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St. Basil's Cathedral
Russia's most recognizable building with its colorful onion domes on Moscow's Red Square.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Zheleznodorozhnyy
Moscow Oblast, Russia · Europe
About Zheleznodorozhnyy
Zheleznodorozhnyy works well as a base: 10 minutes from Zarya, 25km from Moscow Kremlin.
Zheleznodorozhnyy is a city located in Moscow Oblast, Russia. With a population of 141,648, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Zheleznodorozhnyy 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 Zheleznodorozhnyy to your route.
About Zheleznodorozhnyy
Zheleznodorozhny (Russian: Железнодоро́жный) is an inhabited zone and city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located 21 kilometers (13 mi) east of Moscow. It was technically abolished and merged into the city of Balashikha in January 2015. Population: 131,257 (2010 census); 103,931 (2002 census); 97,426 (1989 Soviet census).Read more
Its name means "Railway", and its flag and coat of arms both had lines resembling railway tracks.
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Where is Zheleznodorozhnyy located?
Zheleznodorozhnyy is located in Moscow Oblast, Russia, Europe. The coordinates are 55.7440 latitude, 38.0168 longitude.
What is the population of Zheleznodorozhnyy?
Zheleznodorozhnyy has a population of approximately 141,648 people, making it a city in Russia.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 141,648
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Russia
- Region
- Moscow Oblast
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates
- 55.7440, 38.0168
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Red Square
Vast central square in Moscow flanked by the Kremlin, St Basil's Cathedral, and the GUM department store.
25 km · about 30 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.
25 km · about 30 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.
26 km · about 30 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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