Serpukhovsky District, Municipal district in Moscow Oblast, Russia
Description
Serpukhovsky District is a municipal district in southern Moscow Oblast with numerous rural settlements and two urban communes. The area brings together villages and towns under one administrative system, with Serpukhov serving as its main center.
History
The district was created in 1929 during a Soviet administrative reorganization that reshaped the region's structure. This reorganization established Serpukhov as the central urban hub for the surrounding rural areas.
Culture
The district preserves Orthodox churches and traditional rural buildings that shape the character of its villages and show how people have built their communities over time. These structures reflect the way locals have lived here across generations.
Practical
Spring through fall offer the easiest conditions for exploring the rural areas and villages. Plan ahead to check which areas are accessible, as weather can affect road conditions in remote settlements.
Did you know?
The district manages protected natural areas where local wildlife and plants thrive in different habitats. These reserves offer glimpses into the natural environment that most visitors overlook.
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Vysotsky Monastery
1.9 km
Serpukhov Kremlin
1.8 km
Vladychny Monastery
3 km
Serpukhov historical-art museum
1.5 km
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Serpukhov
1.4 km
Holy Trinity Church at Krasnaya Gora
1.8 km
Serpukhov Music and Drama Theatre
1 km
Памятник Воину-освободителю (Серпухов)
1.8 km
Assumption Church
1.9 km
All Saints Church
1.1 km
Плошча Леніна
1.1 km
Raspyatsky Monastery
1.4 km
Bogoyavlenskaya Church
2.8 km
Elijah the Prophet church, Serpukhov
1.8 km
Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov
3.4 km
Крестовоздвиженская церковь (Серпухов)
1.8 km
Resurrection Church, Serpukhov
1.5 km
St. Nicholas in Butki
2.5 km
Дом купца Кишкина
1.3 km
Church of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, Serpukhov
2.3 km
Church of Our Savior Not Made by Hands in Serpukhov
3.3 km
Church of the Protection of the Theotokos
2.5 km
Church of the Crucifixion
1.4 km
Krestovozdvizhenskaya Church
1.9 km
Church of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple
3 km
Church of the Theotokos of Kazan, Serpukhov
2.3 km
Church of Saint Nicholas, Buturlino (Serpukhovsky District)
3.5 km
Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Lukyanovo
4.7 km
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