Solnechnogorsky District

Solnechnogorsky District is an administrative area northwest of Moscow with a main town called Solnechnogorsk along with several smaller settlements and rural communities spread across the region. The area includes both urban and agricultural zones, with varying patterns of development.

The district was established in 1929 as a formal administrative unit within Moscow Oblast. Over the following decades, it developed through various industrial projects and settlement initiatives that shaped its current makeup.

The Blok estate at Shakhmatovo reflects how Russian literary figures lived in rural settings away from the city. The rooms and grounds reveal the connection between the poet's surroundings and his creative work.

The district connects to Moscow via the Moscow-Saint Petersburg Highway and railway, making it accessible for visitors coming from the city. Traveling between scattered communities takes time due to the spread-out geography.

A major missile early warning facility operates within this district, giving it strategic importance in Russia's defense infrastructure. This military dimension is rarely mentioned in typical descriptions of the area.

Location: Moscow Oblast

Inception: 1929

Capital city: Solnechnogorsk

Website: http://solreg.ru

GPS coordinates: 56.18333,36.98333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:01