Istra, Istrinsky District, Moscow Oblast

Istra (Russian Истра ) is a town with 35 111 inhabitants (as of October 14, 2010 ) and to the west of Moscow Oblast, about 56 kilometers from the Russian capital, Moscow. It is located on the eponymous river.

History

Istra was as Woskressenskoje ( Воскресенское ) was first mentioned in 1589 and raised in 1781 to the city Woskressensk ( Воскресенск ). Its present name, which reflects the city's location on the river Istra, she received only in Soviet times in 1930.

During World War II Istra was for a short time under German occupation and was hard hit in combat.

Attractions

The biggest attraction of the city is the product derived from the 17th century Orthodox New Jerusalem Resurrection monastery ( Воскресенский Новоиерусалимский Мужской Монастырь ). It was founded in 1656 by Patriarch Nikon and is home to several religious buildings today from the 17th century.

Economy and infrastructure

The industry plays no major role in Istra there are in the city only a few food factories, a furniture and a textile factory. In the environment, agriculture is widespread. Thanks to the proximity of the monastery New Jerusalem is also the tourism an important economic factor.

About the highway M9 Istra is connected to the Russian expressway network. It further has a railway station on the route Moscow -Riga. About this there is a regular regional transport links with Moscow, including the Riga station.

A little west of Istra is situated at 55 ° 55 ' 26 " N, 36 ° 49' 10" E a large high voltage test facility.

Partner communities

  • Bad Orb, Germany
  • Rakovník, Czech Republic
  • Djurtjuli, Russia
  • Pinsk, Belarus
  • Petrich, Bulgaria
  • Kościan, Poland
  • Łobez, Poland
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