Selenograd: Discover the Museum and Monuments

• The museum exhibition presents archaeological finds, original documents, photographs, and awards.
• The «Zashchitnikam Moskvy» («Defenders of Moscow») monument is locally known as «Shtyki» («Bayonets») and is considered a symbol of resilience and courage.
• The first monument was erected in 1953; the present-day ensemble opened on June 24, 1974. Another monument was erected in 2003.

The exhibition at the Selenograd Museum brings archaeological finds together with original documents, photographs, and awards. This combination presents material finds alongside different forms of documentation. The objects on display were donated to the museum by wartime participants and their relatives, archaeologists, and city residents.

The exhibition thus offers a different way to explore history than the monuments in the city: it brings together different types of objects and contributions from various groups. When exploring Selenograd’s cultural offerings for your trip, you can distinguish this museum collection from the memorial sites commemorating the defense of Moscow.

The «Zashchitnikam Moskvy» («Defenders of Moscow») monument is locally called «Shtyki» («Bayonets») and is considered a symbol of resilience and courage. The two dates associated with its creation mark different stages: the first monument was erected there in 1953, and the present-day ensemble opened on June 24, 1974.

Another memorial site is located in the Park of the 40th Anniversary of Victory in central Selenograd. Erected in 2003, the monument to Marshal of the Soviet Union K. K. Rokossovsky commemorates the battles in the Kryukovo area in November and December 1941. It also honors the units of the 16th Army that stopped the enemy on the approaches to Moscow. Together, the monuments thus commemorate both the defense of Moscow and the specific battles near Kryukovo.

In the wider destination of Moscow, the Kremlin represents a large architectural and urban ensemble. It stands in the center of the Russian capital on a high hill above the Moskva River. The Moscow Kremlin State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve includes the Armoury Chamber and the architectural ensemble of «Sobornaya ploshchad».

Kolomenskoye offers a different historical perspective: it was a favorite residence of the Russian tsars from the 16th century and has been a museum-reserve since 1923. The grounds cover 256 hectares and include an ethnographic complex and a museum of wooden architecture. Also in Moscow is Domik Petra I, the city’s only memorial museum dedicated to the first Russian emperor.

Parks and waterfronts are also part of the wider Moscow destination. Severnoye Tushino Park and Zakharkovskiy Bay stretch along the Khimki Reservoir; the park’s waterfront promenade offers a view of the port of Severny Recnoy Vokzal. At the park’s naval museum, visitors can learn about the history of the navy and explore the interior of the B-396 «Novosibirskiy komsomolets» submarine. The «Orlenok» ground-effect vehicle is also on display there. Check the park operator’s latest visitor information before planning your visit.

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What does the exhibition at the Selenograd Museum show?

It presents archaeological finds, original documents, photographs, and awards donated to the museum by various groups.

Why is the monument also known as «Shtyki»?

«Shtyki» means «Bayonets» and is the local name for the «Zashchitnikam Moskvy» («Defenders of Moscow») monument.

Which years mark the monuments in Selenograd?

The first monument was erected in 1953, the present-day ensemble opened in 1974, and the monument to Rokossovsky was erected in 2003.

What should you keep in mind before visiting the naval museum in Severnoye Tushino Park?

Check the park operator’s latest visitor information before planning your visit.

Go to the wider travel overview: Moscow.