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Coordinates: 55°44′N 36°51′E. Zvenigorod ( Russian: Звени́город) is a town in the Moscow Oblast of western Russia. In 2010 it had a population of about 16,000. History. The Dormition Cathedral in the Kremlin was consecrated in 1399.
Zvenigorod, city, Moscow oblast (region), western European Russia. It is located on the Moscow River 33 miles (53 km) west of Moscow. Archaeological excavations (1943–45 and 1954–57) have revealed the existence of settlement there from the 12th and 13th centuries.
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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev.
Звенигород. Status. City-municipality in the Moscow Region. Location. On the River Moskva. Distance. 65km west of Moscow. Time Zone. Moscow Time. Population. 18,183 people (2014) First Mentioned. 1338. Official Website. http://www.zvenigorod.ru/ Top recommendations in Zvenigorod. Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery.
May 29, 2014 · Founded in 1152 by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky (the founder of Moscow), Zvenigorod has a multitude of historic treasures. Today Zvenigorod is mostly associated with the name of the Russian satirist...
Souvenirs. Zvenigorod, Russia - a quaint, quiet town located 50 kilometers from Moscow - has scarcely changed in the past two centuries. Its small-town atmosphere, gorgeous layout, fresh air and calming landscapes have earned Zvenigorod the nickname “Russian Switzerland” and make it an attractive destination for tourists. History.
