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Mozhaysk, City of Military Glory

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Mozhaysk is a town with a rich history, surrounded by hills and forests. Its old fortress walls and churches recall its past as a defensive stronghold on the approaches to Moscow. The Battle of Borodino was fought nearby, and the area keeps the memory of the War of 1812. Mozhaysk is an easy trip from the capital and a way to explore important chapters of Russian history.

Route author

Susanin Team

Things to do

  • 📜 Learn the city's history
  • 📚🎬 Recall films and books

Route points (6)

  1. Kremlin — point on route “Mozhaysk, City of Military Glory”

    Kremlin

    🏯 Fortress remains · 📜 Historic site · 🕵️ Urban legend

  2. New St. Nicholas Cathedral — point on route “Mozhaysk, City of Military Glory”

    New St. Nicholas Cathedral

    🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site

  3. Riviera Park — point on route “Mozhaysk, City of Military Glory”

    Riviera Park

    🌿 Public garden or park

  4. St. Therapont Monastery — point on route “Mozhaysk, City of Military Glory”

    St. Therapont Monastery

    🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site

  5. Borodino Field Museum — point on route “Mozhaysk, City of Military Glory”

    Borodino Field Museum

    📜 Historic site · 🏛️ Museum

  6. Spaso-Borodinsky Convent — point on route “Mozhaysk, City of Military Glory”

    Spaso-Borodinsky Convent

    🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site

Mozhaysk, City of Military Glory — walking route in Mozhaysk — Susanin