Odintsovo: a modern Ecopolis for permanent residence Odintsovo, located near Moscow, is considered one of the best cities for living. People from all over Russia strive to come here in pursuit of good prospects and a high standard of living. But there are also disadvantages to Odintsovo. It is necessary to take into account all the nuances before considering the issue of relocation. Let's take a look at the city from the inside.
Ecology and climate
Odintsovo: Ecology and climate
It is generally accepted that the climate in Odintsovo is similar to Moscow. Average temperatures in winter are 10, in summer +18. But in fact, the city has high humidity. Because of this, the frost is a couple of degrees stronger, but it feels like -20. And in the warm season there are many unbearably hot and stuffy days. Windy weather also prevails in the Odintsovo area.
This city near Moscow places special demands on the environment. We have developed our own ecosystem, which has made Odintsovo one of the cleanest and safest in this area. And this despite the fact that there are many industrial enterprises located here in different parts of the city and even almost in the city center.
Temples, churches and cathedrals of Odintsovo and surrounding areas
Orthodox churches in the Odintsovo district are a delight for the esthete’s eyes. Ancient churches were built in different architectural styles, each building has its own characteristics.
Cathedral of St. Vmch. St. George the Victorious
- Address: Mozhaiskoe highway, 57.
The magnificent St. George's Cathedral is one of the largest and most majestic churches in Odintsovo. The three-story building was erected in 2007. Five gilded domes shine above the bright red and white walls, and a bell tower is built above the main entrance, which reaches 72 meters in height.
All tiers of the church were built in different styles; at the top, stained glass windows with images of saints were inserted into the window openings. Among the shrines of the temple is a particle of the relics of St. St. George the Victorious.
Temple of the Grebnevskaya Icon of the Mother of God
- Address: s. Grebnevo.
The church in the village of Grebnevo has existed since 1673. Initially, it was an ordinary wooden building, which fell into disrepair over the years. At the beginning of the 19th century, Countess Zubova donated funds for the construction of a new temple, and soon a stone rotunda in the classical style appeared on the old site. In 1812, the French invaders desecrated the Grebnevskaya Church, which is why it later had to be re-consecrated.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the building was renovated, slightly changing its appearance. However, the renovated church did not receive believers for long: after the Revolution, it became difficult and even dangerous to hold services, and in the 30s the building completely came under the jurisdiction of the new government. In 1991, the temple was returned to the Orthodox, reconstructed and consecrated for the third time.
Temple of the Savior Not Made by Hands
- Address: s. Dressings.
The bright Spasskaya Church in the village of Ubory is a legacy of the 18th century, when the settlement belonged to the boyar Sheremetyev. In 1697, the serf Yakov Bukhvostov, trained in architecture, built a magnificent stone temple in the increasingly popular Baroque style on the site of a wooden church. A unique floral pattern on the walls of the building has been preserved to this day. After all the vicissitudes, the church still adorns the village and attracts tourists and pilgrims.
Areas, real estate, prices
Odintsovo: Districts, real estate, prices
Just a few years ago, the cost of housing in different parts of the city was well limited. But thanks to extensive development, old houses began to coexist with modern high-rise buildings and prices almost equalized. But still, the prestige of individual areas influences this factor. Odintsovo is divided into microdistricts, each with its own characteristics and real estate offerings. Most microdistricts have a laconic digital designation.
| Microdistrict | Peculiarities | Housing stock | Cost (purchase and rent of a one-room apartment on average). |
| 1 (First) | City center. All the necessary infrastructure, residential buildings, office and administrative tasks, and cultural organizations are concentrated here. | The old 5-story buildings were demolished. In their place, modern residential complexes were erected. You can find an option for every taste. | Purchase – 9 million rubles. Rent – 50,000 per month. |
| 1a | Almost identical to the previous area. But here it is more calm and quiet. | Mostly represented by secondary housing. | Purchase – 8 million rubles. Rent – 35-45,000 per month. |
| 2nd microdistrict | It was considered the best for permanent residence. Constant development has turned the green neighborhood into a concrete jungle. The condition of the roads has deteriorated greatly. | Many modern residential complexes. | Purchase – 10 million rubles. Rent – 45,000 per month. |
| 3rd microdistrict | At the moment, long-term development of the area continues. Many green areas have been destroyed, there is not enough parking, as well as infrastructure. | New residential complexes and the primary real estate market predominate. | Purchase – 8 million rubles. Rent – 35,000 per month. |
| 4th microdistrict | A microdistrict with good prestige, just 10 km from Moscow. A cultural and well-kept part of the city with sufficient infrastructure. | Resale housing in good repair, several modern residential complexes. | Purchase – 9 million rubles. Rent – 35,000 per month. |
| 5th microdistrict | Well landscaped, there are gardens and schools. Construction is also actively underway here, but overall the neighborhood is considered good for living. | Lots of new buildings. | |
| 5a and 5b | The neighborhoods are relatively new. There is plenty of real estate here, but there are serious problems with infrastructure. | Mostly new buildings. | Purchase – 8 million rubles. Rent – 35,000 per month. |
| 6th microdistrict | An almost completely rebuilt area with sufficient infrastructure. | New buildings and several houses from the last century are in good condition. | Purchase – 8 million rubles. Rent – 35,000 per month. |
| 6-a | A new microdistrict, where the infrastructure situation is still difficult. | Primary housing stock | Purchase – 10 million rubles. Rent – 40,000 per month. |
| 7th microdistrict | Also considered the city center. There is enough social infrastructure here. Residents note heavy gas pollution in this part of the city. | Various offers in new buildings and on the secondary market. | Purchase – 8.5 million rubles. Rent – 35,000 per month. |
| 8th microdistrict | An average microdistrict with problems with infrastructure, a lack of places in kindergartens, as well as constant construction of green areas. | Modern high-rise buildings coexist with Stalinist buildings. | Purchase – 9 million rubles. Rent – 45,000 per month. |
| 9th microdistrict | One of the new areas. The infrastructure is still insufficient, but living here is comfortable. | New buildings: residential complex "Odintsovo Park". | Purchase – 12 million rubles. Rent – 45,000 per month. |
| Otradnoe | Construction began not long ago and is still in progress. The area has become a little more populated, but residents still have to turn to other parts of the city for everything they need. | New buildings. | Purchase – 10 million rubles. Rent – 35,000 per month. |
| Bakovka | Former dacha area. Now in the area on the outskirts of the city private residential buildings and high-rise buildings coexist. But there are serious problems with infrastructure here. There aren't even enough grocery stores. The crime situation here is also unfavorable. | Modern residential complexes, as well as individual housing construction projects. | Purchase – 10 million rubles. Rent – 35,000 per month. |
| Odintsovo-1 | A former military town, quiet and calm. The microdistrict is actively developing, but for now there is still a strong push towards the periphery remote from the center. | Mostly secondary housing. | Purchase – 11 million rubles. Rent – 55,000 per month. |
| New Trekhgorka (Kutuzovsky) | A typical residential area with sufficient infrastructure. There are problems with landscaping here. Compared to other microdistricts, it is empty and dirty. | Mostly new houses, many proposals for shared construction. | Purchase – 9 million rubles. Rent – 35,000 per month. |
| Springs, Knyazhichi, Odinburg | These are cottage villages with their own infrastructure. They belong to the elite categories of housing. | Individual housing construction objects, cottages and private houses, town houses. | Purchase – 30 million rubles. Rent – 100,000 per month. |
When navigating around the city, the names of residential complexes are also used, for example, residential complex “Laikovo”, residential complex “New Gates of the Capital”, etc.
In Novaya Trekhgorka, the construction of residential buildings is taking too long. Lots of long-term construction. Unscrupulous development companies create additional problems. You need to carefully choose a developer with equity participation.
"Trouville"
The elite cottage community "Truville" is located in the Odintsovo district (18 km from the Moscow Ring Road along the Minsk highway). The architecture of the village is reminiscent of the French resort of the same name.
Right on the territory of the village there is a magnificent cascade of lakes with waterfalls and bridges with a total area of 2 hectares. A walking area has been created around the lake, all paths are paved with natural stone, and landscaping has been done.
There is a summer cafe in the recreation area. Residents of the village can fish, go boating and catamarans. There is an outdoor swimming pool for swimming.
Ready-made two- and three-story cottages (373–658 square meters) on plots from 13 to 20.7 acres will cost from 65 to 353.6 million rubles. Townhouses (296–500 sq. m.) on plots from 2.2 to 7 acres are cheaper - from 40 to 94.5 million rubles.
Education in Odintsovo
Education in Odintsovo
If you read administrative reports, schools and kindergartens are constantly being built in Odintsovo. But in reality the situation is not improving. There have always been problems with a lack of places in preschool and school institutions. Considering that construction is proceeding at a tremendous pace, people come here from all over the country, as well as neighboring countries, educational institutions are overcrowded.
At the moment the situation looks like this by region.
| Area | Population density (persons/ha) | Number of kindergartens | Number of schools |
| 1 | 290 | 3 | 4 |
| 1A | 515 | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | 370 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 | 347 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | 357 | 6 | 3 |
| 5 | 344 | 2 | 2 |
| 5A | 436 | 1 | |
| 5 B | 115 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | 320 | 1 | |
| 7 | 260 | 4 | 2 |
| 8 | 257 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 | 835 | 2 | |
| Kutuzovsky | 770 | 1 | 2 |
| Odintsovo-1 | 405 | 2 | 1 |
| Odinburgh | 545 | 2 | 2 |
It is worth considering that the capacity of kindergartens and schools may vary. Therefore, sometimes 2 institutions cover a larger territory than 4. Including private kindergartens in Odintsovo there are no more than 70 such institutions. Among the gardens according to rating the following are distinguished:
- Kindergarten No. 15 (the only one financed by the administration).
- Kindergarten No. 55 (Child Development Center).
- Kindergarten No. 35 “Forget-me-not”.
- Kindergarten No. 57 “Golden Key”.
- Kindergarten No. 65.
- Children's soot No. 40 “Chamomile”.
It is safe to say that the majority of the population of Odintsovo (especially visitors) choose private gardens. There are more than 200 of them in the city. Groups are small, 7-10 people. The cost of such a garden starts from 25 thousand rubles per month.
Schools in Odintsovo are also problematic. There are absolutely not enough of them. But the level of education is high, educational institutions are in the TOP 50 best schools in the Moscow region. Therefore, if your goal is a good education, consider studying at the following institutions:
- Odintsovo linguistic gymnasium.
- Regional gymnasium named after. Primakova.
- Odintsovo Lyceum No. 10.
- Odintsovo Lyceum No. 6 named after. A.S. Pushkin.
- Lyceum No. 2.
- Commercial gymnasium No. 6. (famous singer Alena Apina teaches vocals here).
Education here is quite expensive (from 30 thousand rubles). But also a high Unified State Exam score, an opportunity to get into a good university in the future. It is worth noting the frequent complaints from residents about the abolition of large school construction projects due to commercial gain. Instead, the area was increased.
There are more than 30 technicians and colleges in Odintsovo, but this also includes various branches. According to reviews, the College of Integrated Technologies has a dubious reputation. Here they complain about constant extortion, constant recruitment of new teachers and the inability to obtain information. The following are in the ranking of the best:
- Odintsovo Technical School (Former Industrial and Economic College).
- GBPOUMO Industrial and Economic College.
- Polytechnic College.
- College of Urban Planning, Transportation and Technology.
Being close to Moscow makes it possible to enter universities in the capital. But in Odintsovo itself there are higher educational institutions:
- Institute of International Social and Humanitarian Relations.
- Odintsovo branch of the International Law Institute.
- Western Moscow Institute of Tourism is a branch of the Russian International Academy of Tourism.
- Branch of the Moscow Psychological and Social Institute.
- Odintsovo Humanitarian University.
- Golitsyn Border Institute of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.
Assessing the average rating for the Moscow region, Odintsovo is not the best situation with the number of places in kindergartens and schools. But at the same time, the level of education is high and there are good prospects due to the proximity of the capital.
"Landscape"
The cottage village "Landshaft" (9 km from the Moscow Ring Road along Rublevo-Uspenskoe Highway, Odintsovo district) occupies a substantial territory - 76.5 hectares.
The village is located in the natural recreational complex Podushkinsky Forest, which has a forest park area of 15 hectares. There is a cascade of reservoirs, gazebos and barbecue areas, children's and sports grounds where entertainment events are regularly held.
The primary market offers ready-made two- to four-story houses ranging from 387 to 2,507 square meters. m on plots from 15 to 80 acres. The cost of proposals is from 254.3 million to 2.5 billion rubles.
Medicine
Odintsovo: Medicine
In Odintsovo there are only 4 adult public clinics and 6 children's clinics. But these are large medical centers with everything you need. Given the high level of wages, this is one of the few cities where there is a sufficient number of specialists in all areas. Private medical centers and dentists operate everywhere. There are several antenatal clinics, a perinatal center and a maternity hospital.
But there are problems with calling an ambulance. Constant traffic jams lead to serious delays. Therefore, it is recommended that in emergency situations and if possible, you can get to the hospital on your own.
Work and wages in Odintsovo
Work and wages in Odintsovo
Odintsovo is a center of gravity for large enterprises. In the city you can triple in almost any field and in any specialty. There is a shortage of blue-collar skills, so builders, loaders, and salespeople will find work in the very first days. It will be more difficult for general practitioners, managers, and realtors. Yes, these positions have high salaries, but there is no shortage of specialists.
The average salary in Odintsovo is 50,000 rubles. This is not at all a lot for a large family near Moscow, but all vacancies were evaluated, including all the lowest paid ones.
The following are among the top in-demand professions:
When looking for vacancies, you can contact the following large companies:
- RBU Odintsovo.
- Factory MODER.
- Moscow Pumping LLC.
- SKP-service.
But some large enterprises are being liquidated, like the Bakovo Rubber Products Plant. It caused many problems to the population due to constant fires. The likely reason was high competition and criminal motives. Employees are always needed for chain stores, retail outlets, and warehouses.
The business sector in Odintsovo is poorly developed. The lack of kindergartens and shops leads to a logical decision - to start your own business. This could be a good option for visitors from other cities.
Madison Park
The elite cottage community Madison Park is a harmonious unity of pristine nature, elegant landscape solutions and modern, laconic and at the same time expressive architectural forms.
In the business-class cottage village Madison Park in the Odintsovo district (26 km from the Moscow Ring Road along Novorizhskoe Highway), 5 hectares (20% of the total area of the village) are allocated for a park area. The landscape park is laid out on the shore of the lake, and the relief features with a natural height difference of up to 5 meters give the landscape a special picturesqueness. A pleasant addition to the park is the forest surrounding the village on all sides.
The architecture of the cottages uses motifs of classicism, neo-modernism and the French chalet; the facades of the houses are decorated with marble and mosaics. Cottages of 370–1500 sq. m. are for sale. m on plots from 16.3 to 73.3 acres costing from 32 to 287 million rubles (there are options with finishing). In addition, plots ranging from 15 acres to 1 hectare are offered, costing from 15 to 100 million rubles.
Infrastructure, entertainment, leisure in Odintsovo
The city is developing and building up too actively, so there is a shortage of social and commercial facilities. Schools and kindergartens are not the only problem. For example, making an appointment for vaccination with a child is problematic. For those who do not have a residence permit, this is almost impossible.
Infrastructure, entertainment, leisure in Odintsovo
Representatives of the literary intelligentsia will like Odintsovo. They fight for cultural heritage here, there is a library and information center, and many historical and modern museums. There are 8 adult and children's libraries. It will be interesting to visit the Nemchinovsky cultural and leisure center and the Folk Art Center, N. Bondareva’s children’s theater, the Odintsovo municipal city house of culture “Solnechny” and the theater-studio “Our House”. The municipal exhibition center hosts major exhibitions and fairs. It is also an architectural masterpiece, made in the form of a hemisphere with an area of 800 square meters.
Many facilities have been built for sports fans in Odintsovo:
- Sports and health club "SV Fitness".
- Fitness club CityFitness.
- Fitness center SILVER GYM.
- Fitness club "HavanaGym".
- CSC "Dream".
- ROO "MOS Club Olimp".
- Sports club "Iskra".
- Municipal Unitary Enterprise "Municipal Children's Center for Hockey and Figure Skating."
- MAUS "Volleyball and sports complex".
- Odintsovo Sports Center.
- OJSC Odintsovo DRSU.
- A sports recreation park with a roller ski track named after five-time Olympic champion and Hero of Russia Larisa Lazutina.
Surprisingly, in such a developed city near Moscow, things are bad with the trade sector. Most residents prefer to shop at open markets and farm shops.
Yuri Taranenko, director of the commercial real estate department at RRG:
“In the city of Odintsovo and the Odintsovo district there are many retail spaces - especially along the Mozhaiskoe highway and near the central railway station, but, unfortunately, not all of them meet modern requirements, most of them cannot be called conceptual. The exception is the regional shopping center "Vestor", as well as the shopping center "Picnic" located on the road to the city.
There are cafes and restaurants serving different cuisines in different areas. According to reviews, the best are:
- Restaurant Gala.
- Restaurant "Crystal".
- Restaurant "Country Hearth".
- Cafe "TARTUFO".
- Bar “Where Am I?”
According to reviews, it is worth avoiding the Terem establishments on Verkhne-Proletarskaya and MixFood Market on Chistyakova. But opinions are subjective. There are several cinemas, bowling clubs, and hookah bars. It’s not difficult to get to the capital, where there are definitely no problems with leisure time.
There will be something to do for nightlife lovers too. There are several clubs here. “ZEBRA”, “Night Club 108”, “Garazh” are popular. The Cherry Club has a dubious reputation for providing character.
"Barvikha-XXI"
The area of the elite cottage village "Barvikha-XXI" (5 km from the Moscow Ring Road along Rublevo-Uspenskoe Highway, Odintsovo district) is 25 hectares. It borders on the Barvikha Forest Park, which is called the lungs of the west of Moscow.
The village is adjacent to 20 hectares of forest, where a park with recreation areas and a playground is organized.
Buyers will find two- to three-story cottages in the style of the famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright with a large glass area. Households ranging from 762 to 1107 sq. m. are sold in the village. m on plots from 22.5 to 38.1 acres worth from 165 to 574.2 million rubles.
Transport, roads
This is the eternal problem of Odintsovo. No matter how diligently the administration expands roads or designs new interchanges, the city remains a complete traffic jam. Four federal highways pass through the city at once, one of which, on the northern bypass, is a toll highway. Interestingly, it is the most expensive in Europe!
Odintsovo: Transport, roads
Getting to Moscow is faster and more convenient by train; the journey will take only 25-30 minutes. And by car it’s at least an hour and a half, not even during rush hour. The situation is also alleviated by the light rail railway connecting several cities with the capital.
Mostly large buses run inside Odintsovo. Residents have repeatedly complained that this option is less convenient in comparison with the maneuverable Gazelles, but priority is given to the former. The roads in the city cannot be called good. Constant high load allows the coating to last no more than 1-2 seasons. The situation with parking spaces is critical. They are practically impossible to find.
