Various ratings of Moscow districts and districts are quite popular among think tanks and metropolitan real estate agencies. While not always matching in detail, these summaries are unanimous on the merits, be it environmental, crime or infrastructure. And if someone tries to find a favorite in many nominations, then he will have no doubts: this is the North-Western Administrative District.
Closer to the water
The main highlight of the SZAO is its water resources. Just look at the map, and you will understand that the North-Western District for the capital is what Karelia is for Russia: the land of forests, lakes and rivers, pleasing to the eye, giving rest to body and soul.
The water bodies of the Northwestern District comprise more than 35% of the entire water area of Moscow. The water surface stretches along the entire territory of the SZAO, from the Khimki reservoir on its northeastern border to the Moskva River with canals, the Stroginsky Bay and Serebryoborsky lakes. True, many reservoirs are only an aesthetic pleasure: you can neither swim nor fish here. Yes, such an idea is unlikely to occur to a resident of a metropolis surrounded by numerous environmental threats.
At the same time, in the North-Western District you can find reserved corners in the truest sense of the word, where nature will appear before you in all its splendor. Far from being deprived of green areas, SZAO also has unique natural and historical parks that have the status of specially protected areas: Serebryany Bor and Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo. The recreation areas located in these green oases are favorite places for Muscovites, the beaches are the cleanest in the capital, and the water from many springs (for example, Tsarevna-Swan in Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo) is drinkable.
Peace, only peace...
What else is the Northwestern District famous for? Of course, outstanding ecology, which directly follows from the wealth of its water and forest resources. Some analysts assign SZAO the first place in the environmental rating of the capital, others put it on the honorable second. The essence of this does not change: living here is much safer than anywhere else in Moscow. This is also confirmed by the fact that the average life expectancy in the territory of the North-Western District is higher than in any of the other administrative districts of Moscow.
This applies not only to environmental safety: in terms of crime, the North-Western District is also a very prosperous territory. Formally, this is the quietest district within the usual limits of Moscow, limited by the Moscow Ring Road, in addition to everything, the North-Western District has the fewest residents. Therefore, the inhabitants of the district are in some advantage over the rest of the metropolitan population: life here is more calm and measured.
Ecology of the district: surrounded by natural landscapes
The Northwestern District is the undisputed environmental leader of the capital. This is explained by the high proportion of its water and forest facilities, the complete absence of kilometer-long industrial enclaves familiar to Moscow, and a relatively stable transport situation.
Natural objects, according to official data, occupy more than 46% of the district. Ecology is everywhere here, even in the coats of arms of the district and regions, on which lilies of the valley and violets, spruces and pines, and even oak leaves with acorns flaunt. And the colors of the coats of arms are more than eloquent: either blue, a symbol of water, or green, habitually associated with a rich natural environment.
Kurkino, Strogino, Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo and Northern Tushino are ecologically clean out of 8 districts of the North-West Administrative District. The remaining 4 districts are acceptable for living in terms of ecology (and after all, only 1/3 of the total number of such districts is recruited throughout Moscow). Thus, even blindly choosing a place of residence in the SZAO, you definitely will not miss: the chances of being safe are 100%.
Who spoiled the air?
The main and constant source of pollution in Moscow is motor vehicles, which give more than 90% of harmful emissions into the atmosphere. And although the level of concentration of harmful substances in the atmosphere of the Northwestern Administrative District is the lowest among all districts, it is still not possible to completely do without sources of danger.
The busiest highways in the North-Western District are Volokolamsk Highway and the Moscow Ring Road, they are also the cause of up to 95% of daily air emissions of CO, dust, heavy metals, formaldehydes and other muck. Less tense is the situation on the Pyatnitsky, Stroginsky and Kurkinsky highways.
Industrial enterprises in the district are a very rare phenomenon. There will be no more than 15-20 of them in total, and even fewer environmental destroyers. Perhaps the most man-made are the Tushino Machine-Building Plant, the Khoroshevsky Precast Concrete Plant, and the Tushino Reinforced Concrete Plant.
Dear editor, maybe it's better about the reactor?
Many residents of Shchukino are alarmed by the Kurchatov Institute, located on the territory of the district, created in 1943 with the aim of developing nuclear weapons. And even if the modern direction of the institute is the domestication of the peaceful atom and harmless chemical and physical research, the consequences of numerous tests of the Soviet era could not pass without leaving a trace on the radiation background of the region.
Until today, reactors and accelerator complexes operate within the walls of the institute. Their danger may be too exaggerated in the public mind. But the disposal of radioactive waste is a more real thing and, as a rule, is not subject to publicity. In those days, the concept of "ecology" was unknown to the inquisitive minds of participants in nuclear programs, and waste after testing settled in the immediate vicinity. For example, it is a well-known fact that outside the Moscow Ring Road there is an “interesting” house at the entrance to the Mitino district. Initially, it was planned as a deputy, but later it was promptly given to refugees precisely because of its location at the burial site of radioactive waste ...
But in general, the ecology of the SZAO is ideal by the standards of Moscow. In addition, it is quiet and calm here, which is rather an exception to the rule in a modern metropolis overloaded to the limit.
Population of the Northwestern District
Despite some diversity in the social composition of the district, its contingent is characterized as prosperous. The main backbone of the inhabitants employed in the field of intellectual labor and education has historically formed here. This is mainly manifested in the areas of Shchukino and Strogino. There are more than 50 research institutes in the district, including the largest scientific centers of Russia: the Kurchatov Institute, the Research Institute of Virology, Epidemiology, Transplantation and Artificial Organs, etc.
At the same time, the population of the districts of Mitino, Severnoye Tushino and Khoroshevo-Mnevniki consists mainly of those on the waiting list of the city who received legal housing here, and in Pokrovsky Streshnevo there are many workers among the residents.
The total population of the Northwestern District as of January 1, 2012 is 950 thousand people, which corresponds to 8% of the population of Moscow. After the Central District, this is the second smallest district, not counting the Zelenograd Autonomous Okrug. However, the population density here is the average for Moscow and is about 11 thousand people. per 1 sq. km. Pensioners make up about 20% of the total number of residents of the district, while the able-bodied population is about 65%.
Geographic division of the county
The North-Western District contains 8 districts, two of which are located outside the Moscow Ring Road. All of them are united by a common environmental component for the district, at the same time, unlike other districts, it is impossible to clearly distinguish either central or peripheral areas here. Therefore, the prestige of the territories of the SZAO depends on the location in the last place.
Strogino - water entertainment center
Strogino is considered to be one of the most ecologically clean districts of Moscow. It also ranks first in terms of prestige in the Northwestern District, despite its considerable distance from the center. In such assessments, both analytical centers and ordinary citizens agree, according to whose subjective opinion Strogino is the best district of Moscow.
Natural areas occupy more than 50% of the district area. There are both forests (Rublevsky forest) and extensive recreation areas, the most famous of which is the Stroginskaya floodplain. But still, the main highlight of Strogino are water bodies: the northern, eastern and southern parts of the region are washed by the Moskva River, which, in addition, forms two large bays on the territory of Strogino: the Kirovsky backwater and the Stroginsky Bay.
The most popular and equipped place for recreation and entertainment is the Stroginskaya floodplain. It has everything for a quality holiday on the water: equipped beaches that are loved by many metropolitan residents (among which there is even a nudist one, however, there are mostly naked men there). Here everyone will find a lot of entertainment, from riding a scooter to hang-gliding. In addition to beaches, the Stroginskaya floodplain is rich in other water recreation facilities, including a water ski stadium, a yacht club, a surfing club, etc.
Perhaps the only drawback of Strogino is its great distance from the city center: the western border of the district borders the Moscow Ring Road. However, this fact even plays into the hands of the image of a calm secluded place. Moreover, the district “adds” every year in terms of transport accessibility: in 2007, the North-West Tunnel was opened, connecting Zhukov Avenue directly with the center, and a year later, the Strogino metro station, which strengthened the transport positions of the district.
In general, Strogino has a slight bias towards the business class, which is explained by the many highly quoted areas located near the water. At the same time, the unique rarity of the district is the village of Troitse-Lykovo - perhaps the only village on the territory of modern Moscow, moreover, located on a strategic section of the Moscow River coastal strip next to the Sosnovka government dachas.
At the request of the wealthy stratum of society, the infrastructure of the district is being formed and residential buildings are being built. Therefore, luxury housing prevails among new buildings, which naturally also applies to the price tag: the average cost per square meter in a new monolith of a business or middle class is about 145 thousand rubles. However, it is cheaper than in the whole district, not to mention the average city prices. Therefore, many analysts point to the undervaluation of Strogino real estate, which has a high investment potential.
Since construction in Strogino began in the late 70s and early 80s, there are simply no dilapidated buildings among the secondary housing, and most of the objects are economy class apartments at a price of 5.3 to 6.5 million for a one-room apartment, from 7 to 9 million for a two-room apartment and from 8 million for a three-room apartment. Rental rates average 25,000, 30,000 and 40,000 for a one-, two-, and three-room apartment.
Kurkino: a successful experiment
Kurkino is the youngest district of the SZAO, and of the entire capital. Its architectural appearance began to take shape only in the 2000s, while the builders approached the issue in a comprehensive manner and taking into account the natural landscapes in which the microdistricts were organically inscribed. It should also be noted that among the residential buildings of the experimental district of Kurkino there are no standard houses: all housing was built according to individual projects, and high-rise buildings are located next to townhouse settlements.
During the construction, not only the valley of the Skhodnya River and the picturesque hilly area, for which many people call Kurkino "Moscow Switzerland", were preserved, but also the villages of Kurkino and Yurovo as part of the modern district. At the same time, this area is ideal in terms of landscaping and social infrastructure, and is a leader in terms of quality of life among other areas of the North-Western District.
Possessing excellent ecology, Kurkino is as prosperous as it is inaccessible. Firstly, it is located outside the Moscow Ring Road, and the only direct exit to Moscow is st. Youth. Secondly, Kurkino does not have its own metro station, and the nearest Planernaya or River Station is at least 15 minutes away. on land transport, and during peak hours twice as long: no dipped beam.
At the same time, apartments here are quite expensive, so, despite all the advantages of country life in civilized conditions, the demand for housing is not so great. Even without forgetting about the large footage, the prices for the castle are simply cosmic: a one-room apartment costs 6-8 million rubles, a two-room apartment costs 7.5-9 million rubles, a three-room apartment costs 10-20 million rubles. 30 thousand, 40 thousand and 50 thousand rubles will cost the rent of 1-, 2- and 3-room apartments.
Shchukino area: splitting the atom…
Shchukino has an important advantage over other areas of the Northwestern Administrative District: it occupies a very favorable geographical position. The western border of the district adjoins the bank of the Moskva River, its southern part borders on the picturesque Serebryany Bor, and the northern one “clings” to the Volokolamsk highway, connecting Shchukino with the business center of the capital.
Shchukino is a significant center of scientific thought: the largest Russian research institutes are located here: the Kurchatov Institute, the Research Institute of Epidemiology. Gamaleya, the Institute of Genetics, the Medical Biophysical Center, the Research Institute of Inorganic Materials, the Research Institute of Virology, etc. Let the readers decide whether this is good or bad, we just need to remind you that the profile of most research institutes is directly related to radioactivity, and even the coat of arms of the region is decorated with the symbol of a split atom ...
The population of the district is corresponding to the institutions prevailing here, mainly scientists and intellectuals, which makes Shchukino one of the few socially prosperous districts in Moscow. The housing stock of the district is very diverse: there are both pre-war 3-storey buildings and modern business-class residential complexes, the most famous of which is the Scarlet Sails residential complex. It has a full range of elite infrastructure in its arsenal, from a water park, a tennis center and a yacht club to a helipad on the roof of one of the buildings.
There are two metro stations on the territory of the district, which completely removes the transport issue. The infrastructure is also well developed, from medical and educational facilities to shopping and entertainment facilities: the Schuka shopping center and the Scarlet Sails shopping center. However, settling here, even with an average income, is very problematic: housing is mainly represented by middle and business class objects at a price of 250-270 thousand rubles. for 1 sq. m, and the economy segment accounts for only 25% of the total volume of the Shchukin housing stock.
Renting cheap housing in Shchukino is also not easy, most of the offers are business class, and the prices frighten even the most sophisticated with the number of zeros: 100 thousand rubles. per month, a renovated multi-room apartment will cost on average, and rental rates for apartments in one of the elite residential complexes will be even five times higher ... However, with a certain perseverance, you can find yourself a one-two-room nest for 30-35 thousand, however, his condition is likely to be close to deplorable.
Khoroshevo-Mnevniki
It is the largest district in the North-Western District. And it is located closest to the city center. However, Khoroshevo-Mnevniki cannot boast of great prestige, mainly due to the difficult transport situation. It's a paradox, but in such an impressive area, located close to the city center, there is not a single metro station.
Like most areas of the North-West Administrative District, Khoroshevo-Mnevniki has many outlets to the water: almost 2/3 of its perimeter has picturesque views of the Moscow River, and in the western part there is Serebryany Bor - a specially protected natural area with unique landscapes, lakes and equipped recreation areas .
At the same time, the south-eastern part of the district is occupied by an industrial zone, which has located more than half of the enterprises of the entire North-Western District, from auto plants to numerous factories of reinforced concrete products and thermal power station-16. However, all enterprises are located compactly, not mixing with residential areas, and the greater environmental damage from their presence is inflicted on the neighboring Khoroshevsky district ...
The residential development of the area is very diverse, while the houses are not too old, built in 1970-80. Here you can also find experimental construction projects, for example, Godunovo, the first town-house settlement in Moscow, located on the high picturesque bank of the Moskva River, exactly opposite the sensational Rechnik, located on the opposite bank.
Or the youth residential complex "Atom", which arose in Khoroshevo-Mnevniki during the perestroika years, and became the first homeowners' association in Russia. You could get an apartment there simply by getting a job in the staff of the MZhK, thanks to which a contingent of the most punchy youth of that time crept up in Atom. It was here that the first cooperatives began to appear, the first cable television in the country, the first self-supporting school.
In Khoroshevo-Mnevniki, it is quite possible to find inexpensive housing, many offers for middle-class apartments. The cheapest one-room apartment costs about 5 million rubles, a two-room apartment - 6.5 million rubles, a three-ruble note - from 8 million rubles. Rent can also be inexpensive: from 20 thousand rubles. for a one-room apartment, from 30 thousand - for a two-room apartment.
Pokrovskoe-Streshnevo
It is a classic area of the Northwestern District, surrounded by numerous water bodies. In fact, it is located on an artificial island formed by the Moscow River, the Moscow Canal and the Skhodnya River. There are two attractions in Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo: the Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo natural and historical park with the estate of the same name, drinking springs, bicycle paths and playgrounds, as well as the territory of the Tushino airfield, the fate of which is still unclear.
Most likely, over time, residential complexes will appear on the site of the Tushino airfield, despite public protests. Construction work began in 2007 with the laying of the stadium of the Spartak football club, which is being built at an accelerated pace for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
The infrastructure of the district is quite developed and is represented by both numerous educational and healthcare institutions, from hospitals and clinics to the Research Institute of Neurology of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Also on the territory of Pokrovsky-Streshnev is the Prefecture of the North-Western District.
The area has one metro station - Tushinskaya, but is characterized by complete chaos in the organization of public transport to the metro (more precisely, its absence). As a result, residents of microdistricts 14 and 15 have to make daily two-kilometer walks to/from the metro, which are far from safe, since they run along the industrial zone and the railway line of the Riga direction. In these places, there is an increased criminal danger, cases of robberies and rapes are not uncommon, especially in deserted times.
The main transport artery of the district is the Volokolamsk highway, which, in addition to a direct connection with the center, causes a number of inconveniences associated with its high workload. Also in Pokrovsky-Streshnevo there is an impressive industrial zone "Knitting", which, in addition to concrete plants and the Tushino hosiery factory, houses the largest defense industry and SZAO plant - the Krasny Oktyabr plant, which produces aircraft engines.
Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo is a fairly old area, the predominant type of residential development is brick and panel houses built in 1940-1970. Among the new buildings are mostly business-class residential areas, exploiting the excellent views of the coastal areas of Pokrovsky-Streshnev.
For those who want to buy an apartment here, a lot of options are available for any budget. Economy-class housing is quite inexpensive, but its location, most likely, will not be entirely strategic, and future newcomers will most likely face an acute transport issue. However, for 4.5-5 million rubles. you can pick up a one-room apartment, the cheapest kopeck piece will cost about 5.5 million rubles, and a three-ruble note - 7.5 million rubles. Rent of one-, two-room apartments will be 25-30 thousand rubles. per month.
South Tushino: hard-to-reach working settlement
The former city of Tushino near Moscow became part of Moscow in 1960. Its territory today is divided between Southern and Northern Tushino, as well as the Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo region. The South Tushino district has a very clear geographical differentiation: in the west - green areas, in the south - industrial facilities, and residential areas occupy the northeastern part of the district.
In the most northwestern point of South Tushin, in the area of the Putilov interchange of the Moscow Ring Road, there is a park and the Bratsevo estate. The picturesque places around the old woman of the Skhodnya River attract crowds of artists and filmmakers to this little-known region: many feature films (and later TV series) were filmed in the estate, among which are familiar to many viewers “Say a Word About the Poor Hussar” and “The Young Lady Peasant Woman”.
A little to the east of Bratsevo is the famous Skhodnenskaya Chasha, covered with forests, with a diameter of 1 km and a depth of up to 40 m, at the bottom of which lies the winding channel of the Skhodnya River. There is still no consensus about its origin: some consider the formation of the bowl to be the result of a meteorite fall, others - the descent of glaciers. Be that as it may, this place is a unique natural monument of regional significance.
In addition to the unique natural landscapes, the advantages of the area include local infrastructure. Things are not bad with educational institutions, including several universities, polyclinics and hospitals, as well as shopping and entertainment facilities. In addition to a wide network of the most famous convenience stores, there are 4 shopping centers in Yuzhny Tushino.
The transport situation, on the contrary, is close to critical: the area has no direct communication with the center, from the east it is squeezed by the Khimki reservoir, from the south by the Skhodensky diversion canal, and the only connection with the world is Svoboda Street leading to Volokolamskoye Highway. Both of these transport arteries are eternal traffic jams. With the metro, the situation is not easier: despite the presence of the Skhodnenskaya station, it is extremely inconvenient to get to it, since it is located on the northernmost border of the district.
The largest industrial facility in the region is the Tushino Machine-Building Plant, which belongs to the aerospace industry (it was here that Buran was built), but is better known for the fact that Ikarus buses are assembled in the plant’s workshops after conversion. Next to the plant is the notorious unfinished building of Yuzhny Tushin - the 11th microdistrict, where, as a result of intricate bureaucratic procedures, more than 5 billion rubles were “laundered” by unidentified persons. As always, the defrauded equity holders turned out to be the last ones, whose army has so far been unsuccessfully trying to restore justice.
“The whole of Moscow is destroyed, only Tushino remains” - such a saying goes around the city. Indeed, in Southern Tushino you can find buildings of the 1930s, and the main housing stock is made up of brick and panel houses of 1950-1970. A one-room apartment in Yuzhny Tushino will cost from 5 to 7 million rubles, a two-room apartment - from 6 to 9 million rubles, a three-room apartment - from 8.5 million rubles. Renting a house will cost 20-25 thousand rubles. for one piece, 25-35 thousand for a kopeck piece, and from 40 thousand for a three piece.
Northern Tushino
Despite the maximum distance from the center, it differs from its southern namesake in better transport accessibility: 2 metro stations operate here, which partially save this distant area from transport collapse. From the point of view of ecology, Northern Tushino is also preferable: it is called one of the greenest corners of the capital. The Aleshkinsky forest park and the Northern Tushino park, located on the banks of the Khimki reservoir, are located here.
Starting as a sleeping area, Northern Tushino in a short time managed to acquire an excellent diverse infrastructure, which more than one Russian city can envy. There is everything for a full life, and there is practically no need to become a victim of traffic jams in the capital, getting out to the center. Among the sports and entertainment facilities are the Culture Park with concert venues and attractions, an equestrian center, a sports and leisure center and sports complexes.
The educational sector is represented by 22 kindergartens, 16 schools, 3 universities and a small business college. Among the health care institutions there are 5 polyclinics, of which 2 are children's, a maternity hospital, a children's city hospital and an orphanage. There are 5 libraries in the area, and a museum of the history of the Russian Navy has been opened in the Novosibirsk Komsomolets submarine moored at the Severnoye Tushino recreation and recreation park.
Back in 1930, the Zakharkovsky airfield was located on the territory of the modern region, from where Soviet Arctic expeditions started beyond the Arctic Circle. Subsequently, the airfield was built up with residential areas, and the only reminder of the existence of the airfield were the names of the streets and the Planernaya metro station.
Housing prices in Northern Tushino are more than acceptable: the cheapest odnushka costs 4.5 million rubles, a dvushka - 6 million rubles, a treshka - from 7.5 million rubles. 20 thousand, 30 thousand and 40 thousand rubles. - these are the minimum rental rates for 1-, 2- and 3-room apartments.
Mitino area
Located outside the Moscow Ring Road, it is subjectively not perceived as some kind of outskirts of Moscow. First of all, this is a merit of the well-developed transport infrastructure of the region, where, in addition to two major highways, Volokolamskoye and Pyatnitskoye highways, which merge into one just before the Moscow Ring Road, there are two full-fledged stations of the Moscow Metro.
Mitino is conveniently located surrounded by forests: the Novogorsky forest park from the north, the Landscape Park and the oak grove from the south, the tracts of the Otradnenskoye settlement from the west and the forest belt along the Moscow Ring Road from the east reliably cover the Mitino residential areas, creating here a unique resort atmosphere and privacy without sacrificing functionality.
Mitino is distinguished by a competent block planning system (due to which the district looks like a single whole), well-maintained territories and a fairly developed infrastructure. There are also kindergartens with schools, a swimming pool, a sports and fitness complex, and a fitness center. There are 4 shopping and entertainment complexes in Mitino and the most famous object of the area - the Mitino radio market. True, developers did a lot of work on it, and from a popular flea market it turned into another remake shopping center, where frank Chinese consumer goods are sold behind a beautiful wrapper of modern design.
The Mitino district is one of the youngest on the modern map of Moscow; its active construction began in the 1990s. Therefore, almost the entire housing stock is represented by modern high-rise buildings, both standard series and those built according to individual projects. The cost of apartments here is quite low, which makes it possible to purchase more comfortable and spacious housing with money that in other parts of the capital would be enough only for a dilapidated Khrushchev.
A one-room apartment here costs about 5-6 million rubles, a two-room apartment costs 6-8 million rubles, and a three-room apartment costs 8-10 million rubles. Renting housing is also no problem: a one-room apartment will cost about 23 thousand rubles, a two-room apartment - 27 thousand rubles, a three-ruble note - from 30 thousand rubles. per month.
County Infrastructure: Away From Traffic Collapse
Despite the loud epithets that the SZAO is usually given, it has one significant drawback inherent in almost any territory of the district: the transport issue. The entire Northwestern District is like a big wedge, carelessly squeezed into the body of Moscow. As a result, even the district closest to the center - Khoroshevo-Mnevniki - only slightly touches the Central District, and all other districts gravitate more towards the Moscow Ring Road.
In addition, the district is practically not covered by major highways, which creates additional difficulties for the transport accessibility of its regions, which are a priori remote. The only transport artery passing through the entire district is the Zvenigorod highway, which passes into Marshal Zhukov Avenue. It connects the Khoroshevo-Mnevniki and Strogino districts located in the south with the center. In the northern part of the district, the situation is more complicated: Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo and Mitino (partially Shchukino) are covered by the Volokolamskoye Highway, however, due to constant traffic jams, the epicenter of traffic tension in the Northwestern Administrative District is located here.
Not to say that the Moscow metro is particularly favorable to the north-western direction: there are only 8 metro stations for the entire district, and two districts (including the most “central” one - Khoroshevo-Mnevniki) are generally deprived of the main type of metropolitan transport. Oddly enough, the best provision with metro stations is in the castle district of Mitino: in addition to two operating stations (which is already a rarity for the district), in 2012-2013. A new metro depot and a third station, Pyatnitskaya, are being prepared for commissioning.
The problems of housing and communal services in the district are not much different from other districts of Moscow: “registrations” of management companies in receipts for payment of housing and communal services, insufficient temperature of heat carriers, emergency condition of elevators in “old” houses of the late 1970s, lack of parking spaces. Although the presence of guest parking in the yards (45% of the total number of vehicles), the district is not the last place.
Strogino is the leader in terms of identified violations and abuses in the field of urban economy: residents of this area receive the most complaints about the unsatisfactory work of management companies servicing houses and courtyards. Perhaps the reason for this is the high density of the population or its social activity, since the problems of Strogino are partly characteristic of the entire district.
At the same time, it is in Strogino that the issue of mass illegal construction of fenced paid parking lots in the yards, popularly nicknamed "watermelons" is acute. Built in violation of all fire safety and urban planning regulations from flammable plastic and blocking the entrances to many houses, these commercial "pens" not only extort money from the residents of the yards "for parking", but also create additional inconvenience, up to a threat to the life and health of honest citizens.
Judging by the fact that numerous complaints of indignant residents to various authorities did not receive any response, the absolute majority of the population of Strogino agrees that there is another corruption project of the local government.
Another problem that has affected the district in general and Strogino in particular is the catastrophic lack of lighting in courtyards and playgrounds. It is not uncommon for a whole yard to be illuminated by a single lantern, which also burns out from time to time. The consequences of this are obvious: an increased risk of injury at night and an increase in street crime.
Despite the penultimate place in Moscow, the main mode of transport in SZAO is still the metro. Residents of the Kurkino district and other places remote from the metro use public and private transport to get to the nearest metro station. Therefore, on the streets and in the yards adjacent to the terminal stations of the metro, especially on weekdays, there is something similar to a large parking lot: cars are parked here almost on top of each other.
Residents of the Krasnogorsk district adjacent to the North-West Administrative District, which is famous for the highest rates of new housing construction in the Moscow region, significantly increase the load on both the metro and the surrounding courtyards, especially in the area of the Mitino metro station.
The social infrastructure of the North-Western District shows average data for Moscow: in terms of the number of kindergartens, schools, and objects of trade and consumer services, SZAO is in the middle. Since many districts of the Okrug began to be actively built up only in the last 25-30 years, their architectural solutions initially provided for the required number of socially significant objects.
Strogino is considered the leader in terms of the development of social infrastructure (with the best comprehensive school in Moscow "Integration XXI Century" and many private ones, from schools of arts and the study of several foreign languages to the health school "Hercules").
In addition to shopping centers on the territory of the North-West Administrative District, a whole shopping city is located directly on the border of the district with the Moscow Ring Road: the Auchan hypermarket, the giant Way Park and Crocus City Mall shopping malls, the twenty-four-hour Your House hypermarket with more than a hundred thousand goods for home, repair and construction, and the even larger Stroginsky building materials market Sindika-O.
And, of course, the International Exhibition Center "Crocus-Expo", causing admiration in some, undisguised irritation in others. Despite the personal metro station "Myakinino", on the days of major exhibitions, the sections of the Moscow Ring Road adjacent to the exhibition center are tightly blocked. Moreover, getting from Crocus-Expo to the inner side of the Moscow Ring Road is a task almost at the level of higher mathematics.
County Economy: Tenants Save the World
The Northwestern District can be characterized as a non-industrial territory. A factory or plant is a very rare phenomenon here. More typical for the district are numerous research institutes and science-intensive industries associated with them. The main industries are aerospace, nuclear, food and building materials.
Among the largest, "region-forming" enterprises of the SZAO, one can single out the Tushino Machine-Building Plant (this is where the Buran space shuttle was assembled) and MMPO them. Chernysheva (former plant "Red October"). Only memories remain of the former power: the territory of the Tushino Machine Building is fragmented and divided by an army of tenants, from car services and wholesale depots to the large pharmaceutical company SIA International.
Shop MPO them. Chernyshev also represent a sad sight. Against the background of the general devastation, the parking lot in front of the "white house" - the plant's management, occupied exclusively by representative foreign cars from 1.5 million rubles, looks in contrast.
The former state property, being corporatized, actually lost its owner, turning into a source of unjustified enrichment for a "narrow circle of limited persons." Unfortunately, the development of production is not a strategic task of the management of the plant, which operates outdated funds and equipment, the resource of which is close to depletion. However, the plant is perhaps one of the few properly operating enterprises. The secret of this is simple: the country's largest manufacturer of engines for MiGs sits tightly on government orders, saving them from impartial competition and ruin.
In addition to the giants of the industry - MMPO them. Chernyshev and the Tushino Machine-Building Plant, the Specialized Research Institute of Instrument Engineering as part of Atomenergoprom OJSC and the Vympel State Design Bureau (production of missile systems) work for the aerospace complex. The state of these enterprises, unfortunately, cannot be called prosperous either: most of the premises and workshops have been leased out, and the remaining territories are in a situation close to devastation. The equipment is carried to its component parts, the production cycle is far from innovation.
At the same time, factories remain afloat and consistently produce products, which, however, are not always able to withstand competition on the world market. But even 30 years ago, it was thanks to these “goods” that the mention of our country caused reverent awe among representatives of the world community.
The largest enterprise in the food industry of the district is the Serebryany Bor Bakery and Confectionery Plant. In addition to it, this sector of the economy is represented by the Tushinsky meat processing plant, Khlebozavod No. 24, and Sabifat LLC (confectionery production).
Among the enterprises of the construction profile in the district, production sites producing reinforced concrete products are in the lead. Among the most significant are the Reinforced Concrete Concrete Plant-17 in Khoroshevo-Mnevniki, the Stroyexport Reinforced Concrete Concrete Plant in Shchukino, the Tushino Reinforced Concrete Structures Plant, and the Stroyinzhbeton Concrete Plant in Tushino. In addition, there will be a dozen smaller concrete goods manufacturers in the district, whose products sell like hot cakes at construction sites in the city and near Moscow.
True, the working climate at these enterprises cannot be called ideal. Despite the high demand for the products of construction plants, the combination of wages of ordinary workers and working conditions can be characterized as outright exploitation. Therefore, the contingent of enterprises consists mainly of labor migrants, who, out of desperation, are forced to agree to enslaving working conditions and meager monetary rewards.
"Crime" of the county as a role model
As noted above, SZAO is, perhaps, the most calm district of Moscow in terms of crime. Of course, the situation is not ideal, but neither the district as a whole, nor any of its districts in particular, received a mention in connection with the criminal problem. At the same time, the general Moscow trend remains: the outskirts of the city pose the greatest danger to the health and property of citizens than those close to the center.
First of all, we are talking about street crime, from hooliganism and extortion to more serious offenses associated with a threat to life and health. This is due to the fact that the coastal districts were annexed to Moscow much later, and their main population is represented either by residents of former cities and towns near Moscow, or workers of industrial enterprises. Therefore, on the streets of many remote areas, the atmosphere of criminal working quarters often reigns.
Lower housing prices attract additional flows of socially disadvantaged contingent to these places, most often illegal labor migrants who settle in "rubber" apartments. However, these tendencies are not so typical for SZAO, which, however, should in no way cause a false sense of security: being in one of the unfamiliar areas at night, you should be extra vigilant.
If you still try to determine the most criminogenic area of the North-Western District, then the choice will most likely stop at Strogino and Khoroshevo-Mnevniki. In the first one, the indicators of street crime are the highest, in the second - the total number of burglaries, for the first half of 2012, 35 of them were recorded in the district. that even this area looks quite prosperous when analyzing the general situation in the capital.
Since SZAO is one of the most criminally calm districts of Moscow, all the high-profile criminal cases associated with it are in the cross section of economic crimes with a corruption bias. So, the most striking episode of the last decade, which affected the upper echelon of civil servants of the district, was the criminal case on "commodity raiding".
In the Northwestern District, entrepreneurs Roman Chubatov and Boris Lisagor created an organized criminal community with the direct participation of the former prosecutor of the Tushino Interdistrict Prosecutor's Office Boris Nersesyan, who is currently on the international wanted list, and the former prosecutor of the SZAO Valery Samoilov. In 2007, members of a criminal group stole from the warehouses of commercial firms engaged in the wholesale of computers and household appliances, property totaling more than 500 million rubles.
The fraudulent scheme was worked out scrupulously: at first, large wholesalers were searched for, and scammers penetrated their warehouses under the guise of buyers. Having seized the forms and details of future victims, the criminals made fake invoices and customs documents. Then, with the sanction of the Tushino inter-district prosecutor, approved by the prosecutor of the SZAO, a search was carried out at the warehouses of wholesale companies. During the search, UBEP officers planted papers along with forged seals of certain companies, which were investigated in the Tushino prosecutor's office in criminal cases of smuggling.
Thus, during a search in the warehouses of wholesale companies, trained operatives “found” compromising evidence, allowing them to conclude that these companies were involved in smuggling. Therefore, all property was confiscated and removed from the warehouses of the victims. Subsequently, the seized property was sold to Chubatov's firm "Ekon +" at a price 10-15 times lower than the real value. After that, the goods were sold throughout Russia at market prices.
The meticulousness of the owner of one of the affected companies, who forced the operatives to enter into the protocol all the serial numbers of the seized property, made it possible to reveal the actions of the criminal community. Having traced the numbers of his goods that came up in one of the trading companies and made a test purchase, the businessman filed a statement with the prosecutor's office, after which the arrests of entrepreneurs and employees of the UBEP who participated in commodity raiding followed.
In 2010, the jury found all the defendants, including the former prosecutor of the SZAO Samoilov, guilty on a number of articles, as a result of which the convicts were sentenced to real terms from 7 to 13 years in prison.
Sights of the Northwestern District
SZAO is famous for its abundance of nature and park facilities, combining picturesque corners of nature and places of mass recreation for citizens. On the territory of the district there is a natural monument of regional significance "Serebryany Bor" and four natural and historical parks, the most famous of which is Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo.
The nature monument Serebryany Bor is an artificial island with an area of 328 hectares in the Serebryanoborskaya bend of the Moscow River, a place of unique beauty and diversity of the natural world. It successfully combines forests and green spaces, the picturesque Lake Bezdonnoye (or "Bezdonka") and the only reed bog in Moscow.
This area is ancient, it is based on a century-old pine forest, many of whose trees are 100-150 years old, and some specimens are 200 years old. The origin of the name "Silver Forest" is not exactly known, but there are many legends that explain this beautiful epithet. According to one version, the name of the forest is associated with the name of the famous Moscow Prince Serebryany. The second legend explains the history of its origin by the fact that in ancient times, silver was mined in the waters of the Bottomless Lake.
Along Lake Bezdonnoe, whose bottom really goes to the artesian depths, there is an ecological path where anyone can get acquainted with the flora and fauna of the Serebryobor ecosystem, and observe the surrounding area from a bird's eye view, climbing the ornithological tower. In summer, free excursions are organized on the ecological trail with a visit to the enclosures for herons, cranes, nutria, etc.
In addition to the aesthetic component, Serebryany Bor has a recreation area with two beaches suitable for swimming and provided with appropriate infrastructure, from sports and playgrounds and rental shops to cafes and restaurants. Also on the territory of Serebryany Bor there are specially equipped picnic points where on the banks of the Bezdonka, admiring the wonderful scenery, you can have a great rest with a cheerful company almost in the heart of the metropolis, but in the bosom of natural nature.
Another exquisite place in Serebryany Bor is Lemeshevskaya Polyana, where in the summer under the famous Lemeshev oak, pathos audiences gather for musical evenings, including leading artists of Moscow theaters. Unfortunately, the former estate of Sergei Lemeshev, located next door, where the great voice of Russia liked to relax, is in a state of ruin, and its restoration is not yet foreseen.
An equally significant natural site of the Northwestern Administrative District and a place of constant pilgrimage for citizens is the Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo natural and historical park, spread over an area of 220 hectares between the Leningradskoye and Volokolamskoye highways. In addition to being a wonderful place to relax in a forested area, surrounded by 150-year-old coniferous and deciduous trees, this park attracts crowds of people thanks to springs with drinkable water located in the Khimki River valley on the northwestern outskirts of Pokrovsky-Streshnev. Therefore, people with plastic bottles and canisters encountered on the paths of the park are not surprising to anyone.
In the southeastern part of the park, another river flows - Chernushka, forming a beautiful cascade of six ponds in its floodplain, around which a picturesque meadow park is laid out. For outdoor enthusiasts, the park also has ideal conditions. On the territory of the park there are many bicycle paths, sports grounds, and an equipped beach area on the fourth pond of the Chernushka River, the water of which is the cleanest. Therefore, among the vacationers there are many cyclists, rollerbladers, as well as beach lovers.
Of course, the architectural highlight of Pokrovsky-Streshnev is the old estate of the same name, with a red brick fence with observation towers reminiscent of the Moscow Kremlin. Being an architectural monument and being, for some unknown reason, on the balance sheet of the Ministry of Defense, the estate is in a deplorable state, and it is good to admire it only from a considerable distance.
The restoration work that had begun in the main building of the estate quickly came to naught, and recently there have been persistent rumors that the object should become private property. Fortunately for the architectural heritage of Moscow, the recent change in the leadership of the Ministry of Defense prevented many frauds with real estate in this department, including, possibly, saving the old estate from destruction.
Due to the considerable distance from the center, the North-Western District cannot boast of any significant cultural objects, except for a couple of frankly amateur theaters and a number of local exhibitions. In fact, the real cultural life of the capital strongly gravitates towards the center, and lovers of bohemian entertainment in any case will have to go deep into the Garden Ring for impressions.
Establishments of European and Italian cuisine are especially popular among the restaurants of the district. The most famous place for Mediterranean cuisine is the cafe-restaurant "Mulino" in the Kurkino district: a chef from Italy works here, who used to cook for the Pope. The prices here are very democratic (the average check is 500-1500 rubles), and the quality of cooking and the freshness of the products cause extremely positive emotions. At the same time, you will be served truly Italian dishes, and an evening spent at Mulino can easily become one of the best family memories.
Traditional English pubs of the Temple network are located near the Strogino metro station and the Mitino metro station. They are distinguished by a cozy atmosphere in the English style, live music, more than 20 varieties of draft beer (average cost 250 rubles), quality cuisine at affordable prices and a spacious non-smoking room. There is simply no better place to pass the evening in a pleasant company with a mug of excellent beer in the North-West Administrative District.
Among the original and high-quality establishments of other national traditions, one can single out a number of cafes of oriental cuisine. Firstly, it's "Teahouse Lounge" on Mitinskaya Street: Uzbek cuisine in the atmosphere of a real teahouse, from authentic fabrics to antique decor and characteristic interior items. Also an interesting place, from where it is simply impossible to leave with a feeling of slight hunger, is the Saray cafe near the Mitino metro station. Here, at very affordable prices, you can taste rich and mouth-watering dishes of Tatar cuisine. In addition, the atmosphere of the cafe resembles a luxurious oriental palace, from which you don’t want to leave.
For lovers of modern culinary traditions, the Goodman restaurant near the Schukinskaya metro station will be a great discovery. A distinctive feature of this establishment is the menu of American cuisine, where, in addition to all kinds of burgers and an excellent collection of wine, you will be cooked a juicy steak in strict accordance with all traditions.
Also in the Shchukino district, on Marshal Biryuzov Street, there is a restaurant-club of Latin American and Spanish cuisine "El Inka". Every Friday and Saturday night, real madness is going on here in the best traditions of the Brazilian carnival. In addition to excellent Mexican, Spanish and other national dishes from the restaurant's menu, only the best performers in the Latin style and incendiary show programs that leave no one indifferent are waiting for you.
In Khoroshevo-Mneniky, there is another specific institution of the North-Western District: a biker club with a restaurant "Sexton". It is located in the Mnevnikovskaya floodplain near the street. Lower Mnevniki. Located on an open area and decorated with bizarre structures welded from various spare parts, metal pipes and chains, the institution attracts not only bikers, but also many supporters of spending time outside the box in a noisy informal company.
Northwestern Administrative District (SZAO) on the map of Moscow.
This unique district is distinguished by a large number of rivers, forests and lakes that are located on its territory. Thanks to these reservoirs and forests, it ranks first in terms of environmental conditions among other districts.
The water bodies of this district, such as Khimki reservoir, Serebryannobor lakes and many others, make up more than 30% of the total water area of the city. In these areas, there are still reserved places that have not been spoiled by man. There are four unique places in the district, which are very popular among Muscovites.
natural parks, including Pokrovskoe - Streshnevo and Serebryany Bor are also historical monuments. These objects are under state protection and are favorite recreation areas. After all, here are the cleanest beaches and a large number of springs with crystal water, which you can drink without additional preparation. Northwestern District they call Karelia, and these parks are like oases in the middle of a huge city.
Due to the favorable ecological situation in the district, the abundance of forests and reservoirs, the environment of this area poses the least threat to human health. According to statistics, the entire territory of this district has the highest life expectancy compared to other areas of the city. These indicators are also affected by the prosperous criminal situation in the district. It is much calmer here than in other areas.
All eight districts of the district are environmentally safe and the most favorable for people to live.
AT Northwestern Administrative District there are very few industrial enterprises; it is a mass recreation area for Muscovites. Serebryany Bor, located on its territory, is a natural monument of regional significance, where not only Muscovites, but also guests of the city have a rest. This ancient pine forest is known far beyond the capital. Since most of the area of the district is occupied by natural landscapes, it is a kind of resort area of the capital.
SZAO Prefecture
Prefecture website Northwestern Administrative District of Moscow: szao.mos.ru
Prefecture Address North-Western Administrative District of Moscow: 125362, Moscow, st. Freedom, 13/2
Opening hours of the SZAO prefecture: Monday - Thursday from 8:00 to 17:00, Friday from 8:00 to 15:45, lunch from 12:00 to 12:45.
