Location: Moscow Oblast
Top Things to do in Moscow Oblast
Top Restaurants in Moscow Oblast
What to do and see in Moscow Oblast, Central Russia: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Moscow Oblast (Russian: Моско́вская о́бласть, tr. Moskovskaya oblast, IPA: [mɐˈskofskəjə ˈobləsʲtʲ]), or Podmoskovye (Russian: Подмоско́вье, IPA: [pədmɐˈskovʲjə], literally "around/near Moscow"), is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). With a population of 7,095,120 (2010 Census) living in an area of 44,300 square kilometers (17,100 sq mi), it is one of the most densely populated regions in the country and is the second most populous federal subject. The oblast has no official administrative center; its public authorities are located in Moscow and across other locations in the oblast.
Restaurants in Moscow Oblast
1. Gefsimansky Chernigovsky Skit (convent)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By Jedai79 - Singapore, Singapore
On 8 June 2018, nearing the end of our 19-day Russian trip (on a free & easy basis), my partner was really tired of seeing onion-structures, so we decided to book a cab to go to Tchaikovsky House Museum (it was a must for me!) and Sergiev Posad. Unlike the Croatian road trip we did end 2016 where we went to Plitvice Waterfall; drove past the mountainous terrain of Slovenia and some parts of Croatia; walked along the seaside promenade of Split; walked round the old city of Dubrovnik; went to the holy town of Medjugorje; walked to a castle along the seaside in Trieste (Italy); ventured up hilly cobblestone-paved roads to view the small town, Rovinj; went to lakes; Predjama Castle nestled in a cave; Postojna Cave; visited the mystical Mostar, for the 19 days in Russia, we visited almost the same kind of churches/palaces, we didn’t get a chance to see a variety of things. Not that Russia does not have the above that we mentioned for our Croatian road trip but those places were far from Moscow and St Petersburg and we can’t drive because we can’t remember the letters in Russian language. (Cyrillic, we think...) After referring to TA reviews, we decided on this place in Sergiev Posad. My partner wanted something SPECIAL and Gefsiansky Chernigovsky Skit did not disappoint him. Most tour groups would take tourists to Vladimir and Suzdal but we love Sergiev Posad. All the above are part of the Golden Ring. On 8 June 2018, it was a rainy day. The drive from Tchaikovsky’s House in Klin to Sergiev Posad plus a lunch stop was no more than 2.5 hours. Still had the onion-structure. After walking into the church, we could not find the entrance to the “caves”. We had to ask the lady who was selling candles for direction. She said 800 Rubbles, so we thought it was 800 Rubbles/pax and we were gonna pay 1600 Rubbles. She was so honest that she said it should be 800 Rubbles for two visitors. We could not see any signs there and she could have walked away with the extra money we had wanted to pay her. Thank you! She got one of the seminary student (he dressed like a friar from the Catholic religion) who was talking to her then to take us to the “caves” which were hidden by the Church. How this Church was built round the caves was something we didn’t understand. After walking into a fairly huge praying area, we thought that was the end of our tour. Then, the seminary student who was from Yugoslavia led us through another door, walked down some steps, walked through some dark narrow paths (most of them were fitted with lights, seminary student knew where all the switches were). There were small prayer rooms. Finally, he guided us to the stream. Stream water has been drawn into taps where we could get to drink the water. The religious paintings on the walls of the cave were done by seminary students quite recently. After the tour, we left church and were greeted by a nice pond with ducks swimming in it. Very peaceful and serene. If we have a chance to return to Russia, we’d like to see nature and not churches/palaces all the time.... Gefsimansky Cheenigovsky Skit was memorable. We did not have the time to visit other places of interest in Sergiev Posad. May be we should return to Sergiev Posad one day....
2. Vadim Zadorozhny's Museum of Equipment
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 381 reviews
3. Church of The Holy Virgin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By alice0412 - Ascoli Piceno, Italy
Church of the Sign of the Most Holy Mother of God made in the style of European Baroque. This style was not typical for the traditional Russian church architecture.History of the estate began in 1627, when it was owned by Boyar Morozov. His daughter married Prince Golitsyn and the estate became the possession of their family.Construction of the church was carried out from 1690 to 1698 years, and only in the summer. Unfortunately, architects are not known. Probably, they were from Italy.The church is decorated with figures of angels and saints, contrary to Orthodox tradition of building.It is magnificent. I advise you to visit it absolutely!
4. House-Museum of Kropotkin
5. Vertical Windtunnel AERODYNAMIKA
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 126 reviews
Center of dynamic entertaiment Aerodynamics - Wind tunnel Attraktion - Flight simulator - Auto-attraktion - Shooting gallery - Restraint -Kids area
6. Blinnaya Gora
7. The Central Air Force Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By michelw838 - Den Bosch, The Netherlands
They have really every plane that was ever made in Russia and the Soviet Union. I had a great tour and the captain took all the time to tell fantastic stories about the planes, there was a lot to see and a lot to take pictures of. Amazingly and impressive museum!
8. Waterfall Gremiachy
9. Zaraysk Kremlin State Museum Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 244 reviews
7 surviving towers of the Kremlin were built in the middle of the 16th century.
Reviewed By 30vladimirr - Moscow, Russia
I persuaded my friends to go to this place on January 1. Since it was not far from us (the place where the New Year was celebrated). The Kremlin itself is not big, a lot of time is not necessary to completely go around it and enjoy the spirit of antiquity. The Kremlin was built in 1531 as a defensive fortress from the Tatars. All walls and towers were not destroyed and then rebuilt, not one war affected this place and the historical appearance of the Kremlin was preserved. inside the Kremlin, you begin to feel the power of that time, saturated with spirit. Most importantly, looking at the walls and towers, you are in a little shock. You are only interested in one question. How could people so carefully and for centuries build it so long ago, without modern technology !? Honestly, maybe this is not a big place like the Kolomna Kremlin, Suzdal or Yaroslavl. But Kolomna is not far away, and if you go to Kolomna, then be sure to visit Zaraysk and the Kremlin in this small but historically important city.
10. Church of Vladimir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Located in the village of Bykovo is the Church of Vladimir Icon of Mother of God built in 1789. It may be the only one of its kind in Russia as it is an oval house compared to a crossing square, which is how most Orthodox churches are built. The church is also considered to be one of the most beautiful in the country.
