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Kaluga

Kaluga

Kaluga is called the Cradle of Cosmonautics due to its links with the scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky - one of the founding fathers of Russian cosmonautics - and many of its main sights are connected with this. You can visit Kaluga as a day trip from Moscow or combine it with travelling around other cities of the Kaluga Region.

Basic facts
Name in Russian
Калуга
Status
City-municipality and administrative centre of the Kaluga Region
Location
On the River Oka
Distance
160km south-west of Moscow
Time Zone
Moscow Time
Population
334,191 people (2014)
First Mentioned
1371
City Day
Second Sunday in September
Official Website
http://www.kaluga-gov.ru

Top recommendations in Kaluga

  • Konstantin Tsiolkovsky

    Konstantin Tsiolkovsky

    Visit the Museum of Cosmonautics and the Konstantin Tsiolkovsky House-Museum to learn about the great scientist, his work and his connection with Kaluga.

  • Historical Centre

    Historical Centre

    Walk around the historic centre near the Berezuisky Ravine and the Golden Alley where many old buildings have been preserved.

  • Ulitsa Kirov

    Ulitsa Kirov

    Walk along Ulitsa Kirov to see some of the city's churches and interesting monuments.