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Ostashevo Estate

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9 points2 km3 hours

A village with a rich history. Learn about the fate of the Romanov estate wrecked by the Bolsheviks, the partisan raids carried out by schoolchildren and the battles of World War II. See the half-ruined estate side by side with the houses of local residents. Try to find the Decembrists' hidden constitution — or simply relax on the bank of the Ruza.

Route author

Susanin Team

Things to do

  • 📜 Learn the city's history
  • 🏞️ Enjoy the view
  • 🌲🦋 Enjoy nature

Route points (9)

  1. Monument to the Young Partisans — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Monument to the Young Partisans

    🗿 Monument

  2. Settlement of Military Valor — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Settlement of Military Valor

    🗿 Sculptures

  3. Mass Grave — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Mass Grave

    🗿 Monument · 📜 Historic site

  4. Estate Entrance Tower — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Estate Entrance Tower

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  5. Fire Watchtower — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Fire Watchtower

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · ⚙️ Industrial site · 🕵️ Urban legend

  6. Entrance Tower Attached to a House — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Entrance Tower Attached to a House

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  7. Entrance Gate Tower — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Entrance Gate Tower

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  8. Main Estate Building — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Main Estate Building

    📜 Historic site · 🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🕵️ Urban legend

  9. Church of Sts. Oleg of Bryansk, Seraphim of Sarov and Igor of Chernigov — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

    Church of Sts. Oleg of Bryansk, Seraphim of Sarov and Igor of Chernigov

    🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site · 🕵️ Urban legend

Mass Grave in Volokolamsk

Point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

Mass Grave — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”
Mass Grave — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”
Mass Grave — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”
Mass Grave — point on route “Ostashevo Estate”

Point 3

Mass Grave

🗿 Monument • 📜 Historic site

Historical Background

In 1942 fierce battles were fought at Ostashevo during the counteroffensive at Moscow, and 617 soldiers were killed. They are buried in a mass grave.

About the Monument

In 1958 a monument of a Soviet soldier with a submachine gun was erected at the burial site. Around it are plaques with the names of those who could be identified. The monument was restored in 2018. The choice of gold paint is curious, to say the least. Still, the grounds were tidied up, and the sculpture is no longer in a dangerous state.

How to Find a Relative

Not all the soldiers buried during World War II have been identified. Many families still don't know where and how their relatives died in the war. If you know the surname and date of birth of someone who fought in the war, you can try searching for them on the Pamyat Naroda (Memory of the People) portal.