The name Khovrino might not ring a bell for most, but here in the Northern Administrative Okrug, it signifies a district steeped in history. We’re standing right near the Likhoborka River, which snakes through the area like a gentle ribbon. In its quieter years, this was a tiny settlement. In the 15th century, a Surozh prince named Stefan Gabras, nicknamed Khovra, owned an estate here, giving the village its name. It was a humble place then, but a place where history was made. In the late 19th century, the Grachyov family of manufacturers took possession of Khovrino. They brought industry and prosperity to the once quiet village. And then, in 1960, Khovrino was swallowed up by the growing city of Moscow. Today, the district is home to around 80,000 people. It might not have the grandeur of Red Square, but its quiet streets whisper tales of a past that shaped the city we know and love today.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to