Москва. Большая иллюстрированная энциклопедия. Москвоведение от А до Я

Many places in the Mother See of the Capital have their own unique, dear look. For example, on the right low bank of the Moscow River, in its bend, opposite the ancient center of the city, lies Zamoskvorechye with its low, quaint houses built by merchants and townspeople, with the famous Tretyakov Gallery, many solemn churches in quiet alleys. This is a special country, as A.N., a native of Zamoskvorechye, put it. Ostrovsky. Moscow, with its parks and boulevards, ponds and rivers, noble mansions and courtyards of residential buildings, creates an original, picturesque, incomparable panorama. Kuskovo, Ostankino, Izmailovo, Khovrino, Kosino, Arbat, Krutitsy... No, it is impossible to list all the city surroundings in which the spirit of Russia’s glorious past is preserved. Here you can study Russian history by walking along the alleys, looking at ancient houses and churches, delving into the meaning of the names of streets and squares. The book tells about the origin of all Moscow streets and indicates the exact dates of their names, gives old names, the reasons for their appearance and disappearance, talks about Moscow rivers and ponds, churches and estates and much more that has still been preserved in the eternal city - Moscow.