Golovinskoe cemetery in Moscow: history and our days

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:54

Golovinskoe cemetery is located in the north-west of Moscow. It is not one of the most prestigious or ancient necropolises of the capital, however, despite this, some famous people are buried here. When and how did this cemetery appear and is it possible to bury here today?

Historical background

South of the modern district of Khimki-Khovrino was once the village of Golovino. Mentions of it are found in official sources from the middle of the 15th century, at that time these lands belonged to the boyar I. V. Khovrin-Golova. The Golovinsky cemetery received its modern name in 1951 after the name of the village. Since the same year, an official archive of burials has been maintained. However, already in 1960, this necropolis was transferred to the department of the State Unitary Enterprise "Ritual" and officially ranked among the cemeteries of Moscow. There is a temple on the territory, it is organized in a building originally built as a ritual hall. The church is active, funerals are held in it and services are held on major holidays. The temple at the Golovinsky cemetery was consecrated in honor of the Holy Tsar Martyr Nicholas II and allNew Martyrs and Confessors of Russia.

Necropolis today

Today the Golovinsky cemetery in Moscow is well-groomed and landscaped.

The central alley is framed by tall coniferous trees; seasonal flowers are planted in flowerbeds in summer. All paths are repaired in a timely manner and cleaned year-round from dirt and snow. At the entrance there is an information stand that allows you to easily and quickly find the right area and a specific grave. The cemetery is guarded, and several ritual agencies operate under it, where you can order various elements for decorating the burial place. The total area of the necropolis today is about 15 hectares.

Are they buried at the Golovinsky cemetery today?

Exact address of the necropolis: Moscow, Golovinskoe highway, 13. By public transport you can get from the metro station "Water Stadium" by bus 123. The territory opens at 9.00, in summer, visits are possible until 19.00, and in winter - until 17.00 daily. Burials are made from 9.00 am all year round. Today, places on the territory of the necropolis are provided in limited quantities. The following types of burials are available: related, family (tribal) and urns with ashes in the ground. Each case is considered on an individual basis, you can clarify the procedure for providing a place in the cemetery and learn about the procedure for preparing for the funeral by contacting the administration of the necropolis. Useful information for visitors - there is a technical point at the cemetery where you can rent equipment for caring forgraves, there are places for collecting water.

Buried here…

The decoration of the cemetery has no historical or artistic value. It is relatively young, there are no magnificent figured tombstones that have stood for more than one hundred years.

And yet the Golovinsky cemetery has become the last refuge for many outstanding and very famous people. On the territory of the necropolis there is a military burial (site No. 24), as well as the buried Heroes of the Soviet Union: P. A. Grazhdankin, A. I. Markov and N. A. Evstafiev. There are many graves and artists here, the most famous among them are singers Nechaev Vladimir Alexandrovich and Bunchikov Vladimir Alexandrovich, writers Bek Alexander Alfredovich and Bek Tatyana Alexandrovna, actress Fadeeva Elena Alekseevna, director Dorman Veniamin Davydovich. Our other well-known compatriots buried in this cemetery: Babich Evgeny Makarovich - a hockey player, Pokhlebkin William Vasilievich - an outstanding scientist, Fedorov Vladimir Grigorievich - a weapons designer. Today, the necropolis is in excellent condition and is a worthy place for burial. Thanks to its advantageous location and flexible opening hours, the Golovinsky Cemetery is a convenient place to visit.