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Volokolamsk
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Volokolamsk; train or bus from Moscow, see the historic Kremlin and cathedral, then return.
Volokolamsk is a small historic town west of Moscow with a medieval Kremlin, a 15th‑century cathedral and nearby monastery sites. It is reachable by suburban train or intercity bus, and its sights fit comfortably into a single day.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid December–February (cold, limited daylight)
- Airport
- SVO
- Nights
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- Eastern Europe ↗Re-read your government's advice for Moldova (it covers Transnistria) in the week you travel; the situation next door changes fast.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Volokolamsk112 ▾
- General emergency112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Volokolamsk, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetyVolokolamsk is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep an eye on belongings in crowded buses and train stations.
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSVO Sheremetyevo International Airport (Train or bus to Moscow, then about 1.5 h to Volokolamsk (check connections).).
- Getting aroundLocal buses 5, 28, 31, 48, 71 connect the train/bus stations to the Kremlin.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SVO Sheremetyevo International Airport (Train or bus to Moscow, then about 1.5 h to Volokolamsk (check connections).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Volokolamsk: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
7 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
6 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local buses 5, 28, 31, 48, 71 connect the train/bus stations to the Kremlin. Walking is easy within the compact historic centre.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yaropolets estate
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus 28 or 963 from Volokolamsk to "Yaropolets-1"; about 30 min
Free access to the restored Goncharov estate; enjoy park grounds.
Teryaevo monastery
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus 23 or 31 from Volokolamsk; about 55 min, or drive via R108/R107
Preserved 15th‑century Joseph‑Volotsky monastery, worth a visit if time permits.
Rzhev
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total travel
Evening suburban train westward; about 1 h 30 min
Longer trip; consider only if extending stay.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Volokolamsk train station area
Closest to bus stop "Gorod" and the historic centre; convenient for day‑trippers.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₽800–1 200 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₽1 200–2 000 excl. bed
- High
- ₽2 000+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Train tickets cost ₽200 from Tushino, ₽240 from Rizhskiy – check current price.
- Roads on the M9 between Shahovskaya and Velikie Luki are in poor condition; allow extra travel time.
- Last suburban train from Moscow arrives around 18:24; plan return before late evening.Last suburban train from Moscow arrives around 6:24 PM; plan return before late evening.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Volokolamsk. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid December–February (cold, limited daylight)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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