Top 15 Attractions in Podolsk

Podolsk is a satellite city of Moscow on the Pakhra River, located just 15 km from the Moscow Ring Road. Many metropolitan tourists do not even realize that this place is a real treasury, consisting of noble estates and picturesque temples. It is also a great weekend route - to go very close, and there will be a lot of impressions.

The village of Podil received the status of a city only in 1781 thanks to the decree of Catherine II. For this, centuries later, grateful descendants erected a monument to the Empress, which you can look at while walking along the city square. The city has a rich and interesting history, reflected in museum collections, monuments, architecture and the appearance of Orthodox churches. Many come here to look at one of the most picturesque churches in the country.

What to see and where to go in Podolsk?

The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.

Manor Dubrovitsy

A noble estate that belonged to Prince B. A. Golitsyn in the 18th century. It is believed that the architectural ensemble was built in the 17th century. The predominant styles are baroque and classicism. In the 20th century, all the valuables and furniture were taken out of the manor's house, so today tourists can only enjoy the external appearance, everything inside is quite concise. The house stands on the banks of the Pakhra, surrounded by a landscape park.

Church of the Sign

The temple is located next to the Dubrovitsy estate and is part of its architectural ensemble. It was erected at the request of B. A. Golitsyn at the beginning of the 18th century. For the work, the prince invited an Italian architect. Undoubtedly, the church can be called one of the most beautiful in Russia. After the construction was completed, the patriarch even refused to consecrate it because of its great resemblance to Catholic churches. The building is designed in the Golitsyn baroque style.

Square of Generations

The square was broken in 2006 in honor of the next anniversary of Podolsk. On its territory there is a fountain, a clock tower - Podolsky "Big Ben", lanterns and flower beds. Previously, apple trees grew on this site and memorial plaques were located. The clock tower is the architectural dominant of the square. In addition to the dial, it has a shield with the city coat of arms. The building is located in the middle of a green lawn and surrounded by a fence.

Fountain "The First Ball of Natasha Rostova"

A sculptural composition that appeared in 2014 on Leo Tolstoy Boulevard. The fountain with the figures of the heroes of the famous novel was created as part of a project to improve the pedestrian zone. The monument depicts Natasha Rostova and Andrei Bolkonsky at the moment of their first dance. Actors L. Savelyeva and V. Tikhonov were chosen as a model, who played the roles of these characters in the film adaptation of S. Bondarchuk's War and Peace.

Glory Square

The architectural ensemble of the Square of Glory is dedicated to the Great Patriotic War. It was created in 1970 by a group of Soviet sculptors. It consists of a stele and two granite slabs with bas-reliefs of soldiers. In 2010, the monument was reconstructed, adding several new elements to the composition: monuments in honor of the labor and military exploits of the inhabitants of Podolsk, committed during the Second World War and in honor of the soldiers who died in Afghanistan and Chechnya.

Museum of Local Lore

The museum appeared in the 1970s thanks to the efforts of the townspeople - the first exposition was formed from objects that they brought from home. In the 1990s, the institution moved to the Ivanovskoye estate, most recently - to a city mansion of the 19th century. For several decades, the museum's collection has grown significantly: it includes archaeological finds of the 9th-12th centuries, works by local artists, and natural exhibits.

Museum-Reserve "Podolia"

The museum was founded in the 1930s on the territory of the house where the Ulyanov family lived in 1900. The leader of the proletariat himself has been here twice. In Soviet times, the building housed a museum named after him, which was later transformed into Podolia. The exposition is located on the territory of the house, around there is a park zone representing the landscapes of Central Russia.

Podolsk Exhibition Hall

The gallery is located in the center of Podolsk. It occupies an area of ​​2 thousand m² and is intended for various exhibitions. The hall was opened in the 1970s. Since then, dozens of exhibitions have been held on its territory, where works were brought from leading museums in Russia. Today the gallery continues to play the role of an important cultural center of Podolsk, hosting concerts and organizing interesting events.

Trinity Cathedral

Orthodox church of the 19th century in the Empire style, located on the Cathedral Square. It was built after the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812. The institution worked during the years of Soviet power, although the shopping arcade, which was part of the architectural complex, was demolished. The majestic temple is located on a hill and rises above the city buildings, already from afar attracting the attention of the observer.

Church of the Resurrection

It is believed that a wooden temple on the site of a modern church has stood since the time of Ivan the Terrible. In the 1730s, a stone building was erected, which by the middle of the 19th century was pretty dilapidated. In the 1850s, restoration work was carried out, in 1911 the walls were re-painted (frescoes and interior decoration were lost in Soviet times). The building was badly damaged and was practically in ruins until it was restored in the 1990s.

Monument to Catherine II

The monument in honor of the Empress was erected in 2008. The fact is that it was she who granted Podolsk the status of a city in 1781. The statue is located on the territory of Catherine's Square. The autocrat is depicted sitting at a desk with a pen in her hands, apparently signing a royal decree or composing an important letter. The composition is located on a pedestal lined with granite slabs.

Sculpture "Podolsk - a city of the working class"

The monument is located on the square in front of the station. Thus, he is the first to meet the guests of Podolsk. The sculpture was made according to a joint project of a group of authors and installed in 1969. It is made in the classical forms of Soviet monumental art, depicting working people as strong and beautiful, capable of completely changing the world around them and building a brighter future.

Monument to Podolsk cadets

The sculptural group is made of stainless steel. It was installed on the city square in 1975 on the eve of Victory Day. It consists of the figures of three fighters, over which a symbolic banner flutters. The composition is dedicated to the cadets of the infantry and artillery schools, who heroically defended the approaches to Moscow during the Second World War. They successfully repelled enemy attacks at the cost of their own lives until reinforcements arrived.

Manor Ivanovskoye

The estate was built at the beginning of the 19th century for Count F.A. Tolstoy. The master's mansion has all the features of the classical style. From the main building, decorated with a portico and columns, symmetrical outbuildings depart, the rear facade faces the Pakhra coast. After the October Revolution, a hostel was organized in the house, which was abandoned by the 1980s. Now on the territory of the estate there is a branch of the Museum of Local Lore and the Museum of Vocational Education.

Manor Ostafyevo

The mansion of the late XVIII century, previously owned by Vyazemsky-Sheremetyev. It was built in the classical style, like most of the estates of that time. At the end of the 19th century, the estate was bought by Count S. D. Sheremetiev, who turned it into a Pushkin museum. After nationalization, the museum worked only until the 1930s, then it was liquidated, the exhibits were partially sold. Museum status was returned to the mansion only in the late 1980s.