Korolyov

Korolyov is a mid-sized city in , best known as the "cradle of space exporation," as it was the center of the Soviet space program. It was also a former elite dacha location, a vacation spot for all sorts of famous Russians.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Podlipki-Dachnye and Bolshevo railway station.

Railway station
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is a railway station of Yaroslavsky suburban railway line. It is located in the city of of . It takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the station from the and 35 minutes from station.

Railway station
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is a railway station in , . It is located on the Mytishchi-Fryazino section of the Yaroslavsky suburban railway line. It is part of the Naukograd, or science city, of .

Railway station
is a railway station, which is situated 3½ km west of Korolyov.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mytishchi and Yubileyny.

is a mid-sized industrial city in , which borders to the southwest. It is perhaps 's principal industrial center, particularly for machinery and armaments.

Suburb
was a town in , , located 7 kilometers northeast of the Moscow Ring Road by Yaroslavl Highway, on the Klyazma River. It was merged into the surrounding city of effective June 2014. Population: 33,237 ; 30,837 .

Korolyov

Latitude
55.9173° or 55° 55′ 2″ north
Longitude
37.8179° or 37° 49′ 4″ east
Population
183,000
Elevation
166 metres (545 feet)
Open location code
9G7VWR89+W4
Geo­Names ID
8521441
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Korolyov” goes by many names.
  • Russian: Калининград” (historical)
  • Russian: Королёв

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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