Khimki - this is one of the largest cities in the Moscow region, an area of about 110 square kilometers.The territory of the Leningrad highway crosses the city, dividing it into two parts: the Old and New Khimki Khimki.The people Khimki city often called the "ancient gate," as it came to a crossroads.At present, there are major highways Russia.Before Moscow can be reached from both the Leningrad highway, and on the October Railway.
City stretches along the banks of the Moscow Canal and is located 20 km from the city center.At last count, the city's population is about 188 thousand inhabitants.
Khimki history dates back to the nineteenth century.The name of the town was named after the eponymous river Khimki, on the banks of which in ancient times settled the first settlers.How did the name of the river has not yet been established, but there are many theories and legends.According to one such legend, the river was named for a beautiful girl, the daughter of a rich man who drowned in the river because of unrequited love.
city of Khimki is meaningful and dignified history that quite vividly recalls a huge number of monuments and architectural ensembles, located on the city streets.
During the Great Patriotic War majority of the population was evacuated to the city of Khimki.The remaining inhabitants had to work terribly hard conditions.To provide all the necessary military units (mostly ammunition) at the enterprises of the city residents have done their best.Khimki is an important strategic border during the defense of Moscow.
In memory of the heroes who defended the capital, in Khimki were erected monuments and architectural ensembles.At the entrance to the city in 1966 was the obelisk to the heroes who participated in the defense of Moscow.On the streets of the city is the monument to the hero and famous pilot Chkalov.In one of the city squares in honor of soldiers killed in combat conflicts and wars, it was inaugurated the memorial complex.
In the postwar years Khimki occupied a leading position in the aerospace industry.The city had placed the enterprise research and production associations military-industrial complex.
Currently, the city largely dominated by heavy industry, but there are specialized businesses and light industry.Despite the fact that the Khimki is not a very big city, the industry here is very well developed.There are many plants, factories and other industrial enterprises.
It is worth noting that, in Khimki, a lot of children's playgrounds, as well as playgrounds and places to relax with family or friends.The city is famous for numerous educational institutions: schools, lyceums, gymnasiums, houses of culture, music schools and universities.
Today Khimki highly developed sports: continuously held sporting events, competitions, football and basketball matches.The real attraction of the city are the strongest in the Russian basketball club "Khimki" football club of the same name.
in recent years in Khimki turned-scale residential development.
Currently, the city of Khimki is considered the most promising and rapidly developing city suburbs.He is the leader of the Moscow region for investment and the volume of construction, which is why people are attracted to real estate Khimki.
Khimki is widespread construction of houses with apartments of varying layouts.The price of apartments in Khimki is significantly less than in the capital.In the city you can buy an apartment in typical houses and houses built on special projects, you can buy an apartment without finishing and finishing.
Cultural life in Khimki very well developed.Residents of the city can walk around the unusually beautiful park named after Lev Tolstoy, can visit the art gallery, the area of the Soviet Union, the Drama Theatre and a huge number of cultural facilities and modern entertainment: clubs, restaurants, cafes and cinemas.
Today the town of Khimki is most promising, prestigious and rapidly developing area of the Moscow region.Khimki is a beautiful city.He has the status of scientific, industrial and sports center near Moscow.The area has strong potential in economic terms, and excellent prospects for further development.This city is very well landscaped, beautiful, cozy and modern at the same time.The city has a well developed infrastructure, high-quality housing and rich cultural heritage This is the place for those who do not want to suffer the adversity huge metropolis and thus does not represent his life in the underdeveloped province.
