Klin

Klin is a town in Moscow Oblast that sits along the main road linking the capital with Saint Petersburg and contains residential areas, industrial zones, and historic buildings from several centuries. The settlement spreads along the Sestra River and combines old churches with Soviet-era constructions and modern structures.

Records first mention the settlement in 1234, when it served as a fortified point between the principalities of Moscow and Tver. The town became part of the Grand Duchy of Moscow in 1482 and later developed into a regional trading center.

The Tchaikovsky House-Museum preserves the rooms where he wrote his final compositions and displays personal belongings from his daily life. Visitors can see the spaces where he worked and lived, including the original piano and his musical scores.

The M10 highway and regular train services provide direct access from Moscow, with journey time around 90 minutes. The central area can be explored on foot, while some sites lie slightly outside and require local transport.

The local brewery produces Klinskoye, one of the most recognized beers in Russia, which has been made for over a century. The 16th-century Dormition Church and the 1712 Resurrection Cathedral represent different architectural styles and periods.

Location: Klin urban settlement

Elevation above the sea: 160 m

Website: http://klincity.ru

GPS coordinates: 56.33389,36.71250

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:01