How to find this or that grave on Vagankovsky cemetery.
Since information on the location of remarkable graves at the Vagankovsky cemetery is very scattered, I have collected the most interesting points in my opinion in this short guide. The location of some of them may not be entirely accurate, please report if you find an error.

1 Sergei Yesenin / Noticeable monument. Behind the grave is the grave of Benislavskaya Galina - in love with the poet /

2 Archpriest Valentin Amfiteatrov /small grave behind the war memorial/

3 Semyon Vladimirovich Vysotsky and Evgenia Stepanovna Likholatova (father and stepmother of V. Vysotsky)

4 Bulat Okudzhava

5 Vitaly Solomin

6 Lev Yashin, Igor Talkov

7 A.F. Losev /path between 40 and 41 sections, grave on the left, right next to the path, black stone cross, next to it in the fence, on the right, white monument/

8 Mikhail Tanich, Rimma Kazakova, Mikhail Pugovkin

9 Georgy Vitsin, Grigory Chukhrai, Vladimir Voroshilov, Stanislav Rostotsky, Iulian Rukavishnikov

10 Petr Fomenko

11 Andrey Mironov

12 Sonya “Zolotaya Ruchka” /there is a path, the monument itself is visible from afar - a gilded sculpture with a palm tree/

13 ballet dancer Maris Liepa

14 Leonid Filatov

15 Spartak Mishulin

16 Oleg Dal

17 Alexander Abdulov, Masha Shilova

18 Clown Leonid Yengibarov / Grave at the very beginning of Church Alley, on the right side of the road. If you stand facing the entrance to the temple, the Church Alley begins on the left./

19 Vladislav Listyev

20 Vladimir Vysotsky

22 Vasily Aksyonov / 25 students The grave behind the columbarium, if you go behind it on the left, opposite the wall of the open columbarium /

23 Viktor Rozov / The grave is located on the very road, a little to the left of the grave of Igor Talkov /

24 Veniamin Kaverin /Grave on Savrasovskaya alley, near the road on the left (this is the beginning of 18th school)/

25 Aleksey Savrasov /Grave near the road on the 18th section/

26 Fyodor Shekhtel / To the left of the path is a huge monument resembling a pyramid, on it is a cross enclosed in a circle and the inscription - "The Shekhtel Family". By the way, O.F. Shekhtel was the grandfather of the famous pop artist Vadim Tonkov (duet Mavrikievna and Nikitichna). His grave is right there, on the left side./

27 Vladimir Dal /16 students Timiryazevskaya alley. Grave on the left side

29 Grigory Gorin (24 students)

30 Vasily Surikov / the alley is called Surikovskaya. Walk straight on it. Grave near the road, on the left /

31 Vasily Tropinin / 11 students divided into two quarters. You need to walk from the central alley to the end of the first quarter and turn left, go straight. Grave of V.A. Tropinina on the left, near the road, very noticeable./

32 Georgy Yumatov / A grave near the road itself, about 50 meters short of the massive white building of the columbarium /

33 Nikolai Starostin, Eduard Streltsov, Georgy Garanyan

34 Yevgeny Dvorzhetsky /in the row of graves where Vladimir Migulya, Bulat Okudzhava, Grigory Gorin are buried/

35 revolutionaries Nikolai Bauman, Anatoly Zheleznyakov (sailor Zheleznyak) / 59 students /

36 Gennady Shpalikov / student 34, following from the columbarium, count from the beginning of section 34 4 rows of graves, in the second row from the road /

37 Mikhail Kononov / the ashes were buried literally a stone's throw from the grave of Vladimir Vysotsky, to the right of it there are large pedestals with niches. you need 3 pedestals forming a row perpendicular to the church. The curbstone where M.I. Kononov is far left. Niche in the middle of the pedestal /

38 Georgy Burkov /grave near the road/

39 Erast Garin

40 Lawyer Fyodor Plevako / 5 account., Grave on the alley between 5 and 6 account. 2nd row from the road, a very noticeable monument./

41 philanthropist Alexei Bakhrushin /high black stele/

42 Nadezhda Brezhneva-Mamut, Andrei Rostotsky, Valentin Pluchek, Evgeny Kolobov, Yuri Saulsky

43 Bakery chain owner Ivan Filippov (21 ac.)

44 Agapkin Vasily Ivanovich /there is a sign, from Writer's Alley deep into the 34th section there is a paved path leading to the very grave/

45 M. L. Tariverdiev / On the Armenian part of the cemetery. You need to go to the entrance Armenian church. To the right of the entrance, at the very windows of the building /
46 mass grave who died on May 18, 1896 (Khodynka)

The Vagankovo ​​cemetery is one of the three most famous necropolises in Moscow. More than 500,000 people, residents of the capital, found their last refuge on its territory. The Vagankovsky cemetery is especially famous for the graves of celebrities. Famous artists, theater and film actors, athletes and other famous residents of the Moscow metropolis rest on it.

History of creation

The Moscow necropolis, whose celebrity graves are visited daily by more than 1,000 people, has more than 250 years of history. Officially, the first records about the cemetery near the village of Vagankovo ​​appeared back in 1771: it was here, by order of Count Orlov, that they began to bury the inhabitants of the capital and its environs who died from the plague. However, on its territory there are burials dated 1696.

Currently, the Vagankovskoye cemetery or Vaganka covers an area of ​​​​50 hectares and is located in the north-west of Moscow. It belongs to the Presnensky district of the capital. Despite the fact that there are burial places of more than 500,000 Muscovites, today only 1/5 of the total territory is in a normal state.

The necropolis of our time is divided into 60 parts by paths, and each section has its own name. For example, the most popular are:

• Central;
• Lime;
• Yeseninskaya;
• Writer's and others.

Vagankovsky necropolis - not only a burial place famous people. On its territory there are more than 259 objects of architectural cultural heritage countries.

It is known that famous sculptors, architects and other creative personalities made tombstones for the burial places of celebrities. Since the cemetery is located on a vast territory, and it is easy to get lost in it, there is a map of Vaganka.

Burials of dead people

The necropolis and columbarium are now a privileged resting place. Only those residents of the capital who have made a significant contribution to the development of the city and the country as a whole are buried here. It is known that the following were previously buried on the territory of Vaganka:

Popular places for visitors

In peacetime, celebrities from various industries are buried on Vaganka. Reliable information about the Vagankovsky cemetery, a list of graves, a full range of sights can be found on the official website of the necropolis.

Among the tombstones of famous personalities, the most visited are the graves of:

• Sergei Yesenin;
• Igor Talkov;
• Vladimir Vysotsky;
• Vitaly Solomin;
• George Vitsin;
• Andrey Mironov;
• Alexandra Abdulova;
• Vlad Listeva;
• Sonya "Golden Pen";
• Jap.

Guided tours often visit the grave of the famous Russian poet Sergei Yesenin. Bright representative Silver Age lived interesting life, stands on his grave interesting composition stone, in the center of which great poet carved to the waist. At the burial site there are always people, many flowers. Yeseninskaya alley leads to the poet's grave, the sign of which can be found near the church.

Resting on the Vagankovsky necropolis since 1991 famous performer of his own songs, bard Igor Talkov. It was the bard and called himself in no other way in own work"Monologue" is the idol of millions. On the grave of Igor Talkov there is a large dark cross surrounded by armfuls of fresh flowers. His burial is located next to the grave of the famous Dynamo goalkeeper Lev Yashin.

The place where Vysotsky is buried, located after the entrance to the necropolis on the right. Grave famous artist Vladimir Vysotsky is impossible not to notice. He has been resting at the Vagankovsky cemetery since 1980, and after 5 years a bronze monument appeared there. The bard-songwriter is depicted in full height, and the composition itself is made of gilded bronze by the hand of the sculptor Alexander Rukavishnikov.

Resting in the north-west of Moscow and the famous Soviet actor Vitaly Solomin. The year of the burial of the great performer of the role of Dr. Watson is 2002. The funeral ensemble consists of a black cross in the form of Mount Golgotha ​​and an Orthodox cross. At the base there is a portrait of the actor himself and the years of his life are indicated.

Found the last refuge at the Vagankovsky necropolis in 2001 and a member of the immortal trinity of anti-heroes Coward, Georgy Vitsin. A modest white stele is installed on the grave, on which the name and years of the actor's life are written. He was a modest man during his lifetime, and, as many note, the burial place fully corresponds to him. One of the main characters of Leonid Gaidai's film stories can be visited at site number 25. In order to find the right burial, there is a district guide.

conqueror female hearts artist Soviet theater and cinema Andrey Mironov is buried on Vaganka. A bright favorite of many has been resting on the territory of the necropolis since 1987. Previously, a modest plaque and a photograph of the actor stood on his grave, but now there is an elaborate black marble monument. You can pay tribute to the memory of your favorite artist at polling station No. 40.

Actor passed away ten years ago Alexander Abdulov. His grave is also located at the Vagankovsky cemetery. Initially, a cross was erected at the burial site, but a year later it was replaced with a full-fledged monument made of white-gray granite. It contains a photograph of the audience's favorite, where he is depicted playing the role of Lancelot from the movie "Kill the Dragon". Sculptor Vladimir Matyukhin, who worked on the project, put his soul into the monument.

The well-known journalist and fighter for the truth on the post-Soviet screens, Vlad Listyev, also found peace in the Vagankovsky necropolis. He passed away in 1995. At polling station No. 1, a bronze angel mourns over the untimely deceased first director of ORT.

Unusual personalities

Located in the famous Moscow cemetery and the graves of those people who lived on the other side of the law.

A striking example of this is the grave of Sonya Golden handle. You can get to the burial place of the legendary thief and swindler by walking along the Shchurovsky path in just five steps. It is impossible to pass by her grave, as it immediately catches the eye unusual monument; a woman made of marble without arms and head.

It is known that the burial place of Sonya the Golden Handle (in the world of Sofya Ivanovna Bluvshtein) is empty, but this does not prevent many people from coming to him who want to get rich. The tomb of the swindler, according to many, has magic power, and to her often early morning or late in the evening people who are dishonest come for help.

Found in the necropolis his peace and famous Criminal authority Vyacheslav Ivankov, nicknamed Yaponchik. The leader and "godfather" of the Moscow crime family died in 2009. On his grave stands an impressive monument of black marble. In the center of the composition, you can see Yaponchik himself, sitting on a stool, there is a lattice to the right of him, and a cross to the left.

Unusual in the monument is that in the left hand of the “godfather” of the capital there is a glass of alcohol, and under the shoe of the left foot lies a fake banknote worth 500 rubles.

There are also several churches and chapels on the territory of the cemetery. A lot of people also come to the temple of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called and the Church of the Resurrection, both pilgrims visiting holy places and ordinary travelers from various countries.

Opening hours and guide

Tourists can get to the Moscow necropolis in several ways:

• underground;
• public land transport;
• private ground transport.

Since the necropolis is located in the north-west of the capital, the question of where the Vagankovskoye cemetery is, how to get there by metro, is very common. It is known that in the Moscow metropolis the metro is the fastest and most convenient transport, and for those who relatively quickly navigate its maps, it will be very easy to figure it out. To do this, it is recommended to take the train to the station "Ulitsa 1905 year" and, having exited on it, go towards the center. Coming out of the subway, it is worth looking for December Street, it is she who will lead to the famous cemetery.

For those travelers who for some reason prefer public land transport, you should pay attention to buses number 6, 69 and 152, which will definitely take the tourist to the nearest destination. Trolleybuses No. 5k, which means “ring” and No. 35, also go to the necropolis on Dekabrskaya Street.

Travelers on their own vehicles can set the coordinates of the "Vagankovskoye cemetery" into the navigation system, the address how to get there - everything will be displayed on their screen. For those who do not have a modern satellite system, there is an address where the necropolis is located: Sergey Makeev Street, 15. The ability to use a paper map-plan and the desire to visit a local attraction will certainly help to achieve the goal.

The working hours of the resting place of the stars, the time and hours of visiting depend on the season of the year. From May 1 to September 30, the necropolis accepts travelers from 9 am to 7 pm. In the cold season from October 1 to April 30, the gates of Vaganka are open from 9 am to 5 pm.

On weekdays, the cemetery is experiencing a large influx of tourists, so these days the selection of places for burial, except in emergency cases, is not conducted. A place in a prestigious necropolis is very expensive, not counting the installation of a monument or the erection of a crypt. The honor of being buried in the cemetery is only given to well-known personalities - residents of Moscow and their relatives (if it is a subburial), and people will rest under one tombstone.

There is a group of volunteers in the capital who searches for the forgotten graves of celebrities and restores and puts them in order at their own expense. Activists maintain a blog called "Celebrity Graves in Russian Cemeteries", photos from which can be found there. There are also indications of the grave of which famous person and when it was discovered and restored by them.

1. Academician Ostrovityanov Konstantin Vasilievich - Soviet economist and public figure.

2. Zykina Lyudmila Georgievna - Soviet and Russian singer, performer of Russian folk songs, Russian romances, pop songs.

3. Ulanova Galina Sergeevna - Soviet prima ballerina, choreographer and teacher. People's Artist THE USSR.

4. Ladynina Marina Alekseevna - Soviet theater and film actress. People's Artist of the USSR, laureate of five Stalin Prizes.

5. Govorov Vladimir Leonidovich - Soviet military leader, army general, Hero of the Soviet Union.

6.Dovator Lev Mikhailovich - Soviet military leader, major general, Hero of the Soviet Union. Talalikhin Viktor Vasilyevich - military pilot, deputy squadron commander of the 177th Fighter Aviation Regiment of the 6th Fighter Aviation Corps of the Air Defense Forces of the country, junior lieutenant, Hero of the Soviet Union. Panfilov Ivan Vasilyevich - Soviet military leader, major general, Hero of the Soviet Union.

7. Nikulin Yuri Vladimirovich - Soviet and Russian actor and clown. People's Artist of the USSR (1973). Hero of Socialist Labor (1990). Member of the Great Patriotic War. Member of the CPSU (b).

8. Gilyarovsky Vladimir Alekseevich - (December 8 (November 26), 1855, an estate in the Vologda province - October 1, 1935, Moscow) - writer, journalist, everyday writer of Moscow.

9. Shukshin Vasily Makarovich - an outstanding Russian Soviet writer, film director, actor, screenwriter.

10. Fadeev Alexander Alexandrovich - Russian Soviet writer and public figure. Brigadier Commissioner. Laureate of the Stalin Prize of the first degree. Member of the RCP(b) since 1918. (Roman Young Guard)

11. Durov Vladimir Leonidovich - Russian trainer and circus artist. Honored Artist of the Republic. Brother of Anatoly Leonidovich Durov.

12. Rybalko Pavel Semyonovich - an outstanding Soviet military leader, marshal of armored forces, commander of tank and combined arms armies, twice Hero of the Soviet Union.

13. Sergey Ivanovich Vavilov - Soviet physicist, founder scientific school physical optics in the USSR, academician and president of the USSR Academy of Sciences. Laureate of four Stalin Prizes. The younger brother of N. I. Vavilov, a Soviet geneticist.

January 1860, July 2, 1904) - Russian writer, playwright, doctor by profession. Honorary Academician of the Imperial Academy of Sciences in the category of fine literature. He is a universally recognized classic of world literature. His plays, especially The Cherry Orchard”, have been staged in many theaters around the world for a hundred years. One of the most famous playwrights in the world.”]

14. Chekhov Anton Pavlovich (17)