27 sights of Lobnya: photos and descriptions

Lake Kiyovo, also known as Kiovo, is located in the Eastern microdistrict of the city of Lobnya, next to the street of the same name. It is famous for river gulls; this bird has become a symbol of the city and is depicted on its coat of arms. The lake of moraine-glacial origin has become heavily overgrown with sedge and cattail in recent years. You cannot swim in it, however, the reservoir is popular among residents and guests of the city who come to admire the beautiful landscape and black-headed gulls.

Lake Kiovo is a natural monument of federal significance and is therefore especially protected. The order and cleanliness here is monitored by an initiative group, which includes concerned residents of Lobnya. For everyone, they conduct free tours of the surrounding area and tell the history of the lake. The reservoir used to be popular among fishermen, until the authorities banned fishing from a boat. The reservoir is known outside of Lobnya thanks to Yu. I. Koval’s story “Lake Kiyovo”.

Lobnya: what a tourist should see in 1 day

On the territory of Lobnya there are several significant objects from a historical and cultural point of view, for which tourists should visit this city. The most important sights, reflecting the features and specifics of the city, are highlighted at the beginning of the article.

Square of the Defenders of Moscow and the memorial sign “Line of Defense”

Address: Lenin street.

In Lobnya, much is connected with the Great Patriotic War; the city was awarded the honorary title “Settlement of Military Valor,” which is quite natural. In 1941, fierce battles for the capital were fought on the territory of the city; the last line of defense of Moscow was located 31 kilometers from the Kremlin walls.

Here the Red Army stopped the enemy, preventing him from entering the capital. The city honors the memory of the heroic days of defense and is proud of its historical role, which is reflected in the city’s sights. The “Square of Defenders of Moscow” has been established in the city. Its territory is being actively improved.

As part of the “Line of Defense” project, in the year of the 70th anniversary of the Victory, on July 25, 2015, a memorial sign “Moscow Line of Defense 1941” was installed here. It is a structure of three narrow vertical steles, reminiscent of spears, on which a five-pointed star is mounted, framed by a “St. George’s ribbon”, in the center of which there is an inscription reflecting the name.

Monument "Anti-aircraft gun"

Address: corner of Batareinaya street and Bukinskoe highway.

Not far from the modern memorial sign, since 1967, there has been the most famous military monument of Lobnya, recognized as an object of historical and cultural heritage of Federal significance.

The monument reminds us of the feat of the 13th battery of the 864th anti-aircraft artillery regiment, whose fighters played an important role in containing the enemy in the battles of December 1-3, 1943.

This information is reflected on the pedestal of the monument, which reproduces an 85-caliber anti-aircraft gun. The creator of the monument is architect I.A. Upland. It was opened on the eve of the 50th anniversary of October.

Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands

Address: st. Kiovo, 25A.

The oldest monument of church architecture within Lobnya is a legacy of the 18th century. The prehistory of the city of Lobnya goes back to several villages that existed in these lands. One of them was called Kiovo in honor of the local lake.

In this settlement, through the efforts of Count Vorontsov in 1764-1769. A baroque style stone temple was built. According to one version, its architect is Karl Blank, but the name of the architect is not known for certain. The temple, consecrated in honor of the Savior Not Made by Hands, replaced an older wooden church, built back in the 1660s by order of the owner of these lands - B. M. Khitrovo.

In 1900, the Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands underwent reconstruction, in particular, arches were built on the south side. During Soviet times, the temple was closed, its premises were used for economic and industrial needs.

The historical and religious landmark began to perform church functions again in 1988, and restoration was carried out. The temple was given the status of a monument of Federal significance.

Museum of the History of the City of Lobnya

Address: st. Zhirokhova, 2.

The museum of local history began its history as the Museum of Military and Labor Glory. The initiative to create it was taken by Great Patriotic War veteran Prokopiy Kolychev, an honorary citizen of the city of Lobnya. The exposition opened its doors in 1981.

Military themes still occupy a central place in the exhibition. The “Military Glory” hall is dedicated to the events of the Defense of Moscow and the Great Patriotic War in general, its participants and heroes, where documentary evidence, material sources, and photographs are presented. The main exhibit of the “military section” is considered to be the painting “Fight of Anti-Gunners on December 3, 1941”, written by the artist V. I. Korobkov.

The museum’s permanent exhibition also includes the “History of Neighborhoods” and “Link of Times” halls, dedicated to the culture and life of the inhabitants of the Lobny lands in different eras. The exhibition recreates the interiors of a Russian hut from the early 20th century and a Soviet apartment.

Nature reserve "Lake Kiovo"

Address: st. Pavlika Morozova, 1.

There is a nature reserve right in the center of the city of Lobnya. The local lake Kiovo received this status in 1947. The object is recognized as a natural monument of Federal significance. This reservoir is an ancient witness to the entire history of the area, reflected in the local toponymy.

Today one of the streets is named after him. The lake is believed to be of glacial origin. One is not large in size, and the maximum depth is comparable to human height - only about 1.7 meters.

The waters are abundantly covered with vegetation. Among the representatives of the fauna, seagulls are considered the most popular inhabitants. Lake Kiovo seems to be a very picturesque and romantic place, a source of pride for locals and one of the points of attraction for tourists.

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It always happened before that when we lived somewhere, we didn’t really explore the city with its attractions, and when driving past some beautiful place we always put off exploring it until later.

The morning pleased us with sunny, warm weather and, having slept well, we leisurely got ready and went for a walk around this city!

of Lobnya itself is a relatively young city. It was founded in 1902 , but became a city only in 1961. In the past, there was a railway station called Lobnya and a station village formed around it, which subsequently grew.

First of all, we go to the Temple of the Archangel Michael in Krasnaya Polyana .

In fact, we are near it almost every other week. It is near this temple that there is a well that we love so much with delicious water that you can drink!

The Church of the Archangel Michael in Krasnaya Polyana was built in 1900 from a small chapel. In appearance, the church is very ordinary, somewhat nondescript. This is not the kind of church that is worth traveling to another city for, although it also has its own characteristics. One of which is a completely transparent, forged bell tower!

A lot of people gather near the temple on Saturdays.

Separately about the well! This is, of course, not a landmark, but a very important element in the city! Residents of Lobnya come here to stock up on water, because it’s simply impossible to drink water from the tap!

There is a private sector around the temple. Purple plums and red rowan are the decorations of these places! We get into the car, turn around and drive on, to the memorial of the years 41-45!

In fact, there are a lot of such memorials in Lobnya . During the Battle of Moscow during the Great Patriotic War, numerous battles with the invaders were fought in the Lobnya area. The village of Krasnaya Polyana, which is part of the city today, is known to us as the point where the enemy came closest to Moscow. The liberation of Krasnaya Polyana is considered a turning point in the battle for Moscow. That's how it is!

We drive up and stop nearby. Here it is, one of the complexes to the glory of the defenders! Numerous names of Lobnen residents are carved on memorial plaques. In the center is a monument to a heroic warrior.

I return to the car. Our path lies to another monument of 1941-1945. We pass by this military weapon every day on the way to work, but we were able to get closer and examine it in detail only today! Russian soldiers are depicted in the background, with a military weapon in the center on a raised platform.

Directly across the road is the Walk of Memory (or Fame). Right across the picturesque bridge there is a recreation area with a children's playground and benches!

The mood is excellent, because summer has spoiled us with another warm day! Here, just recently, I noticed a bench in the shape of a heart right on the shore of the pond. In general, there are a lot of ponds and lakes in Lobnya!

The forged bench is very romantic. There's just a lot of trash around.

After admiring the lake, we moved further - to the temple in the name of the Icon of the Mother of God “Spreader of Bread” . A truly beautiful wooden structure. Everything is so harmonious, dark wood, surrounded by green fields and wild apple trees with red fruits! The temple is very young, built between 1996 and 2001. When we approached it, a service was going on in the temple, cars were driving up. There is a very neat parking lot nearby. The temple is excellent, but the fence around it slightly spoils the overall appearance, although it is painted in the color of the entire composition. And now through Meadow and along Dmitrovka we are again rushing towards Lobnya! A little before reaching the crossing, we turned right - we decided to look at the new microdistrict of the city! The new houses here are impressive - tall, beautiful! We go back and here ahead is probably the most important attraction of the city of Lobnya, because Kiovo is its oldest part, which dates back no less than 5 centuries! The current stone Church of the Savior of the Image Not Made by Hands was erected on October 1, 1769 on the site of a dilapidated wooden church. The temple is very interesting. The round windows are decorated with stucco, endowed with individual characteristics. Previously, the temple was part of the Kiovo-Spasskoye estate , from which now only the garden with the oldest trees and the temple itself remain!

Across the road there is a unique natural reserve - Lake Kiovo!

This lake became a protected lake because of the colonies of seagulls. But they no longer live there, as it seemed to me, and the lake itself is gradually turning into a swamp. But people are walking around here, and the area is apparently being cleaned up.

Returning to the road, we headed to the park of the Kiovo-Spasskoye estate . The park was disappointing. Nothing remained here except ancient trees. But there are a lot of new things - a basketball court, a military glory memorial and an eternal flame. The memorial is very good. Every year of the war is described in detail, there are many photos and family tables.

And we were heading to another body of water in the city, the one near the crossing! A beautiful small pond, a good parking lot near the shore, but the roads... Narrow, one lane, and there is parking on each side. That is, there is only a little space left in the middle for travel! An excavator was driving in front of us... In general, it was interesting to watch how it squeezes among all these parked horses!

Local cats are very charismatic, especially when they take their afternoon baths.

Another local “attraction” is the birch grove recreation park . The central entrance of the park is located from Lenin Street.

We didn’t go to the park itself, since we’d already been there and didn’t see anything particularly remarkable, but there was a very interesting deer standing near the entrance! Right in front of us, two women with their children approached the animal and spent a long time photographing their children! It took a long time because each of them climbed onto the back of a fragile animal! This is one of the first walks around our city, this is how I see Lobnya, perhaps in the future I will see it a little differently.

Historical and architectural sights

Lobnya has had the status of a city since 1961. The official date of its foundation is 1902, but the development and settlement of these lands goes back to time immemorial. Consequently, in the city and its surroundings you can find interesting architecture, against which you will get memorable photographs.

Kiovo-Spasskoye Estate

Address: Kiovo street, 17B.

The Spasskaya Church, preserved and now functioning, was part of the Spasskoe-Kiovo estate complex. The history of the estate can be traced back to 1623, when these lands were transferred into the ownership of the brothers Ivan and Grigory Bornyakov. Later the owners of the estate were B.M. Khitrovo, I.M. Yazykov, princes of Volyn, I.I. Vorontsov. From the middle of the 19th century until the revolution it belonged to Count Panin.

Not much remains today from the centuries-old history of the estate. The regular manor park, laid out in the 18th century, has not been completely preserved. From the estate buildings, a one-story outbuilding has survived to this day - a white stone structure with symmetrical facades and a gable roof.

Stylistically, it correlates with classicism, although a number of sources indicate that the building does not have clearly defined features of a specific architectural style. Dates from the beginning of the 19th century. The territory of the estate is an object of historical and cultural heritage of regional significance.

Buildings of the Krestovnikov factory

Address: microdistrict Krasnaya Polyana.

As part of the modern city of Lobnya there is a microdistrict of the same name to the famous Sochi resort - Krasnaya Polyana, historically it was the village of Polyany, in the Soviet pre-war period - the village of Krasnaya Polyana. The legendary local textile factory received the same name; it is considered the oldest enterprise in the city.

The settlement, which has become a microdistrict, has a long industrial history. Back in 1850, in the village of Polyany, the famous industrialists the Krestovnikov brothers created a paper factory. The production buildings of the former factory - red brick buildings, built in the spirit of the times - are a historical and industrial landmark of Lobnya.

Shukhov hyperboloid water tower

Address: 21, bldg. 1, Science Town.

The name of the designer Vladimir Grigorievich Shukhov was imprinted on the appearance of many cities in our country, thanks to the tower project he developed. The most famous of the Shukhov towers is located on Shabolovka in Moscow.

Once there were about 200 Shukhov towers across the country, but only seven have survived to this day, and one of them is in Lobnya. It was built in 1918.

The characteristic openwork design of the tower is 40 meters high; the tank holds 100 cubic meters of water. At the moment it is not used for its intended purpose and is preserved as a historical and engineering landmark.

Village "Katyushki"

Address: Katyushki street, 43B.

The former village of Katyushki is now the urban microdistrict of Lobnya. In the northeast of it, on the right bank of the Lobnya River, archaeological excavations were carried out, during which finds were made dating back to different historical periods. The settlement discovered here in 2008 was recognized as a cultural heritage site.

The dating of the monument is approximate. It is believed that the settlement arose no earlier than the 14th century, and its dawn came in the 17th century. A characteristic feature of the village is a pond with a diameter of 50 meters. Scientists have determined that this is an artificial object.

Settlement "Lugovaya"

Address: Lugovaya village.

An archaeological site on the territory of the former village of Lugovaya, now a district within the city, was discovered in 2013. The village dates back to the 15th-16th centuries. Fragments of ceramics characteristic of that time were discovered.

How to get there

Getting to Lake Kiyovo is not difficult. Near the reservoir there are many public transport stops, as well as a railway station. You can also get there by taxi.

By train

Lobnya railway station is located 500 meters southwest of Lake Kiovo. Electric trains arrive there from Savelovsky and Belorussky railway stations in Moscow, as well as from other nearby settlements - Odintsovo, Mozhaisk, Zvenigorod, Golitsyno, Dmitrov, Borodino, Savelovo, etc.

Train schedule at Lobnya station

By bus and minibus

There is a stop called “Church” 130 meters northeast of the lake. Buses No. 25, 36, 42, 60, 459 run to it, as well as route taxis No. 170k and “Lobnya - Five Planets”. 520 meters southwest of the reservoir is the stop “Lobnya Station”, where you can get there by bus No. 21 and minibuses No. 1k, 4k.

Transport routes in Lobnya on the map

Cultural life of Lobnya: museums, theaters, recreation centers

Everyone will also be able to have a cultural holiday in Lobnya – both tourists and citizens. In addition to the local history museum, there are galleries, permanent exhibitions and theaters.

Art Gallery

Address: Lenin street, 16.

Honored Artist of Russia Vladimir Ivanovich Korobkov left a noticeable mark on the culture of the city of Lobnya and is the author of heraldic symbols. It was thanks to him that the Art Gallery appeared in Lobnya in 2004. He himself was its first director.

Over the years of its existence, the gallery has become an exhibition platform for more than 100 artists and a venue for cultural and educational events. In particular, the local history seminar “History of the city about the people and for the people” is taking place within its walls.

Soil and Agronomic Museum named after. V.R. Williams

Address: k1, Science Town.

Arriving in Lobnya, you have the opportunity to go on a unique excursion that will interest everyone who is passionate about agriculture. The city is home to a famous scientific institution - the All-Russian Institute of Feed, named after the famous soil scientist Vasily Robertovich Williams.

The institution operates a “Soil and Agronomic Museum”, which presents materials on biology, geography and ecology, which will be an excellent addition to school and university courses, and for adult tourists will significantly broaden their horizons.

Part of the exhibition is dedicated to the life and work of Williams himself. The museum has a fairly long history; it was officially opened in 1934. The basis of the exhibition was made up of exhibits collected in the century before last, starting from the 1880s.

Theater "Chamber Stage"

Address: Bukinskoye sh., 31.

The Municipal Drama Theater "Chamber Stage" is one of the most famous cultural institutions of the city, dating back to 1991. The repertoire includes productions aimed at audiences of different ages. The theater is the venue for the annual Russian Classics festival. Troupes from different cities of Russia and foreign groups take part in it.

Theater "Dolls and People"

Address: Lobnensky Blvd., 9A.

Little spectators and their parents will be warmly welcomed in the cozy hall of the Lobnya puppet theater. The institution sees its mission as “helping adults answer children’s questions.” The theater opened its doors in 1991.

The creation of the theater is associated with the name of the artist, designer and architect Olga Kirillova, she was also its first director. The repertoire includes puppet shows not only for children; there are also serious productions for adults.

House of Culture "Krasnaya Polyana"

Address: Sportivnaya st., 4.

The House of Culture, created at the Krasnaya Polyana textile factory, has the status of the oldest cultural institution in the city. It was opened in 1928. The building was built according to a standard design and has historical significance associated with the Great Patriotic War.

A people's militia was formed here; people went to the front directly from the building of the Palace of Culture. This fact is recorded on a memorial plaque installed on the facade.

Nowadays the Krasnaya Polyana cultural center is a whole leisure complex. In addition to the concert venue, there is a play center for children called “Fidgets” within its walls, and there is a gym and a gym.

On the basis of the institution there are clubs, sections, and interest clubs. The House of Culture has become a popular place for holding events of various levels - these include events that are significant for the city, and private banquets on special occasions.

House of Culture "Lugovaya"

Address: 1B, Scientific Town.

The House of Culture, created at the Williams Research Institute, is located on the territory of the scientific town. Operating since 1974. Known as a center for children's and youth creativity. This is a place for creative realization, additional education, and a pleasant pastime.

Vocal, dance and theater groups, both children's and adults, operate at the cultural center. Various classes are offered for the younger generation, from aerobics to English language courses.

Temples and churches of the city in the vicinity of Lobnya

In Lobnya there are several Orthodox churches that were created or acquired their current appearance already in the era of modern Russia.

Michael the Archangel Church

Address: st. Lieutenant Boyko, 41A.

In 1861, to commemorate the abolition of serfdom, the factory owners, the Krestovnikov brothers, organized the construction of a chapel in Krasnaya Polyana. It was closed under Soviet rule. Already in the 1990s, the rear of the former chapel was rebuilt, turning into a functioning temple, consecrated in honor of Michael the Archangel.

Temple of Philaret of Moscow

Address: st. Kalinina, 11.

In honor of Moscow Metropolitan Philaret, a small remarkable church was consecrated in Lobnya, attracting with its rounded shape and shiny silver dome. This is a modern era structure. The church was built in 1996-2001.

Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God “Spreader of the Loaves”

Address: Polevaya st., 7A, Lugovaya microdistrict.

The cozy wooden church in the Lugovaya microdistrict externally resembles examples of ancient Russian architecture, however, it is a modern building. The initiative to build the temple was expressed by local residents in 2003. The temple was consecrated in 2010 in honor of the “Different of the Loaves” icon.

Seagulls

The main attraction of Lake Kiyovo are the river gulls. At the end of the last century, the largest colony of birds in the Moscow region and even in Europe nested on the reservoir - from 45 thousand to 50 thousand pairs. Due to the fact that the lake could not feed such a number of birds, they began to feed at the city dump and subsequently refused to get food for themselves in the reservoir. This caused the disappearance of nesting sites.

An initiative group of local residents, together with the city administration and public organizations, sounded the alarm. Thanks to their efforts to clean up the lake and surrounding area, in 2014, about 100 pairs of birds nested on the pond and raised chicks. Since then, the colony has begun to revive, increasing to 1,600 nests by 2022. Today, local authorities are making every effort to preserve the nesting sites.

Monuments and sculptural decorations of the city

For historical reasons, all the significant and most famous monuments in the city of Lobnya are dedicated to military themes.

Mass grave "Belfry"

Address: City Park of Culture and Leisure.

The memorial appeared in the western part of the Park of Culture and Leisure in the year of the 55th anniversary of the Victory. The remains of Soviet soldiers discovered at the construction site of a new microdistrict were reburied here.

Erected on May 8, 2000, the monument is a granite arch topped with an Orthodox cross. It was called "Belfry". Today it is positioned as a memorial to all those who died in wars and military conflicts of the 20th century.

Obelisk "Soldier of 1941"

Address: South Street.

The figure of a Soviet soldier was installed in the Lugovaya microdistrict in memory of the events of December 6, 1941, when the 35th Infantry Division went on the offensive near Lobnya. Historical circumstances are recorded in the inscription on the pedestal.

Stella "To the Pacific Sailors..."

Address: Moscow Defenders Square.

Among the military units defending Moscow were sailors - a brigade formed from soldiers of the Pacific Fleet. One of the monuments in the “Square of Moscow Defenders” is dedicated to them.

The stele was installed in 1986 through the efforts of the Pacific Fleet Veterans Council. The full name of the Monument is “To the Pacific sailors and Siberian Red Army soldiers who stood to the death at the line of Lobnya in the great battle for Moscow.”

Memorial "Eternal Flame"

Address: Krasnaya Polyana microdistrict.

On the site of the mass grave between the former villages of Krasnaya Polyana and Puchkovo there is an extensive military memorial that dates back to the 1950s. Its author and initiator of creation was N. Shishkov, an eyewitness to the battles for Moscow.

More than 1,200 soldiers are buried in a mass grave on Puchkovo Field. The names of those who were identified are engraved on the slabs behind the statue of the soldier, the central figure of the memorial. At the foot of the monument the Eternal Flame burns.

Monument "Lorry". Car ZIS-5

Address: Bukinskoye sh., 39.

In 1984, the legendary ZIS-5 car was placed on a pedestal in Lobnya. Such cars were manufactured in the 30s and were reliable “iron horses” for military drivers of the Great Patriotic War.

The vehicle that became a monument previously belonged to front-line soldier A. Akkuratov. The car was restored by him and was running. The monument was initially christened “Veteran Car of 1943”, then the inscription was shortened to “Veteran-1943”, and the monument began to be called “Lorry”.

Monument to children prisoners of fascism

Address: City Park of Culture and Leisure.

Two small emaciated children's figures - a boy and a girl - are one of the most touching and poignant military monuments of Lobnya, installed in 2015. It is dedicated to young prisoners of fascist camps. In the images of children, sculptor Dmitry Yamin managed to convey all the pain and hardships of the war.

Lobnensky parks and squares

For walks in Lobnya, the local recreation center is perfect, however, if you wish, you can always go a little further, to the Lobnya Forest Park, where unity with nature is more significant.

Park of Culture and Leisure in Lobnya

Coordinates on the map: 56.013290, 37.471254.

Lobnensky Cultural Park is one of the most recognizable places in the city, a popular venue for events and an area for recreation and entertainment for citizens.

The park has picturesque alleys with flower beds, gazebos, and park sculptures. The infrastructure pays attention to sports; playgrounds and paths for cycling and roller skating are equipped; in the winter, the park attracts skiers. There are separate areas for walking and training dogs.

There is a pond on the territory where a popular water attraction operates. The park also offers other entertainment aimed at both children and adults.

What to see

Despite the fact that Lake Kiovo is not very clean, city residents love to come here to walk around the surrounding area. In addition to seagulls, the pond is home to ducks that you can feed. Fishing enthusiasts sit down with a fishing rod on the shore and enjoy the silence. True, there are not many fish in the pond because it is overgrown.

Nearby is the ancient Church of the Image Not Made by Hands, which was restored after destruction during the Soviet years. Nearby there is parking, a cafe and a playground for children. School excursions are held on the lake, children walk around the area and get acquainted with the story of the children's writer Yu. I. Koval “Lake Kiyovo”.

Guide to Lobnya, Moscow region