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Voykit pocket guide · Russia
Dmitrov
Дмитров
Go for one day from Moscow: kremlin ramparts, Assumption Cathedral and Boris and Gleb Monastery, all walkable in 3–4 hours.
Dmitrov is a small city about 65 km north of Moscow, founded in 1154, with an earth-rampart kremlin, a 16th-century cathedral and a working monastery. The centre is compact and walkable; most travellers see it as a day trip from Moscow by suburban train, and one night is enough if you want the monastery at a quiet hour.
- Country
- Russia
- Local name
- Дмитров
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (hard frost), Nov (wet and grey)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- RUB
- Money
- Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget RUB 2,500–4,000 excl. bed · Mid RUB 4,000–7,500 excl. bed · High RUB 7,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- All emergencies 112 · Police 102 · Ambulance 103
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | RUB 150–300 |
| Self-service canteen lunch | RUB 300–600 |
| Pizza or fast food meal | RUB 400–800 |
| Beer, draught in a bar / can in a shop | RUB 250–450 / RUB 80–150 |
| 5 km taxi3.1 mi taxi | RUB 300–500 |
| Museum entry | RUB 50–300 |
| Suburban train, Moscow one way | RUB 200–300 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SVO · Sheremetyevo International
- About 40 km south; no direct rail link to Dmitrov — bus or taxi to a Savyolovsky-line station first.About 25 mi south; no direct rail link to Dmitrov — bus or taxi to a Savyolovsky-line station first.
- DME · Domodedovo
- Far side of Moscow; allow 2.5–3 h by rail via the city.
Typical fares
- Train Dmitrov → Moscow (Savyolovsky)
- about RUB 200–300, 1 h 15 min–1 h 30 min (check)
- Taxi station → kremlin
- RUB 200–400
- City bus ride
- about RUB 60 (check)
Get around
The centre is small and walkable — kremlin, cathedral, monastery and museums sit within about 1.5 km of each other. City buses cover the outer districts; taxis are cheap for short hops. The railway station is a 10–15 min walk from the kremlin.The centre is small and walkable — kremlin, cathedral, monastery and museums sit within about 0.9 mi of each other. City buses cover the outer districts; taxis are cheap for short hops. The railway station is a 10–15 min walk from the kremlin.
See and do
Known for
- Kremlin earth ramparts and Nikolskiye gate
- Assumption Cathedral (16th century)
- Boris and Gleb Monastery
- Kropotkin house museum
- Frog Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | Suburban train from Dmitrov station to Savyolovsky terminal | About 1.5 h |
| Sergiev Posad | Bus or car east | About 1 h |
| Klin | Car or train via Moscow region lines | About 1 h by car |
| Abramtsevo | Car or bus toward Sergiyev Posad | About 1.5 h |
| Shchyolkovo | Car or rail via Moscow | About 1.5–2 h |
Sleep
- Centre near Sovetskaya ploshchad
- Walking distance to the kremlin, cathedral and restaurants; best for one night.
- Professionalnaya ulitsa
- North of the centre, 15–20 min walk in; several larger hotels and the Extreme Park.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Здравствуйтеzdrastvuyte |
| Thank you | Спасибоspasiba |
| How much is it? | Сколько стоит?skolka stoit |
| Can I pay by card? | Можно оплатить картой?mozhna oplatit kartay |
| Where is the toilet? | Где туалет?gde tualet |
| One ticket, please | Один билет, пожалуйстаadin bilet, pozhaluysta |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Suburban train timetables change; check the operator's site the day before.
- Museum hours are limited and can close without notice — the regional museum is closed Sun–Tue (check).
- Winter ice on the kremlin ramparts and stairs; wear grip soles.
- Carry your passport and migration card; document checks happen.
- Card payment can fail on older terminals — keep some rubles in cash.
Dmitrov is a quiet provincial city and street crime is low; the real risks are winter ice, unlit paths along the canal and long gaps between suburban trains late at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Dmitrov yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kremlin earth ramparts and Nikolskiye gate
- Assumption Cathedral (16th century)
- Boris and Gleb Monastery
- Kropotkin house museum
- Frog Museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Dmitrov, revision 5309427 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5309427
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
DmitrovДмитров
По этому адресу, пожалуйста
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
Most embassies are in Moscow; check your government's advice page for consular contacts before travel.
Tourist information centre is on Torgovaya ploshchad, by the kremlin's wooden gate.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/dmitrov). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.