Discover Naro-Fominsky District

• The church in Kamenskoye is considered one of the oldest in Moscow Oblast; scholars date it to the 14th century.
• Vereya has a historic church and a local history museum with five halls.
• Dubki Park in Kalininets has walking and cycling paths, playgrounds, and play areas.
• Aprelevka offers puzzle games for teams of two to eight people; children aged six and older may take part when accompanied by an adult.

The Church of St. Nicholas in the village of Kamenskoye has two notable historical distinctions: it is considered one of the oldest churches in Moscow Oblast and one of the first stone churches in the Principality of Moscow. Scholars estimate that it was built in the 14th century. Those interested in early church architecture will find a specific point of interest here for their travel plans.

In Vereya, the history of the Church of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem dates to a later period. It was built in 1677–1679 as a monastery cathedral. After the monastery was dissolved during the secularization reform of 1764, the building became a parish church. Its construction date and change of function place the building in two distinct historical contexts.

The Vereya Local History Museum is arranged across five halls. Two permanent exhibitions focus on the history and ethnography of the region and the Second World War; exhibitions rotate in the other three halls. This makes it possible to combine a visit focused on regional history with changing themes.

The museum program also includes creative evenings, workshops, and guided tours of the town and its churches. The program may change; check which activities are currently available before your visit. The “Metro na dache” museum offers a different perspective: it displays a scale-model plywood cabin from an “Ezh-3” train car.

Dubki Park in Kalininets has walking and cycling paths, children’s playgrounds, and play areas. This combination shows the range of activities available without requiring you to commit to a particular program. A park’s facilities may change over time.

The Lukomorye Family Leisure Park in Afineevo lists several types of activities: fishing, renting a gazebo, barbecuing or cooking the fish you catch over a campfire, horseback riding, and interacting with the animals on site. Other facilities include football, volleyball, and tennis courts, a shooting range, and trampolines. Sun loungers and pedal boats on the lake are available during the warm season. As activities and facilities may change, it is advisable to check what is currently available before your visit.

If you are looking for a group puzzle activity, consider the two games offered by the Quest-Dancity club in Aprelevka: “Okhotniki za sokrovishchami: Sunduk mertvetsa” and “Propavshaya ekspeditsiya: amulet faraona”. They are designed for teams of two to eight people. Children aged six and older may participate when accompanied by an adult. Availability may vary; confirm the current visitor requirements in advance.

Few Horses equestrian club in the village of Novosumino offers individual riding lessons, forest rides with a picnic break, and farm tours. As arrangements depend on current agreements, it is best to check directly with the club before your visit.

A series of twelve new short routes through Naro-Fominsk’s neighborhoods was introduced in 2023. The tours were intended to offer insights into the neighborhoods’ history, architecture, monuments, and streets, as well as related events and people. The launch of the route series does not confirm that the tours are currently available, so check whether a tour is running before making plans.

Another stop with a historical focus is Pobeda Park, a memorial to military glory. In its central area, the “Samolyot MIG-17” monument was erected in 1986 in memory of airmen from Naro-Fominsk who died during the Second World War. The park thus combines a public memorial site with a specific monument and its dedication.

Discover more destinations: P. Rassudovo, Vereya, Marushkino, Naro-Fominsk, Ateptsevo, Lyubanovo, Aprelevka, Bekasovo, Krekshino, Alabino, Rozhdestvo.

Which historic churches are highlighted?

The Church of St. Nicholas in Kamenskoye is dated to the 14th century. The Church of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem in Vereya was built in 1677–1679 as a monastery cathedral and became a parish church after the monastery was dissolved.

What activities are available for children?

Dubki Park has playgrounds and play areas. Children aged six and older can take part in Quest-Dancity’s puzzle games when accompanied by an adult.

Are the twelve short routes in Naro-Fominsk currently available?

The route series was introduced in 2023. This does not indicate whether the tours are currently running; check current availability before making plans.

For the broader travel overview: Moscow.