The city of Stupino is located in the south of the Moscow region, 88 km from the Moscow Ring Road or 99 km from Paveletsky Station.
As you might guess, it is connected to the capital by direct road and rail links. However, the road to Stupino deserves special mention - this is the federal highway “Don”, on which traffic is organized without traffic lights, which means that you can get to Moscow quite quickly.
Metro stations from which you can transfer to transport going to Stupino are “Nagatinskaya”, “Varshavskaya”, “Paveletskaya” (railroad), “Krasnogvardeyskaya” (bus or minibus).
Let's consider the advantages and disadvantages of choosing real estate in the city of Stupino and its surroundings.
General information about the city
A small town located in the Moscow region - Stupino, the majority of whose attractions are dedicated to aviation, is a large industrial center. The city is home to a large number of factories working for the country's military-industrial complex. There are also foreign companies here.
Stupino is constantly developing, but echoes of that Soviet era, when the city was still closed, remain. Everything seems clean and in order, but there is no proper service.
The city has interesting historical facts. For example, in 1931, an order was given to build an electric locomotive plant, which was to be located five kilometers from Stupino. This played a significant role in the life of the future city. Three years later, the village of Stupino turns into a village called “Electrovoz”.
Four years later, the village disappeared because construction of the plant was stopped. However, the local workers, as well as the engineers, did not like this, and they reached out to Stalin. After which it was decided to complete the construction of the plant, but now it specialized in the production of training aircraft, propellers and turbochargers. In 1938, the village acquired the status of a city and returned to its former name - Stupino.
What temples and churches to see in Stupino
The temple architecture of Stupino also deserves the attention of tourists. Most of the local churches are relatively young, but some of them were built centuries ago and are part of the city's historical heritage.
Temple of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God
- Address: Stupinsky district, Sredney village.
The temple was built in 1821 on the site of a wooden church dating from the first half of the 17th century. The temple is made of white stone in the style of Russian architecture. The main building is crowned by a round drum with a helmet-shaped dome.
Parallel to it rises a two-tier bell tower, decorated with figured masonry and carvings. In 1862, renovation work took place in the church, as a result of which the iconostasis was updated and the refectory was expanded.
During the Soviet years, the temple was destroyed. Many valuable icons were stolen or destroyed. In November 1937, the Bolsheviks shot three temple ministers for underground religious activities. After these events, the church was finally closed and abandoned.
The restoration of the temple took place in the late 1990s. The historical building was restored, filled with new shrines and liturgical utensils, after which it was re-consecrated and the temple resumed its activities.
Church of the New Martyrs and Confessors of Stupinsky
- Address: Metallurgists Square.
A small white stone church in the style of Russian architecture was built in the late 1990s. It is decorated with massive kokoshniks, forged decorative elements and a golden head on a drum with a carved frieze. The church works with parishioners suffering from alcohol and drug addiction.
Church of All Saints who shone on the Russian land
- Address: Pobeda Avenue.
The All Saints Church was built in 2021, making it the youngest in Stupino. The majestic brick building in the style of Russian architecture is decorated with semicircular asps, carved friezes, corner pilasters and is crowned with golden domes with precious inserts. The temple shines with newness and wealth. Since its opening, it has become one of the most visited religious institutions in the city.
Church of the Sovereign Icon of the Mother of God
- Address: st. Tchaikovsky.
The church was erected on the territory of a military camp in 2005. The temple has simple architecture and is made of wood. The building has a quadrangle at its base, with apses adjacent to it on the western and eastern sides.
The roofs of the temple are located at different levels, which creates the effect of a cascading decline. Nearby rises a two-tiered tented bell tower. This building is temporary. In the future, it is planned to erect a stone temple in its place.
Trinity Belopesotsky Monastery
The monastery is located in the outskirts of the city, on the banks of the Oka River. Its foundation dates back to the 15th century, and it was done by Vladimir Belopesotsky.
Initially, men lived in the monastery. After some events, this building turned into a prison and dormitory for workers. In 1993, it was decided to restore the monastery, but now it is intended for women.
In addition to the monastery itself, there are various cultural and architectural monuments on the territory. For example, the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and the Church of the Beheading of John the Baptist.
Museum of History and Local Lore
A very popular place with a large number of different collections. Among them you can see beautiful canvases that belong to different periods, a large collection of coins, and also get acquainted with the decorative and applied arts of Stupino. The museum also has interesting old photographs and valuable documents.
In general, the building consists of five halls. Exhibits in the museum continue to be replenished. For example, exhibitions change regularly in two halls. The remaining rooms are given over to permanent exhibitions.
Active recreation and entertainment in Stupino
Stupino has all the conditions for an active pastime and sports. Fans of this kind of recreation will enjoy the local sports facilities.
Sports complex "Sokol"
- Address: st. Kuibysheva, 63A.
The Sokol sports complex has been operating since 2001. Today, it hosts children's and youth sections for boxing, kickboxing, judo, sambo, karate, hand-to-hand combat and mini-football. Competitions are regularly held here, which everyone can attend.
Sokol also has a gym equipped with the best modern equipment. Both a one-time visit and the purchase of a subscription are possible. For an additional fee, you can use the services of a trainer.
Children's and youth sports school "Friendship"
- Address: Tchaikovsky street.
Classes at the sports school are held in two directions:
- gymnastics;
- swimming.
The gyms are available only to school students, and the swimming pool is open to the public during free time. Before visiting the sports complex, you should check the training schedule.
In addition, water aerobics classes are held at Druzhba three times a week, which can be attended by appointment.
Sports complex "Best Fitness"
- Address: Pobedy Avenue, vl. 8.
“Best Fitness” is the best fitness club in the city. The services provided include:
- a gym that offers strength training, cardiovascular exercise and personal training;
- aerobics room;
- sauna;
- beauty saloon;
- solarium;
- sports nutrition restaurant;
- group programs in Pilates, strength training and aerobics.
Ice Palace named after V.M. Bobrova
- Address: ave. Victory, vl8s1.
The Ice Palace is the most popular place for public skating. Here you can rent hockey, figure or recreational skates, equipment for ice games, and also use a “skater assistant”.
It is possible to rent a skating rink for holidays and corporate events. In addition to the ice rink, the infrastructure of the institution includes a table tennis hall, a gym and a cafe.
Metallurg Stadium
- Address: st. Tchaikovsky, 1.
The Metallurg Stadium was built in 1956 and for a long time was under the jurisdiction of the Stupino Metallurgical Plant. A few years later, the Oka children's sports school was founded on its basis, which operates to this day.
Currently the sports complex includes:
- universal gym;
- auditorium with 300 seats;
- weightlifting hall;
- boxing ring;
- shooting range;
- 3 football fields;
- mini-football court;
- treadmills and obstacle course.
- volleyball and basketball courts;
- hockey rink;
- workout site.
An additional attraction of the complex is the museum of awards won by Oka athletes at Russian and international competitions.
Monument to the creators of propellers
For people who are interested in aviation, this is a favorite attraction in the city of Stupino. The monument is located on Victory Avenue.
A beautiful alley leads to the aviation monument. The monument consists of two metal columns, on which there is a large blue propeller, which from a distance looks like the sun.
Throughout the city there are often monuments related to aviation, but this one is the most interesting and popular among other attractions in Stupino.
Nika City Art Gallery
The art gallery has been operating since 1996. Its founder, Nikolai Vasilievich Avdeev, is also its director. Today it contains about 2 thousand different exhibits. The goal of the gallery is to attract the attention of local citizens to art.
The city gallery has an animal painting hall, which is very popular among visitors. Exhibitions are often held here, where viewers can see paintings by local artists. There are also paintings by local artists here. Among them:
- Yu. Rebrov.
- I. Vorobiev.
- D. Gorlov.
“Nika” is worth visiting for art lovers to get better acquainted with the creativity of our area. Perhaps you will find inspiration in this place.
Cultural recreation in Stupino
Guests of Stupino should visit its cultural and leisure centers: theaters, cinema halls, interesting exhibitions, as well as animal studios. The latter will especially appeal to young tourists.
Museum of the Stupino Metallurgical Plant
- Address: Pristantsionnaya street, 2.
In 1967, an exhibition dedicated to the history of the local metallurgical plant was created in Stupino. The opening of the exhibition was preceded by a long and painstaking work on collecting historical documents, exhibits and photographic materials.
Currently, the museum has three permanent exhibitions. The first is dedicated to the work of the plant during the Great Patriotic War.
The second talks about the introduction of new technologies in the post-war years. And the third is dedicated to people who made a significant contribution to the formation and development of the enterprise. On information stands you can see their portraits and read short biographies.
City Art Gallery "Nika"
- Address: st. Bakhareva, 8.
The art gallery opened its doors in 1996. The main goal of the institution is to preserve masterpieces of art and introduce them to the younger generation. Currently, the gallery exhibits more than 2,000 thousand paintings.
Here you can see works of such famous artists as V.A. Favorsky, O.G. Vereisky, I.N. Vorobyov, etc. Much attention is paid to the creativity of masters of the Moscow region. On their canvases you can recognize landscapes of small towns, including Stupino.
Palace of Culture
- Address: ave. Pobeda, 18/43.
The Palace of Culture is not only the center of the city’s cultural life, but also its most beautiful architectural object. The three-story building actually resembles a palace. It is made in the style of classicism and is decorated with a monumental portico with a row of snow-white columns decorated with stucco capitals.
Under the canopy of the gable roof there is a bas-relief of the city coat of arms. There is a square around the building where ceremonial and entertainment events are held in the summer.
Performances of a wide variety of genres are organized on the stage of the Palace of Culture: drama, clownery, dance shows, performances by pop, opera singers and ethnographic ensembles. Lectures, meetings with writers, local historians and scientists, as well as trainings on various topics are often held in conference rooms.
Shopping and entertainment
- Address: ave. Pobeda, 63A.
The Kurs shopping center offers a lot of opportunities for interesting pastime. Its infrastructure includes:
- Cinema "Sky" is a cinema hall where you can watch the latest Russian and foreign cinema in 2D and 3D formats.
- Bowling Club "Bangkok" is a modern sports court with 6 lanes, high-quality equipment, a scoring system, rental of special shoes, a seating area and a bar.
- Children's. All conditions have been created here for children's parties, as well as educational activities and games. The main attraction of the center is a complex of labyrinths.
Zoo studio "Ark"
- Address: Glade of Brides, Moscow region.
The Stupino Zoological Studio “Ark” is not just a petting zoo, but a real museum of wildlife. Here tourists will enjoy an exciting excursion program, during which they will be able to take a ride on a horse, a camel or a sleigh pulled by Alaskan Malamutes.
During the excursion, an experienced guide will tell you interesting facts about animals and teach you how to properly handle them - this will be especially useful for children. At the end, tourists are allowed to feed the animals and take a photo as a souvenir.
Tourists who visited the “Ark” note the responsibility with which the staff approaches the excursion and the care of animals, as well as the sincere atmosphere that reigns in this establishment. I want to come back here again and again.
Monument to Helicopter Blades
Another attraction of Stupino surprises with its creativity and unusualness - the monument to helicopter blades. This can only be found here, in the city where they are made.
Helicopter blades are not just a monument, but also a symbol of the city. This is explained by the fact that the machine-building enterprise that produces them is a leader in this area throughout Russia.
MiG-23 monument aircraft
Mig-23 is a multi-role fighter that belongs to the 3rd generation. It was first launched into the sky in 1967. It is also known under another name - “Scourge”.
A monument dedicated to the creators of aviation technology. A tourist can notice this landmark of Stupino when entering the city.
The monument is a monument to the MiG-23 fighter, which is located on a snow-white pedestal. The nose of the plane is raised towards the sky to give the impression of being prepared for flight. The sculpture has quite impressive dimensions, as can be seen from the photo of the attraction.
Stupino is a small but interesting town. The same can be said about its attractions.
Stupino architectural pearls
In general, Stupino looks like an ordinary town. Its development consists of typical residential buildings, multi-storey buildings and business centers in the high-tech style. However, here you can find a couple of completely unusual buildings, which without a doubt can be called “pearls of architecture.”
House with a tower
One of the streets of Stupino is decorated with an unusual building. This is a two-story house made of stone in the classicist style. Its main decoration is the hipped tower crowning the roof.
On its four sides there is a clock with chimes. At the top of the tower there is a sharp spire with a city flag, which depicts a soaring falcon - a symbol of courage and wisdom.
Tobacconist's
- Address: Andropova street.
The most unusual tobacco shop in the city (and perhaps in the entire Moscow region) is designed in the form of a chapel. It is a quadrangle, topped with a tower spire, at the base of which is a dome with a checkerboard pattern. The quadrangle is decorated with semi-columns and false niches. A plate clock and two round lanterns hang above the trading window, and the window itself is closed with folding shutters.
