Veshnyaki
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 Location of the Weschnjaki district |
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122,800 |
| Surface: | 5.9 km² |
Weschnjaki ( Russian Вешняки́ ) is a district in the eastern administrative district of the Russian capital Moscow . It emerged from the historical villages of Weschnjaki, Wladytschino and Kuskowo .
The district borders the following districts of Moscow: Novogirejewo (in the north), Ryazansky and Wychino-Schulebino (in the south) and Novokossino im and Kossino-Uchtomski (in the east).
history
- 14th century: First written mention of the site
- 15th century: First written mention of the village
- From 1577 to 1640 the aristocratic Sheremetev dynasty led the village
- From 1648 to 1743 the village belonged to the Odojewski and Tscherkasski families
- 1743: Again in the care of the Sheremetev dynasty
- 1880: A dacha settlement is established
- 1960: Incorporation into the city of Moscow
- 1969: Massive development of the district
Infrastructure
Apart from general education schools, an evening school, two music schools and two boarding schools, Moscow University of the Humanities is the largest educational institution in Veshnyaki. There are also other social institutions such as B. Kindergartens and libraries. Five polyclinics and the 15th Municipal Hospital ( Filatow Hospital ) are available to the citizens.
While there are numerous supermarkets, restaurants and small shops for local supplies, there is a shopping center, a department store and the Enthusiast cinema in the town center . There is a fruit and vegetable market at the Wychino metro station, but the move is under discussion.
traffic
In addition to numerous bus and Marschrutka -lines which lead O-bus -lines 30 and 64 through the district. On the northern and southern edges there are five train stations (Kuskowo and Nowogirejewo in the north and Pljuschtschewo, Weschnjaki and Wychino in the south). The Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya line of the Moscow Metro has its current terminus at Vikhino at the station of the same name.
Green spaces and landmarks
A large part of the district consists of the Kuskovo forest and the adjacent Raduga ponds, as well as green areas that attract visitors from other districts to Weschnjaki. For this reason, the air in Weschnjaki is considered comparatively clean. One reason for this is the fact that there are no large industrial plants here.
The only outstanding sight is the Kuskowo castle ensemble with its architecturally attractive castle park. Numerous couples celebrate their wedding here, especially on weekends. Also worth mentioning is the church, which is located directly at the Weschnjaki train station.
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coat of arms
Blazon of the coat of arms:
- The crown and the cross on a black background represent the noble Sheremetev family and, accordingly, the Kuskovo Castle.
- The tree on a white background is dedicated to the extensive green areas of the district.
- The feeding pelican on a red background symbolizes the care that exists in Weschnjaki through numerous social and health institutions.
Web links
- District administration website (Russian)
Coordinates: 55 ° 43 ' N , 37 ° 48' E