Shchyolkovo (Russian: Щёлково, IPA: [ˈɕːɵlkəvə]) is a city and the administrative center of Shchyolkovsky District in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located on the Klyazma River (Oka's tributary), 20 kilometers (12 mi) northeast of Moscow. Population: 134,211 (2021 census); 110,411 (2010 census); 112,865 (2002 Census); 109,255 (1989 Census); 91,000 (1977).

History

It dates back to the 16th century.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Shchyolkovo serves as the administrative center of Shchyolkovsky District. As an administrative division, it is, together with seven rural localities, incorporated within Shchyolkovsky District as the City of Shchyolkovo. As a municipal division, the City of Shchyolkovo is incorporated within Shchyolkovsky Municipal District as Shchyolkovo Urban Settlement.

Transportation

Shchyolkovo, railway station

The city is reachable in about one hour by suburban trains from the Yaroslavsky railway station in Moscow.

In the summer of 2025, new commuter trains Ivolga began operating in Shchyolkovo.

Culture

Shchyolkovo Museum of History and Local Lore

The Shchyolkovo District Museum of History and Local Lore was established in 1967 by a decision of the Shchyolkovo City Committee of the CPSU. The museum was originally located in the District Palace of Culture. In 1999, it moved to the city center, occupying the first stone building in Shchyolkovo, constructed in the early 20th century in the Art Nouveau style. The building was originally a shopping center that included the head office of the joint-stock company Shchyolkovo Manufactory A. Sinitsyn and Sons; during the First World War, it served as a hospital for the treatment of wounded soldiers.

Twin towns – sister cities

Shchyolkovo is twinned with:

Notes

Sources

  • Губернатор Московской области. Постановление №123-ПГ от 28 сентября 2010 г. «Об учётных данных административно-территориальных и территориальных единиц Московской области», в ред. Постановления №252-ПГ от 26 июня 2015 г. «О внесении изменения в учётные данные административно-территориальных и территориальных единиц Московской области». Опубликован: "Информационный вестник Правительства МО", №10, 30 октября 2010 г. (Governor of Moscow Oblast. Resolution #123-PG of September 28, 2010 On the Inventory Data of the Administrative-Territorial and Territorial Units of Moscow Oblast, as amended by the Resolution #252-PG of June 26, 2015 On Amending the Inventory Data of the Administrative-Territorial and Territorial Units of Moscow Oblast. ).
  • Московская областная Дума. Закон №83/2005-ОЗ от 28 февраля 2005 г. «О статусе и границах Щёлковского муниципального района, вновь образованных в его составе городских и сельских поселений и существующих на территории Щёлковского района Московской области муниципальных образований», в ред. Закона №145/2013-ОЗ от 4 декабря 2013 г. «О внесении изменения в Закон Московской области "О статусе и границах Щёлковского муниципального района, вновь образованных в его составе городских и сельских поселений и существующих на территории Щёлковского района Московской области муниципальных образований"». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Ежедневные Новости. Подмосковье", №44, 12 марта 2005 г. (Moscow Oblast Duma. Law #83/2005-OZ of February 28, 2005 On the Status and Borders of Shchyolkovsky Municipal District, Newly Established Urban and Rural Settlements Within Its Territory, and the Existing Municipal Formations on the Territory of Shchyolkovsky District, as amended by the Law #145/2013-OZ of December 4, 2013 On Amending the Law of Moscow Oblast "On the Status and Borders of Shchyolkovsky Municipal District, Newly Established Urban and Rural Settlements Within Its Territory, and the Existing Municipal Formations on the Territory of Shchyolkovsky District". Effective as of the day of the official publication.).