Grandmother's Cemetery: a description of how to get there
Babushkinsky Cemetery is located in the North-East District of Moscow and occupies more than 11 hectares of land.
basic information
Necropolis was established in 1913 near the cityLosinoostrovska, later renamed in the city of Babushkin. In 1960, the territory entered the administrative border of Moscow and was included in the list of metropolitan cemeteries.
Near the churchyard there is a temple of martyrs Adrian and Natalia, founded around 1914-1916.
On the site at number 10, on the left side of the central alley, there is a special place - the mass grave of soldiers who died during the Great Patriotic War.
Burial places
Many are buried at the Babushkinsky Cemeteryfamous personalities. Among them, People's Artist of Russia - Vadim Zakharchenko. He is a famous actor, who played in such famous films as "Resident's Error", "Quiet Flows the Don", "Missing Expedition". Total on his account more than 150 roles.
Here are the graves of the Heroes of the Soviet Union:
- Kuchumov Alexander Mikhailovich - Major General of Aviation, on account of which more than 200 combat sorties;
- Grishin Alexei Nikonovich - Lieutenant Colonel, who committed 378 sorties. He also participated in about 50 air battles, thanks to him, at the end of the war, 13 enemy aircraft were shot down;
- Shcherbakova Arsentia Arsentyevich - lieutenant colonel, who led the preparation and transfer of the regiment through the Dnieper on October 2, 1943.
Today Babushkinsky cemetery, intended for related graves, belongs to SUE "Ritual". Address: 129347, Moscow, Yaroslavl highway, possession number 52.
Schedule: from May to September from 9 am to 7 pm; from October to April - from 9:00 to 17:00.
Babushkinsky Cemetery: how to get
It is more convenient and better to get to the churchyard from the metro station "VDNKH". Walking to the final destination will be problematic, so it is advisable to use public transport.
Leaving the metro station, you need to waitbus, following one of the routes: № 172, 136, 903 and 244. You can also take the trolleybus №76. Those who are in a hurry, we recommend using a fixed-route taxi at number 675.
The necropolis is located on Yaroslavskoe shosse, andit is simply impossible to pass him. The large area of the churchyard looks very modern and comfortable. The administration equipped the Babushkinsky cemetery with all the necessary ritual services, which are relevant for visiting graves. A full list is available from the employees. The basic services include free equipment rental and watering of plants. For the convenience and relaxation of visitors on the territory are equipped with special places, as well as shops specializing in the sale of ritual products and flowers.
