Opalikha-Alekseevskoye, Historical estate in Krasnogorsk, Russia.
Opalikha-Alekseevskoye is a historical estate in Krasnogorsk that stretches north of Opaliha railway station near Volokolamsk Highway. The grounds contain residential and outbuildings that reflect different phases of its development.
The estate was founded in 1762 when nobleman Nikolev built a wooden manor house and a wing with a small church tower. It later became a closed rest house for Soviet scientists and remained so until the Soviet Union's end.
The name reflects the successive owners who shaped this place over generations. Traces of noble life remain visible in how the grounds are organized and what structures still stand.
The grounds are easily accessible from Opaliha railway station, making it convenient for visitors to reach. The area includes residential complexes developed in recent times, so exploring on foot will help you locate the historic portions of the land.
From 1945 until the Soviet Union dissolved, the grounds served as a secret rest house where high-ranking nuclear scientists and defense specialists stayed. This hidden purpose made it an important but little-known site in Soviet scientific history.
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