Balashikha. Sights, photos, what to see in 1 day, where to go

Where is it, how to get there

Balashikha, whose attractions are interesting for tourists, is considered a settlement of regional significance and the municipality of the same name in the Balashikha urban region. The city was founded in 1830.

The number of residents according to the 2021 census is more than 490 thousand people. Balashikha ranks 4th in terms of the number of residents among cities that are not considered central subjects of the Russian Federation.

Balashikha gives way to cities:

• Naberezhnye Chelny;
• Tolyatti;
• Novokuznetsk.

The residential density in the city is 7,803.3 people per square meter. km. Geographic coordinates of Balashikha: 55°48′34″ N. w. and 37°57′29″ E. d., the height of the city center above sea level is 147 m. Balashikha is located on the coast of rivers called Pekhorka and Gorenka. The length of the settlement from north to south is 16 km, from east to west – almost 20 km.

Balashikha is located on the western side of the Meshcherskaya Lowland.

On its territory there are more than 60 different bodies of water, the most famous of which are:

• Lake Aniskino;
• Bulganinskoye Lake;
• Lake Baboshkino;
• Malashka River;
• Lake Mazurin.

Balashikha is located in the central region of the Russian Federation, you can get to it in different ways.

By plane

Balashikha does not have its own airport.

The nearest airports are in the following cities:

By train

You can get to Balashikha near Moscow by train.

On its territory there are many stations of various railway lines:

1. Balashikha station and a platform called Gorenka, which are located on the railway line of Reutovo station;
2. Stations called “Zheleznodorozhnaya” and “Kupavna”, located on the Gorky branch of the Moscow railway.

The main railway station called “Balashikha” was founded in 1912. In 2003, a new railway station building was built at the station. The station is equipped with 2 passenger boarding platforms and 5 railway tracks.

The railway station is located in the very center of the city. There is a public transport stop nearby, from which you can go anywhere in the city.

By bus

At the address: Balashikha, st. Nekrasova, house No. 2, building 1, the Yuzhny bus station is located. The bus station is open from 5.30 am to 11.15 pm. The interval between departing buses is from 15 minutes. up to 30 min.

From the bus station there are routes to the Moscow metro stations:

• Partisan;
• Shchelkovskaya;
• Novogireevo;
• Reutovo.

About the natural resources of Balashikha, recreation areas and development prospects

A third of Balashikha’s territory is occupied by forests and parks, in which there are more than 60 ponds and lakes. During the Soviet years, Balashikha was included in the forest park protective belt of Moscow. What is the condition of our forest resources?

The forests located on the territory of Balashikha belong to the Noginsk branch of the Mosoblles. Vast forest areas are located both around the territory of Balashikha and within the city limits. These plantings belong to a number of forest parks located on the territory of the Noginsky forestry: Kuchinsky, Gorensky, Ozerny and Saltykovsky (until 2006 they were part of the Balashikhinsky special forestry enterprise), as well as to the Losiny Ostrov national park. This forestry is federal property.

The total area of ​​the Noginsk forestry is 75,182 hectares, of which more than 7,100 hectares are concentrated within the borders of Balashikha. These forest areas, most of which are located along the banks of the Pekhorka River and its tributaries Gorenka, Chernaya and Malashka, are included in the area of ​​​​responsibility of four district forestries - Saltykovsky, Ozerny, Gorensky and Kuchinsky. The largest of them in terms of area - 2,020 hectares and volume of work performed - is Kuchinskoye.

Senior district foresters and their assistants represent the Noginsk forestry enterprise and provide all forest protection work in forestry on the territory of Balashikha. Their work is supervised by the senior district forester of the Gorensky district forestry, Evgeniy Poplyakov.

“The Noginsk branch of the Mosoblles was organized by order of the Forestry Committee of the Moscow Region in the summer of 2012. The lands of the forest fund of the forestry are located on the territory of four municipal districts, including Balashikha. Administratively, the forestry is divided into 16 district forestries,” said Evgeniy Poplyakov.

FOREST REPRODUCTION

Since 2013, in the spruce forests on the territory of what is now Bolshaya Balashikha, clear sanitary felling of spruce trees destroyed by the typograph bark beetle has been carried out. And since 2014, massive forest plantings have been actively carried out not only by the organizations involved in the competition, but also by caring and active residents as part of regional events: the spring - “Forest of Victory” and the autumn - “Our Forest. Plant your tree."

“Growing a new forest is a matter of time and constant human care. On one hectare of land prepared for planting, 4,100 pine seedlings up to 2 years old are planted. If you don't take care of them, about 500 trees will grow to maturity. Therefore, every year the forestry carries out work to replace and supplement unestablished seedlings. In the urban district of Balashikha, the average survival rate of seedlings is quite good - 78 percent. On sandy soil, pine survives almost 90 percent,” said Evgeny Poplyakov.

In 2021, as part of sanitary and health measures in the territory of Balashikha, sanitary and health measures are planned on the territory of all district forestries. This includes clear sanitary felling on a total area of ​​more than 47 hectares and artificial reforestation on a total area of ​​33.68 hectares - under the state order and on a total area of ​​13.88 hectares - under the state contract.

“From 2014 to 2021, young forests were planted, mainly coniferous species: spruce and pine - depending mainly on the type of soil - on an area of ​​more than 1,000 hectares,” said Evgeniy Poplyakov.

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Now let’s take a look at the forest parks for which Balashikha is famous. Kuchinsky Forest Park is located in the eastern part of the city district and occupies the territory of the forest district of the same name. It got its name from the former Kuchino wasteland. The Pekhorka, Chernaya, Chernavka, Gorenka rivers flow through the territory of the forest park with numerous tributaries, there are lakes and ponds. Among the trees, coniferous species predominate - pine, spruce, linden and birch grow, and in the undergrowth the most common are rowan, buckthorn, hawthorn, and euonymus. And also - rare species of herbaceous plants for the flora of the Moscow region: May lily of the valley, European swimsuit, forest forget-me-not and others. Various species of waterfowl nest on ponds and rivers. On the territory of the forest park, specially protected areas are allocated, constituting more than half of the total area, including swamp complexes that absorb carbon dioxide from the air, and rest zones for the reproduction of animals. The northwestern part of the forest park is bordered by the parks of the ancient estates of Gorenki and PehraYakovlevskoye.

In the northwestern part of Balashikha, on the border with Moscow, there is the GORENSKY FOREST PARK with an area of ​​1,358 hectares. It received its name from the Gorenka River flowing through its territory - the right tributary of the Pekhorka, which flows into the Moscow River. From the north, the territory of the forest park is separated from the Losiny Ostrov forest area by the Shchelkovsky highway. The forests here consist mainly of coniferous pine-spruce plantations, many centuries old, with deciduous undergrowth. Among the trees, the red oak stands out for its beauty. In the northern part of the forest park there is a small forest lake Dilevo, to the south there is a large Mazurinskoe lake with an artificial dam, and to the east there is a unique mesotrophic swamp, intermediate in the nature of nutrition and vegetation between lowland and raised swamps.

LAKE FOREST PARK is located in the northeastern part of Balashikha. Its area is 1,791 hectares. The forest park is a single forest area stretching from the eastern shore of Pekhorka along the Entuziastov Highway from west to east - 6 km, from south to north - 5.5 kilometers. The underlying sands and clays of the Jurassic period create a water-resistant layer that promotes swamping and the formation of numerous lakes. The vast swamps of the forest park are natural filters that feed rivers and streams. Such areas maintain the ecological balance of the area.

On the territory of the Ozerny Forest Park there are valuable pine forests where relict trees older than 150 years grow. There are natural monuments of regional significance, including the Meshchersky lake-swamp complex, lakes Yushino and Baboshkino, where special piers are equipped for swimming for adults and children. All of these are lakes of natural origin, as are the Krugloe, Kozlovo, and Maryino lakes located not far from each other, which are favored by fishermen. There are many medicinal plants in the forests, raspberries and blackberries, and hawthorn. The fauna is represented by moose, wild boars, martens, hares and squirrels, and occasionally you can see a muskrat. The bird world is represented by various species of ducks, rarer inhabitants are black grouse, hazel grouse, capercaillie and even the green woodpecker.

In hard-to-reach corners of the forest, plants listed in the Red Book of the Moscow Region are still preserved. Exotics - Amur velvet, white acacia, field maple, various types of hawthorn and ornamental shrubs, May lily of the valley.

SALTYKOVSKY FOREST PARK is located in the southern part of Balashikha on an area of ​​1,012 hectares. The places are incredibly beautiful, attracting many generations of painters. It is known that 19-year-old artist Isaac Levitan, living at his dacha in Saltykovka near Moscow, painted the painting “Evening after the Rain” (1879). It depicts the forest cover of the Saltykovsky forest adjacent to the railway. Currently, this place is located on Zheleznodorozhnaya Street. The name of the forest park is associated with the appearance of a stop, later transformed into Saltykovka station during the construction of the Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod railway, approximately in 1863. Saltykovsky Forest Park consists of five separate forest areas, spaced from each other at a distance of 0.3 to 4 kilometers. The Pekhorka River and its tributaries flow through the territory of the forest park; the decoration is the Zhelty and Tarelochkin ponds. There are 4 springs near the estate. A separate island is represented by an ancient linden park in the Pavlino microdistrict, where there is also a spring. There are also individual oak trees with trunks more than two meters in diameter. The forest park contains natural monuments of regional importance, including the ancient Saltykovka park with cascading ponds and the adjacent forest blocks - 1, 3, 4, 9. Rare butterflies can be found here: the autumn silkworm, the lilac hawkmoth, listed in the Red Book. On the territory of the forest park there are unique burial mounds of the Slavic Krivichi tribe of the 11th-12th centuries, located in groups in the valley of the Pekhorka River.

The forests of the Saltykovsky Forest Park are represented by coniferous and broad-leaved tree stands approaching 100 years of age. The main species that form the appearance of the forest park are pine, spruce, birch, oak and linden.

The OLGINSKY FOREST PARK with an area of ​​72 hectares, located in the Olgino microdistrict, is also popular among residents of Balashikha. Included in the Saltykovsky district forestry, block 13. The main tree species are birch, oak, spruce, pine. Selective sanitary felling was carried out here in 2021; sanitary measures are planned here in 2021, after which reforestation work will be carried out.

PAVLINSKY FOREST PARK belongs to the Saltykovsky district forestry, block 12. It is the smallest in area - 42 hectares. From the north, the forest park adjoins Keramicheskaya Street, on the opposite side of which is the Pavlino microdistrict.

Initially, the Pavlinsky Forest Park was the park of the Trinity-Kainardzhi estate, which arose here at the turn of the 17th–18th centuries. Then it was called Feninsky Park, which echoed the historical name of the local village of Fenino. Strictly speaking, now only an array of trees, mostly lindens, can be called “Feninsky Park”, among which is the preserved part of the Troitskoye-Kainardzhi estate, which has the status of a cultural heritage site of federal significance. Its glorious history is connected primarily with the name of one of the owners - the brilliant Russian commander, Field Marshal General Count Pyotr Aleksandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky.

In summer, the Pavlinsky Forest Park is a good place to take a break from the heat. In winter, residents of the Pavlino microdistrict and the village of Fenino enjoy sledding and skiing here, and students from neighboring schools No. 3 and 12 go to competitions.

In 2021, sanitary felling will take place on the territory of the forest park - selective and clear. And in 2021, pine seedlings will begin to be planted in areas where dead wood will be clear-cut

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Weather, best time to travel

The town of Balashikha, located near Moscow, has a moderate cold climate with high rainfall. The average annual air temperature is +4.8°C. The average annual precipitation is 664 mm.

Average climatic indicators in Balashikha:

Entertainment in Balashikha

The city has many places for sports and family recreation. In terms of the quality of service and services provided, they are not inferior to those in the capital, so there is no need to go anywhere - everything is nearby.

There are two bowling alleys with a large number of lanes, with children's playgrounds and a cafe where the whole family can go in Balashikha at any time. The lane can be reserved in advance.

There is exciting outdoor entertainment - the Biserovo-Sporting shooting complex is located 10 kilometers away. Not only experienced shooters, but also beginners can shoot clay pigeons here. There is a restaurant and a small zoo on site.

A popular vacation spot in Balashikha - where you can go ice skating at any time of the year - is Balashikha Arena.

Religious buildings

Balashikha, whose attractions include numerous religious buildings, began its existence in the 7th century BC, from a small settlement on its territory.

Temple of Alexander Nevsky

The temple is located at the address: Balashikha, pl. Alexander Nevsky, house No. 1. This is the very center of the city, next to the Meteor stadium and the Enthusiasts highway. You can get to the temple by public transport to the MFC stop.

Balashikha. Sights: Alexander Nevsky Temple.

The first building on the site of the modern temple was built at the end of the 19th century with donations from M.V. Tretyakova, who was the daughter of a landowner living in the Gorenka estate. During Soviet times, the temple was closed and the building was used for storage space.

After a hurricane swept through Balashikha in 1998, ruins remained of the ancient building. At the beginning of the 21st century, construction of a new church building began. In 2006, the new cathedral was consecrated and is still open to parishioners. There is a landscaped park around the cathedral.

Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord

The Spassky Church (named in honor of the Savior Not Made by Hands) is located not far from the Pehra-Yakovlevsky estate at the address: Balashikha-8, Leonovskoe highway, building No. 2. The date of foundation of the cathedral is the middle of the 17th century.

The classical temple was built in European style and equipped with:

• rotundas;
• bell towers;
• iconostasis made in colonial style.

During Soviet times, the temple was looted and partially destroyed. For a long time it housed a library. At the end of the last century, the temple underwent major reconstruction. Local industrial enterprises provided all possible assistance in the reconstruction of the building. Today the temple is used for its intended purpose.

Nikolo-Arkhangelsk Church

The temple is located in Balashikha, on the street. Black road, in house number 16 “a”. It was erected in the middle of the 18th century by order of Prince Yuri Dolgoruky. The temple was built on the site of an ancient estate that previously belonged to an ancient aristocratic family. After the parish burned down in a strong fire in the village of Nikolskoye, the temple began to be called Nikolo-Arkhangelsk.

Surprisingly, the temple has survived to this day in its original form. The temple was built in the unique Moscow Baroque style; there are no other similar buildings in the region. The façade of the building is painted in a bright blue color, making it stand out at any time of the year.

Where to go in Balashikha – Balashikha, Moscow region, photo of the city

Historical monuments of Balashikha, photos with descriptions of which attract the attention of tourists, can be found throughout the city. The plan of the excursion program depends on how long the guests plan to stay in the region. Balashikha offers to get acquainted with the following objects:

• Temple of the Archangel Michael. The unique structure was erected in the seventeenth century, in 1641. The village territory belonged to the famous boyar Streshnev, who began building a wooden cathedral. Ten years later, the consecrated building was purchased by Prince Dolgoruky. Reconstruction of the temple started in 1767. Luxurious stucco moldings, designer ornaments, icons and elegant facades appeared in the room. Today the building looks excellent;

• Fountain Glyba. A structure with an original form raises a lot of questions among those who see it for the first time. The address of the attraction is Leninsky Prospekt. The boulder monument is a huge round structure with a diameter of six meters. It reaches a height of three meters. In the evening, the structure is illuminated by thirty spotlights. The unique idea looks mystical and unrealistic. It seems as if a huge stone is floating in the air;

• Temple of Alexander Nevsky. The building adorns the city in the central area. It was built in 1894. By the end of the nineteenth century, a small village appeared on the site of the future construction, which was called Nikolaevka. Over the years, the number of residents increased, and they decided to build a small temple next to the cemetery. The church was closed in 1933 and was completely destroyed in the sixties. For many years, local residents have raised the issue of restoring the temple. From 2001 to 2004 a complete reconstruction was carried out;

• Broadway Bridge. The large-scale structure is a connecting link between two microdistricts of the city. To get to the bridge from the eastern region, you need to walk along Zarechnaya Street. A walk along the bridge reminds many of a promenade along the embankment. Locals began calling the bridge Broadway, but the name stuck firmly. Tourists love to stroll here. After dark, cute round lamps turn on and illuminate the bridge, creating a romantic atmosphere. According to legend, if you attach a lock to the bridge and write your names on it, the lovers will live happily ever after.

The most interesting museums

On the territory of Balashikha there are many museums that display priceless exhibits telling about the history of the ancient city.

Balashikha Museum of History and Local Lore

The museum is located at the address: Balashikha, Lenin Avenue, building No. 53. Museum contact number.

The museum is open to visitors:

• from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 18.00;
• on Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00.

The cost of visiting the museum is from 50 rubles. up to 100 rub. per ticket.

Museum of Air Defense Troops

Museum location: Balashikha, st. Lenina, house No. 6.

Museum contact numbers:

• +7;
• +7.

The museum is open:

• from Wednesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00, with a lunch break from 13.00 to 14.00;
• Monday and Tuesday are days off.

The cost of a ticket to the museum is from 70 rubles. up to 100 rub.

Balashikha Art Gallery

Location of the art gallery: Balashikha, Lenin Avenue, building No. 10. Gallery contact number. There is an audio guide in the gallery.

The gallery is open to visitors:

• from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 19.00;
• Monday is a day off.

The cost of visiting the gallery is from 60 rubles. up to 200 rub.

Alleys, monuments

Visitors to the Alley of Heroes, bordering the Square of Glory, will be able to pay tribute to the soldiers who died during the Second World War. You should definitely take a walk to Lenin Avenue, where an original sculptural composition awaits tourists. This monument was erected directly on Glory Square. The basis of the sculpture is a dead tree whose crown has been removed. The trunk is carved with children's silhouettes admiring a flock of flying birds.

Visitors to the avenue will also be able to see the Memorial Cross, created in 2000. Its establishment is associated with the destruction of the Alexander Nevsky Church, which was subsequently restored.

Monuments and Monuments

Balashikha, whose attractions include numerous sculptures and monuments, is included in the list of economically stable cities in the Moscow region.

Janitor Monument

The most original monument in Balashikha is considered to be the monument dedicated to the janitor. It is installed on the central square of the city, on Lenin Avenue. The bronze monument was installed in 2007.

The figure of a janitor, with a broom in his hand, is on a high pedestal. A devoted shepherd lies at the janitor's feet. The monument was made in the pre-revolutionary style, its author is unknown.

Lenin Monument

One of the five monuments to Lenin in Balashikha is installed in a microdistrict called “Balashikha-2”. This is the oldest monument to Lenin in the city, its foundation date is May 1, 1924. Its author was an ordinary art teacher from a local school.

Monument to Katyusha

In 2004, near one of the local schools on Sovetskaya Street, a monument to a military installation called “Katyusha” was erected. The formidable weapon is mounted on a high pedestal. The memorial is dedicated to the feat of the soldiers of the guards mortar battery, commanded by Hero of the Russian Federation Ivan Andreevich Flerov.

Not far from the memorial is Flerov’s residential building, which is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of the region. There is a memorial plaque on the house.

Sights of Balashikha

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There is not a single city or village in the Moscow region that does not have its own architectural and historical monuments. They are also in Balashikha. What should a traveler find himself in these places see?

In Balashikha there are sights dating back to the 18th century - these are the ancient estates of princes Dolgorukov, Golitsyn and Razumovsky. There are many beautiful places in Balashikha where you can admire nature, relax with the whole family, and go fishing.

Architectural structures

On the streets of the city you can see many architectural buildings and structures.

House-estate Gorenki

The house is located in Balashikha, on Entuziastov Highway, house number 6. The first information about Gorenka's house dates back to the middle of the 16th century. According to data for that period, the estate belonged to Prince Dolgoruky. Then, in the middle of the 17th century, it came into the possession of the Razumovsky dynasty.

After the death of the head of the family, the estate and all valuables were sold to Prince Nikolai Yusupov. During Soviet times, the estate housed an orphanage and a sanatorium complex for a long time.

Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The temple is located on Shchelkovskoe highway. The date of construction of the temple is the beginning of the 19th century. The architect of the structure is Bove Osip Ivanovich (years of life: 11/04/1784 - 06/28/1834).

The temple contains a huge number of famous and rare icons. The temple is distinguished by its unique façade decoration and rich interior decoration.

Temple of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God

The ancient temple is located on Razinskoye Highway. The ancient building underwent a major restoration, which began in 2006. To this day, the restoration work has not been completed.

The temple contains a huge number of famous icons, including:

• icon of Peter;
• icon of Mary of Egypt;
• icon of Fevronia.

Gorenki Estate

The Gorenki estate in the 18th century belonged to Count A.K. Razumovsky. Under him, according to the design of the architect A. Menelas, a manor house and a park ensemble were built in the style of mature classicism.

A botanical garden was laid out on the estate, which became famous abroad, alleys were laid out, pavilions and gazebos were installed. There were marble statues everywhere.

Nowadays, all buildings and the park area are in disrepair and need restoration.

Natural attractions

Balashikha, whose attractions include numerous natural phenomena, is home to some unique plants that grow only in the vicinity of the city.

Vishnyakovsky Pond

This is one of several cascading ponds located on the territory of the Gorenki estate. The date of formation of the ponds is the 18th century. The pond is distinguished by the huge number of fish that live in it.

At the beginning of the 20th century, a turbine power station was built on the pond, which for a long time supplied all nearby settlements with electricity.

Baboshkino Lake

This lake is of glacial origin and is surrounded by lowland swamps. The depth of the lake varies from 1 to 5 meters. In order to get to the lake and bypass the swamp area, a long pier was built. Through it, anyone could get to the beach equipped on the lake and have a picnic on the shore and swim in the fresh lake water.

Kuchinsky Forest Park

The Kuchinsky forest park zone was founded in 1935. The area of ​​the developed park is more than 2 thousand hectares. The park is home to a large number of unique plants and many birds. Foresters monitor the safety of the territory.

4 rivers flow through the park:

• Gorenka;
• Pekhorka;
• Black;
• Chernyavka.

There are also several lakes and ponds here.

Natural beauty

The sights of the city of Balashikha, created by Mother Nature, cannot be ignored. Bezmenovsky quarry is a place where residents of this locality like to gather, having friendly picnics and swimming in the lake. It's worth coming here for the picturesque views. The lake surface is beautifully framed by forests, the banks are covered with grass. By the way, after a short walk, you can get to the neighboring reservoirs. Unfortunately, the beach belongs to the wild category, there are no amenities.

Vishnyakovsky Pond is a reservoir created about 300 years ago. Once upon a time there was a cloth factory next to it. The pond is loved by locals who enjoy fishing. Tourists are primarily attracted by the beautiful landscapes created by nature.

For those who want to take a walk and breathe fresh air, we can recommend stopping at the Kuchinsky forest park, bordering Balashikha. It includes 8 forest areas and has welcomed everyone since 1935. The area of ​​the territory is about 2 thousand hectares.

Modern objects interesting to visit

Many beautiful modern objects are located on the territory of the ancient city.

Trade

The shopping center is located at the address: Balashikha, Entuziastov Highway, building No. 48. Shopping center contact number. The hypermarket is open 24 hours a day. The shopping center has a huge range of different goods.

There is convenient parking in front of the building. In the shopping center it is possible to pay for goods by card. In addition to stores with industrial goods, the shopping center has a large grocery store.

Trade

Location of the shopping center: Balashikha, st. Komsomolskaya, house No. 9. The store is open daily from 09.00 to 23.00. There is convenient parking near the shopping center.

The shopping center has departments:

• door shop;
• point of issue and delivery of goods;
• clothing store;
• cleaning equipment;
• children's store;
• furniture store;
• window installation department;
• grocery store "Pyaterochka".

Shopping complex "Svetofor"

The shopping complex is located at the address: Balashikha, Entuziastov Highway, building No. 1 “b”. TK contact number. The shopping center is open to visitors every day, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Free Internet is available throughout the shopping center. There is convenient parking near the building.

TC has departments:

• photo workshop;
• "Sportmaster" store;
• household products;
• perfume shop;
• cafe and sushi bar;
• health food store.

Troitskoe-Kainardzhi Estate

The estate belonged to Count P. A. Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky.

The Trinity Church, made in the style of French classicism, has been preserved. The author remained unknown - Count Rumyantsev got hold of the design somewhere and handed it over to the architect Karl Blank, who worked on the design of the entire estate complex. The Church of the Resurrection is also located on the territory.

Of the buildings of that time, only a few buildings remain: the mausoleum of the Rumyantsevs and Golitsyns and what little remains of the park and ponds.

Interesting places to relax with children

In Balashikha there is a lot of entertainment for children of different ages.

Cinema "Prada 3D"

A great way to spend time together with your child is to visit the cinema. The cinema is located at: Balashikha, st. Lenina, house No. 25. Cinema contact number. The cinema is open daily from 09.00 to 00.00. There is convenient parking near the cinema. The cinema shows films in 2D and 3D format. There is a card payment service.

Zoo "Golden Pheasant"

The zoo is located at the address: Balashikha, Nikolsko-Arkhangelsky microdistrict, st. Narvsky Prosek, house No. 25. The zoo is open to visitors every day from 10.00 to 18.00.

Zoo contact number. Tickets to the zoo cost from 50 rubles. up to 100 rub.

Bowling club "Favorit"

Bowling is one of the favorite games of both children and adults. At the address: Balashikha, st. Sovetskaya, house No. 23, there is a bowling club.

Bowling club contact numbers:

• +7(495)525-46-58;
• +7(495)525-46-71.

Club opening hours:

• from Monday to Thursday from 12.00 to 04.00;
• on Friday and Saturday from 12.00 to 06.00;
• on Sunday from 12.00 to 04.00

Balashikha Museum of History and Local Lore

The exhibition was opened in 1968 and was located in a building on Bolshaya Vladimirskaya Road opposite the Gorenki estate. In 1979, the museum was closed due to renovation of the building. It was reopened only in the early 90s.

During the time the museum was closed, some of the exhibits were lost. Today the exhibition is located in the basement of a residential building, where anyone can go in Balashikha.

The museum has three halls with exhibits, the fourth hall is intended for thematic exhibitions. The created exhibitions present the history of the region in a multifaceted way - chronologically linking together cultural events into one stream.

Self-guided route for 1-2 days

Balashikha has a huge number of attractions. In order to get to know the city in more detail and see as many interesting things as possible, you need to prepare your own route around the city in advance.

1 day stay in the city of Balashikha:

• Visit the Balashikha Local History Museum.
• Take an excursion to the Kuchin forest park area.
• Explore the Gorenki estate house.

• Visit the Balashikha art gallery.
• Explore the New Miletus estate.
• Visit the temple of the blessed prince Alexander Nevsky.
• Inspect the monument to the janitor.

2nd day of stay in Balashikha:

• Go to Lake Baboshkino.
• Visit the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God.
• Take a walk along the Broadway Bridge.
• Take a tour of the Air Defense Forces Museum.
• Go to Vishnyakovsky Pond.
• Visit the memorial plaque dedicated to the soldiers from the village of Nikolsko-Arkhangelskoye.

Humorous attractions

Residents of the village are endowed with an excellent sense of humor. There is no other way to explain how the monument to the Janitor, erected in 2007, ended up on the list of “Attractions of the City of Balashikha.” The description of the purpose of this structure, which is offered by the creators themselves, is that the building extols the hard work of representatives of this profession. Guests of the city loved to take pictures next to the monument to the Janitor.

There are so many interesting places in Balashikha that it is impossible to explore them in one visit. Therefore, all visitors to the village are sure to return again.

Hotels

Numerous hotels offer city guests to stay in their apartments.

Hotel "Sirenevaya"

The hotel is located at: Balashikha, st. Sirenevaya, house No. 15. The cost of hotel rooms starts from 1.5 thousand rubles. per night. Pets are allowed at the hotel for an additional fee. The hotel has 30 rooms in total.

The hotel has:

• non-smoking rooms;
• parking and the ability to pay by card;
• cafe and internet;
• room service and refrigerator;
• 24-hour front desk;
• laundry and barbecue;
• TV in the rooms and washing machine.

Guest House "On Trubetskoy"

The guest house is located in Balashikha, on the street. Trubetskoy, in house No. 1 “a”. The cost of rooms in a guest house starts from 1.8 thousand rubles. The 2* guest house has only 15 rooms.

The guest house offers amenities and services:

• free parking and internet;
• meeting room and refrigerator;
• non-smoking rooms;
• laundry and barbecue;
• safe and 24-hour reception;
• transfer and shared kitchen;
• TV in rooms and terrace;
• combined rooms.

Hotel Adonis

The hotel is located at: Balashikha, st. Pushkinskaya, house No. 21. The hotel has only 48 rooms. The cost of hotel rooms starts from 1.4 thousand rubles.

The hotel has:

• parking and swimming pool;
• room conditioning;
• gym and restaurant;
• laundry and dry cleaning;
• sauna and banquet hall.

Hotel "Pekhorskaya"

The hotel is located in Balashikha, on the street. Pekhorskaya, in house No. 9. The cost of hotel rooms starts from 1.7 thousand rubles. The 1* hotel has only 20 rooms.

The hotel has:

• car rental service;
• swimming pool and parking;
• fireplace and games room;
• terrace and restaurant;
• non-smoking rooms;
• kitchen corner and TV;
• sauna and barbecue;
• ski storage space;
• beauty salon and pool bar;
• expedited guest registration.

Hotel Artiland

Hotel location: Balashikha, Novskoe highway, building No. 10. Room rates from 8.6 thousand rubles. The hotel has only 9 rooms.

The hotel offers:

• swimming pool and parking;
• room conditioning;
• gym and restaurant;
• refrigerator and laundry;
• 24-hour front desk;
• Jacuzzi and beauty salon;
• barbecue and safe;
• children's playground and massage services;
• terrace and children's pool;
• luggage storage and soundproofed rooms;
• TV in rooms and transfer;
• babysitting services and cafe.

The hotel offers sports opportunities:

• ride horses;
• play table tennis;
• do water sports.

Where to go with a child in Balashikha - what to see in Balashikha

Upon arrival in the city with a child, tourists will need a hotel or a separate room in a guest house. There should be a cafe or restaurant near the hotel so that the family can have a snack before going to the beach or excursion. Your child will be interested in visiting the following places:

• Air Defense Museum. The complex is the only one in Europe where unique exhibits are exhibited. It consists of a main two-story building, an outdoor exhibition area. The earliest artifacts date back to 1914. Visitors can get acquainted with historical photographs, documents, and equipment. The halls display ideological pre-war paraphernalia. Unique military equipment was located in the open area. Children will be interested in touching combat vehicles, sitting in cockpits, and climbing on an anti-aircraft machine gun. Parents will be able to take interesting pictures;

• Baboshkino. The lake is located in the Ozerny Forest Park. Its primary name is Babushkino. But since 1968, the reservoir began to be called Baboshkino. It has a unique round shape that resembles a bun. Such sweet products were called baboshkas. A reservoir appeared from glaciers and is surrounded by a swamp. The depth even near the shores is quite large, the water is clean, but it practically does not warm up. The keys cool even the top layer. You can take photographs on the wooden pier; the beach is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable holiday;

• Equilibrium An original all-season playground for children and adults, where you can ride modern types of electric transport. Segways, unicycles, relax weights, hoverboards, and go-kart bikes are available for rental. The territory of Equilibra is about one square kilometer. The entertainment will appeal to kids, teenagers and parents. Here you can get a lot of positive emotions. Every ruble spent on the site will certainly pay off;

• Bezmenovsky quarry. In the eastern part of the Moscow region there is a small reservoir that has long been a favorite of city guests and local residents. Here you can have a great family picnic, enjoy nature, and take amazing photos. The location of the lake is Ozerny Forest Park. The pond is surrounded by stunning trees, and soft grass grows on the shore.

Where to eat

There are a large number of cafeterias and restaurants on the streets of the city.

Brothers Food Street Cafe

The cafe is located at: Balashikha, st. Sovetskaya, house No. 10 "a". The average bill in a cafe is 500 rubles.

Cafe opening hours:

• from Monday to Thursday from 10.00 to 22.00;
• from Friday to Sunday from 10.00 to 23.00

The cafe offers cuisines:

• mixed;
• Asian;
• American;
• European;
• author's.

Traveler's Coffee Cafe

The cafe is located at: Balashikha, Lenin Avenue, building No. 32 “a”. The average cost of a cup of coffee in a cafe is from 127 rubles. up to 239 rub. The average bill in a cafe is 500 rubles. The cafe serves Russian and European cuisine. The cafe is open from 08.00 to 23.00.

Food delivery to your address, coffee to go and card payment service are available.

Coffeehouse "Coffee Revolution"

Location of the coffee shop: Balashikha, Zheleznodorozhny microdistrict, Savvinskoe highway, building No. 7 “b”. The average bill in a coffee shop is from 110 rubles. up to 400 rub. The Coffee House serves European cuisine. Here you can pay for your order by card and take coffee with you.

Restaurant "Ultraviolet"

Restaurant location: Balashikha, st. Nekrasova, building 11 "a". The cafe is open from 11.00 to 23.00. The average bill in the restaurant is 700 rubles. It serves mixed, European and homemade cuisine. The restaurant allows you to pay by card.

The restaurant has developed a special menu:

• lean;
• children's;
• seasonal.

Restaurant "Garden of Eden"

The restaurant is located at: Balashikha, st. Tekstilshchikov, house No. 1 "a". Restaurant opening hours: from 11.00 to 02.00. Average check from 1 thousand rubles. The restaurant has a seasonal menu and grill dishes. There is an opportunity to sit on the summer open veranda.

The restaurant serves cuisines:

• Caucasian;
• European;
• meat.

The restaurant allows you to pay by card, you can order food delivery to your address and take coffee with you.

How to navigate

There are several public transport routes throughout the city. There are 67 city bus routes, 91 passenger gazelle routes and 10 electric train routes. The cost of travel on public transport in Balashikha is from 35 rubles. up to 40 rub.

The sights of Balashikha have historical architectural significance. Along with them, the city has a huge number of plants, factories and research institutes. The scientific-industrial complex and the socio-economic position of the city occupy a significant position in the country.

Author: Olga Zhanskaya