Eastern Administrative Okrug

Moscow's eastern administrative sector is organized as a large zone encompassing multiple neighborhoods with distinct residential, commercial, and recreational character throughout the region. The area combines apartment complexes, business districts, parks, and community facilities in a mixed-use urban structure.

This administrative sector was created during Moscow's major restructuring of local governance in the early 1990s, establishing a new system of larger districts. The reorganization responded to the city's changing needs during Russia's transition period.

Each neighborhood within the Eastern Administrative Okrug maintains its own identity through local festivals, community centers, and educational institutions that serve district residents.

Getting around the area is best done using Moscow's public transit network, which connects the different neighborhoods efficiently within the sector. The metro system and bus lines provide straightforward access to all parts of the region.

The district contains extensive green spaces and industrial zones, creating a balanced environment between urban development and recreational areas for local inhabitants.

Location: Moscow

Inception: July 10, 1991

Reference: ВАО

Shares border with: Central Administrative Okrug, North-Eastern Administrative Okrug, South-Eastern Administrative Okrug

Website: https://vao.mos.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.78333,37.76667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:05