In the east of the Moscow region, on the banks of the Klyazma River, is the beautiful city of Orekhovo-Zuevo. The city appeared on the world map at the beginning of the 20th century as a result of the merger of four small villages: Orekhovo, Zuevo, Nikolskoye and Dubrovka. The first mention of these villages dates back to the beginning of the 13th century. In these villages, the textile industry successfully developed already in the 18th century. At the end of the 19th century, famous manufacturers and philanthropists the Morozovs launched a cotton mill in these picturesque places. Thanks to this industrial activity, various attractions of Orekhovo-Zuevo appeared. In 1990, the city was added to the list of historical settlements in Russia.
Architectural sights of Orekhovo-Zuevo
In this city, architectural monuments and historically interesting places are located on almost every street. While walking along the cozy old streets, you can admire the beautiful buildings, including many unusual ones. Tourists are recommended to visit the most famous attractions of the city of Orekhovo-Zuevo:
- Dulevo porcelain factory. It was built by order of the merchant Terenty Kuznetsov in the 30s of the 19th century. And after 20 years it became a state-level enterprise. Dulevo porcelain is distinguished by its originality and simplicity of execution. The legendary “agashki” became a symbol of Dulevo porcelain. The museum, which is comfortably located at the plant, constantly attracts visitors.
- The first city hospital. It was made in the Art Nouveau style at the beginning of the 20th century. At the beginning of its history, the hospital was technically well equipped and was one of the best medical institutions in Europe. A special feature of the structure is the glass dome over the operating room. The hospital ensemble has buildings for medical staff to live in, as well as a chapel named after Xenia of St. Petersburg.
- Old House of Soviets. This building was erected at the beginning of the 20th century and initially consisted of three floors. Servants and workers of the Savva Morozov and Co. factory lived in it. The fourth floor was erected in 1932, and since then the building has housed various departments. A significant event for this architectural structure is the fact that Lenin himself visited it. Memorial plaques on the building testify to this.
Sculptural landmarks
Orekhovo-Zuevo is famous for its large number of monuments. Although the city is considered still young, there is a lot to see in it. The sculptural sights of Orekhovo-Zuevo always attract tourists:
- Monument to A.S. Pushkin. This attraction appeared in the city in 1957 on the square named after the great Russian poet. The sculpture was erected in honor of the 120th anniversary of the memory of Alexander Sergeevich. The poet has very warm memories associated with Orekhovo-Zuevo. It was here that the work “My Genealogy” was born.
- Monument to the fighters of the revolution. In 1923, this landmark was erected in the courtyard of the Strike. Throughout its history, the monument has been “changed” into a new look three times.
- In the 80s, a monument was erected on Oktyabrskaya Square in the city in honor of the Morozov strike of 1885. This interesting monument is an interesting bronze composition of several figures.
Modern life
Today the population of Orekhovo-Zuevo is 120,000 people. This city received the status of regional subordination in 2022, being the administrative center of the Zuevsky district. The area of this municipality has been significantly expanded and amounts to 508 square kilometers.
In recent years, this city has been actively developing, not only new modern industrial enterprises are opening here, but also numerous residential areas are being built, the residents of which work in Moscow. Over the past 15 years, dozens of business centers have been opened, as well as shopping complexes Nikolsky, Oreh, Kapitol, English Passage and other large hypermarkets. There is also a Pervograd hospital, several clinics and other social infrastructure facilities.
This city is located at the intersection of the Gorky railway lines of the Trans-Siberian Railway and the Great Moscow Ring. Suburban electric trains run to the capital; the average travel time to Kursky Station is 1 hour 25 minutes on an express train, while regular trains take 1 hour 45 minutes. Also at the railway station, the high-speed train Lastochka stops on the route Nizhny Novgorod - Moscow, which allows you to get to the capital in less than an hour.
Religious sights of Orekhovo-Zuevo
There are also a lot of different cathedrals in the city, there are beautiful monasteries, an Old Believer church and a mosque. When visiting Orekhovo-Zuevo, tourists most often visit attractions related to religion:
- Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The building was built in 1849. The structure has the appearance of a large quadrangle. Decorated with five domes. There are four altars in the cathedral. It is the main place of prayer for Orthodox Christians in the city.
- Cathedral Mosque. Built in 2001. It is the main religious center of Muslims in Orekhovo-Zuevo. The leadership of the mosque organizes pilgrimage trips and excursions to the main Muslim places and mosques of the country.
- It is interesting to visit the new Transfiguration Church. It was built in the traditions of Russian wooden architecture.
City parks
These sights of Orekhovo-Zuevo, Moscow region, were in an abandoned state until 2011. But now they are a place of rest for citizens and tourists:
- City park of culture and recreation. Erected in the 20s of the 20th century. It remained in poor condition for a long time. And only in 2011 the park seemed to be reborn. Flowerbeds were built here, young tree seedlings were planted, and fountains were launched. Amusements were built for the children. The highlight of the park is the city mini-zoo.
- Park of the 30th anniversary of the Victory. The park was “born” in the 70s in honor of the Great Victory over Nazi Germany. For many years it was in a deplorable state. And in 2011 they finally took on it. In 2013, a beautiful fountain was erected in the park. The Walk of Fame is being restored.
- Park named after May 1. Founded at the end of the 19th century. Workers from the Morozov factory were relaxing in the park. There is a small theater there. The legendary Fyodor Ivanovich Chaliapin gave a concert on the territory of the park.
Description of attractions
Most of the attractions and iconic places in this city date from the late nineteenth to the first half of the twentieth centuries. Today there are several interesting museums here, the exhibitions of which will allow you to get acquainted with the life and everyday life of villages and industrial factories near Moscow.
The main attractions are:
- Monument to the Morozov strike.
- Guslitsky Monastery.
- Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin.
- Museum of Local Lore.
- Reindeer themed farm.
- Bugrova street.
- Football stadium.
- Dulevo Porcelain Museum.
Thematic and sightseeing tours conducted by local experienced guides are popular. They will tell you about what to see in Orekhovo-Zuevo. It is extremely interesting to visit the local history museum, the exhibition of which is dedicated to the history of this city and the development of industry in the Moscow region.
Local history and porcelain museums
There is a local history museum in Klyazminsky Proezd, whose history dates back to 1929. The exhibition includes more than 40,000 items, including those related to Catherine the Great, the history of industrial development, and more than 800 paintings by local painters. During the Patriotic War, the museum collection was destroyed, and subsequently local residents themselves brought old things and photographs here , which made it possible to recreate the destroyed museum bit by bit.
The Museum of History and Local Lore is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The entrance ticket currently costs 55 rubles for an adult. The official website of this institution is open, which will allow you to get acquainted with the exhibitions and thematic programs taking place here. An excursion to this museum will be of interest not only to history buffs, but also to those tourists who are interested in the development of industry and rural life of the Moscow region in the 19th and 20th centuries.
14 kilometers from the city there is a small settlement of Likino-Dulevo, which is famous for its porcelain manufactory. They started making dishes here in the first half of the 19th century, and today the products of this factory sell well in Russia and abroad. On the territory of the glass factory there is the Dulevo Porcelain Museum, the exhibition of which includes several tens of thousands of pieces of tableware made in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary was erected in 1871. It is known that the ancient temple was built over the course of 19 years, including donations from all parishioners in the city. The church is made in the classical Russian style; its design symbolizes a ship with five domed masts. The walls of the cathedral are lined with red brick, and the interior decoration and painting were done by the famous painter Vasnetsov.
The cathedral houses numerous ancient icons, some of which are of great historical value . Such relics include the following:
- Icons of Sergius of Radonezh and Nicholas the Wonderworker.
- Icon of Seraphim of Sarov.
- Icon of the Kazan Mother of God.
Not long ago this temple celebrated its 120th anniversary. In honor of this significant event, a large-scale reconstruction of the church was carried out in the city, and its appearance was completely close to its historical original. Today this attraction is one of the most beautiful and popular in the city.
It is included in all educational walks, which allows you to get acquainted with the ancient Russian architecture of cathedrals and churches. Nearby there is a city observation deck, which offers a magnificent panorama of the old quarters. Here you can make a great photo shoot with views of this city.
Guslitsky Monastery
The men's monastery was founded in 1858 for the purpose of missionary work and education for street children. It is known that the first abbot had the profession of a builder in the world, so he himself was involved in the construction of part of the buildings and the spire, and for his work Father Parfeniy was awarded the highest award in the clergy - the golden pectoral cross . This is another attraction where you should definitely go to Orekhovo-Zuevo.
In the past, the Guslitsky Monastery had a rich collection of ancient Russian icons, numbering more than 5 hundred faces. However, during the years of Soviet power, the Bolsheviks plundered the church, using it as a prison and juvenile colony. In the post-war years, the monastery housed a mental hospital, and only in the seventies of the last century did the monks return here again. A large-scale reconstruction was carried out, a new temple and bell tower were built.
Monument to the Morozov strike
Another iconic landmark of Orekhovo-Zuevo, Moscow region, is the monument to the Morozov strike. In the past, this city was considered the center of the revolutionary movement near Moscow. The monument is dedicated to the famous events of 1885, when a general strike of workers began at the Morozov factory, seeking improved working conditions and higher wages.
An interesting fact is that subsequently, most of the strike participants were acquitted in court, they achieved their demands, and in many Russian factories, working conditions were improved for workers and wages were increased. This monument was erected to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Morozov strike, which was celebrated in this city in 1985.
Museums and theaters of the city
In Orekhovo-Zuevo, lovers of cultural life can also have an interesting time. Two places are especially famous:
- Orekhovo-Zuevsky People's Drama Winter Theater. Built at the beginning of the 20th century by order of S. T. Morozov. The theater has similarities with the famous Moscow Art Theater in the capital. It opened with M. I. Glinka’s opera “A Life for the Tsar.”
- Orekhovo-Zuevsky Museum of History and Local Lore. Built in 1929. In the museum you can get acquainted with the history of the city, see unique documents, postcards, famous Dulevo porcelain, as well as paintings by local artists.
Recreation and entertainment
Like most other large cities in the Moscow region, Orekhovo-Zuevo has a well-developed leisure infrastructure, which allows you to relax comfortably, choosing entertainment for children and adults. You can go to large entertainment centers, including Atlant, CrazyVR, Loft shisha, Respirator, or small cozy cafes and restaurants, where it’s nice to spend a relaxing evening in a comfortable atmosphere. On weekends, you can go to the local park, which is always full of townspeople. There are attractions and entertainment for the youngest children and teenagers.
The best nightclubs in the city:
- Moscow Empire.
- Paradise.
- Hypnotic.
- Ibiza.
- SERDCE.
You can also find various quests that will be of interest to both teenagers and adults. New establishments are constantly opening in the city, including cafes, restaurants and all kinds of children's rooms. There is a center for musical arts and artistic sciences. Of the nightclubs, the most popular are April, 99 and Katana. Entertainment in Orekhovo-Zuevo today can be found to suit every taste and budget.
Natural parks
In the city of Orekhovo-Zuyevo, the attractions are very diverse, and the reindeer farm “Reindeer” is proof of this. Its grand opening took place in 2003. 10 animals live on it. Every visitor can ride in a reindeer sleigh.
If tourists are organized a walk around the city in Orekhovo-Zuevo, the architecture will force them to stop often to capture these wonderful sights in their memory, on a photo or video camera. You can talk a lot about interesting places, but it is better to see once than to hear a hundred times.
