Kaluga

The cradle of space exploration, surrounded by unique nature.
Kaluga is the city of Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, the founder of modern astronautics. Here you will learn the history of great discoveries.
The city stands on the high bank of the Oka River, breathing with open space, greenery, and tranquility. This is the place where you will surely fall in love with Russian nature.

City Photos

Photo: Shutterstock

Photo: Shutterstock

Photo: Shutterstock

What to Do

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Iconic places are waiting for you! These attractions allow you to feel the spirit and atmosphere of Russia, even if your trip is very short.

Central Park of Culture and Leisure

Central Park of Culture and Leisure

Enjoy nature in a historic park.

Embankment of the Yachenskoye Reservoir

Embankment of the Yachenskoye Reservoir

The reservoir is called the Kaluga Sea.

Find All the Little Cosmonauts

Find All the Little Cosmonauts

Kaluga has prepared a quest for visitors.

Museum of the History of Cosmonautics

Museum of the History of Cosmonautics

The first space museum in the world.

Nikola-Lenivets

Nikola-Lenivets

The largest open-air art park in Europe.

Planetarium

Show your children the starry sky.

Polotnyany Zavod

Polotnyany Zavod

A historic estate with a story.

Take a Ride on a River Tram

Take a Ride on a River Tram

Admire the Oka River and the city.

Teatralnaya Street

Teatralnaya Street

The main pedestrian street of the city.

Victory Square

A beautiful square with a majestic obelisk.

Visit the Astronomical Observatory

Visit the Astronomical Observatory

No museum in Russia has such equipment.

Vostok Carrier Rocket

Vostok Carrier Rocket

A real rocket stands on the bank of the reservoir.

What to See

Church of Cosmas and Damian

Church of Cosmas and Damian

A tall Baroque building with a bell tower.

Find All the Little Cosmonauts

Find All the Little Cosmonauts

Kaluga has prepared a quest for visitors.

Museum of the History of Cosmonautics

Museum of the History of Cosmonautics

The first space museum in the world.

Nikola-Lenivets

Nikola-Lenivets

The largest open-air art park in Europe.

Polotnyany Zavod

Polotnyany Zavod

A historic estate with a story.

Stone Bridge

The oldest bridge in Russia.

Tsiolkovsky House Museum

Tsiolkovsky House Museum

The home of the founder of astronautics.

Victory Square

A beautiful square with a majestic obelisk.

Visit the Astronomical Observatory

Visit the Astronomical Observatory

No museum in Russia has such equipment.

Vostok Carrier Rocket

Vostok Carrier Rocket

A real rocket stands on the bank of the reservoir.

How to Get There

Kazan

about 1.5 hours

Saint Petersburg

about 1 hour

Yekaterinburg

about 3 hours

Interesting Facts

654

years

the age of Kaluga. The city was founded in 1371.

30

bronze cosmonaut figurines

are hidden around the city.

160

meters

the length of the oldest bridge in Russia.

144

tons

the weight of the "Vostok" space rocket standing in the city.

Kaluga Tourist Information Center

Kaluga, Lenina St., 124

Mon–Thu 9 am‑6:15 pm;
Fri 9 am‑5 pm;
Sat and Sun 10 am‑5 pm.

visit-kaluga.ru

Navigation

54.51,36.25

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Weather in Kaluga

-7°C/+19°F

09.01.2026

snow

snow

Sunrise

08:53

Sunset

16:30

Humidity

86%

Wind

6 km/h

High

-2°C/+28°F

Low

-7°C/+19°F

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