Uzkoye

Uzkoye is a neoclassical estate in Moscow with a main building, outbuildings, an icehouse, an orangery, stables, and cascading ponds arranged across the grounds. The property is managed by the Russian Academy of Sciences and includes pathways through both the structures and surrounding park areas.

The estate belonged to Prince Gagarin in the 16th century before passing to the Strechnev family. This family later built the five-domed Church of Our Lady of Kazan on the grounds.

The church displays Ukrainian baroque style with five domes and was designed by Ossip Startsev. Visitors can see today how different architectural periods blend together in the buildings and spaces throughout the site.

The grounds are open regularly for visitors and offer guided tours through the buildings and park areas. Walking paths connect the various structures and ponds throughout the property, making it easy to explore on your own.

During Soviet times, the estate attracted notable scientists for leisure activities on the grounds. Physicist Lev Landau visited for cross-country skiing while mathematician Andrei Kolmogorov came for swimming.

Location: Yasenevo District

GPS coordinates: 55.62330,37.53900

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31