Khimki. Sights, photos of the city, what to see in the surrounding area

There are many cities in Russia that owe their appearance to the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects. These include Khimki, the third most populous city in the Moscow region. It grew out of a small village formed in 1851 at a railway station that connected the capitals of a huge empire stretching from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific coast. Having absorbed several surrounding villages, Khimki, on the wave of socialist industrialization, turned into an important industrial center of the region, and in 1937, after the commissioning of the Moscow Canal and the opening of the Northern Port, it acquired the status of a city. The significant event of the Second World War is associated with the name of the policy. It was here that the Wehrmacht units, bloodless in the battles and rushing towards the capital, were forced to stop. According to official data, Khimki became the closest settlement in the vicinity of Moscow that Guderian's tank columns managed to reach. In the post-war period, the city developed and grew, becoming, in the last third of the last century, an important point on the industrial map of the Moscow region. Today it has every reason to be proud not only of the enterprises of the military-industrial complex or the rocket and space industry, but also of its developed infrastructure, educational institutions, and architectural and historical monuments.

Where is

Khimki is located 20 km from the capital. City coordinates 55°53′49″ N, 37°25′46″ E. Getting there from Moscow is not difficult.

Moscow-Kryukovo electric trains regularly depart from the capital's Leningradsky Station to Khimki. You will have to spend 13-28 minutes on the way. The first train leaves at 00:38, the last at 23:50. Trains run at intervals of 5-20 minutes. There are several electric trains of the “Lastochka” class of increased comfort on the route. The fare depends on the class of the electric train and ranges from 69-120 rubles.

You can get to Khimki by bus:

• from Tushinskaya bus station;
• Art. m. Rechnoy Vokzal (No. 342, 343, 345, 370, 443);
• from Art. m. Vodny Stadium (No. 437, 440, 465, 350);
• from Art. m. Voikovskaya (No. 465);
• from Art. metro station Skhodnenskaya (No. 971, 873,).

From Art. m. Planerskaya, Children's Clinic stop, trolleybus No. 203 goes to Khimki. The International Highway leads from Khimki to Sheremetyevo Airport.

Weather, best time to travel

The optimal weather for walking outdoors in the Moscow region begins in late spring and continues throughout the summer. From June to September the air temperature is +21-24 °C. But in June and September, up to 48-50 mm of precipitation falls monthly, and inclement weather can last for 2 weeks in a row.

The largest number of sunny days is recorded in May, July and August; clear weather is observed on 20-23 days. The long winter begins with frosts in early November and lasts until the end of March. Average winter temperatures are -10°C. The sun rarely appears from behind the clouds, but it doesn’t rain often either.

Religious buildings

Khimki, the sights of which we decided to explore, is proud of its churches. There are about 20 objects in the city.

Temple of Cyril and Methodius

The temple in the Levoberezhny microdistrict (Bibliotechnaya St., 1) was built 15 years ago and attracts attention with its original architectural design.

The log church was created in the style of ancient Russian architecture of the pre-Mongol period. The current temple is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Church of Peter and Paul

At Leninsky Prospekt, 31, there is one of the oldest churches. It has been known since the 17th century. Over the years, the wooden structure deteriorated, and the owners of the estate where the temple was located decided to build a stone church. In 1829, the temple in a new form was consecrated.

After the revolution, the church was closed, housing soap workshops and then a foundry. The fresco painting was lost, the dome collapsed after a fire.

The building was returned to the parishioners in the early 2000s, and restoration was carried out. Now the Peter and Paul Church contains particles of the relics of Matrona of Moscow, Sergius of Radonezh, and the skufia of St. Mitrofan. The temple is active and open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Church of Cosmas and Damian

Located in a picturesque location on the banks of the Khimka River, at the entrance to the city. The wooden structure in the village of Kosmodemyanskoye has been known since the end of the 16th century. A hundred years later, the building was destroyed in a fire, and the owner of the estate, Count Zotov, erected the Church of the Holy Unmercenaries in stone.

Khimki. Sights: Church of Cosmas and Damian.

In the 30s of the XX century. The temple was closed, a club was set up in the premises, then repair shops, and later a printing house. The destruction almost did not affect the Kosmodamian Church, only the crosses were removed from the domes. Now the functioning temple, made in the classical style, is an architectural monument. It is located on the street. Pravoberezhnaya, 6, and is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Church of Saint Uar of Egypt

Another interesting religious object is located on Mashkinskoye Shosse, 1A, at the entrance to the city cemetery. The church was built in 2004. The architects combined in its appearance the features of the Vladimir-Suzdal and North Russian styles: the entrance portal is decorated with carvings, the cornices are decorated with gilded elements. The belfry is designed in the traditions of ancient Pskov. The temple is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Main attractions of Khimki: TOP-5

The sights of Khimki, photos and descriptions of which are contained in the article, attract many tourists to the city. Some of the listed cultural, historical or natural monuments are considered the calling cards of the city.

Memorial composition "Jerzy"

• Address: Leningradskoe highway. Transport stop "Monument".

The massive monument is a reminder to descendants of one of the most significant events of the Second World War and is rightfully considered the hallmark of Khimki near Moscow. As is known, in the vicinity of the city, mechanized columns of the Wehrmacht were stopped in 1941, coming here to a minimum distance from the capital. Soon after this, the famous offensive operation began, which marked the beginning of the liberation of the USSR from the hordes of invaders and the destruction of German fascism in general. The monument, inaugurated in 1966, is grandiose. The height of the reinforced concrete hedgehogs, a giant copy of a very effective means of fighting tanks, actively used by the Red Army in the initial period of the war, is almost 6 m. The place for installing the monument, illuminated by spotlights at night, was not chosen by chance. Not a single fascist soldier could overcome the “Khimki hedgehogs” line.

"White pillars"

• Address: st. Pravoberezhnaya, 6A. Transport stop "Hospital".

The TOP of the main architectural attractions of Khimki includes an ancient estate, built at the beginning of the last century, which now shelters the city hospital under its roof. The main building of the estate, which belonged to the merchant S. Patrikeev in the last pre-revolutionary decades, is very colorful. With its towers and powerful walls, it is more reminiscent of a medieval French castle, rather than a merchant mansion, typical of central Russia. The estate got its name from the massive white pillars that once stood at the main entrance to the estate. Architectural delights have long since sunk into oblivion, but the everyday name of the historical building has been assigned forever. There are a lot of interesting things connected with “White Pillars”. Some literary scholars, for example, consider the Patrikeev estate to be the prototype of the hospital described by M. Bulgakov in the immortal novel “The Master and Margarita.” By the way, the buildings of the estate actually housed a psychiatric hospital for some time. And here the leader of the world proletariat underwent treatment.

Skhodnenskaya Bowl

• Address: floodplain of the Skhodnya River. Transport stop "Kindergarten".

The main miraculous landmark of the outskirts of Khimki, as well as the capital’s Northern Tushino, is located just outside the Moscow Ring Road, just 6 km from the city center. Here, among the swampy floodplain of the Skhodnya River, Her Majesty Nature created an amazing masterpiece, reminiscent of an antique amphitheater in outline. Under the influence of landslides, the banks retreated and formed a horseshoe-shaped barrier around the water surface, reaching a height of 40 m in places. The recreation area is home to many species of common and waterfowl representatives of the bird family. Nightingales, buntings, moorhens, and bluethroats nest in the willow thickets. The marshy areas of the Chalice or Tushinsky Bucket are inhabited by rare sharp-faced frogs, newts, lizards, and snakes. The mammal family is represented mainly by rodents and weasels. The Skhodnenskaya bowl is very picturesque. On its banks grow maples, willows, birches, oaks, and several types of shrubs.

Peter and Paul Church

• Opening hours: daily, from 7:00 to 19:00.
• Telephone.
• Website: https://www.khimkihram.ru
• Address: Leninsky Prospekt, 31. Transport stop "Rodina Stadium".

The temple, consecrated in 1829 in the name of Peter and Paul, was built on the site of an earlier religious building that had existed since the last third of the 17th century. Over time, the wooden building began to deteriorate and the owners of the Apukhtin estate decided to build a new church instead, now made of stone. On the eve of the Second World War, the temple was abolished by decision of the authorities. Its premises housed first a soap factory and then a foundry. At that time, the magnificent painting of the walls and vaults was lost, and the dome of the main portal collapsed due to a fire. In 2004, the church was returned to the parishioners, after which large-scale restoration work began. Today the building has been completely restored. Its interiors are once again decorated with beautiful frescoes. The main temple relics are considered to be the skufia of St. Mitrofan, particles of the relics of Sergius of Radonezh and Matrona of Moscow.

Park named after L.N. Tolstoy

• Opening hours: daily, 24 hours a day
• Telephone.
• Website: https://parki-himki.ru
• Address: Leninsky Prospekt, 2B. Transport stop "Khimki Station".

Khimki residents are rightfully proud of the most popular vacation spot in the city. This is not surprising, because green recreation has been nominated several times for the title of best park in the Moscow region. It is decorated with magnificent flower beds, exquisite alpine slides, and luxurious flower beds. It’s so pleasant to walk along well-groomed alleys framed by trees with lush crowns on hot days, and on comfortable benches under the canopy of pine or maple trees, it’s easy to daydream while contemplating the surrounding surroundings. The park also has a swimming pool and a beach, where not only Khimki residents, but also residents of the capital’s metropolis prefer to relax in the summer. From the cabin of a high Ferris wheel, tourists and townspeople admire the grandiose panoramas of the canal. Moscow. The park is decorated with small architectural forms and fountains. In its very heart there is a monument to the classic of world literature L.N. Tolstoy.

The most interesting museums

Museums operating in Khimki offer collections that are interesting for adults and children. An hour is enough for a tourist to visit each site, so you can visit many in a day.

Art gallery named after. S. Gorshina

The gallery in Khimki has been operating since 1993; its collection began with a generous gift from Professor S. N. Gorshin. Now the museum exhibits more than 13 thousand works.

Among them are works by famous artists of the 19th-20th centuries, such as I. Levitan, I. Shishkin, I. Aivazovsky, K. Makovsky, M. Saryan, A. Savrasov and others. Visitors can view a collection of sculptures, a collection of rare books on art, and a collection of postcards consisting of 11 thousand items.

Excursions around the exhibitions include:

• Russian painting of the 19th – 20th centuries;
• genres in fine arts;
• the meaning of portrait and still life;
• material culture in paintings.

The gallery is located on the street. Moskovskaya, 15, open every day from 11 to 18, on Thursday until 20, on Friday until 17. A visit to the gallery will cost an adult visitor 100 rubles, a child ticket costs 50 rubles.

Chocolate Museum

On the street Rodionovskaya, 7, there is a chocolate museum. It features age-old recipes, crafting utensils, packaging and other items needed to create a delicious dessert. Thematic exhibitions in the museum will tell you how cars, sports and chocolate are connected. The museum offers you to attend a master class and create a chocolate masterpiece with your own hands. Visiting is free.

Museum of 3D Sculpture

In 2009 in Khimki, on the street. Chapaeva, 3A, the “3D Gallery” was opened - a sculpture museum, which presents the works of modern sculptors, graphic artists, artists, made in different genres and styles - from realism to abstraction.

The core of the collection consists of works by M.V. Taratynov, a famous sculptor. Admission is free, the museum is open from Thursday to Saturday from 12 to 19 hours.

Figure Skating Museum

Khimki is home to one of the country's leading figure skating schools, Ice Olympus. There is a museum at the school that tells about the history of figure skating in Russia. Antique skates, photographs, postcards, newspaper clippings - in total, visitors will see more than 1,000 exhibits.

Sketches from which the costumes of Olympic champion figure skaters were created are exhibited here, as well as the costumes themselves. The museum is located in the Novogorsk microdistrict, 1, open from Monday to Sunday from 10 to 19 hours. Visits and ticket prices must be agreed upon by phone. +7903-236-3652.

Museum of JSC "NPO Lavochkina"

Her one rare museum operates on the street. Leningradskaya, 24, it is dedicated to the work of the machine-building plant named after. S. A, Lavochkina. On an area of ​​about 100 sq. m displays models of rockets and aircraft created at the enterprise, personal belongings of designer S. A. Lavochkin. The pride of the museum is its collection of spacecraft, including the stations “Luna-16”, “Luna-24”, and the lunar rover.

You can visit the museum by prior arrangement by phone. 8 (495) 575-54-67. Museum staff will inform you about the cost of the excursion for the group.

What to see in Khimki on your own?

Beautiful places and main attractions of the city and its surroundings: photos with descriptions, tips on where to go, where to go by car, what to see in one day.

Khimki Art Gallery named after. S.N. Gorshina

One of the most interesting cultural attractions of the city is the Khimki Art Gallery. S.N. Gorshina (in English: Khimki Art Gallery). It was opened in 1993, after Professor Sergei Nikolaevich Gorshin donated his private collection of graphic drawings, paintings of the 19th-20th centuries and more to the city.

After his death in 1997, it was decided to name the gallery in honor of its founder. In addition to paintings, the collection contains more than 500 rare books and about 11 thousand postcards, which depict reproductions of paintings by foreign and Russian artists. The exhibition consists of 218 paintings by 127 Russian painters; in addition, in recent years it has been supplemented by works by little-known artists.

Temple in the name of the Holy Blessed Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky

One of the modern religious buildings of the city is the temple in the name of the Holy Blessed Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky. It was founded in 2004 in the northern part of the city.

In 2007, the new bells of the temple were solemnly consecrated, the creation of which was worked on by the best Ural craftsmen. The snow-white facade of the temple is complemented by small windows and a high bell tower. Currently, construction of the main building continues thanks to donations from parishioners.

Divine services are held here every day, and Sunday school is open for adults and children. The area adjacent to the temple is being improved by concerned citizens.

Bratsevo Estate

One of the surviving historical monuments is the Bratsevo estate. The first mentions of it date back to the 14th century. Over its long history, the owners of the estate have changed several times. The manor house and some auxiliary buildings, which date back to the 19th century, have survived to this day.

In 1833, a temple was built on the estate. During the Great Patriotic War, all valuables, household items and furniture were lost. In the post-war years, a school and a kindergarten were located on the premises of Bratsevo. Then a rest house was opened here, which exists to this day.

The main building was built in a classical architectural style. It is decorated with a dome and a portico. In front of the central entrance there is a magnificent fountain, which, after reconstruction in 2012, is in working order. Visitors to the estate can stroll through the landscaped park and explore the preserved buildings.

Palace of Culture "Rodina"

Construction of the Rodina Palace of Culture began in 1959, and 2 years later it was inaugurated for visitors. At that time it was one of the largest buildings in the city.

The palace included a large concert hall, which was designed for 1000 spectators, a small lecture hall for 100 people, a sports and dance room, rooms for work circles and meetings of the trade union committee. Currently, Rodina is one of the most visited places in the city.

Numerous concerts and festivals, performances by famous pop singers and musical evenings take place here. Performances by troupes from leading Russian theaters are shown here, as well as performances by circus groups. On the basis of the palace, 54 study groups have been organized, in which more than 1,700 people are involved. The auditoriums annually receive more than 150 thousand visitors.

Sheremetyevo History Museum

Not far from the city there is a large airport, in one of the premises of which there is the Sheremetyevo History Museum (in English: History Museum of Sheremetyevo). It was opened in 2007.

The museum contains a collection of objects, documents and photographs that are dedicated to the history of the airport. It is located on an area of ​​500 square meters, and its collection includes more than 3 thousand exhibits. Here you can see the original master plan of Sheremetyevo, meteorological instruments that once determined the indicators of natural conditions.

The view from the museum's windows attracts particular attention; visitors can see the airfield from which planes take off and take magnificent photographs. The unusual atmosphere of the exhibition is complemented by airfield markings on the floor and the Sheremetyevo route network on the ceiling.

Estate "White Pillars"

An architectural monument of the 20th century in the city of Khimki is the White Pillars Estate. In 1905, merchant S.P. became its owner. Patrikeev. He built a large manor house on its territory, which in appearance resembled a castle.

The architect F.O. worked on the creation of the project. Shekhtel. The estate got its name thanks to the large white pillars that were installed at the entrance to the estate. Unfortunately, they have not survived to this day.

After the death of the owner, the estate became the property of local authorities. In 1918, a sanatorium was opened in the building of the former manor house to treat people with tuberculosis, then it was turned into a psychiatric hospital, but it did not work for long. Currently, these premises are occupied by City Hospital No. 1.

Church of the Epiphany

On the initiative of local residents, a new temple was built in the city, which was consecrated in honor of the Epiphany of the Lord (Epiphany Church). It was founded in 2004 and has an unusual appearance. According to the architects' idea, the temple was given a Byzantine style, which is rare for Orthodox buildings.

The white stone façade is crowned with five domes; nearby there is a high four-tier bell tower. The temple accommodates about a thousand parishioners; divine services and sacraments are held there daily. The internal space is divided into two floors, the lower one is made specifically for the sacrament of baptism.

On the territory of the temple there are administrative buildings, a small church shop and a chapel in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow.” It is dedicated to all those who died in local wars, the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and others.

Monuments and Monuments

Khimki, whose attractions attract tourists to the city, is of particular interest as the place where fascist troops heading towards the capital were stopped in 1941. There are many monuments in the city associated with those tragic years.

"Anti-tank hedgehogs"

At the 23rd km of the Leningradskoye Highway, a massive monument is visible from afar - a copy of the famous anti-tank “hedgehogs” that were installed in the vicinity of Khimki during the Great Patriotic War in case of a fascist breakthrough. The 6 m high monument looks grandiose and is illuminated in the evening.

Square named after M. Rubtsova

In the park there is an open-air exhibition of military equipment and several memorial monuments:

• “Sister of Mercy” - the monument is made in the form of a woman holding a wounded man on her knees;

• “Heroes of Undeclared Wars” - dedicated to special forces soldiers who died in local wars; the names of 2,000 soldiers are written on the column;
• the La-7 aircraft reminds of the selfless feat of home front workers;
• monument to the liquidators of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant;
• busts of heroes of the Great Patriotic War;
• sign "I love Khimki".

Memorial

On Victory Square there is a memorial dedicated to the residents of Khimki who died during the war. The monument was opened in 2015 and consists of black marble slabs on which the names of 2,500 residents of the city are written in gold. Opposite, across the square, there is an obelisk “To those who defended the Fatherland.”

Monuments

Many monuments remind us that the culture and history of Khimki is inextricably linked with the history of the country.

The following monuments are worth visiting:

• L.N. Tolstoy in the park of culture and recreation, which bears the name of the writer;
• Z. Kosmodemyanskaya (at the intersection of Spartakovskaya and Kosmodemyanskaya streets);
• V. Chkalov (at the intersection of Chkalov Street and Leninsky Prospekt);

• on the street Moskovskaya, 15, monument to Saints Peter and Fevronia;
• in the left bank part of the city near the Moscow Ring Road there is a monument to St. Andrew the First-Called.

Seven “uniqueities” of the city of Khimki

2. In 1941, a counteroffensive began in the battle of Moscow on the territory of the city of Khimki.

And apparently, it was here that the Germans came closest to Moscow (reliably, and not according to legends about motorcyclists who reached Sokol) (more details)

3. The main airport of the Soviet Union and Russia is located in Khimki

(more details). Every time I see a “welcome to Pushkin’s homeland” poster at Sheremetyevo, I think that Pushkin was not born in Khimki after all :))

4. In Khimki, at the Lavochkin Design Bureau, domestic spacecraft were born, the ones that flew farthest from the Earth

into boundless space, as well as the famous Lunokhod (more details).

I can’t help but mention Georgy Nikolaevich Babakin, under whose leadership the lunar rover and other best achievements of domestic unmanned astronautics were created at the Lavochkin Design Bureau. It seems to me that his name, little known to many, deserves to be remembered on the same level as Korolev. Like Korolev, he died extremely early (even younger than Korolev), giving himself entirely to space. As after Korolev, achievements in astronautics became much worse after his death (on the issue of the role of the individual).

5. Continuing the space theme: in Khimki there is the most successful space industry enterprise in terms of export in modern Russia

. Until recently (I don’t know how the situation changed with the appearance of Elon Musk in the space industry), every third launch vehicle in the world was launched on engines developed and produced by NPO Energomash named after V.P. Glushko. Despite all the difficulties in US relations, Energomashevsky engines launched American vehicles into orbit to explore Mars, Jupiter, and Pluto. (more details)

6. An event took place in Khimki that can be considered a symbol of the onset of the era of post-Soviet consumption: in 2000, the first IKEA store in Russia

. It is located next to the Jerzy monument (see point 2), thereby serving as the basis for the meme “during the war the Germans reached IKEA.” You may laugh, but I don’t have a single photo of IKEA, so let it be its “neighbor” and constant companion MEGA

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Architectural structures

Walking along the streets, you can see a lot of interesting things. Khimki attracts attention with its combination of ancient and modern.

"White pillars"

An ancient estate called “White Pillars” on the street. Pravoberezhnaya, 6A, is one of the architectural monuments. In the 20th century The estate was built by the merchant S. N. Patrikeev, who chose the appearance of a medieval French castle for the house. Architect Shekhtel decorated the entrance to the estate with white columns, which gave the name to the house.

The columns have not survived, but the house is also attractive for its myths. It is believed that the leader of the revolution, V.I. Lenin, was treated here. Then a psychiatric hospital was opened in the estate, and some literary scholars associate it with M. Bulgakov’s novel “The Master and Margarita.”

Bridge

Tourists enjoy taking photographs against the backdrop of the city’s iconic landmark, the Khimki Bridge. It is convenient to view it from the Levoberezhnaya platform.

The bridge, almost 30 m high, stretches 106 m above the canal. Moscow. It was built in the 40s of the XX century, using advanced technologies at that time, it became the prototype of many bridge structures in the country.

Country park

The country park on the shore of Butakovsky Bay personifies modern Khimki. In multi-storey buildings on the street. Panfilova, 21/1 there are offices, exhibition spaces, cafes and restaurants, a yacht club, a club beach, and various services (from a beauty studio to a car wash). There is a great view from the observation deck on the roof.

Northern River Station

The station on the shore of the Khimki Reservoir is an outstanding monument of the Stalinist Empire style. Built in 1933, it became the first object that had not only functional, but also aesthetic significance.

The building is stylized as the Doge's Palace in Venice and is designed in the form of a steamship: three tiers of verandas 150 m long represent the ship's decks, and the central tower 75 m high (with a spire 27 m) is the chimney. The sculptures decorating the façade of the building, as well as the interior of the station, are unique. The station is located at Leningradskoye Shosse, 51.

Architecture and monuments of Khimki

Beautiful buildings, colorful structures, interesting art objects - this is what travelers will see in Khimki. In addition, the city is famous for its monuments dedicated to famous and anonymous heroes of the Second World War.

Khimki Bridge

• Transport stop "Platform Levoberezhnaya".

Infrastructure structure over the canal named after. Moscow in the South-Eastern part of the city rightfully claims the title of an iconic landmark of Khimki. There are good reasons for this. A relatively small bridge with a length of just over 106 m and a height of 29 m is the prototype of its much more impressive counterparts built in Russia. During its construction in the 40s of the last century, technologies were tested, which were then used by domestic bridge builders for seven decades. The elegant structure is considered an excellent setting for selfies. And also, hypothetically, along the hollow corridors of the arches you can freely move from one bank of the canal to the other. The internal dimensions of reinforced concrete tunnels will not make travel difficult. With a height of 2.8 m, the cavities are 1.2 m wide.

Country park

• Website: https://www.cpark.ru
• Address: st. Panfilova, 21/1. Transport stop "Novobutakovo".

Perhaps the main attraction of Khimki, acquired by the city in modern times, can be considered a chic business one. The recreation area has excellent conditions for businessmen. Three ultra-modern buildings made of glass and concrete provide merchants and industrialists with space for offices, representative offices, exhibition halls, and apartments. The most notable recreational structure is the Country Park 3 building. The height of this tower is 22 floors. The territory of the business center is landscaped. Excellent infrastructure, the presence of recreation areas, cafeterias, and auxiliary facilities - from car washes to dry cleaning - are conducive to successful business. And also, from the windows of the Country Park high-rise buildings there are stunning views of the Khimki Reservoir and the picturesque shores of Butakovsky Bay.

Bratsevo Estate

• Address: “Svetlogorsky proezd, 13.” Transport stop “Svetlogorsky proezd”.

Just a few kilometers from Khimki, the Bratsevo Park adjoins the MKAD highway, where you can admire the delightful buildings of the estate of the same name, which once belonged to the famous noble families of the Naryshkins, Zubovs, Stroganovs, and Apraksins. The pearl of the architectural and landscape composition of the estate is an elegant palace with Ionic columns, an elegant balustrade, and a colorful belvedere. A masterpiece of Russian architecture of the first third of the 19th century. captivates at first sight. No less impressive is the sophisticated rotunda on the shore of the pond in the north-western part of the manor park.

Square named after M. Rubtsova

• Address: Leningradskoe highway. Transport stop "Mayakovsky Street".

In a cozy, well-kept public garden, which bears the name of the honorary resident of Khimki and is another source of pride for the townspeople, tourists will see a whole complex of monuments dedicated to the heroes of defunct wars. The most heartfelt of them can be called the “Sister of Mercy” monument. The sculptural composition is dedicated to the great feat of the front-line nurses of the Soviet country, who, like men, endured the hardships and deprivations of the Second World War and saved, often at risk to themselves, the lives of hundreds of thousands of Red Army soldiers.

A little further away there is a monument to the heroes of undeclared wars. We often learn about the unprecedented exploits of special forces soldiers defending the interests of the Motherland in local armed conflicts only after several decades. But the memory of the courage and heroism of the soldiers of the invisible front, who sacrificed themselves for the sake of their comrades or those who were unaware of the mortal threats of their peaceful compatriots, remains in the people's memory forever.

Natural attractions

Khimki is a green city with many parks, squares and comfortable recreation areas. On summer days these are popular places to visit.

Tushinskaya (Skhodnenskaya) Bowl

Khimki, whose attractions attract vacationers, is proud of the miraculous Skhodnenskaya Bowl not far from the city center in the floodplain of the Skhodnya River. The banks, destroyed by natural landslide processes, have formed a natural amphitheater up to 40 m high. The Bowl is home to many waterfowl.

Bratsevo Estate

Svetlogorsky proezd, 13 - address of the picturesque Bratsevo Park. A palace built at the beginning of the 19th century has been preserved on the territory. in the style of noble estates. An elegant belvedere, slender columns, and a graceful balustrade decorate the building, in front of which an ancient fountain scatters streams.

The estate is closed to the public, but you can stroll in the landscaped park; there is a rotunda on the bank of the pond in the park.

Moscow Canal

The construction of a canal connecting two rivers - Moscow and Volga - began in 1932 and lasted 5 years. Construction was carried out by political prisoners. Jetties and locks, dams, moorings and hydroelectric power stations make up a complex structure of 240 structures. You can take a pleasure boat ride along the canal; there is a park area on the banks.

Khimki Reservoir

In the same years when the Moscow Canal was created, the Khimki Reservoir was built, supplying the capital with drinking water. Storage area 4 sq. km, the depth in some places reaches 17 m. There are several water complexes, yacht clubs, sports centers, and competitions held on the Khimki Reservoir.

Park in Podrezkovo

This new walking space in Khimki, opened in the spring of 2019, immediately attracted the attention of city guests and local residents. The park is divided into landscape and flat zones.

In the first one you can walk through the forest or barbecue in equipped places. In the second, there is an observation deck and stage area, and bicycle paths are laid out.

The main attractions of Khimki: list, photos and descriptions

A large industrial, business, scientific and commercial center of the Near Moscow region, the city of Khimki is developing and thriving today. Having a rich history of its revival, it delights its guests with a large number of architectural monuments and attractions.

Memorable places, churches, architectural monuments, all this can be seen when visiting this wonderful and cozy city. Most often, tourists appreciate the following places, which arouse admiration and captivate with their unique views and history:

Railway bridge over the reservoir

This building is a symbol of the city of Khimki. In terms of height, it is the lowest among bridges in Russia. The design is made in the form of an arch and this further attracts the interest of tourists.

The bridge was recently overhauled because its service life had expired, more than 70 years after its construction. The bridge was built in record time in the last century, but was able to survive for a long time.

Alley of Heroes of Labor Glory

This place will also be of interest to guests of the city of Khimki. The alley was laid out in 2011, but has already gained its popularity both among the indigenous residents of the city and among its guests.

It is located on the boulevard space, where you can take a walk and look at the busts of S.A. Lavochkin, P.D. Grushin, and V.P. Glushko. Above each bust there is a special arch, which is illuminated in the evening. A beautiful place for both daytime and evening walks.

Barashkinsky Pond

Local residents love and appreciate this place for its pristine beauty and unique view. Many city guests also like to visit Barashkinsky Pond and enjoy its beauty. It is at this place that a wonderful illuminated fountain is installed. In the evening, it illuminates the surrounding nature, making the appearance of the pond mysterious and unique.

Monument to the Defenders of Moscow

Walking around the city of Khimki, it is impossible not to visit the monument to the defenders of Moscow. It is made of reinforced concrete structure and stone, reminiscent of anti-tank hedgehogs. This place is always crowded. People come to bow to this monument and remember those difficult days of the Great Patriotic War.

Monument "Sister of Mercy"

This is a fairly young monument, opened in 2005. It is located in the park named after Maria Rubtsova. While walking around the city, guests of Khimki also like to visit this place. The monument is made in the form of a nurse holding a wounded soldier in her arms. An interesting place for those who are interested in historical events related to the Second World War.

Monument to military pilots

In Khimki there are quite a large number of monuments dedicated to the Great Patriotic War, one of them is the monument to military pilots.

The remains of the fallen heroes were exhumed and reburied, and the monument will now always remind people of their exploits. A wonderful place for an excursion; tourists will be able to appreciate this place and lay flowers at the foot of the monument.

Memorial to the victims of Khimki in the Second World War

Another of the WWII monuments is a memorial plaque. It contains almost all the names of the fallen defenders of the Motherland in Khimki. This place is always crowded; people come here not only on holidays, but also on any weekday. Those interested in history may be interested in this place.

Monument "Grieving Mother"

This monument is located on the territory of the former town of Skhodnya. It is in this place that there is a mass grave of fallen soldiers in the Great Patriotic War.

On Victory Day, many people gather near the monument to honor the memory of the soldiers. A great place for visiting and excursions for guests of the city of Khimki.

Monument Tank T-34 in Skhodnya

On the pedestal stands what appears to be a real T-34 Tank. This monument attracts tourists for its authenticity. For those interested in Russian history, this monument will provide an opportunity to get to know it better and get acquainted with the military equipment of the Great Patriotic War.

Orthodox life in Khimki is also given preference; several temples and churches have been built on the territory of the city, which cannot be ignored, and every guest of the city visits these holy places with great pleasure.

Holy Trinity Church

A church was erected on the site of the village of Cherkizovo; it was a wooden building without bells. Today this temple captivates the eye with its grandeur and beauty. Guests of the city often visit this place. On the territory of the temple there is a chapel in honor of the blessed Matrona of Moscow. People come from different parts of the country to worship and ask for health from these icons. This beautiful holy place welcomes many tourists every year.

Church of the Nativity

A beautiful brick church is located in Cherkizovo. Built in 1789 , it has undergone many changes during its existence. In the 1940s it was closed and did not receive parishioners, but in the early nineties it again opened its doors to all believers. Today it is visited by a huge number of people, including guests of the city of Khimki.

The cultural life of Khimki is also very rich; the city has many restaurants, bars and cafes that you can visit while on vacation. Numerous hotels offer their services to guests and tourists. The infrastructure of Khimki grows and develops every year, making this city perfect and modern.

Restaurant "Legend"

When you enter the city of Khimki, the first thing you see is the Legend restaurant. Most local residents were able to appreciate the beauty and comfort of this place. This restaurant offers wonderful cuisine and a huge assortment of varied dishes to its visitors. Guests of the city will also be able to have a snack or a hearty lunch at the Legend restaurant for a reasonable price.

Cafe "Russian House"

The “Russian House” cafe, famous throughout the city of Khimki, welcomes its guests with unusual and original decoration, made in the old Russian style. Several rooms decorated in antique style await their guests. Wonderful Russian cuisine and delicious dishes will delight any visitor to this cafe.

The prices are so reasonable that any cafe guest can afford dinner at this place. Tourists and city guests often visit this place where they spend their leisure time pleasantly and with pleasure.

Restaurant "Sibir"

The restaurant is open 24 hours a day. Original dishes and beautiful design of the restaurant help it always have a lot of guests.

In order to spend your free time pleasantly and tastefully, it is enough to visit the Sibir restaurant, where you will always receive tasty and inexpensive food and excellent service. Tourists also often visit this place where they spend their holidays pleasantly.

Hotel "Mayak"

This hotel is located within the Tolstoy Park. This complex offers completely different rooms for relaxation. The picturesque view that opens from the windows of this hotel makes it even more attractive for city guests. You can admire the banks of the Moscow River Canal without leaving your room.

The Moscow region city of Khimki brings together wonderful places, attractions and architectural monuments. Quite young, but rapidly developing, today it can surprise its guests with a lot of interesting places.

While walking around the city, you can see many interesting monuments, alleys, hotels, restaurants and simply beautiful places. Friendly residents of the city always welcome all guests and tourists visiting their hometown of Khimki.

Modern objects interesting to visit

Khimki is a modern city in which a resident of a metropolis will find familiar objects - shops, clubs.

Shopping centers

Shopping in Khimki will bring pleasure with the opportunity to stroll around the shops in peace. One of the largest shopping centers in the city is Mega Khimki, located on Leningradskoye Shosse, 23 km. On an area of ​​more than 200 thousand square meters. m there are 250 shops, cafes and restaurants, parking is designed for 7,500 cars, and the Kinostar De Lux cinema is open.

On the street Druzhby, 1A, the New Khimki shopping center is located, offering customers a selection of various items - clothing, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and perfumes, beauty salons and barbershops. There is also a sports club and a supermarket here.

Khimki Arbat

Khimki Arbat is located between Yubileiny Prospekt and Novokurkinskoe Highway. On an area of ​​12 thousand square meters. m. there is a modern pedestrian zone.

There are rubber hills for cyclists and skaters, a children's playground in the shape of the Moscow Kremlin for kids, trampolines and a shooting range, and art fans will be delighted by the open-air Vernissage. Multi-jet dancing fountains serve as decoration. Dance evenings and children's entertainment programs are held here.

Night club

You can relax and have a good time at the night club “Sova” on the street. Leskova, 28. Admission is free, the atmosphere is light. The club serves hookah, pizza, and sushi. On Fridays there is entertainment.

Theater "Our House"

The theater troupe began work in 1996, but managed to fall in love with the residents of Khimki and guests of the city. The repertoire includes about 40 different productions. Performances are given on weekends, tickets cost from 200 rubles. The theater is located on the street. Mayakovsky, 22.

Tourist attraction of the city

Khimki is one of the most developed industrial cities in the Moscow region. More than a quarter of a million people live here. The city continues to develop rapidly. The basis of the industry are enterprises of the military-industrial and aerospace complex.

Before the revolution, it was an agricultural region where the dachas of the intelligentsia were located. It is also known as a region with enormous sports potential. There are football and basketball clubs named after the city here. Where to go in Khimki is one of the first questions that tourists of the modern metropolis ask themselves.

In the city you can:

• enjoy the greenery of the parks;
• see cultural monuments;
• relax;
• It’s nice to spend the day in a cafe or on the attractions.

The tourist destination of the Moscow region is developing rapidly. The flow of vacationers in Khimki exceeded 12 million people a year. The city's tourist destination is developing thanks to the construction of modern recreation areas.

For example:

The townspeople are passionate about their yards, each of which can be considered a work of art. In addition to alpine slides and original children's playgrounds with slides, swings, and play areas, Khimki is distinguished by the cleanliness and well-groomed surrounding areas.

Interesting places to relax with children

It's good to go to Khimki with children. For them, the city will offer a lot of interesting and educational things.

Park of Culture and Leisure named after. L.N. Tolstoy

The park at Leninsky Prospekt, 2B is open to visitors every day. This is one of the best parks in the Moscow region. The park is carefully maintained, it is decorated with flower beds, alpine slides, and there are sculptures and fountains along the alleys. There is a local history museum in the park.

In summer, a beach area of ​​200 square meters is created. m with 2 swimming pools, recreation areas and a volleyball field. Fans of active recreation will enjoy the tennis courts and bowling alley, while children will enjoy many attractions, a rope park and a mini-zoo.

Cost of visit:

• Entrance to the zoo, as well as to the park area, is free;
• bowling (open from 11 to 04 hours) will cost 500-900 rubles/hour;
• Ticket prices for attractions (open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) start from 200 rubles.

Dinosaur Park

The “Secrets of the World” park is located in the park named after. L.N. Tolstoy, it presents life-size dinosaurs. In the park you can take part in excavations, competitions and master classes. Open every day from 11 am to 8 pm, an adult visit will cost from 250 rubles, a child ticket costs from 150 rubles.

Museum-workshop "Attic"

“Attic” (at Kudryavtseva St., 3) is not only a museum where ancient toys and household items are collected, but also a place where children can try their hand at ancient crafts. A ticket costs from 100 rubles, the museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. all days except Mondays.

Sheremetyevo Airport Museum

At Sheremetyevo Airport (5th floor of terminal F) there is a museum dedicated to the development of the air harbor.

Collections of instruments, models of airfield equipment, hangars and runways attract attention. The duration of the excursion is 30 minutes, you can visit on weekdays from 9 to 18 hours, on Thursdays until 15.30 hours, admission is free

Self-guided route for 1-2 days

Khimki, whose attractions are varied, can be easily explored in a day.

Approximate route:

• M. Rubtsova Square;
• Gallery 3D;
• Country Park;
• Church of St. Cosmas and Damian;
• White Pillars;
• channel named after Moscow;
• Khimki Arbat.

Another option for a day trip:

• Art Gallery;
• bridge;
• Church of the Apostles Peter and Paul;
• park of culture and recreation named after. L. N. Tolstoy;
• Skhodnenskaya bowl.

If you plan to stay in the city for 2 days, then in the evening you can go to the theater or a nightclub, and in the morning go to the Bratsevo estate or to the reservoir. When you come to the city with children, you should add a dinosaur museum, the Attic, or an airport museum to your program.

Sights of the city of Khimki (Moscow region)

Immediately behind the Moscow Ring Road is the second largest city in the Moscow region - Khimki (190 thousand inhabitants). The city has the appearance of a typical Moscow residential area, the only difference is that it starts right outside the ring road. The current high-rise buildings in Khimki essentially grew out of a dacha village that developed by the mid-19th century on the banks of the Skhodnya River. At the same time, in 1851, a railway station was opened. But until the Stalin 30s it was a dacha area. Everything changed after the construction of the aircraft plant (NPO Lavochkin), and after the war the city grew against the backdrop of several powerful rocket and space enterprises of all-Union significance - MKB Fakel (anti-aircraft missiles) and NPO Energomash (rocket engines). Directly north of the city is the Khimki Forest (1000 hectares). It can be seen from the road to Sheremetyevo; if you go to the airport, it will be on the right. This is a centuries-old oak forest (pines, spruces, lindens), rich in berries and mushrooms, separating Khimki and Dolgoprudny, which is located on the Savelovskaya branch, and in the recent past was the object of a serious struggle between supporters and opponents of clearing a clearing in it. The Moscow Canal also passes through Khimki.

Everything interesting in Khimki is concentrated along the Leningradskoye Highway and has a commercial focus: the Auchan shopping and food hypermarket and the Obi construction goods store. There is also an IKEA furniture store nearby. Bus No. 481 goes there from the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station, and bus No. 571 from Planernaya. Closer to Moscow there is also Ramstore City with the largest cinema in Europe (Khimki Hospital stop). At the northern exit from Khimki (23rd km of Leningradka) there is a monument “Ezhi”, symbolizing the line closest to Moscow where the Germans managed to reach in the winter of 1941. Also in Khimki there is a football stadium “Arena-Khimki” (2008), which is currently the home stadium of the Dynamo and CSKA clubs (Kirova St., 24, from the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station or minibus No. 345).

Khimki Photos

To the south of Khimki there is the Serednikovo estate, associated with two outstanding people (bus 40 from the Firsanovka platform to the final one). In 1775–1796, the lands belonged to Senator Vsevolod Vsevolozhsky, who created the architectural complex, and in 1825, Major General Dmitry Stolypin, brother of Lermontov’s grandmother, became the owner of the estate. Thanks to this fact, a famous great-nephew named Mikhail spent his summer holidays here in 1829–1832. And a little later, his own grandson, the future Prime Minister of Russia Pyotr Stolypin, grew up in Serednikovo. After the revolution, the estate was repurposed into a sanatorium, which was named “Mtsyri” in honor of Lermontov. Now, at the beginning of the 21st century, the estate is leased to Lermontov’s descendants and is used by them for openly commercial purposes - it is rented out for corporate parties, weddings and other entertainment events. However, you can just come and have a look and take a walk - the estate has been restored, it smells distinctly like a “new build”, there is a pond with two islands, to which a staircase leads.

The northwestern part of Khimki is the former city of Skhodnya (the Podrezkovo platform), as if separating Khimki from Zelenograd, named after the river that flows from Zelenograd and flows into the Moscow River in the Tushino region. It can be used for winter ski holidays. Along the Leningradskoye Highway in the Skhodnya area there is the village of Chernaya Gryaz. In the 19th century, the first postal station from Moscow was built here on the St. Petersburg Highway. There is a museum in the stationmaster's two-story house. The house saw Radishchev, Pushkin, Gogol and many other famous travelers of that time (buses No. 350, 400 from the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station, Cherkizovo stop). In addition, in 2010, the village of Chernaya Gryaz became notorious for the nightly deployment of sex workers. Previously, they occupied the entire space of the Leningradskoye Highway from the Moscow Ring Road to the turn to Sheremetyevo. Further along the Leningradskoe highway and the railway is Zelenograd.

When you find yourself in an unfamiliar country, an unfamiliar city, you want to see all the sights and visit interesting places during the trip. If your choice fell on one of the largest cities in the Moscow region - Khimki, then rest assured, there is something to see and visit there.

The Khimki district got its name from the river of the same name, which originates in the Khimki forest. Local residents say that the name of the city is associated with a legend that tells about the daughter of a gentleman, Khimka, who drowned in the river. The city is almost 400 years old. Many different historical events took place here.

Temples of the city of Khimki

Everyone will decide for themselves which attractions to start exploring Khimki with. If a person is devout and is attracted by the beauty of churches, then the Temple of the Apostles Peter and Paul, which is about 350 years old, will not go unnoticed. It is the oldest of all the churches in the area. During the Second World War, the temple was destroyed, the church paintings lost their appearance, but over time everything was restored.

In addition to the Temple of the Apostles Peter and Paul, there are many other churches in the area:

• The Orthodox Chapel of St. Alexander Nevsky and the Church of the Epiphany are among the newest in the city;
• Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God;
• Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian.

All of them are historical architectural monuments that were built from the end of the sixteenth century. All of them amaze with their beauty and interior decoration. Orthodox Khimki has something to be proud of.

Khimki city - attractions and museums

What would a walk through a foreign city be without visiting interesting museums? The Museum of the History of Sheremetyevo, from the very name, makes it clear what the exhibition is connected with - these are exhibits that will tell about the formation of the airport. The museum is located in one of the terminals. It will be very interesting for those interested in aircraft and history.

Everyone should visit the museum of the Moscow State University of Culture and Arts. The future student will plunge into the student world, at least for a short time. And those who have gone through all this will simply be in a lot of pain. After all, it contains more than 4000 exhibits.

If you like to stroll the streets of the city, and the weather allows it, then the park named after Maria Rubtsova is for you. The square is located in the new part of the city. There are monuments to fallen soldiers and the “Sister of Mercy” monument here. It is represented by a huge statue of a nurse and a wounded soldier, whom she holds on her lap. Opened on the anniversary of the victory in 2005.

Park of Culture and Leisure named after L.N. Tolstoy is a center of cultural entertainment for residents and guests. Lots of green spaces, recreation areas for children and adults.

Where to relax in Khimki

When you are tired of sightseeing in the city of Khimki and want to have a snack or while away the time before the train leaves, a variety of cafes and restaurants and entertainment centers of the city will come to the rescue. This is the Mega Khimki shopping center, where everyone will find entertainment to their taste. There is also a Country Park and a Mega Farm here, which will also not leave visitors indifferent.

Every walk should carry only positive emotions. The city of Khimki is exactly the kind of place that emanates continuous positivity. You will want to come here again and again.

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Hotels

There are many hotels of different classes and budgets open in the city:

Where to eat

In Khimki, not a single tourist will go hungry. At the entrance to the city (Panfilova St., 12) there is the Legend restaurant, which serves European, Italian and Caucasian cuisine. The average bill is 1500-2500 rubles.

At the Russian House cafe, guests will be treated to live music, Russian and European cuisine. In summer there is an open veranda where you can play chess or checkers. The Russian-style cafe is located on the street. Druzhby, 6, average bill from 900 rubles.

Tourists like the cafe “Cultural People” on the street. Kalinina, 2. Panoramic windows overlook the park. The average bill is 500-700 rubles, there is a children's menu, pizza and pasta are served.

You can have an economical snack, and even enjoy the company of cats, at the anti-cafe “Cats and People of Murkino” (Gorshina St., 2). A business lunch will cost 150 rubles.

After a day of walking and excursions, it is nice to relax at the Al Ponte restaurant (Embankment Passage), which serves craft beer and Italian dishes. There are sports broadcasts and board games. The average bill is 700-1200 rubles.

At 25 Naberezhny Proezd there is a cafe “Chebureks and Manti”. The average bill is 120-300 rubles, they serve Asian and Oriental cuisine. Cafe "Mano" welcomes guests on the street. Moskovskaya, 21A, serving dishes of Armenian and Georgian, Italian and European cuisine. There is a bakery and grill, and live music. Average bill up to 1500 rub.

How to move more conveniently

City transport in Khimki is represented by trolleybus and bus routes, as well as minibuses. The transport network covers the entire city and operates even at night. There are many taxis in the city, the cost of services starts from 50 rubles.

The sights of Khimki will be of interest to people of different generations. The city, surrounded by forests and located on the banks of a river and reservoir, has clean air and a relaxed and calm overall atmosphere. It’s nice to take a leisurely stroll in such a place, relaxing and relieving stress.