Botanical Garden named after Rostovtsev

The Botanical Garden named after Rostovtsev is a research facility in Moscow containing sections for outdoor plants, greenhouse collections, and experimental growing areas. The site holds both systematic plant collections and zones for practical cultivation of different species.

The garden was established in 1895 with three original departments for systematic study, biological research, and experimental cultivation. During the Second World War, defensive structures were built on the grounds, which altered the original layout substantially.

The garden preserves rare plant species and documents different botanical families through its systematic collections visible as you walk through the grounds. You can observe how plants are grouped by their relationships, making the organization apparent to anyone strolling through the space.

The site functions primarily as a teaching and research facility, so visitor access may be limited and you should respect active research areas. Good weather is ideal for exploring both the outdoor sections and the greenhouse structures.

The garden was among the few scientific centers in Moscow that continued operations during the wartime siege while also growing plants for food needs. This role as a survival resource for the city makes it an unusual example of a research facility serving practical civilian purposes during conflict.

Location: Pryanishnikova Street

Inception: 1895

GPS coordinates: 55.83426,37.54502

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:00