Zhukovskiy District

• The Monument to Russian Military Glory in Tarutino was unveiled in 1834 to commemorate the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812.
• A redan from the Tarutino camp is located on the grounds of the Tarutino Memorial.
• The E. R. Dashkova Memorial Museum in Kremyonki focuses on Dashkova's life and her role in education and science.
• Vorob'i Bird Park combines animal areas with mineral and butterfly collections.

The Monument to Russian Military Glory in Tarutino commemorates the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812; it was ceremonially unveiled in 1834. The grounds of the Tarutino Memorial also contain a redan from the Tarutino camp. This combination of a memorial site and a preserved military fortification makes the place interesting to travelers who want to learn about the history of the campaign.

The exhibition at the Tarutino Museum Complex also focuses on October 1812. It is dedicated to the Russian army's Tarutino maneuver, which halted Napoleon's advance toward Kaluga and Russia's wealthy southern provinces. The Tarutino Museum-Reserve also lists the event “Tarutino – Field of Russian Military Glory” for October. If you are planning to attend, check the latest dates in advance.

The MUzey MUsora (MU MU) combines art with environmental issues. Its current exhibition includes more than 500 works of art from 25 countries. Examples include installations made from old car parts and cardboard elements. Information panels and exhibits address global environmental problems, including pollution of the planet, as well as responsible consumption. The materials used are thus presented alongside questions that extend beyond individual works of art. The museum also offers workshops; check the current program before your visit.

The E. R. Dashkova Memorial Museum in Kremyonki offers another perspective on history. It focuses on Dashkova's life and her role in the development of education and science in the second half of the 18th century. Those who want to explore this subject further will find another connection in Troitskoye: the Vorontsova-Dashkova Estate is classified as a cultural heritage site of federal significance. The ensemble includes a church, stone gates, two wings, an obelisk, and a park; however, little of the 18th-century estate remains.

The Church of the Holy Trinity in Troitskoye dates from 1765 and was built in the Baroque style to a design by E. R. Dashkova. Her burial place is in a side chapel. The church, burial place, and museum each offer a different focus: architectural history and remembrance at the site, and Dashkova's significance for education and science at the museum.

Vorob'i Bird Park includes an ostrich farm, a small-animal farm, and collections of minerals and butterflies. The visit therefore ranges from animals to natural materials and collection pieces. Pony or horseback rides and carriage rides are described as weekend activities; check availability in advance. The workshop program includes T-shirt painting, but the current schedule should also be confirmed before your visit.

In winter, the park offers an activity on an icy slide: you ride down on an inflatable tube. Check in advance whether this seasonal option is available during your visit. By comparison, T-park is open year-round. During the warm season, it is open around the clock; in winter, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Operating information can change, so check the opening hours for your visit.

You can choose based on your interests: Tarutino and Troitskoye offer military and cultural history, MUzey MUsora focuses on art and environmental issues, and the bird park features animal areas and seasonal activities. Discover more destinations: Chernaya Gryaz', Mosalskiy District, Kaluga, Borovskiy District, Ferzikovsky District, Obninsk, Kozelskiy District and Zhizdrinskiy District.

What is located on the grounds of the Tarutino Memorial?

A redan from the Tarutino camp is located there. The Monument to Russian Military Glory was unveiled in 1834 to commemorate the victory of 1812.

What is the E. R. Dashkova Memorial Museum about?

The museum in Kremyonki covers Dashkova's life and her role in education and science in the second half of the 18th century.

Which bird park activities are tied to specific times of year?

Pony or horseback rides and carriage rides are described as weekend activities; riding an inflatable tube down the icy slide is a winter activity. Check current availability before your visit.

For the main travel overview: Kaluga Oblast.