Mentions of the city of Mozhaisk appear in chronicles for the first time in 1231, but it began its existence much earlier. Mozhaisk was a fortress of the Moscow principality on its western borders.
At one time, Mozhaisk was the largest religious center of Muscovy and consisted of 40 streets, 15 settlements, 16 monasteries, 75 churches and 400 shops. The city was the residence of the great princes - Vasily III, Ivan the Terrible, Boris Godunov. Little has remained of its former splendor, but the city still has interesting places worth visiting.
On the way to Mozhaisk you can stop by several interesting places - Vereya, the Pushkin Museum-Reserve and others - all of them are marked on the map in the article about the sights of the Moscow region.
At the same time, Mozhaisk is located practically on the border of the Smolensk region - there are even more interesting places and cities there.
Where is Mozhaisk
Mozhaisk coordinates: latitude 55.506714, longitude 36.017358
Bus service
The bus station of the city of Mozhaisk is located at the address: Privokzalnaya Square, 1. Telephone: 49638 2-26-56. Open seven days a week, from 7 am to 9 pm. Passengers have more than 30 bus routes at their disposal that connect the city with other settlements in the region.
Suburban bus routes from Mozhaisk:
- Modenovo, No. 21.
- Borodino, No. 23.
- Waterworks, No. 24.
- Nastasino, No. 26.
- Bobynino, No. 27.
- Cradles, No. 30.
- Dor, No. 31.
- Bolshoye Tesovo, No. 33.
- Vereya, No. 35.
- Tsyplino, No. 36.
- Chernevo, No. 37.
- Ivakino-Gubino, No. 38.
- Town K-510, No. 39.
- Durykino, No. 40.
- Ruza, No. 41.
- Milyatino, No. 44.
- Pereshchapovo, No. 46.
- Sanatorium named after Herzen, No. 53.
- Porechye, No. 56.
- Nekrasovo, No. 5
You can get to Moscow by bus 457. The bus station building has a waiting room, restrooms, stands with the current flight schedule, and also provides notification of passengers through a loudspeaker. There are several shops and cafes near the bus station.
Railway connection
The railway station of the city of Mozhaisk is located at the address: st. Vokzalnaya, 26. Telephone, 49638 2-45-50. The station was opened in 1870. In the 2000s, the building and surrounding area were reconstructed. The railway station has 2 platforms, which are connected by a pedestrian bridge. 17 trains pass through Mozhaisk.
You can travel directly from Mozhaisk to 15 cities by train:
- Brest.
- Baranovichi.
- Birch.
- Borisov.
- Minsk.
- Moscow.
- Safonovo.
- Smolensk
- Vitebsk.
- Vyazma.
- Gagarin.
- Orsha.
- Polotsk
- Rudnya.
- Yartsevo.
In addition, using the train, you can get to Lobnya, Borodino, Dmitrov, Iksha.
Private vehicles
Mozhaisk, whose attractions are concentrated in the city center and immediate surroundings, is convenient for auto tourism. The city is located on a branch of the M1 federal highway. The Mozhaisk Highway passes through Mozhaisk, which directly connects the city with the capital.
Mozhaisk Sea
Address: village of Marfin Brod (8 km northwest of Mozhaisk) Getting there: by car (21 minutes travel)
The largest reservoir in the Moscow region, called the Mozhaisk Sea because of its size, was built in 1960 near the source of the Moscow River. Through this reservoir, the river flow is regulated and the possibility of floods in the capital is eliminated.
For fishermen, the reservoir has become a real paradise. Even a novice fisherman can catch bream, carp, pike perch and eel here.
Weather and best time to travel
Mozhaisk has a moderate continental climate. The winter period is moderately cold. The average temperature in January is –9.5°. The summer period is warm and short. The greatest amount of precipitation occurs from June to September. The air temperature in July rises to +23°.
Most of the cultural and historical attractions of Mozhaisk are open to visitors all year round. Therefore, you can plan a trip to this city at any time of the year.
Religious buildings
There are many historical buildings of a religious nature in Mozhaisk.
Novo-Nikolsky Cathedral
Address: st. Borodinskaya, 8. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Novo-Nikolsky Cathedral appeared at the beginning of the 19th century. It was built on the site of the destroyed Mozhaisk Kremlin. It is noteworthy that elements of the previous structure were used in the decoration of the cathedral.
During the Great Patriotic War, the building suffered severe damage, many of which have not yet been restored.
History buffs and connoisseurs of beautiful architecture come to Mozhaisk to admire the Orthodox Novo-Nikolsky Cathedral, made in the Russian Gothic style.
Chapel of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of Mozhaisk
Address: Komsomolskaya Square. The opening of the chapel took place in 1998. It is located on the old trading square; small fragments of the 18th century Gostiny Dvor have also been preserved here.
Saint Nicholas of Mozhaisk, in whose honor the chapel was built, is the patron saint of the city. According to legend, in the 14th century, the image of St. Nicholas with a sword in his hand appeared before the Lithuanian army and put them to flight, thereby saving Mozhaisk and its inhabitants.
The Memorial Chapel is a popular destination for locals, tourists and honeymooners. The latter consider it a good tradition to come to St. Nicholas, as the patron saint of Mozhaisk, for a blessing.
Joachimo – Annovsky Temple
- Address: st. Krupskaya, 6A.
- Phone: 49638 2‑02-63.
- Open daily from 8am to 5pm.
The Temple of Joachim and Anna is the oldest surviving religious building in the Moscow region. This church is considered part of the cathedral of the Yakimansky monastery. During Soviet times, an archive was located here. Today, a Sunday school operates in the building.
The temple is well preserved. Tourists and pilgrims come here to see the beautiful interior decoration (unfortunately, the ceiling paintings have not been preserved) and to appreciate the unusual mixture of styles that characterize the building. Here you can see a combination of classicism, baroque and pseudo-gothic.
Museum-reserve "Borodino Field"
An acquaintance with Mozhaisk would not be complete without a visit to the Borodino Field military-historical museum-reserve.
It was created back in 1839 and covers an area of more than 109 km2. The famous Battle of Borodino between Kutuzov’s army and the troops of Napoleon Bonaparte took place in this place in August 1812. And in October 1941, the defense line passed there during the German offensive on Moscow.
The museum-reserve includes:
- main building;
- palace and park ensemble;
- Spaso-Borodinsky Monastery;
- Abbess Maria's house.
Spaso-Borodinsky Monastery
On the site of the main museum building in the center of the field, there was previously a small gatehouse built on the orders of Nicholas I. Two war veterans looked after the main monument and Bagration’s burial place. The house contained a map of the Borodino field and items found on the battlefield.
The main monument to Russian soldiers was erected with the participation of Prince Alexander Nikolaevich, who laid the first stone. True, the first monument was destroyed in 1932, but later it was restored. The same materials were used - bronze with gilding and cast iron.
At Borodino Field, visitors get acquainted with:
- monument to Kutuzov;
- burials of Bagration and Tatishchev;
- mass graves, burials of Russian officers;
- artillery fortifications: Shevardinsky redoubt, Raevsky battery;
- bots, trenches, anti-tank ditches;
- current exhibitions.
There are 50 memorials on the field. It’s impossible to see it all at once. They are separated by a considerable distance. Their location is shown on the field map.
The first Sunday of September is the annual day of the Borodin Day holiday with colorful shows. On them, viewers can imagine the events of those days, seeing soldiers dressed in Russian and French uniforms, hussars on horseback and hearing the roar of cannons.
Borodin Day. (Reconstruction of the battle)
Museums of Mozhaisk
Mozhaisk museums welcome tourists all year round.
Mozhaisk Museum of History and Local Lore
- Address: Komsomolskaya Square, 2.
- Phone: 49638 2-32-35.
- Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
The museum was opened on the basis of the Zemsky Museum in 1920. In 1941, the museum exhibits were evacuated. After the end of World War II, nothing from the collection was returned.
The museum celebrated its rebirth in 1981, the year of the celebration of the 750th anniversary of the city of Mozhaisk. A new collection of exhibits was assembled, the basis of which was made up of items donated by the museum of city secondary school No. 1. In the exhibition hall you can see household items from the 18th–20th centuries.
House-Museum of the artist S. V. Gerasimov
- Address: st. Gerasimova, 6.
- Phone: 49638 2-13-70.
- Open from 9 to 17 from Wednesday to Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday.
- The cost of visiting is 200 rubles.
The museum was created in 1985 in memory of the People's Artist of the USSR - Sergei Vasilyevich Gerasimov. The museum exposition is located in the rooms of the house where Sergei Vasilyevich worked and lived.
The idea of opening a memorial museum belongs to the artist’s granddaughter, Lyudmila Leonidovna Gerasimova. Visitors are provided with the services of a guide who will talk about the works, show the workshop and introduce the artist’s biography.
Military-historical settlement Doronino
- Address: Mozhaisky district, Borisovskaya village.
- Telephone.
From July to September the museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; from September to July, the day off is Monday.
The settlement is a private project. This museum is located directly in the open air on the territory of the Borodino Museum-Reserve. Visitors can get acquainted with the life of a peasant family at the beginning of the 19th century. The museum exhibits include examples of peasant folk art, tools of their labor, and interior details.
Thematic events are held in the military-historical settlement of Doronino (Mozhaisk)
The main building on the museum’s territory is a pre-war wooden hut with benches, a Russian stove and other attributes of peasant housing. An important feature is that the entire exhibition is interactive, that is, any objects presented here can be picked up, examined, and photographed.
Brief description of Mozhaisk
Mozhaisk is a Russian city with a population of 30,190 people. Mozhaisk is located in the western part of the Moscow region and is the administrative center of the Mozhaisk urban district. It is a city of military glory and ranks fiftieth in the Moscow region in terms of population.
Mozhaisk is located west of Moscow
Table: practical information about the city
| Characteristic | Accurate information |
| Physical location | Gzhatsk depression of the Moscow Upland |
| Distance from the Mozhaisk Reservoir | 4 km |
| Distance from the center of Moscow | 106 km |
| Distance from MKAD | 90 km |
| Length from north to south | 6 km |
| Length from west to east | 5 km |
| Height above sea level | 210 m |
| total area | 17.8 km2 |
The city got its name thanks to the Mzhaya (Mozhaika) river; the first mention of it dates back to the 16th century. But in history there are also hydronyms - Mozhai and Mozhaya. Historians suggest that these names are of Baltic origin. The fact is that Mažoji in Lithuanian means “small”. Allegedly, this is the nickname for the small river that flows into the Moscow River.
Mozhaisk was named after a small winding river
Brief history of the city
The first mentions of Mozhaisk date back to 1231. However, historians were able to reconstruct earlier events associated with this city. Archaeologist Kondratyev I.I. suggested that the first princely churchyard was founded in 1097–1113. Subsequently, the original churchyard “grew” into a real fortress. There were already small settlements in the vicinity (Troitskoye and Dolgininskoye fortifications, etc.), but this particular place was chosen by Monomakh for further development.
That same small river played a big role in the history of Mozhaisk. The fact is that Mozhaika, one and a half kilometers from the churchyard, flows into the Mzhut River, and it flows into Protva, and that into the Oka. At that time, an unbroken river route was the most effective method of transport from Chernigov to Moscow.
The first fortress, made of wood and humus, was very small (50 by 50 meters). Elements of this structure were found during excavations and they resembled exactly the same fragments at the site of the founding of Moscow. For this reason, historians are inclined to the hypothesis that Mozhaisk and Moscow were founded together and at approximately the same time. For the 11th - 12th centuries, there were no towers on the walls, so the fortress consisted mainly of a timber wall and a rampart lined with clay. Subsequently, the appearance of the fortress led to feudolization, Christianization and population growth. The Mozhaisk fortress became strong in the 15th-16th centuries, and 7 towers appeared on its walls.
The main development of the city took place from the 11th to the 16th centuries.
How to get to Mozhaisk
There are several ways to get to Mozhaisk:
- by rail;
- by bus;
- by private car or taxi.
If you go by train
You can get to the Mozhaisk station in 2 hours from the Belorussky railway station in Moscow by the Mozhaisk train.
If you get there by public transport
You can get from Moscow to Mozhaisk by one of several buses:
- by bus No. 457 from the Park Pobedy metro station;
- Moscow - Vyazma, via Mozhaisk - daily 09:00, 12:15, 19:30, 22:30 (from the Aerovokzal metro station);
- Moscow - Dorogobuzh, via Mozhaisk - daily 11:00, 17:00 (from the Aerovokzal metro station);
- Moscow - Sychevka, via Mozhaisk - on Tuesdays and Saturdays 15:30 (from the Aerovokzal metro station);
- Moscow - Yelnya, via Mozhaisk - daily 13:45 (from the Aerovokzal metro station).
It is more convenient to take bus No. 457 (fare: 170 rubles)
How to get there by car
The city can be reached via the Moscow-Minsk M1 highway:
- Up to 96 km (landmark - memorial stele “Yak-3 Aircraft”).
- 102 km or up to 108 km on the highway.
- Further to the right - to Mozhaisk.
Monuments in Mozhaisk
Mozhaisk, whose sights are related to the city's military past, is transformed in May - at this time traditional festive events dedicated to Victory Day take place.
Monument to WWII soldiers
Address: Oktyabrskaya Square. The sculpture of the liberating warrior is located in the central city square. The monument was created in memory of the 50 thousand officers and soldiers who participated and died in the liberation of the Mozhaisk region from the fascist invaders. Behind the monument is the Glory Memorial.
A visit to the memorial with a stop at the sculpture of the Soldier-Liberator to express gratitude and respect to the defenders of the city has become a tradition for local residents and tourists.
Airplane-monument "Yak-3"
Address: Minskoe highway 96 km. The monument was erected at the 96th kilometer of the M1 federal highway, before the turn to Mozhaisk. It is a stele with a Yak-3 aircraft installed on it. The monument was opened in 1966 in honor of the defenders of the Moscow sky.
According to historians, aircraft of this brand did not directly participate in the battle for Moscow; they appeared only in 1943. At the time of installation of the stele, there were no true participants in the battle (Yak-1) left in good condition. Opposite the monument is the Mozhaisk flying club, which provides services for organizing air tours and teaching aerobatic skills.
Monument to military signalmen
Address: Komsomolskaya Square.
The monument to military signalmen is unique, as it is the only monument of its kind. It was installed in 2005 as a sign of gratitude and respect to more than a million signalmen who, during the war, at the risk of their own lives, were engaged in ensuring communications for all allied forces. Made in the form of a stylized insignia of the Signal Corps.
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Streets of Mozhaisk
The streets of Mozhaisk today look the same as they did a century ago. The central street of Mozhaisk is Moskovskaya , into which the Minskoye Highway goes. All the main city administrative buildings are located on it, as well as beautiful recreational areas - Leninsky and Bagrationovsky squares .
Borodinskaya Street is interesting for its architectural buildings of past centuries.
A walk along Sergei Gerasimov will take you to the Luzhetsky Monastery, past the house of the famous artist, after whom it is named.
Architectural structures in Mozhaisk
In the second half of the 20th century, active construction began in the city, new residential areas and public facilities appeared. However, some architectural structures that have historical value have been preserved. An example is the Rolle estate.
City estate of Khlebnikov-Rolle
Address: st. Red Partisans, 15/17. The Rolle estate was built on one of the city streets at the beginning of the 20th century. Its first owner was the merchant Leonty Vladimirovich Rolle. According to the owner's instructions, the building was designed in Art Nouveau style. Around the main house there was a large terrace from which there was access to the garden.
Unfortunately, due to the lack of proper funding, there is practically no maintenance for the mansion and surrounding areas. This leads to the inevitable destruction of the building. You won’t be able to walk through the garden and enter the house, but any traveler can see it from the street and have time to capture this piece of history.
Porechye estate (or former estate of the Uvarovs)
- Address: Mozhaisky district, rural settlement Poretskoye, village Porechye.
- Phone: 495 992‑99-32.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:15.
The first mentions of the Porechye estate were found in scribe books of the 16th century. The final architectural appearance was formed only in the 19th century, when the daughter of Count Razumovsky and her husband Count Uvarova became the owners. The estate was considered rich, with many valuable works of art stored in the main house.
Most of them were transferred to Moscow museums. The Uvarov estate was badly damaged during the war. In the 70s of the 20th century, the external and internal appearance was partially restored. Currently, free access for tourists, unfortunately, is closed, as there is a sanatorium on the territory.
Goretovo Estate
Address: Mozhaisk urban district, Goretovo village, Bestuzhevo. The Goretovo estate complex is located 20 km from Mozhaisk. This is a noble estate of the 18th century. Part of the territory was flooded during the construction of the Mozhaisk reservoir. On the remaining plot of land, some fragments of the former estate have been preserved - a two-story outbuilding, a church and a small park.
Entry and passage into the village is free, however, unfortunately, it will not be possible to inspect the two-story house - it has passed into private ownership. Lovers of quiet and peaceful walks will appreciate the excellent view of the Mozhaisk Reservoir, which is unofficially called the Mozhaisk Sea.
House-museum of the artist S.V. Gerasimova
Near the Luzhetsky Monastery there is a small park with a two-story house. It has created a museum of the famous artist, where more than 450 of his works are presented. His picturesque landscapes reflected his love for his native land and captured the beauty of the Mozhaisk expanses.
Gerasimov’s personal belongings and awards were preserved in the house.
The house is in a beautiful location. On the territory of his parents' estate, the artist himself selected a site for his workshop and supervised the construction work.
Natural attractions of Mozhaisk
Most of the natural attractions are located outside the city. In Mozhaisk itself there are many squares, alleys, and park areas.
Leninsky Square
Address: Mozhaiskaya street. A small park in the city center. On its alleys there are several monuments dedicated to military signalmen and victims of repression. Along the square you can see houses with special memorial plaques about famous people who visited Mozhaisk.
Mozhaisk Reservoir
Address: Mozhaisk district. GPS coordinates: 55.6014233, 35.6614418. Clean air, the beauty of the surrounding nature, modern infrastructure - all this makes the Mozhaisk Reservoir an attractive and popular holiday destination in the Moscow region for tourists.
Active recreation options:
- Paid fishing. The territory includes a hotel, cafe, bathhouse, and boat rental. For fishing you must have a special permit.
- Sailing. The Yacht Club is located on the southeastern shore of the Mozhaisk Reservoir. Vacationers can rent boats and catamarans.
- Beach holiday. About 10 km from Mozhaisk there is a well-equipped Ilyinsky beach. There are gazebos for rent here, there are volleyball courts and sun loungers.
Park of Culture and Recreation of Russian-Belarusian Friendship
- Address: st. Klementyevskaya.
- Opening hours: Every day, around the clock.
The park's alleys run along the banks of the Moscow River. From the embankment you can see the Church of Elijah the Prophet. An Admiralty anchor is installed at the entrance to the park - this is a gift to sailors living in the Moscow region from veterans of the Navy of the Republic of Belarus. The park's comfortable paths and artificial lighting make it attractive for walking and playing sports.
The most beautiful places in Mozhaisk
All the attractions of Mozhaisk, which are usually used for a photo shoot or a memorable selfie, will be presented in this section. And there are enough of them.
Church of Joachim and Anna
The townspeople are also very proud of this architectural work. It is found in the historical (dilapidated) quarter of Yakimanka. Even more precisely - between Perovskaya and Krupskaya streets, opposite the Church of the Akhtyrskaya Icon of the Mother of God. The first version of the structure appeared back in the 1390s. What remained of it was the northern limit. The current building is the fruit of the labors of architects in the last third of the 19th century. Although one apse was made in 1770. In 1937, the priests of the temple were shot, and the temple itself was closed. Activities continued only in 1991. Restored. It is a striking example of Empire eclecticism of the 19th century. Raspberry color with blue domes and gold crosses. The dome ceiling is dark green. In 2013, the church was presented with the remains of the righteous Joachim and Anna. And since then it bears their names. On Thursdays, an akathist to the Godfathers is served here.
Victory Park
Having studied the request “What to see in Mozhaisk” in the top line of the distribution, we get a high-quality photo of the panorama of the urban beauty presented in the title. In the well-kept forest park, vacationers will find lanterns, sidewalks, benches and a toilet. The monuments to the Zenitka 61-K, Mozhaytsy-Heroes of the USSR and the Soldier-Liberator are pleasing to the eye. Turning onto Oktyabrskaya Square, it is easy to see 4 more monuments, the Mozhaisk Twin Cities stele, a fountain and a memorial complex, which is described below.
The memorial “There Were Ten Thousand” is a signature decoration of this recreation area. The conversation turned to a 7-meter mound, around which the most fierce battles with the Nazis took place. By the way, the main part of the memorial is at the 141st kilometer of the Minsk Highway. It is to this point that the village of Khvashchevka is close, whose history is full of particularly dramatic moments. On May 9, flowers or wreaths are always laid here.
Museum of Folk Culture
The rating “picturesque sights of Mozhaisk” continues with the exhibition mentioned in the title. It is located at the other end of the Mozhaisk “sea”, in the village of Porechye. Or rather on Bolnichnaya Street. The institution was created on the initiative of applied enthusiasts in this rural agglomeration. Here they exhibited their masterpieces, as well as crafts made by their fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers. This refers to products made of iron and other metals, wood and textile materials. Ancient utensils used in this area are presented, as well as samples of folk costume. From the Ilyinsky Bridge, drive 38 kilometers along the northwestern shore of the reservoir.
House museums
To the question “What to see in Mozhaisk?” its natives often say the following words:
- Khlebnikov House;
- Neugodov's House;
- Vlasyev House;
- Alfimov House;
- Gerasimov House;
- House of Tyunin;
- House of the Clockmakers;
- The Shishkin House and the building of a merchant with the same surname;
- House of the Tikhomirov-Andreevs.
Modern objects in Mozhaisk, interesting to visit
Mozhaisk cannot be called a center of youth culture. However, there are modern nightclubs and entertainment venues on its territory.
Night club Borodino
- Address: st. Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky, 36.
- Phone: 49638 2-34-12.
- Working hours: Monday–Thursday from 0.00 to 3.00, Friday–Sunday from 21:00 to 5:00.
The club has face control and a dress code, and persons under 18 years of age are not allowed. Table reservation is possible.
Shopping center Mozhaisky
- Address: st. Polosukhina, 24B.
- Telephone.
- Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 20:00.
The shopping center houses clothing stores, children's goods, and the Vanilla beauty salon.
Anton
- Address: 1st Zheleznodorozhnaya st., 43.
- Telephone.
- Working hours: seven days a week from 9:00 to 21:00.
The shopping center features large chain stores (AUCHAN, Detsky Mir, Pyaterochka, Kari). There are communication shops, a fresh baked goods store, a furniture store, photo services, a 24-hour pharmacy, and an ATM.
There is a problem with free parking - on weekends it is difficult to find a free space.
Interesting places to relax with children
In Mozhaisk there are several large shopping centers with special children's centers. In addition, the city has modern, free playgrounds.
Children's play
- Address: st. Polevaya, 29, shopping center on Molodezhnaya, 3rd floor.
- Telephone.
- Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 11:00 to 21:00, on other days from 11:00 to 22:00.
The area of the gaming center is 200 sq. m. The territory includes a recreation area for parents, a place for holding master classes, and a room for organizing children's parties.
Rules and recommendations:
- Children under 2 years old can only be in the play area with their parents. Entry into the maze with a trampoline is prohibited.
- The playroom can be visited by children over 11 years of age whose height does not exceed 140 cm.
Cost of entry to the gaming center for the whole day:
- 400 rub. on weekdays;
- 500 rub. on weekends.
For children under 1 year old admission is free, for children under 2 years old there is a 50% discount.
Outpost
- Address: Mozhaisk district, Isavitsy village, Outpost Horse Base.
- Telephone.
- Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00.
On the territory of the complex there are:
- Stables. It is possible to organize horseback riding (from 1,500 rubles for 2 hours) for people with different levels of training. All classes are conducted under the supervision of an instructor.
- Petting zoo. The animals are tame and free-range. Visitors can meet, feed and take photos with llamas, dwarf goats, rabbits, sheep, and peacocks. The cost of visiting is 500 rubles. in 30 minutes.
- Falcon Center. Guests of the center can watch the life of falcons, eagles, hawks, owls, and also learn about the features of falconry. The cost of visiting is 500 rubles. in 30 minutes.
- Ecopark. Visitors to the park can see sika deer and red deer in their natural habitat. The cost of visiting is 500 rubles. in 30 minutes.
Mozhaisk cultural and leisure center
- Address: st. Moskovskaya, 9.
- Phone: 49638 2-00-59.
The leisure center regularly invites residents and guests of the city to theatrical performances, circus programs, and music concerts.
What to see depending on the time of year
Mozhaisk and its surroundings are beautiful at any time of the year. In summer and spring it is especially bright here, but tourists can choose the season at their discretion. At different times you can visit:
- equestrian base "Outpost" (especially colorful in autumn);
- Bagration Sports Palace (relevant at any time of the year, but townspeople visit it more often in winter).
Horse base "Avanpost"
The Outpost equestrian base is a club for horse riding enthusiasts. The base is located in a picturesque location next to a pond, and the employees call their club “ranch.” "Outpost" includes:
- stables (more than 50 horses of different breeds, including a complete collection of the world’s rarest colors - forelock, nightingale, dun, mousey, silver, roan, savage, etc.);
- arboretum, pond and marina;
- petting zoo (guanaco llamas, dwarf goats, rabbits, rare breeds of sheep, guinea fowl, peacocks, swans, etc.);
- eco-park (deer, fallow deer, hares, roe deer);
- agricultural estate (poultry yard and ostrich farm);
- many gazebos for relaxation;
- Saloon restaurant, etc.
Guests of the base can hunt in the style of the 19th century, shoot with a Colt and learn to sit in the saddle like a cowboy.
Photo gallery: Outpost Ranch
Guests of the base can rent a horse (or several) and quietly ride around the area
Various shooting ranges have been built on the equestrian base, where you can shoot with a bow, crossbow and rifle, throw combat knives, etc.
Before the free horse ride, guests are given instructions in the open arena
Tourists can eat either in a local restaurant or with food they bring with them.
There are more than 150 costumes (from different eras) in the ranch's costume room; you can book a photo booth in advance and take pictures with horses in different costumes
The ranch is located in the city itself (30 minutes drive from the bus station north of the center). The cost of visiting is 1500 rubles per person. Opening hours: daily, 24 hours a day.
Bagration Sports Palace
The Bagration Sports Palace is a complex that includes:
- fitness club;
- ice arena for 860 spectators;
- pool;
- game room.
Visitors may be interested in any of these components, but the ice arena is especially popular in winter. You can ride the skating rink alone or with the whole family. Experienced instructors are assigned to beginners, and there are skate rentals and a café in the lobby.
"Bagration" is the most favorite sports complex of the townspeople
The price of tickets to the skating rink ranges from 50 to 250 rubles (including skate rental). Complex opening hours: daily from 7 am to 11 pm. The palace building is located on Mira Street, 15.
Route for exploring Mozhaisk on your own for 1 day
Mozhaisk, whose sights can be seen in one day, is famous for its places of religious pilgrimage and monuments of the military past:
- Luzhetsky Monastery open to visitors from 9:00 to 17:00, located on Gerasimova Street, no. 1. The monastery is the only one of 18 similar structures that existed on the territory of Mozhaisk from the moment of its inception, which has survived to this day.
- The holy spring can be found 100 m from the Luzhetsky Monastery. A monument to St. Ferapont was erected here, a church shop, a chapel and a font were built.
- Memorial Square and Eternal Flame. The complex was opened in 1985 in the city center as a tribute to the war heroes. There are marble steles in the park with the names of the victims. At the end of the wide alley is the Eternal Flame.
What to see if you come with a child
You can visit any attraction in Mozhaisk with children. But little tourists may also like the following places:
- cinema "Spectrum";
- Holy well of Ferapont.
Cinema "Spectrum" in Mozhaisk
"Spectrum" is a modern cinema with 3 cinema halls equipped with good digital equipment for showing films in 3D. Children can attend both afternoon and morning sessions. In addition, in the cinema hall there are various attractions for young visitors.
The cinema has three cinema halls with a capacity of 22, 119 and 126 seats
The cinema building is located in the very center of the city (Mira Street, 2). It operates 24/7, ticket prices start from 100 rubles.
Holy Well of Ferapont
Usually children visit religious attractions without much enthusiasm, but the complex “Holy Well of Ferapont the Wonderworker of Mozhaisk” will not leave anyone indifferent. The complex includes:
- fonts where everyone can plunge into healing moisture (female and male);
- a small chapel and belfry;
- food stalls with trading stalls;
- a source where you can get holy water.
Local residents believe that the holy spring was excavated by Ferapont Belozersky himself in 1408. Moreover, this well is the second, and there are three in total. The construction of Feropont began at the age of 70, and he died at the age of 90. At first, the residents themselves looked after the source, but in 2005 it was burned down, and everything had to be rebuilt. Currently, the source is a landmark of the area, so the authorities do not leave the sacred place without attention.
Photo gallery: Holy Well from different angles
The chapel is part of a complex that is fenced, so you can’t get into it at night
The holy well of Ferapont is located among the greenery, this place is carefully looked after, so it is always clean here
There is always a line of people wanting to draw holy water at the Holy Well
The holy well is located in the village of Isavitsy (northwest of the Gerasimov House Museum, 30 minutes walk). The well is open from 8am to 10pm daily. Of course, entrance to the territory of the source is free, but for photography you will need to pay 30 rubles (video surveillance is carried out).
Hotels in Mozhaisk
In Mozhaisk you can book a place in hotels, guest houses or hostels.
| Hotel Maria | Vokzalnaya 27 | Dom Resort | Motel on Vostochnaya | Hotel Avanpost | |
| Address | Kommunisticheskaya street, 13 | Vokzalnaya st., no. 27 | Sovetskaya st., 71 | Vostochnaya st., 1 | historical district Karpovka, Strelkovaya street, 40 |
| Telephone | +7 499 899‑19-98, +7 926 006‑69-45 | +7 496 382‑61-40 | provided after booking through specialized sites | +7 967 175‑30-05 | +7 985 927‑35-88 |
| Room price per night without meals | from 2300 rub. | from 2000 rub. | 7000 rub. | from 1700 rub. | from 1800 rub.* |
| Number of stars | no stars | no stars | no stars | no stars | no stars |
| Operating mode | around the clock | around the clock | around the clock | around the clock | From 8 to 22 |
| Rooms | 7 rooms | 36 rooms | The house with an area of 80 sq.m. is rented out entirely. Maximum number of guests: 4 persons | 5 rooms | 8 rooms |
| Services | free parking, Wi-Fi on site. | swimming pool, gym, restaurant, Internet access on site | private beach, patio, internet access, spa | restaurant, swimming pool, parking, Internet access, gym, laundry and dry cleaning | restaurant, swimming pool, laundry, dry cleaning, gym |
Hotel Maria
*It is possible to stay in a dormitory room, where payment is made only for a bed - from 700 rubles.
Where to eat in Mozhaisk
The city has a well-developed public catering system.
| Moscow courtyard | Caramel | Restaurant Gubernia | Old city | Old Schultz | |
| Address | st. Mira, 5 | Komsomolskaya Square, 12 | st. Mira, 15 | Leonovskaya st., 12 | Pionerskaya st., 7 |
| Telephone | +7 | +7 | +7 | +7 | +7 |
| Operating mode | seven days a week from 12:00 to 0:00 | seven days a week from 10:00 to 22:00 | Mon-Thu, Sun from 12.00 to 00:00, Fri-Sat until 02:00 | Mon-Sat from 11:00 to 23:00, day off - Sunday | Mon-Thu from 9:00 to 0:00, Friday to 1:00, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 0:00 |
| Kitchen | Russian | Russian | Italian and Russian | mixed | European, mixed |
| Peculiarities | late breakfast | late breakfast, internet access | Internet access, brunch, children's room, special children's menu available | brunch, free parking for guests, food delivery services | brunch, , food delivery, Internet access |
| Average score | 200 rub. | 650 rub. | 1000 rub. | 200 rub. | 500-1000 rub. |
How to get around the city
Mozhaisk, whose attractions are located on the outskirts, is more convenient to explore by private vehicle or taxi. Almost anywhere in the city can be reached by bus or minibus. In addition, you can explore the interesting places of Mozhaisk by planning a walking route.
The cost of travel by minibus or bus around the city is 26 rubles. Buses begin serving passengers from 6 am.
To see all the sights of Mozhaisk or get to any point as quickly and comfortably as possible, you can use the taxi service. The cost of the trip depends on the class of the chosen car and the distance. For example, the average price for travel from the station to the city center is 65 rubles.
Article design: Mila Friedan
How long does it take to look around the city?
Tourists who have already visited Mozhaisk claim that the main attractions can be seen in 1 day . Mozhaisk is a small town, but if you are interested in the monasteries that are located in the area, the reservoir and other remote places, it may take 2 or 3 days.
Is it worth checking into a hotel?
A one-day vacation will not require checking into a hotel, but if you need at least 1 overnight stay, then there are several options (depending on what places you are going to visit):
- rent a room in a hotel or inn;
- rent a house at the yacht club;
- rent a small room at one of the recreation centers.
There are many hotels in Mozhaisk with different prices and levels of service
