Biryulyovskiy Arboretum

The Biryulyovskiy Arboretum is a large park with forest areas in Moscow's Biryulyovo Vostochnoye district. The grounds include pathways through different vegetation zones, with metal-framed bridges crossing ravines and various types of trees and shrubs arranged in properly maintained sections.

The park was founded in 1938 by a dendrologist who transformed the former wasteland into a planting site for trees. The initial phase involved preparing a certain area of land where the extensive collection of tree varieties was later assembled.

The park serves as a place where Moscow residents encounter nature and botanical knowledge in their daily surroundings, with rare tree species visible throughout different zones of the grounds. Visitors walk through areas representing various forest types and displaying both local and exotic plants.

The grounds are best explored on foot and offer pathways leading through different forest types. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and expect changing terrain, as the land is not entirely flat.

In spring, flowering cherry trees planted as a gift in 2010 create a special sight for visitors. These trees stand in areas that are easily reached by guests and round out the collection.