Korolyov
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Korolyov (Russian: Королёв) is a large city (the third largest) in Moscow Oblast, Russia.
- Located 7 km northeast from the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD) along the Yaroslavskoye Highway (M8).
- Until 1996, it was called Kaliningrad, which caused confusion with the Baltic city of the same name.
- The city is known as the "space capital" of Russia and hosts the RKK Energia and TsNIIMASH enterprises.
- Korolyov is divided by the Moscow-Fryazyevo railway line into two uneven parts, connected by the Bolshevo overpass. The city includes the Bolshevo and Podlipki-Dachnye railway stations, as well as Valentinovka and Fabrika 1 Maya platforms.
- Together with the cities of Mytishchi and Pushkino, Korolyov can pose a problem for hitchhikers leaving Moscow towards Yaroslavl. To avoid hitchhiking in the heavy local traffic, it is recommended to take an electric train through this large agglomeration. For more details, see the article on leaving Moscow.
Korolyov
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| State: | Moscow Oblast |
| Major roads: | M8 |
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Hitchhiking out
Northeast towards Yaroslavl via M8
Option 1 - Via Yaroslavskoye Highway (M8)
Take buses No. 28, 392, 576 or minibus No. 565 to the "Avtobaza" stop, then walk a bit further towards the interchange.
Hitchhiking in
Places to avoid
Accommodation and Sleep
Free
- Couchsurfing, hospitalityclub, trustroots, BeWelcome, etc.
- You can also try to find a couch host via CouchBot: send a message with the city name in the VK group messages, or, if more convenient, via CouchBot in Telegram. Tips on writing good requests can be found here.
- In your own tent – please add recommendations.
- No social hostel/shelter/pilgrim house found.
Paid
- Hostels on 2GIS
- You can add your own cheapest options that are not in hostel directories.
Other useful info
- Free payphones from Rostelecom can be found near Podlipki-Dachnye station on Vokzalny Proyezd, Yubileiny district (ul. Bol Komitetskaya, 3), Bolshevo district (ul. Stantsionnaya, 2).
- Free Wi-Fi hotspots in Korolyov: overview
- Canteens in 2GIS (please add your cheapest finds if not listed there)
- Public transport: buses and minibuses. Korolyov public transport map
Useful Telegram links
- Korolyov chat
- Korolyov Chat
- Typical Korolyov
- Korolyov Online
- Please add links useful for travelers/visitors in TG.
- Wikivoyage
- Itinerary for a day in Korolyov - Yandex.Travel, 2024
- TravelAsk portal
- Please add links to online guides!