landmark
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Tallest Orthodox Christian church in the world in central Moscow, demolished by Stalin and rebuilt in the 1990s.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Moscow, Russia · Europe
Luzhniki works well as a base: 5 minutes from Semënovskoye, 6km from Moscow Kremlin.
Luzhniki is a town located in Moscow, Russia. With a population of 30,000, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Luzhniki 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 Luzhniki to your route.
A concert and rally took place on 22 February 2023 at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. TASS reported that the rally commemorated Defender of the Fatherland Day. Ukrainska Pravda stated that the date was selected in reference to the starting date of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, 24 February 2022.
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President Vladimir Putin was expected to make an appearance, and RIA Novosti reported that a parliamentary source stated that Putin would speak at the rally. Ukrainska Pravda added that historical exhibits and Russian military equipment would also be on display. Argumenty i Fakty reported that around 200,000 people were expected to attend. Radio Liberty stated that people were being offered 500 RUB to attend a rally in Moscow, and presumed that the offer was for this rally. The Moscow Times stated that it had been reported that employees and students of Moscow Polytechnic University
were ordered to attend and, if possible, to bring friends and family.
The Russian constitution requires the president to address the Federal Assembly annually. At the time the rally was scheduled, the last address Putin had delivered to the Federal Assembly was on 21 April 2021. Putin is scheduled to address the assembly at Gostiny Dvor on 21 February 2023, the day before the rally. RBC reported that the rally can be interpreted as an extension to the address.
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Luzhniki is located in Moscow, Russia, Europe. The coordinates are 55.7160 latitude, 37.5538 longitude.
Luzhniki has a population of approximately 30,000 people, making it a town in Russia.
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Tallest Orthodox Christian church in the world in central Moscow, demolished by Stalin and rebuilt in the 1990s.
5 km · about 10 min drive
cathedral
Russia's most recognizable building with its colorful onion domes on Moscow's Red Square.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Vast central square in Moscow flanked by the Kremlin, St Basil's Cathedral, and the GUM department store.
6 km · about 10 min drive
castle
A fortified complex at the heart of Moscow serving as the official residence of the President of Russia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6 km · about 10 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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