In Staraya Kupavna, historical landmarks meet a cultural center with a collection and events program. Visitors planning a stay here can get to know the town through its history, the museum and a route with different options. A natural monument is also nearby. You can choose which of these themes will shape your stay according to your own interests.
Local history and historic buildings
According to a local historical account, the settlement was initially called Demidovo. After it passed to Prince Dmitry Pozharsky, it was given the name Staraya Kupavna in 1620, derived from the name of the river. This naming history provides an early chronological reference point for the town’s history.
The Church of the Holy Trinity in Staraya Kupavna is associated with the year 1751; its complex is designated a cultural heritage site of regional significance. The Kupavna estate also offers several historical points of interest. The main house stands at 3 Bolshaya Moskovskaya Street. Based on its architectural and spatial design, it was probably built in the 1650s or 1660s, when the complex belonged to the merchant Danil Yakovlevich Zemsky. The east wing was probably built in the late 18th or early 19th century and is thought to have been used for economic purposes. The differing dates help distinguish the building history of the main house from that of the wing.
Collection and cultural program at “Akrikhin”
The exhibition at the “Akrikhin” cultural center features items collected by local residents: samovars, kerosene stoves and coal irons are displayed alongside inkwells, embroidered towels, cameras and records. The collection brings together household items and objects related to writing, photography and sound recording.
The program regularly includes art exhibitions and book presentations. The museum also works with the “Pobeda” search group and holds open lessons on the search for fallen soldiers and the identification of their names. The mobile tactile exhibition “Kogda my byli na voyne” is presented as part of these events. The “Glagol” literary club meets in the museum hall of the “Akrikhin” cultural center on the last Saturday of every month. If you would like to plan your stay around an event or activity, check the current program and participation options in advance.
A route with different options
The “Staraya Kupavna–Kudinovo” route offers two options: an excursion and a hike. It can be done on foot or by bicycle with a teacher or instructor, by children with their parents, or as a bus tour. In Staraya Kupavna, the route passes, among other places, by the Church of the Holy Trinity. Before planning, ask the route provider about current dates and participation requirements.
A natural monument nearby
Another point of interest nearby is Lake Biserovo. It is a natural monument of regional significance and a relict lake; it is also described as the relict lake closest to Moscow. The lake offers an alternative focus to local history and the cultural program.
Discover more destinations: Bolshoye, Noginsk, Novaya Kupavna, Berezovyy Mostik
See the broader travel overview: Noginsky District.
