Vagankovo Cemetery
Ваганьковское кладбище · Presnensky District
cemetery
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Vagankovo Cemetery
Welcome to the Vagankovo Cemetery, one of the most prestigious and historic necropolises in Moscow. Spanning a vast territory in the Presnensky district, this is a place where the history of Russia is written in stone, bronze,…
Listen in the app2Church of the Resurrection of the Word
At the heart of the necropolis stands the Church of the Resurrection of the Word (Voskreseniye Slavushchego). Built in the 1820s to replace an earlier wooden structure, this stone church is a rare survivor of the Soviet era. …
Listen in the app3Vladimir Vysotsky — The Voice of the 20th Century
Perhaps the most visited grave in all of Vagankovo is that of Vladimir Vysotsky. An actor, poet, and singer-songwriter, Vysotsky was the unofficial voice of the Soviet people during the 1960s and 70s. …
Listen in the app4Sergei Yesenin — The Poet of the Silver Age
A short walk from the church brings us to the grave of Sergei Yesenin, one of the most beloved figures of the Russian Silver Age. Yesenin was the 'peasant poet,' known for his lyrical and often melancholic verses about the…
Listen in the app5Father Valentin Amfiteatrov — The Miracle Worker
In a more secluded corner of the cemetery, you will find a place of deep spiritual devotion: the gravesite of Archpriest Valentin Amfiteatrov. Father Valentin was a legendary Moscow preacher and confessor in the late 19th and…
Listen in the app6Igor Talkov — The Prophetic Bard of the 90s
Among the more modern burials, the grave of Igor Talkov stands out for its unique iconography and the passionate devotion of his fans. Talkov was a singer and songwriter who rose to fame during the late 1980s and early 90s. …
Listen in the app7Artists’ Alley and the Columbaria
As we walk through the central alleys, we pass through the 'Alley of Honored Artists.' Here lie some of the most famous names in Russian theater and film. You will find the grave of Georgy Vitsin, one of the legendary trio of…
Listen in the app8Vagankovo Cemetery
As our tour of the Vagankovo Cemetery comes to an end, we are left with a powerful sense of the 'life after death' of the Russian spirit. We have walked from the tragic mass graves of the plague years to the triumphant monuments…
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What is Vagankovo Cemetery?
Vagankovo Cemetery is a place in Presnensky District with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Presnensky District |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.7681, 37.5483 |
| Last updated |
