Big Ordynka Street
Moscow, Bolshaya Ordynka Street
Description:
Big Ordynka is a street in the center of Moscow, one of the oldest streets of the historical district of Zamoskvorechye.
Now the street serves as the border between the districts of Zamoskvorechye and Yakimanka.
The events of Russian history are also connected with this street. According to one version, the name of the street goes back to the Horde – people who carried tribute to the Horde, collected from the Russian principalities.
In the Time of Troubles, in September 1612, at the height of the battle of Moscow on the street was Klimentevsky prison. Its defense is one of the central events of the battle.
Currently, there are many famous houses and temples on the street. For example, the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow”.
