Moscow Oblast facts for kids
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The Moscow Oblast is a large region in western Russia. It completely surrounds the famous city of Moscow. Even though it's so close, the Moscow Oblast doesn't have its own official capital city. Instead, its government offices are located in Moscow or in other towns within the oblast. In 2015, over 7 million people called this area home. The biggest city in the Moscow Oblast is Balashikha.
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History of the Moscow Oblast
The Moscow Oblast has a long and interesting past. One of the most important events that happened here was the Battle of Moscow. This huge battle took place during World War II. In 1941, during the winter, the Soviet army fought bravely against the German forces. This battle was a major turning point in the war. It showed the world the strength and determination of the Soviet people.
People and Cultures in Moscow Oblast
This section tells us about the different groups of people who live in the Moscow Oblast. It also explains what religions they follow. This information helps us understand the diverse mix of cultures in the region.
Ethnic Groups in the Region
According to a census taken in 2010, many different ethnic groups live in the Moscow Oblast. Most people are Russian. But there are also many other groups, making the area very diverse.
- Russian: 87.42%
- Ukrainian: 1.68%
- Armenian: 0.89%
- Tatar: 0.79%
- Belarusian: 0.45%
- Moldovan: 0.28%
- Azerbaijani: 0.27%
- Mordvin: 0.26%
- Chuvash: 0.18%
- Georgian: 0.14%
- Jewish: 0.10%
- German: 0.06%
- Uzbek: 0.06%
- Others: 7.42%
Religions Practiced in Moscow Oblast
People in the Moscow Oblast follow many different religions. The most common religion is Russian Orthodox. This is a branch of Christianity. Many people also say they are not religious or have other spiritual beliefs.
- Russian Orthodox: 45.5%
- No religion: 9.0%
- Other Christian faiths: 3.0%
- Other Orthodox faiths: 2.0%
- Rodnovery (Slavic native faith): 1.0%
- Islam: 1.0%
- Other, undeclared or "spiritual but not religious": 38.5%
Images for kids
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Map of Moscow Oblast and the federal city of Moscow
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Dolomite
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Gneiss
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In winter
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The Shosha River near the selo of Mikulino
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A typical landscape of Moscow Oblast
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The small highway ring around Moscow
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Elk Island in Sokolniki, Losiny Ostrov park, 1869 painting by Alexei Savrasov
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Fragment of the panorama of the Battle of Borodino by Franz Roubaud (1912)
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Soyuz-TMA-6 spacecraft developed by Energia
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The largest source of electricity in the Moscow region – Kashira Power Plant
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The gateway to the Moscow Canal in Yakhroma
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The 2011 Bandy World Championship Y-23 in Obukhovo
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Kolomna Speed Skating Center is one of Russia's indoor facilities for speed skating
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Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius
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Wooden church
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Life expectancy at birth in Moscow Oblast
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Center of Volokolamsk in 2003
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Residential district in Ramenskoye
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LiAZ-5292
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Ka-52 "Alligator" by Kamov
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Diesel TEP70BS (Kolomna plant)
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Railcar Rail bus (Metrovagonmash)
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Electric train ED4MKM-AERO (Demikhovsky Engineering Works)
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Examples of the Gzhel style
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Example of Zhostovo painting
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See also
In Spanish: Óblast de Moscú para niños
