Coordinates: 55°50′24″N 38°11′53″E / 55.84°N 38.19806°E
Monino (Russian: Мо́нино) is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) in Shchyolkovsky District of Moscow Oblast, Russia, situated 38 kilometers (24 mi) east of Moscow. Population: 22,809 (2010 Census preliminary results);[1] 20,017 (2002 Census);[2] 18,582 (1989 Census).[3]
The Central Air Force Museum in Monino is one of the world's largest aviation museums, and the largest for Russian aircraft. 173 aircraft and 127 aircraft engines are on display, and the museum also features collections of weapons, instruments, uniforms, artwork, and other air-related items. A library containing books, films, and photos is also accessible to visitors. Tours are given by ex-pilots. The museum opened its doors in 1958. Since the museum is situated on the territory of a military division (Gagarin Air Force Academy), all visitors must pass the entrance gate to the complex. It is no longer required to first obtain special permission to visit (Summer 2006).
There is a Mineral spa complex Monino capable of serving 150 people simultaneously.
Monino is home to VVA-Podmoskovye, current champions of the Professional Rugby League, Russia's national rugby union competition. VVA have won the title eight times, in 1993, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. They were also nine-time winners of the Soviet Championship.
Monino can be reached from the Yaroslavsky Rail Terminal in central Moscow by the suburban elektrichka commuter train.
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