The Moscow region is the most populatedsubject of the Russian Federation. 77 cities are located on its territory, of which 19 people number more than 100 thousand people, there are many industrial enterprises and cultural and educational institutions, and there is a huge potential for the development of domestic tourism.

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Excursion tourism in the Moscow region

On the territory of the Moscow region there are manyAttractions that will be of interest to those who want to better know the history of their country. Even "young" cities of the Moscow region deserve attention, so Moscow region excursions are an excellent way to spend a long weekend for Muscovites and guests of the capital In order to prepare for such a trip, the tourist will need a detailed map of the Moscow region with the cities and information about the monuments located there history, nature and architecture, and the choice of settlements that should be included in the route of a sightseeing trip around Moscow depends only on the personal preferences of the traveler.

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Pushkino, the Moscow Region

It is believed that the name of the village located on thethe banks of the river Ucha, occurred on behalf of its owner - boyar Morhinin, nicknamed Pushka - the ancestor of Alexander Pushkin. Today in the city of Pushkino there are more than 106 thousand inhabitants and about twenty industrial enterprises operate. In addition, Pushkino is a major scientific center. Those who want to get acquainted with the sights of Pushkino, first of all it is worth to visit the Soviet square of the city, which is a large fountain with illumination and monuments to I. Krylov and A. Pushkin. Another beautiful building, reminiscent of a fairytale castle, can be seen on the Railway station square. This snow-white water tower was built at the dawn of the last century and is considered one of the most recognizable symbols of the city of Pushkino. As for the monuments of antiquity, the main one is the temple of Julian of Tarsia, with 12 bells, consecrated in the 16th century. And nature lovers will certainly enjoy visiting the unique Forest Seed Museum.

Pushkino, Moscow region

City of Dzerzhinsky, Moscow Region

In 1380 Dmitry Donskoi founded on the lands,located to the south-east of the borders of modern Moscow, the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery. In 1920, the brothers were expelled from the monastery, and in its walls were placed the commune of street children. Dzerzhinsky. This is how the city of Dzerzhinsky (Moscow region) appeared in the course of time. Today, the main attraction of these places is the restored architectural complex of the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery, among which the magnificent Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral, the bell tower, the Assumption Church and the so-called Jerusalem Wall stand out. In addition, the memorial museum of the murdered Tsar Nicholas II is housed in the monastery, where postcards, photographs, books, portraits, household items and personal items related to the family of the last Russian emperor are presented. Another attraction of the city Dzerzhinsky - a memorial museum in the open air in honor of the creators of the rocket shield of our country. On its territory you can see a real ballistic missile, the famous installation "Grad" and the complex S-125.

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Zheleznodorozhny (Moscow region)

Those who wish to know why the village of Sergievkawas nicknamed Obarulovka, it is worth to go east of Moscow. There, 10 km from the capital, the city of Zheleznodorozhny (Moscow region) is located, which arose around the railway station of the same name, by merging several villages, including the old Obolovka. By the way, in the world-famous work of Leo Tolstoy Anna Karenina rushes under the train from the platform in Obiralovka. Although the history of the city of Zheleznodorozhny totals just over six decades, there are several interesting monuments of architecture. For example, the ancient Preobrazhensky temple with the most beautiful porcelain iconostasis, as well as the Troitskoe-Kainarji manor with the chapel-mausoleum of the famous Russian commander S. Rumyantsev deserve attention. And from the modern sights of Zheleznodorozhny you can note the huge telescope of the Astronomical Children's School "Vega".

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Podolsk (Moscow region)

Talking about the city of Moscow region,It is impossible to ignore Podolsk. After all, except that it is one of the most densely populated settlements of the Moscow region, tourists are waited there to get acquainted with numerous interesting sights. For example, it is necessary to examine the magnificent temple of the Trinity Life-Giving in a restrained Empire style, built in the thirties of the 19th century in honor of Russia's victory in the war with Napoleon. Another magnificent monument of Russian architecture - the Church of the Resurrection of the Speaker - is one of the oldest buildings in Podolsk. In addition, in the city and its environs there are several ancient manor houses. These include, in particular, Ivanovo, where the Local Lore Museum is located today, and Pleshcheyevo, where P. Tchaikovsky once stayed and worked.

Moscow City, Moscow Region

Along with cities and towns that have an ancienthistory, in the suburbs there are quite a few very young settlements. Among them is the city of Moscow, Moscow Region, whose photo is shown below. Today, there is intensive housing construction, and many young families dream of buying housing, for example, in the neighborhood "Grad Moscow". Guests of the city should definitely see the beautiful temple of Patriarch Tikhon, as well as the War Memorial and the nearby Gorky Reserve, where he spent his last years and died.

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Chekhov, the Moscow Region

The first mention of the settlement underThe name Lopasnya is found in a charter dating from 1175. It was this village that eventually turned into a city that in 1954 was renamed Chekhov. It so happened historically that in the Chekhov district there are many memorable places connected with the descendants of Alexander Pushkin and with the great playwright and writer AP Chekhov, so a trip to these places promises to become very interesting and informative. For example, tourists should visit the estate "Zachatievskaya", where a 17th-century church and baroque house are preserved. There, in Zachatievsky, you can see the gravestones of General A. Pushkin - the eldest son of the great poet and several other members of his family. Among other monuments of the history of the city of Chekhov are also the Anno-Zachatievskaya church and the post office building, built with the assistance of AP Chekhov.

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Balashiha

In the suburbs there are a lot of such populatedpoints, on acquaintance with the sights of which it may take more than one day. For example, the ancient Balashikha, which rightfully owns the title of the most populous city of the Moscow region, is incredibly rich in monuments of history and architecture. Among the main attractions of the Balashikha urban district are the 18th-century Gorenka manor with a beautiful landscape park and an elegant rotunda church in Pehre-Yakovlevsky. In addition, in Balashikha operates an interesting museum of local lore, located in a historic building, built in the first half of the 19th century. There tourists will see a lot of exhibits relating to the history of the Moscow region and the life of the inhabitants of the region from ancient times to our days. Also very popular are excursions to the Museum of Air Defense Forces, part of the exposition is located directly under the open sky.

As you can see, the cities of the Moscow region can becomean excellent place for interesting excursions. Moreover, before you spend a lot of money and go to the far end of the world, you should first get acquainted with the monuments located on the territory of your homeland.