time.

By the end of the 19th century. In the village they opened a zemstvo school, which became the first local educational institution. In the 20th century. The surrounding lands were used as a test site. It was tested tanks, cars, as well as a variety of construction equipment.

The city of Kubinka (Moscow region) received its current status only in 2004. And today this settlement is known for such important objects for the country as the Moscow Institute of Radio Electronics of Space Forces and part of the airborne troops.

What is worth seeing in this land for tourists? The most important sight of the city is the Central Museum of Armored Weapons and Equipment of the Ministry of Defense of Russia. It is one of the largest in the world. His exhibits are armored vehicles of various historical periods and species. This museum is a kind of town, in the streets of which there are tanks, armored personnel carriers, etc.

Popularity among tourists enjoys the Aircraft Display Center. Lovers of antiquity are happy to visit the Vasilievsky estate, as well as temples and chapels on the territory of the city - monuments of Russian architecture from different eras.