Village Vereya

Sights
Vereya is one of the smallest and most cozy towns in the Moscow region, first mentioned in chronicles in 1371. V.I. Dal defined the word "vereya" as "...a pole on which the gate towels are hung," which is reflected in the coat of arms. Vereya was part of a chain of fortified towns on the western borders of the Moscow Principality. The surviving earthen ramparts surrounding the ancient kremlin remind us of that era.
From 1432 to 1486, Vereya was the center of an appanage principality ruled by Prince Mikhail Andreevich Vereisky, grandson of Dmitry Donskoy. During this time, Vereya minted its own coins.
The Vereyans played a major role during the Kazan campaigns. It was in Vereya, during the reign of Prince Vladimir Andreevich, that the Nativity Cathedral was founded in 1552 in honor of these campaigns.
The 18th century saw the rapid development of the city. Enterprising Vereya merchants traded along the Protva and Oka rivers, at the time one of the country's most important trade arteries. Vereya became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the Moscow Governorate. In 1782, Vereya became the center of the Vereya district. In 1784, Catherine the Great approved the city plan. Merchants' houses remain in the city, many of which are listed as regional and federal monuments.
Vereya was particularly noted during the Patriotic War of 1812. Vereya was the first Russian city liberated from the French, while Napoleon's army was still stationed in Moscow. Partisan detachments of Vereya residents played a major role in the liberation of Vereya by General Dorokhov's detachment. In 1815, General I.S. Dorokhov was buried in the Nativity Cathedral. A monument to the brave general, erected on the earthen rampart, commemorates the events of those days. This monument is now the city's calling card.
During the Great Patriotic War, Vereya became the first and only city in the Moscow region where young Komsomol members independently formed an underground group. In Vereya, they are known as the "Vereya Young Guards." Their heroism was highly recognized by the country, and all five heroes were posthumously awarded medals "For Courage." Fierce fighting took place for Vereya in January 1942, and the city was heavily damaged.
In 2017, by decision of the Moscow Region Government, the city was awarded the prestigious title of "City of Military Valor."
Vereya boasts over 50 historical and architectural monuments concentrated in a small area, making it very convenient for tourists. The city boasts wonderful landscapes, a rich history, and ancient churches (six in the city, including the unique Old Believer Church of the Intercession).
Particular attention is paid to the restoration of the city's historical and cultural heritage. From 2020 to 2023, large-scale reconstruction work was carried out in the city center in the style and spirit of a late 19th-century provincial town.

Food and Gastronomy
- Café "Prestige" European, Japanese, Russian, and Italian cuisine. Vereya, 1st Sovetskaya Street, 4, +7 (903) 506-77-56
- Café "Storis" This café offers Italian and Japanese cuisine. Vereya, Leninskaya Street, 49, +7 (925) 333-78-18
- Café "Artsivi" Georgian cuisine is served here. Vereya, 1st Sovetskaya St., 86A, +7 (925) 731-90-05

Accommodation
VE Art Resort 4* Park Hotel VE Art Resort is located in the Naro-Fominsky District, near the historic town of Vereya. The park hotel is nestled in a bend of the Protva River, nestled in a 7-hectare pine and fruit park. Six ancient, functioning churches are within walking distance. The hotel boasts covered parking, artificial streams, ponds with fountains, a large waterfall, and landscaped grounds. Half-board is standard, including breakfast and lunch buffet. The hotel also features a two-story restaurant with seven dining rooms, billiards, a bar, verandas, and a video room with karaoke. Nine well-equipped, designer barbecue pavilions are also available, accommodating 5 to 30 people. The Chapel of the Icon of the Mother of God "Unexpected Joy" is located on the grounds. +7 (925) 201-10-09, +7 (909) 677-07-08

How to get there
Aminyevskaya metro station to Lesnoy Gorodok MCD station, then take bus #301 to Vereya.
https://t.rasp.yandex.ru/bus/lesnoj-gorodok--vereya-moscow-and-moscow-region-c24453 From Kievsky Station, take a commuter train to Nara station, then a regular bus to Vereya bus station.
https://t.rasp.yandex.ru/bus/naro-fominsk--vereya-moscow-and-moscow-region-c24453
From Belorussky Station, take a commuter train to Nara station. Dorokhovo, then take a regular bus to the Vereya bus station.
https://t.rasp.yandex.ru/search/bus/?fromId=c26412&fromName=Dorokhovo&gone=y&...
From Belorussky Station, take a commuter train to Mozhaysk station, then take a regular bus to the Vereya bus station.
https://t.rasp.yandex.ru/bus/mozhaysk--vereya-moscow-and-moscow-region-c24453

Museums
The Vereya Museum of History and Local Lore was founded in 1996. The museum is located in the old house of the merchant Mityushin, now connected to the building of the former district school (a historical and architectural monument of federal significance of the 18th century). The History and Ethnography Hall displays minerals, ancient tools, and artifacts from the Patriotic War of 1812, as well as items from a merchant's home and a peasant farmstead. You can see a gramophone, a candy-making machine, costumes, and more. The hall dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945) displays authentic documents from WWII veterans, artifacts, and photographs.
The museum hosts various exhibitions throughout the city. Throughout the year, visitors can explore a unique exhibition of seed paintings by Zinaida and Galina Koreneva.

Calendar of Events
Victory Day, May 9
City Day, the second Saturday in August

Useful Links
Official website: http://vereyamuseum.ru/, https://gdk-vereya.mo.muzkult.ru/?ysclid=m3ijk93qur412060894