Monino (Russian: Мо́нино) is an urban locality (a work settlement) in Shchyolkovsky District of Moscow Oblast, Russia, located 23 kilometers (14mi) east of Moscow. Population: 22,821(2010 Census);[1]20,017(2002 Census);[5]18,582(1989 Census).[6]
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Monino was founded in the Muninskaya Wasteland (Russian: Мунинская пустошь) on August 23, 1792. The name "Monino" or "Munin" can be translated from the Finno-Ugric languages as "My farm".
It is alleged that the history of the settlement can be traced to a small farm, whose owner was a man of Monin.[citation needed] In 1926, an airfield for heavy aircraft was built, becoming the first to house a heavy bomber brigade.[citation needed] The subsequent history of the village is closely connected with aviation. The status of urban-type settlement was conferred in 1946.[citation needed]
1920s apartments in Monino
Until 1965, it was part of the Noginsk District.[citation needed]
Trivia
Abandoned Monino airfield (2020)
The Central Air Force Museum in Monino is one of the world's largest aviation museums, and the largest for Russian aircraft. 173aircraft and 127aircraft engines are on display, and the museum also features collections of weapons, instruments, uniforms, artwork, and other air-related items. A library containing books, films, and photos is also accessible to visitors. Tours are given by ex-pilots. The museum opened its doors in 1958.
Monino was the former home of the Gagarin Air Force Academy, which closed in 2011 and remains home to the Chernoi air base.
Monino is home to VVA-Podmoskovye, current champions of the Professional Rugby League, Russia's national rugby union competition. VVA have won the title eight times, in 1993, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. They were also nine-time winners of the Soviet Championship.
Monino can be reached from the Yaroslavsky Rail Terminal in central Moscow by the suburban elektrichka commuter train.
References
Russian Federal State Statistics Service (2011). Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года. Том1[2010 All-Russian Population Census, vol.1]. Всероссийская перепись населения 2010года [2010 All-Russia Population Census] (in Russian). Federal State Statistics Service.
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