Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street

Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street

Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street in 2013
Native name	Улица Большая Дмитровка (Russian)
Length	1 km (0.62 mi)
Location	Moscow, Russia Central Administrative Okrug Tverskoy District

Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street is a street located in Tverskoy District of Moscow. It runs from Okhotny Ryad to Strastnoy Boulevard. The numbering of houses is carried out from Okhotny Ryad.

Etymology

The name has been known since the 14th century. The street is named in reference to the road leading to the city of Dmitrov.[1]

Notable buildings

The House of the Unions is located on the corner of Bolshaya Dmitrovka and Okhotny Ryad streets.[2]

References

1. Сытин П. Из истории московских улиц. — : Московский рабочий, 1958. — С. 233.
2. "The official website of the House of the Unions". House of the Unions.

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