Vagankovo Cemetery
Monument Historic Moscow cemetery with notable memorials and graves
Moscow’s Vagankovo Cemetery holds graves of writers, actors and musicians-Vladimir Vysotsky among them-and carved funerary monuments; visitors come to study memorial sculpture and to locate notable Russian cultural figures’ graves.
Vagankovo Cemetery is one of Moscow’s large historic cemeteries, located in the northwestern part of the city and established in the 18th century. It functions as an active cemetery and a place of commemoration with many notable burials from the 19th and 20th centuries.
The site is visited for its funerary monuments and the graves of well-known Russian cultural figures, and it contains a mix of simple plots, elaborate tombs and memorial chapels. Funeral activity and commemorative visits continue there, so sections vary between historic and modern use.
The cemetery sits within Moscow’s urban area and is accessible from central districts by surface transport; it lies inside the Moscow city limits, surrounded by residential and commercial neighborhoods.
- Notable burials: Contains graves of several prominent 20th-century Russian cultural figures, making particular plots frequent destinations for visitors and commemorations.
- Visitor practicalities: Open to the public with multiple pedestrian entrances and easiest reached from central Moscow by taxi or public transport; guided literature often helps locate specific graves.
Tips for Visiting Vagankovo Cemetery #
- Go early on a weekday to see Vagankovo Cemetery in relative calm-mornings are quieter and give more time to find notable graves without large tribute gatherings.
- Look out for famous graves and memorials (including Vladimir Vysotsky's site) that attract visitors and local commemorations-allow time to walk the main alleys rather than passing through quickly, since many important plots are spread across the cemetery.
- Be respectful: photography is common but keep voices low and follow any posted rules; guided walks and local cemetery tours can give much better context about the figures buried here than a self-guided visit.
Best Time to Visit Vagankovo Cemetery #
Visit in late spring through summer for the most comfortable conditions and easier walking around the cemetery.
Weather & Climate near Vagankovo Cemetery #
Vagankovo Cemetery's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (677 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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