Orekhovo-Zuyevsky District

Orekhovo-Zuyevsky District is a municipal area in eastern Moscow Oblast with rolling terrain and several river systems flowing through it. The region contains three urban settlements and ten rural communities spread across the landscape, connected by roads and transportation routes.

The area became an administrative district in 1929, developing from scattered industrial settlements that grew around textile factories. This industrial foundation shaped its role as an economic center in the region.

The district maintains deep roots in Russian textile production, visible in its industrial buildings and the way communities developed around factories. The textile heritage shapes how the place looks and how people here relate to work and local identity.

The area is well connected by roads to central Moscow and nearby regions, making travel across it relatively straightforward. Because the district is large and spread out, visitors should plan visits to specific settlements rather than trying to see everything at once.

The district sits on substantial peat deposits and contains extensive wetland systems that shape its natural character. The Klyazma River and its tributaries create water corridors that offer unexpected opportunities for nature observation and outdoor exploration.

Location: Moscow Oblast

Inception: 1929

Capital city: Orekhovo-Zuyevo

Website: http://oz-rayon.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.81667,38.98333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29