The city of Shchelkovo, which today has a population of more than 125 thousand people, grew up on the site of a small village first mentioned in historical documents in 1521. For a long time, the village and surrounding lands belonged to the Trubetskoy princes. Gradually the estate turned into a trade and economic center of the territory. In its vicinity a bourgeois settlement was formed, and small industrial enterprises appeared. Later, Shchelkovo, which absorbed an agglomeration of several villages, changed its status more than once. It was a volost center, a town, and in 1925 it received the status of a city. By the beginning of the last third of the last century, the policy had turned into a significant industrial center of the Moscow region. The city is of significant interest to tourists. The sights of Shchelkovo, photos and descriptions of which are presented in the article, are colorful and original.
Dolgoruky Estate
Shchelkovo and its surroundings are known primarily for their estates, which were owned by noble families of the empire for centuries. So in the village of Lukovo there is an estate that once belonged to the princes Dolgoruky. From the middle of the eighteenth century, the estate became the property of the eminent nobleman Izmailov. The estate was rebuilt many times. Significant modifications to the house and buildings were carried out at the beginning of the nineteenth century. The estate had a home theater, on the stage of which both the owners and their guests, as well as serfs, performed. A luxurious park was laid out near the house, which also hosted all kinds of festivities, with illuminations and fireworks. The flower of the Russian intelligentsia, artists, writers, and theater figures gathered here. During the years of Soviet power, the estate was transferred to the jurisdiction of the department of public education, which decided to transfer the building to a boarding school for street children. This led to major changes to the estate. And now it is a very sad-looking government building. True, part of the park and the pond have been preserved.
Shopping
No vacation can be complete without shopping, grocery shopping and other purchases. There are a lot of shopping centers in Shchelkovo. Here are the names of the largest of them: Grand Plaza, “Vstrecha”, “Gorodok”, “Globus”, “Rook”, “Karat”, “Passage Zarechny”, “Perspective-2”, “Premier”, “Sirius”, shopping mall gallery on Chkalovskaya, trading house "Megapolis", "999" and "Shchelkovo".
"Bruce's Laboratory"
What attractions are worth seeing in the city of Shchelkovo? For example, Glinka's estate. It is quite well preserved. The estate belonged to the family of one of the prominent figures of the Peter the Great era - Bruce. A witness to those times is the park pavilion, which has survived almost unchanged to this day. It is also called “Bruce’s Laboratory” or “Peter’s House”.
A magnificent two-story building in the Baroque style, simply pleasing to the tourist’s eye. The façade is yellow, with tall windows and doors framed in white stucco. Three arches at the central entrance, above them an open wide balcony with snow-white columns on the second floor. A wide alley leads to the house, flanked by well-groomed vegetation. There are two massive flowerpots in front of the entrance. There is a small tower on the roof, especially for astronomical observations. Some buildings of the estate are given over to the sanatorium.
Hotels
Upon arrival in this city, if a person does not have an apartment in it and has no one to go to, he may need a hotel. Then the primary question will be not about where to go to Shchelkovo, but where to spend the night. There are enough options, since there are many more hotels and inns in Shchelkovo than in any other establishments. The Union Hotel chain of hotels is widespread throughout the area, with branches located on several streets. The service of this network is as convenient as possible for the client, and therefore it is quite in demand in Shchelkovo. However, this is just one option among many. Below is a list of hotels that are also located in the Shchelkovsky district:
- hotel complex "Krug";
- country club "Usadba";
- "Bear Lakes";
- "Oasis";
- "Costa Rica";
- "Premium";
- "Moscow region";
- "Youth";
- restaurant-hotel "Silk Road";
- Sanatorium named after Gorky.
Many of these hotels offer wellness treatments, spas, and swimming pools. The prices for these services are relatively low. All amenities are available in the rooms, including air conditioning.
According to many guests of Shchelkovo, who were satisfied with their vacation, one of the main advantages is the presence of concert halls.
Sights of Shchelkovo
In the village of Fryanovo there is an estate of the Lazarev merchants. A magnificent house with a mezzanine and mezzanines is simply a pearl of Shchelkovo attractions. The estate has been preserved in more or less well-kept condition due to the fact that during the years of Soviet power a school was located here. Nowadays the building houses a local history museum.
What other attractions should you see in Shchelkovo (Moscow region)? In addition to the above-mentioned estates, tourists should definitely visit the Almazovo estate. It once belonged to the famous mining owners Demidov. Tourists should also see the vast manor house of the Grebnevo estate. It belonged to the boyar Belsky in the sixteenth century, and then, a century later, was bought by the Trubetskoy princes. It is also worth visiting the well-preserved, elegant and well-kept Raika estate.
Districts and real estate Shchelkovo
The city of Shchelkovo is the center of the Shchelkovo district, which in total includes more than a hundred settlements. The city administration manages the entire city at once. That is, Shchelkovo, although it is divided into microdistricts, does not have separate management for the microdistricts.
These microdistricts consist of villages included within the city (Khotovo, Potapovo), as well as various territories, designated both by characteristic names (Solnechny, Zarechny, Dalniy Voronok) and simply by different numbers (Shchelkovo-3, Shchelkovo-7).
Shchelkovo Map
The Klyazma River flows through the entire city, and it seems to separate the old and new parts of the city. The right bank is mainly built up with old two-story buildings and Khrushchev buildings. However, apartments in such buildings are sold at a fairly high price due to their proximity to main transport routes and various institutions.
Traditionally, the most developed part of the city is its central part. Proletarsky Avenue runs here, which flows into the Shchelkovskaya highway leading to Moscow. You can often see traffic jams on the avenue, since this is the main road in the city, and there is no backup road yet.
Proletarsky Avenue
The largest shopping centers and markets are also located here, and a high-rise hotel is being built - the first skyscraper in the Moscow region. On the right bank of the Klyazma, construction is underway on a de luxe class house, with 17 residential floors, in which the most expensive apartments will be sold, the price of which starts from 12,600,000 rubles.
New building project
The immediate center of the city is Lenin Square, which Shchelkovo residents simply call “the square.” It contains the “zero kilometer” of the city, the administration building, a monument to the leader of the revolution and a modern cinema, which was built on the site of the old one. There are two cinemas in the city, both of which allow you to watch films in 3D.
Lenin Square in Shchelkovo
The city limits of Shchelkovo include several villages, so there are quite a large number of private houses on the outskirts of the city. But also new microdistricts consisting of new buildings are appearing in Shchelkovo. New houses here are mainly built in the format of an entire residential complex, creating all the necessary infrastructure specifically for it. Already now, residential complexes such as “Gagarinsky” and “Bogorodsky” are densely populated; apartments in them can be purchased from about 55 thousand per square meter.
By the way, “Gagarinsky” is located next to the world-famous star city, where both Russian and foreign cosmonauts are trained.
The Solnechny Park residential complex is distinguished by its convenient location relative to communications with Moscow, from which you can walk to the Voronok platform in a few minutes on foot. The journey to Moscow by train will take 50 minutes, and you will immediately get to the metro station, from which you can reach the Kremlin in 7 minutes.
Voronok
On the south-eastern outskirts of the city there is a military airfield Chkalovsky, which is now also used as an international airport, mostly used for air cargo transportation. For this reason, you can often see planes taking off and landing over the city, flying at such an altitude that you can clearly see the appearance of the plane. At first, the noise from flying airplanes may be unusual, but over time this sound will no longer attract attention.
If we talk about the prestige of microdistricts, then “Far Voronok” is considered one of the not entirely favorable ones. Now it is already being built up with new buildings, but there are still a lot of dilapidated two-story houses left.
Museum of History and Local Lore
Let's talk about the main attractions of Shchelkovo. Shchelkovo is a city in which there is a local history museum.
Its exhibitions are housed in a house built in the mid-nineteenth century, which is an example of Art Nouveau architecture. Since this region is famous for the development of weaving, many exhibits are dedicated to this type of production. In addition, there are works related to the nature of the region, ethnography, etc.
Full relax
Well, the last item on the list of places to relax in Shchelkovo is saunas and steam rooms. In them you can relax and unwind after a busy day, sightseeing or a fun night at the club.
There are many saunas in the city. We will mention only the most popular ones, those which, according to reviews, have a positive rating and a high rating:
- sauna on Parkovaya;
- "Odyssey"
- "Gold Fitness";
- bath and health complex “Bear”;
- country club "Usadba";
- "Cedar Branch";
- sauna on Proletarsky;
- "Slavic baths";
- "Sigma";
- bath complex "Shchelkovo";
- "Caravel";
- MAOU GPSH Sports and recreation complex.
The city is located 15 km northeast of the Moscow Ring Road, on both sides of the Klyazma River. Railway stations within the city (in order of distance from Moscow): Sokolovskaya, Voronok, Shchelkovo, Gagarinskaya, Chkalovskaya, Bakhchivandzhi on the Mytishchi - Fryazevo line of the Yaroslavl direction of the Moscow Railway.
Temples
Describing the sights of Shchelkovo, one cannot help but mention the Orthodox shrines. They cannot be called antique. The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Kazan Church were built in the post-communist period, that is, no more than 25 years ago. The oldest church in Shchelkovo is the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. A truly magnificent and picturesque architectural structure. Its construction began in 1909 and ended in 1915. But, with the advent of Soviet power, first a theater was opened in the church building, then a foundry. The beautiful building was defaced. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the building was returned to believers.
Night life
Especially for lovers of non-standard youth recreation, the city has five good nightclubs. Almost all of them accept payment in several ways and offer a wide variety of alcoholic drinks and cocktails to suit every taste. Music, lighting and atmosphere - there is everything to please the young guests of Shchelkovo.
Those who are wondering where to go in Shchelkovo should not write off the nightclubs. There are five of them: City-Club, “Out”, “Reggae”, “Underground” and “Vostok”. Addresses and directions can be easily found on the map if you indicate the name of the club. “Reggae” and “Underground” are located at: Proletarsky Prospekt, 10. Club “Out” can be found on the street. Talsinskaya, 44, and to get to City-Club by arriving at Sirenevaya Street, building 4a.
The spoiled residents of the capital speak about some of them not too flatteringly. So, they advise not to go to “Out”, its management is too sparing of money for improvement. "Reggae" is praised, the staff is thanked for their good work and they call it one of the best clubs in Shchelkovo.
Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
What attractions are worth seeing (Shchelkovo)?
The only temple that survived during the times of militant atheism is the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The stone cathedral was erected at the expense of the Murashov merchants. With the advent of Soviet power in the thirties of the last century, the church was closed. However, in 1942, services were resumed there.
Fifteen years ago a cathedral mosque was erected in the city. Parishioners and church servants actively participate in charity.
Where else to have fun
White Hall on Proletarsky Prospekt will satisfy the tastes of many visitors. Concerts in a variety of genres are held here, such as rap, rock, jazz, pop and others. The cost of tickets excluding other services varies from 300 to 1500 rubles. In addition, there are two entertainment centers in Shchelkovo. The first of them is the “Caspian” restaurant, the second is the “Motor Club”.
Song lovers will be able to show their talent in karaoke clubs, of which there are only six in the city: “Baraoke”, “Out”, “Meow-Meow”, “Bar”, “Pizza Rio” and Kinza. In each of these establishments you can hold a wedding, party, birthday or any other celebration.
Sundial Park: sculptures, description
In Shchelkovo there is a well-kept park called the Sundial Park. Two years ago, an unusual sculpture called “Clock Man” was installed there. This grotesque statue made of bronze and granite depicts a man in the form of a cabinet in which are mounted many different kinds of clocks. Two angels were located right there, in the form of benches, and they also had a clock instead of a head. There is also a sculpture “Time” in this park. It consists of two characters. This is an elderly man and a little girl, they look with curiosity at the time disk they hold in their hands.
In memory of the non-stop flight across the North Pole of the people's favorite, the hero of Soviet aviation, Valery Chkalov, a monument was erected in Shchelkovo. What is he? This is a model of the aircraft on which Chkalov’s crew flew from the Soviet Union to the USA.
What vacation can be complete without thrills and adrenaline?
Amusement parks in Shchelkovo are always ready to welcome those who want to have a good weekend or vacation. You can start with the Shchelkovsky Park of Culture and Recreation. Thirty-five million rubles were spent on its improvement. It is located on both sides of the Klyazma River and is a vast area filled with attractions for every taste.
There is also a children's amusement park "Happy Kids", in which everything is equipped for good leisure time for young visitors. Therefore, the question of where to go to Shchelkovo with a child disappears by itself.
To complete the topic of attractions, it is worth mentioning a not quite ordinary vacation - “Quest Zone”. There they solve problems, give free rein to their imagination and get a lot of impressions.
