Troekurov cemetery, the eternal memory

One of the most prestigious Moscow Troekurov cemetery is considered a branch, or rather, the continuation of legendary Novodevichy.Intended for burial of famous people.The cemetery is located near the ring road (MKAD).Troekurov cemetery, which can travel to the metro station "Kuntsevskaya" bus 612, is also available for the entrance to the car.At the moment its territory significantly expanded by the addition of surrounding land.

History of Troekurov cemetery originates from the estate nobleman Troyekurov once lived in Moscow.A small place for burial in the village Troekurovka gradually expanding, has turned to the Moscow City Cemetery.Its territory is well-groomed, planning areas subject to strict symmetry, the graves are not lining up on the line, but the randomness in the arrangement of graves there.In the 20th century Troekurov cemetery was the resting place of distinguished people of Russia, senior military leaders, members of the Central Committee of the CPSU and the Soviet Union Heroes.In 1975, the necropolis was discovered.And later in the cemetery were buried Troekurov artists and celebrities.

At the cemetery rests legendary Alla Larionov, that the whole country remembers Lyubava on the role in the film "Sadko", released in 1953.Larionov died in 2000 of a heart attack.Next to it lies Nikolai Rybnikov, lawful spouse.And though they have been at loggerheads for many years, but are buried nearby.Troekurov cemetery reconcile them forever.

Vladimir Troshin, Russian pop singer 60s.No one better than him and could not perform an intimate, soulful song "Moscow Nights."He was buried next to Anatoly Dnieper, which was a remarkable composer and performer of his songs.People wept at his concerts during the execution of the Dnieper song "Russia", the stunning depth and expressiveness.

Troekurov cemetery contains several graves with dramatic history.Boris Pugo, in 1990-91, Minister of Internal Affairs of the USSR.Member of the Emergency Committee in August 1991, after the failure of the stock came home, shot his wife, Valentina Pugo, and then committed suicide.Another member of the Emergency Committee, former vice-president of the USSR, who died at age 73, is also buried in the cemetery Troekurov.

Valentine Tolkunova, popularly favorite singer, who died of a serious illness at the age of 64 years, was buried at the cemetery Troekurov.Wonderful actress Lyubov Polishchuk, actress Lena Mayorov, Metlitskaya Irina Ilchenko actor Victor, a man of boundless talent, friend and partner Roman Kartseva, actor Alexander Dedyushko, who died in a car crash along with his wife and young son ... All these people now lie in the cemetery Troekurovat rest, but not forgotten.Eternal memory.

And Special thanks to the wonderful monument that adorns Troekurov cemetery, photo can be seen here.On the pedestal stands a bronze horse, the famous Olympic champion Ashes and it ordenonosnogo Elena Petushkova, outstanding athlete, scientist, PhD, world champion and Olympic equestrian.Petushkova cherished memory and its faithful Ashes keep for ever and ever.