Gryaz

Gryaz is a small hamlet in Odintsovsky District, Moscow Oblast. The settlement sits on agricultural land surrounded by farming areas and open countryside.

The hamlet was first recorded in the 16th century and developed as a rural community over the following centuries. It remains part of the traditional settlement pattern of the Moscow region.

The community preserves traditional Russian rural practices through seasonal celebrations and agricultural activities that define the local way of life.

The hamlet lies in a rural area with limited urban services on site. Visitors should be aware they are in an agricultural region where infrastructure is sparse.

The name comes from the Russian word for mud, pointing to the wet soil conditions that shape the area. This naming reflects the natural geographic challenges that early settlers faced here.

Location: Сельское поселение Ершовское

Location: Odintsovsky Urban Okrug

GPS coordinates: 55.74474,36.93957

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:46