Vagankovo Cemetery, Historic cemetery in Presnensky District, Moscow, Russia.
The cemetery stretches across 118 acres of land, containing more than 100,000 graves with stone monuments and paths beneath tall trees.
Established in 1771 during Catherine the Great's reign, this burial ground was created outside Moscow's limits to prevent the spread of bubonic plague.
The cemetery holds graves of notable Russians including chess champion Tigran Petrosian, painter Vasily Surikov, and poet Sergei Yesenin.
Visitors can access the cemetery daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM during weekends.
The burial ground contains mass graves from major historical events including the Battle of Borodino and the Battle of Moscow.
Location: Presnensky District
Inception: 1771
Website: https://ritual.mos.ru/cemeteries/vagankovskoe_kladbishche
GPS coordinates: 55.76806,37.54833
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:14
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