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St. Basil's Cathedral
Russia's most recognizable building with its colorful onion domes on Moscow's Red Square.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Balashikha
Moscow Oblast, Russia · Europe
About Balashikha
Balashikha works well as a base: 10 minutes from Vostochnyy, 21km from Moscow Kremlin.
Balashikha is a city located in Moscow Oblast, Russia. With a population of 150,103, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Balashikha sits in Russia. It's in the Europe/Moscow time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balashikha to your route.
About Balashikha
Balashikha (Russian: Балашиха, IPA: [bəlɐˈʂɨxə]) is the most populous city in Moscow Oblast, Russia. It is located on the Pekhorka River 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) east of the Moscow Ring Road. Population: 520,962 (2021 census); 215,494 (2010 census); 147,909 (2002 census); 135,841 (1989 Soviet census).
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Where is Balashikha located?
Balashikha is located in Moscow Oblast, Russia, Europe. The coordinates are 55.7948 latitude, 37.9479 longitude.
What is the population of Balashikha?
Balashikha has a population of approximately 150,103 people, making it a city in Russia.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 150,103
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Russia
- Region
- Moscow Oblast
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates
- 55.7948, 37.9479
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Worth the detour from Balashikha
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Red Square
Vast central square in Moscow flanked by the Kremlin, St Basil's Cathedral, and the GUM department store.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Moscow Kremlin
A fortified complex at the heart of Moscow serving as the official residence of the President of Russia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Tallest Orthodox Christian church in the world in central Moscow, demolished by Stalin and rebuilt in the 1990s.
22 km · about 25 min drive
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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