Historic Parks

Moscow's sprawling suburbs may not be famous for their aesthetic charm, but hidden amongst the rows of monotonous concrete tower-blocks there's a vast area of park land containing medieval churches, elegant country houses and some glorious landscape gardens.

Izmailovsky Park Peter the Great spent much of his childhood in this former imperial village, one of Moscow's most famous parks.  ›››

Kolomenskoe Park This ancient park, which contains the spectacular Church of the Ascension and a Museum of Wooden Buildings brought from all over Russia, is a perennial favorite with visitors.  ›››

Kuzminsky Park and Estate Although many of the buildings now lie in ruins, there is still plenty to see on this 19th Century estate.  ›››

Uzkoe Park and Estate It's a long way from the center, but Uzkoe is one of the best-preserved aristocratic estates in Russia.  ›››

Lyublino Park The addition of rides and an amusement arcade may not have done much for this former country house, but it does mean that there's something for all ages.  ›››

Lefortovo Park The whole area of Lefortovo is rich in history, and this extensive park on the banks of the Yauza River was a forerunner to the great Imperial Parks of St Petersburg.  ›››

Kuskovo Park and Estate Once the home of the wealthy and cultured Sheremetev family, this estate has been beautifully preserved, and houses a wonderful collection of ceramic art.  ›››

Ostankino Park A country estate closely connected with the theatre, Ostankino has many fine buildings in its grounds.  ›››

Timiryazevsky Park Although the Razumovsky Palace is not open to the public, this large, rambling park is still extremely popular with Muscovites.  ›››