Ever wonder where Russian nobility retreated during summer? That would be Pushkino. Today, we explore this city and administrative center of Pushkinsky District in Moscow Oblast.
Pushkino sits where the Ucha and Serebryanka Rivers meet. It is located 30 kilometers from Moscow. The village of Pushkino was first documented in 1499. It belonged to Grigory Morkhinin. He was also known as “Pushka”. Pushka was a boyar. His male-line descendants include Aleksandr Pushkin. A statue of “Pushka” graces one of the town’s main squares. Pushkino was granted town status in August 1925.
Pushkino serves as the administrative center of Pushkinsky District. It is incorporated within the district as the City of Pushkino. Also, the City of Pushkino is incorporated within Pushkinsky Municipal District as Pushkino Urban Settlement.
Pushkino has grown significantly over the years. In 1939, the population was 21000. By 1959, it had grown to 30000. In 1974, the population reached 57000. The 1989 Soviet census recorded 75847 residents. The 2002 Census counted 72425 people. According to the 2010 Census, Pushkino had a population of 102874. As of 2010, Pushkino ranked as the 157th largest city.
The Institute of Forest Science is located in Pushkino. It is one of the few such institutes in Russia. In 1678, the five-domed church of St. Sergius was built at the manor of Komyagino. Muranovo is another notable estate. The Russian poets Yevgeny Baratynsky and Fyodor Tyutchev used to spend their summers there. Vladimir Mayakovsky’s dacha is now a museum. He lived in Pushkino during the summers from 1920 to 1928.
Pushkino is more than just a city. It is a place with a rich history. It is a place with connections to famous figures. From its humble beginnings as a village to its current status as a thriving city, Pushkino has a unique story to tell. Its blend of historical estates and cultural institutions make it a destination worth exploring.