Top 10 largest cities in the Moscow region

From the article you will learn about the largest cities in the Moscow region in terms of population. It was quite simple to make a rating, but it is not known by what criteria you choose a city for life, because everyone has different goals.

Someone prefers a well-maintained city so that it is pleasant to walk in it, someone has entertainment in the first place, and the most common is salary. Many people want to live beautifully, but salaries in Russian cities leave much to be desired.

The article will be useful not only for those who choose a city to move to, but also for everyone who likes to learn something new.

10 Odintsovo – 138 thousand people

Foundation Date: November 1470, XNUMX

If you are picky about cleanliness, be sure – Odintsovo the city that pleases its inhabitants with cleanliness and convenience. It is in no way inferior to Moscow in terms of the quality of its amenities.

There is everything here to make residents feel comfortable: public kindergartens and schools, shops, restaurants, sports clubs, beauty salons, etc. In general, living in Odintsovo is a pleasure, in addition, there are many sanatoriums where you can improve your physical health and put your thoughts in order.

The climate of the city corresponds to Moscow, that is, there are warm, humid summers and relatively mild winters. It is worth noting that housing prices in Odintsovo are rather high, but tempting offers always appear on the local market.

9. Kolomna – 141 thousand people

Foundation Date: November 1177, XNUMX

Kolomna – a very green city, there are many parks and squares. Recognized as one of the most ancient cities in the Moscow region, Kolomna was founded after the collapse of Kievan Rus. The Kremlin is the main attraction of Kolomna.

Since the city has its own factories, according to residents, it is not difficult to find something to your liking (well, or at least a good job). Three rivers flow in Kolomna at once: Oka, Moscow and Kolomenka.

Many see advantages in a rich cultural environment – it brings together creative people: artists, musicians, etc. There are many pleasant places to spend time here: bars, cafes, restaurants, and more. Fans of extreme sports can rejoice – in the city there is a club “Aerograd”, where you can make parachute jumps.

8. Elektrostal – 151 thousand. cell

Foundation Date: November 1916, XNUMX

Large city of the Moscow region – Electric steel, perfect for life. Wooded areas surround both the eastern and western parts. It is truly known that even before 1916 there were small villages on the territory, of which there were a lot in Russia. However, the development of the future city began with the construction of factories.

The climate here is temperate continental – winters are mild and summers are warm. The abundance of factories and enterprises, of course, has a detrimental effect on the ecological situation, but, unfortunately, this is the case in all cities of our country.

7. Krasnogorsk – 172 thousand people

Foundation Date: November 1932, XNUMX

Красногорск It is quite a young but developed city. For many decades, the population of the city has been steadily increasing – visitors are pleased with the developed infrastructure and convenient location relative to Moscow.

Only 1 km separates it from the Moscow Ring Road. Deciduous and coniferous forests are located in the vicinity of Krasnogorsk – it would seem that this should have a beneficial effect on the ecology of the city, but the air is very polluted.

In addition, the level of radiation is also increased here. But there is also a good side – in Krasnogorsk there is Crocus Expo (the largest exhibition center) and Crocus City Hall (concert hall), which is undoubtedly a huge plus for this region.

6. Lyubertsy – 207 thousand people.

Foundation Date: November 1623, XNUMX

The city, located in the suburbs, is known for the events that affected it during its development. Each event played an important role on the way to the present.

Lyubertsy located near Moscow and its borders, one might say, are transparent. There are many sights and interesting sculptures – in the city you can always find pleasant places for walking.

Many people from the city go to work in Moscow, and most of the population works at the Torgmash enterprise (the enterprise supplies commercial equipment).

Interestingly, an asteroid (216439) was named after the city of Lyubertsy. In 2011, the British Council announced that a copy of the Lyubertsy monument to Yuri Gagarin would be erected in the center of London on the 50th anniversary of the first manned flight into space.

5. Mytishchi – 223 thousand people.

Foundation Date: November 1460, XNUMX

В Mytishchi well-developed electronic services that are available to everyone. There are several MFC centers in the city. Mytishchi is located 19 km. from Moscow, despite the fact that it is small in area, the city has gained fame as one of the largest cultural centers of the Moscow region. And this is not surprising – it arose in 1460 (at that time Mytishchi was a village).

The ecology of the city, without exaggeration, is one of the healthiest among the cities of the Moscow region, even despite the number of factories. This is easily explained by the fact that the transport system of the city does not allow vehicles to enter the center, thereby maintaining a favorable climate. Among the favorite places for leisure among residents is “Yauza” – the palace of culture.

4. Korolev – 225 thousand people.

Foundation Date: November 1938, XNUMX

Despite the fact that Korolev – small, it is called the space capital of Russia, science city. Korolev is the center of the rocket and space industry. There is a wonderful environment here and there is the Losiny Ostrov park (reserve).

The city began to be called the Queen in 1996, before that it was called Kaliningrad. This beautiful city, surrounded by forests, is home to many scientists and highly qualified specialists.

In warm weather, there are quaint green sculptures here, and you can take a stroll in quiet courtyards and parks. There is a place to study and work here – for many this is a priority.

3. Khimki – 255 thousand people

Foundation Date: November 1850, XNUMX

Khimki – a large city located on the banks of the Moscow Canal, 18 km. from the capital. The city has a temperate continental climate, winters are long and cold, and summers do not last long and there is no heat.

It is interesting that the city got its name from the Khimka River – it takes its source in the Khamkinsky forest and flows into the Moscow River. The city is growing, high-rise residential buildings appear every year. As for the population, the people here are wonderful, previously most of them worked in factories, and even a simple mechanic knows what responsibility is.

I would like to emphasize that not so long ago, playgrounds with real simulators and tables for playing tennis appeared in the city – both on “worthless” patches and among green squares.

2. Podolsk – 304 thousand people

Foundation Date: November 1627, XNUMX

Located on the river Pakhra – the city Podolsk, quite developed in all directions. The transport system is convenient, the city is clean, culturally, the priority is given to sports.

It is very easy to get to Moscow from Podolsk. There are 10 modern hotels here, so if you are going to visit Podolsk, you will have somewhere to stay, and there are a sufficient number of restaurants and cafes in the city, including world-famous establishments. The city has everything you need for a comfortable life: schools, universities, hospitals, etc.

1. Balashikha – 490 thousand people.

Foundation Date: November 1830, XNUMX

Our selection is completed by the largest city in the Moscow region. History of the city Balashiha is rich in interesting facts and significant events.

With the development of industry from the middle of the XNUMXth century until the revolution, the city was famous for its fabrics, which were produced by a local weaving factory. At the same time, road construction picked up pace, which undoubtedly contributed to demographic and economic growth.

There are many reservoirs on the territory of Balashikha, the main water body is the Pekhorka River, I also want to highlight large lakes: Baboshkino, Mazurinskoye, Bulganinskoye and Aniskino.

The city has a well-developed transport system, there are about 20 schools, institutes, an abundance of temples, libraries, museums and a palace of culture also attract.