Yegoryevsk. Sights, photos with descriptions of what to see in one day

Where is

Yegoryevsk is located 100 km southeast of Moscow. The city is located in the middle part of the Meshchera Plain, in the middle of the triangle formed by the Moscow, Oka and Klyazma rivers. The history of the city begins in the 15th century, during the reign of Prince Vasily the Dark. Well, it became famous in the 19th century, thanks to the philanthropist and mayor N. Bardygin.

In those days, the city was one of the most comfortable places in the Ryazan province. It is surprising that even during the reign of Soviet power, almost all ancient temples and cathedrals have retained their appearance to this day.

You can get to the city by public buses from Kotelniki station and by electric trains from the Kazansky station of the capital. The easiest way to get to your destination from Moscow is by electric train. Travel time will take about 2-3 hours, through 36 stopping stations. From the Yegoryevsk railway station you can walk to the city center or take a bus.

Population of Yegoryevsk for 2022. Number of residents of Yegoryevsk

Links to official documents and resources on the census are marked with a sign; when you hover your mouse, you will see the name of the document.

Graph of population changes in Yegoryevsk:

As of 2015, about 71.2 thousand people live in Yegoryevsk.

Ethno-bury: Yegoryevtsy, Yegoryevets.

Weather, best time to travel

The climate in Yegoryevsk is quite mild and humid, typical for the entire Moscow region. The warmest period lasts from May to September, when northwest winds predominate, and winter is cold and snowy. At any time of the year, there are opportunities to spend an exciting weekend here.

In summer, amazing meadows give way to forest landscapes almost at the very edge of lakes and rivers. In autumn, pine forests are full of berries and mushrooms. During the snowy months, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter sports and participate in folk festivals. And, of course, professional hunting and fishing exists here all year round.

Yegoryevsk - weather by month.

This convenient area, not far from the capital, attracts tourists with its clear, clean air, numerous forests, and landscapes created by nature itself.

Guslitsa River

It flows first in a northerly direction and then turns west. The parish was named after this river in the Middle Ages. The length is 36 kilometers. Guslitsa is interesting because it flows along mast pine forests and is a unique natural monument. In 2010, in order to save the river from final pollution, a sewer collector was completed. This helped save Guslitsa.

Religious buildings

Yegoryevsk (attractions in the form of religious temples and ancient cathedrals with a complex history) is popular among believers as a holy place of pilgrimage and worship in front of the sacred relics of Orthodoxy.

Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky

The snow-white, majestic temple was built in 1877. Throughout its existence, the building served as a bell tower, a junior school, and a cinema in Soviet times. The building was revived as a temple in 1988, and then the paintings on the walls of the monastery were restored using old photographs and records from the archive.

Male Nikolo – Rodovitsky Monastery

The monastery itself was founded in the 15th century by the holy hieromonk Pachomius. It is located in the village of Rodovitsy on the outskirts of Meshchera near Moscow. From all over the country, pilgrims come here to touch the greatest shrine - the image of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

This unique relic of the monastery was hand-carved from a single apple tree after the appearance of the Wonderworker to the monastery minister. The temple is open to the public daily from 08:00 to 20:00. You can get here by bus from the city of Yegoryevsk.

Church of St. George the Victorious

One of the largest Old Believer churches in Russia is the Temple of St. George the Victorious, the creation of which was dedicated to the patron saint of the city in 1887. This is a very strong Orthodox Church, so pilgrimages are made here all year round. The temple managed to avoid destruction during the years of Soviet rule, but work is still ongoing on its restoration and restoration of the bell tower.

Alekseevskaya Church

It was erected in honor of the birth of Tsarevich Alexei. The church is built of brick and seats about a hundred people. The main shrine is the icon of Alexy of Moscow, with a particle of relics.

Unlike other churches, during the years of Bolshevik rule, the church did not close. It was defended by parishioners who stood in the church and prayed for a week.

Location: Nechaevskaya street - 64.

The most interesting museums

In the Old Believer city of Russia there is only one official museum, but at the same time, it is one of the oldest museums in the Moscow region and is one of the 30 most famous European museums.

Historical and Art Museum of Yegoryevsk

The unique museum of the Moscow region was opened in 1911, with the help of local philanthropist M. Bardygin. Its collection is rich in rare treasures from past masters. Products made of porcelain, glass, painted wood, carved bone, unique Old Believer icons, sketches and picturesque collections of provincial merchant life in Russia were collected over four centuries.

Interesting exhibition designs and interactive installations create an unforgettable journey through the historical past. Museum workers invite everyone to theatrical excursions, master classes for adults and children, quests and dinners in the Fireplace Hall. The museum itself is located in a beautiful building, the former home of the Yegorievsky merchants Nikitins on Sovetskaya Street, 73/20.

House of Bardygin N.M.

A monument of artistic architecture of the 19th century, which remains the most beautiful building in Yegoryevsk and a representative of wealthy merchant houses of those times. The local landmark is made in several styles. The lower part of the building is made of stone, in an artistic style, the upper front part of the house is built in the Art Nouveau style.

A wide staircase leads to the main entrance, around which there is a well-kept garden. The house itself is surrounded by a wrought iron fence. The historical building has the status of a museum, where examples of the economy and life of wealthy merchants are preserved.

Chekhov's estate Melikhovo

• Created in 1940 on the basis of an estate that once belonged to A.P. Chekhov
• Two school buildings have been preserved, one of them has an exhibition dedicated to the process of learning in the zemstvo school

Museum complex of the village of Melikhovo. Created in 1940 on the basis of an estate that once belonged to A.P. Chekhov. The composition of the museum complex: house, outbuildings (memorial, kitchen), bathhouse, utility buildings, 19th-century medical center, garden. Two school buildings have been preserved, in one of them there is an exhibition dedicated to the process of learning in the zemstvo school, in the other the world of Chekhov’s heroes is presented. The museum's collections and events are dedicated exclusively to A.P. Chekhov, the facts of his biography and literary activity.

Monuments and Monuments

Yegoryevsk (the sights in the form of memorial structures are not very diverse) offers to get acquainted with the most outstanding of them, which characterize the symbols and history of the development of the Old Russian region.

Monument to the basket

The monument symbolizes the prosperity and abundance of the city's inhabitants. The modern installation is made of metal in the form of a forged basket. The art object is installed on a pedestal on the territory of Peace Park.

The metal structure is believed to be one of a kind, immortalized in the image of a basket.

Jackhammer Monument

The symbol of mountain craft is made in the form of two rocks in a vertical position and massive stones at their feet, which are crushed by a powerful jackhammer. The monument is located at the entrance to the Phosphoritny microdistrict, 10 km from the center of Yegoryevsk, not far from the highway.

The landmark was erected in honor of workers mining and processing phosphorite in 1930, when deposits were first discovered here and the development of phosphorite, natural quarries began.

Sculpture to space explorers

At the intersection of Lenin Avenue and Sovetskaya Street, a monument was erected, which local residents call “Wing”. This place is dedicated to the Russian pilots who crashed during test flights and prevented the plane from falling on the city in 1977.

Kazan Kolychevsky Convent

Located in the village of Kolychevo. Founded in 1864 not far from the place where the icon of the Mother of God of Kazan was found. The icon was miraculously discovered not far from the source, and a chapel was erected at the site of its discovery. In the 1860s. Hieroschemamonk Macarius bought a small estate not far from the place where the icon was found and built an almshouse there for widows and orphans. In the 1960s The territory came under the jurisdiction of a psychoneurological boarding school. The revival of spiritual life began in the 1990s. In 1999, an Orthodox community emerged, and in 2004, the restoration of the monastery began. Now the community is adjacent to boarding schools and an anti-tuberculosis dispensary.

Architectural structures

Yegoryevsk (sights in the form of architectural structures that were formed over the course of a century) offers to see echoes of the urban planning reform of Catherine II with some elements of English Gothic.

Ruins of Khmelnytsia

In the area of ​​the city, among the fields, stands an original building. According to local residents, hops were grown, dried and ground in these areas. The local attraction is very popular among tourists who love unusual photographs.

The tower is located near the village of Ryazanovskoye on Yegoryevskoye Highway.

Ensemble of the central square

The most historical part of the city, which served the townspeople as a gathering place, festivities and trade in the pre-revolutionary period. Interesting: in 1826, the Assumption Cathedral was built on the square. Construction of the temple lasted about 12 years.

Later, it was blown up by order of the Soviet authorities and for another 12 years, the stones and remains of the shrine were removed. Along the perimeter of the square, buildings from the late 19th century - church shops - have been preserved. Nowadays, there are many souvenir shops and cafes located here.

Khludov Factory

The first spinning mill was built in 1845 by the Khludov brothers. Woven yarn was famous not only in Russia, but also abroad, so production expanded and flourished. Not far from the factory, in 1862, a living quarters for workers was built, and next to it was the Church of St. Michael the Archangel.

In 1870, the manufactory was retrained for weaving production, and a little later a paper spinning workshop was opened here.

The complex of buildings was constantly restored, so it is well preserved to this day. Today, it is a kind of museum of industrial buildings of past times, which were planned in the English spirit, and the central tower is reminiscent in style of Big Ben in London.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering School

Profsoyuznaya Street runs perpendicular to Sovetskaya. It’s worth walking along it because of the beautiful architectural structure – the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering School. It was erected in 1909 under the leadership of the Moscow architect Baryutin.

The appearance of the building is reminiscent of Oxford colleges or a medieval castle with turrets

The founder of the school, Mikhail Bardygin, sought to attract first-class specialists and use the best materials. New machines were purchased in Germany, teachers were trained abroad.

The project included the construction of buildings for students and teachers, and the creation of a garden with a pond.

Now it houses the Yegoryevsk Technical Institute.

Natural attractions

The squares and parks that decorate Yegoryevsk are much younger than the city itself. All of them were created at the end of the 19th century.

Bardyginsky garden

In 1875, the mayor N. Bardygin laid the foundation for the construction of the first park on the site of the old horse square. For a century, the square functioned as a place for public festivities. Today, a variety of sporting events and entertainment shows and programs are held here. The central park has children's attractions, fountains, well-groomed alleys and many flower arrangements.

Park "200 years of Yegoryevsk"

For many years the park was in disrepair, and only in 2015 work began on its improvement. The total area of ​​the park is 25 hectares. There are recreation areas with benches, children's playgrounds and fountains, and themed alleys.

The park is equipped with lighting and video surveillance, there are pedestrian sidewalks and bicycle paths, and a young apple orchard has been planted. In the near future it is planned to create a skatepark and an amusement park.

Guslitsa River

The region of the Moscow region has preserved its natural landscapes almost in their original form. Mixed and coniferous forests, vast swampy areas, numerous lakes and rivers deserve special attention. The Guslitsa River is considered one of the natural attractions of the city.

In addition to the wonderful views among the pine forest, this is a favorite place for avid fishermen. Recreation centers are conveniently located along the river, where you can have an acceptable and comfortable rest for the whole family in nature.

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Modern objects interesting to visit

Against the backdrop of its deep historical past, the city lives a rich, modern life.

Family Brewery Schwarz Kaiser

The mini-craft family brewery was founded in 2013. One of the Schwarz Kaiser restaurants is located in Yegoryevsk on Sovetskaya Street, 101. This is a favorite place for residents and guests of the city. The brewery offers guests live beer of European quality, a variety of meat dishes, barbecue and snacks.

Every year a craft beer festival is held here, where you can see with your own eyes how beer is brewed, listen to the stories behind the creation of recipes and, of course, try various types of intoxicating drink.

The festival program includes:

• organization of an interactive home brewing zone;
• various sweepstakes and competitions;
• children's activities and programs;
• master classes;
• live rock music;
• outdoor cooking.

Equestrian Club "Owl's Nest"

Not far from the city, in the area of ​​the village of Savvino, there is a professional sports club where horses are kept and trained. Dressage competitions for thoroughbred horses, one of the most spectacular equestrian sports, are held here annually.

In addition, the club offers everyone riding lessons from professional trainers, horseback riding through a pine forest and photo sessions with animals against the backdrop of amazing nature. The cost of a walk through the forest for 1 hour will be 1300 rubles, a photo session - 1000 rubles, photographer services - 1500 rubles.

Manufactory Khludov

The family of famous Moscow merchants Khludov originates from the village of Yegoryevsky district. In Yegoryevsk, merchants owned a paper spinning factory and several weaving factories operating on the principle of dispersed manufacturing. The factory began operating in 1845, providing jobs to the city's population. Production was regularly modernized, new technical and technological progress was introduced. In 1972, the Yegoryevsky Cotton Mill was created on the basis of the factories, which has existed as a joint-stock company since 1992. Only some of the buildings are in use, some are in poor condition.

Interesting places to relax with children

Yegoryevsk (the attractions of a small town for children deserve special attention) offers tourists several interesting places that are worth visiting with their family.

Entertaining and recreational

The modern complex offers guests and residents of the city a wide range of entertainment, including a small water park. A relaxing environment, comfortable sun loungers, a large swimming pool, hydromassage and geysers, as well as a bubbling pool with a jacuzzi will provide a lot of pleasure. There is a separate pool with slides for children.

After water treatments, you can bask in a Russian bath, visit a Turkish hammam, or experience the healing properties of a salt room. In addition, the complex has a billiards room, bowling alley, karaoke room, children's rooms for the little ones, a pool bar and a restaurant. After a bright holiday, you can stay overnight at a hotel.

Eco-farm Teterins

Family weekend tours can be spent outdoors in an eco-farm, where guests are offered:

• horseback riding, horse riding lessons for adults and children under the supervision of experienced trainers (1,200 rubles/hour);
• master classes in pottery art, culinary master classes in preparing various pastries and cheese making from natural products (from 2000 rubles/hour);
• rental of sports equipment in winter, tackle, boats, spinning rods for professional fishing, bicycles for active walks in the warm season;
• farm lunches with tea in the open air;
• original photo sessions for newlyweds, family photo sessions, photo sessions with animals (3,000 rubles/hour);
• feeding animals (turkeys, chickens, ducks, sheep, cows);
• rent of a Russian bath.

The farm is located in a picturesque corner of nature, near the village of Ryzhevo (about 9 km from the center of Yegoryevsk, travel time by bus 15 - 20 minutes).

Reindeer Farm

The only farm in all of Russia where reindeer are bred is located 40 km from Yegoryevsk. Here, children and adults will be able to get acquainted with the traditional life and secrets of reindeer herding, feed the animals themselves, ride on a sleigh drawn by reindeer, watch a master class on reindeer sledding, enjoy fresh baked goods in a warm yurt in winter and in the fresh air among nature in summer.

Interesting: the trip will be especially exciting for children. After all, there are husky puppies and fawns here that children are ready to play with all the time. In addition, many other animals are bred on the farm: timber wolves, foxes, polar owls, wild boars.

You can take pictures with many animals. On the farm territory there is a wide range of souvenirs made from deer antlers, which, according to local beliefs, bring good luck. A trip on a triple will cost 200 rubles. per person.

Self-guided route for 1 day

Return to the 19th century, isolate yourself from the noisy metropolis and wander through the quiet streets of old Yegoryevsk, which could be more exciting for lovers of historical architecture. Especially when interesting attractions are located close to each other.

The most exciting journey begins from Cathedral Square along Paris Commune Street towards the manufactory. Already in the city center there are temples, several monuments and sculptures. Along Karl Marx Street you can see the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a little to the side is the Church of St. George the Victorious, the Bardygin building and the Yegoryevsk Historical and Art Museum.

If you turn onto Shmidt Street, towards Oktyabrskaya, the Church of the Kazan Mother of God opens before your eyes, and down Vladimirskaya Street there will be the Trinity Mariinsky Monastery. On Sovetskaya there is a monument to Lenin, a sculpture of the Iron Lady, monuments to Military Glory, and at the intersection with A. Tupitsina Street there is a monument to Basket.

Those who love the architecture of industrial buildings should visit the Khludov brothers' factory and the women's school building.

And, of course, it’s worth seeing the outskirts of Yegoryevsk to get acquainted with the local cathedrals and temples, admire the primeval nature on the banks of the Guslitsa River, or make a pilgrimage to the monastery.

For a clear example, the best attractions of the city and their locations are shown in the table:

Hotels

After an exciting journey, full of new impressions, the city offers its guests a good selection of hotels with different price policies.

"Berejki - Hall"

Comfortable, family hotel with a convenient location. Guests are offered several restaurants, a bar, children's play areas, a small water park, a gym, and horseback riding.

The complex has 63 rooms with all necessary amenities, free parking and transfer to any destination for a fee. Room cost from 460 rub. per person per night with buffet breakfast. Berejki – Hall is located on Kasimovskoe highway, 45a.

Hotel Yegoryevsk

In the heart of the city, the Yegoryevsk Hotel offers comfortable luxury rooms, triple, double, single and family. The hotel has a total of 79 rooms of different price categories. There is everything you need: a refrigerator, a minimum set of dishes, a kettle, air conditioning, bath accessories.

The hotel has a restaurant and free parking. Room price per person from 370 rub. per day. Hotel Yegoryevsk is located in the historical, central part of the city on Sovetskaya Street, 126v.

Apartment Kvartirkin

One of the inexpensive hotels in the city, offering cozy standard rooms. All of them are equipped with a small kitchen with a mini refrigerator, a kettle and a set of dishes, a TV and satellite channels. Parking spaces are available for a fee. Room rates start from 320 rubles. per person per day.

Important: hotel prices may vary depending on seasonality, holidays and weekends.

Where to eat

Being in the historical center of Yegoryevsk, you can have a tasty and inexpensive meal in budget establishments, spend time with your family in a restaurant or have fun in a disco bar.

Food Room Family Restaurant

The restaurant is located in the city center on Sovetskaya Street, 98. Visitors are offered a choice of American, Asian and Eastern European dishes. Burgers, pizza, sushi and Thai Tom Yam soup, prepared according to an original recipe, are in particular demand here.

The average bill for two for pizza, two servings of soup and two glasses of wine will average about 1,400 rubles. A portion of rolls costs about 500 rubles.

Dining room "Solyanka"

One of the inexpensive public catering places is located on 8 March Street, 3a. This is a typical dining room, where the choice of dishes, although not large, is quite tasty. The establishment provides services for ordering and delivering dishes throughout the city, opening hours daily from 08:30 to 18:00. The average bill for a two-course lunch will be about 250 rubles.

Bar Ella

Stylish interior, amazing atmosphere, original cocktail menu, varied menu, hookah, night disco. A children's menu is available for children. Early booking of tables on weekends is 1000 rubles per person, entrance is 250 rubles per person.

A bottle of Bosca champagne will cost 500 rubles, Asti – Mondoro about 800 rubles, a bottle of 0.5 l Jim Beam whiskey about 3500 rubles. The pricing policy for dishes is average for the city. The establishment is located on Lenin Avenue, 2.

How to navigate

There are two types of public transport in the city - railway and road transport. City transport in the form of commuter buses serves areas in 16 directions to the nearest towns and villages. The average cost of travel by bus is 30 - 50 rubles. There are also intercity routes that run to the Vykhino metro station in Moscow (travel time is one and a half hours).

You can get around the city by taxi. The cost of ordering a car is approximately the same for taxi services, depending on the class of the car and the final destination. Additionally, machine downtime can be taken into account (3 rubles / minute). The average price for a taxi is 15 – 30 rubles/km. The minimum order value is 70 rubles.

Yegoryevsk is a place worth visiting at least once; it has cozy, quiet squares and streets, favorite places, old Russian houses, temples and architectural sights. There is also amazing nature here, endless meadows, pine forests and the most fabulous sunsets.