Malakhovka, Work settlement in Lyuberetsky District, Moscow Oblast, Russia
Malakhovka is a work settlement in Lyuberetsky District, Moscow Oblast, situated about 30 kilometers southeast of Moscow. The settlement includes residential areas, a railway station, two sanatoriums, a local history museum, and several religious buildings spread throughout the community.
The settlement first appears in written records from 1328 when mentioned in Ivan Kalita's testament as a location in the Moscow region. A railway station was built in 1884, connecting the growing community to Moscow and marking its development into a modern settlement.
The Summer Theater from 1911 remains a center for performances and draws people interested in local artistic life. This venue reflects the settlement's role as a gathering place for creative people seeking cultural experiences outside the city.
The railway station offers direct connections to Moscow and serves as the main arrival point for most visitors. The terrain is flat and easy to explore on foot, with main attractions like the theater and museum located in central areas.
Before the Russian Revolution, the settlement was a retreat for hundreds of dachas owned by Moscow's artists and intellectuals seeking peace away from the city. This heritage of artistic escape remains visible in the older buildings and the area's cultural focus.
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