Mytishchi is one of the most prominent and populous satellite cities bordering Russia’s capital. Situated immediately northeast of Moscow, it is deeply intertwined with the capital's history, economy, and infrastructure, while retaining a distinct industrial and historical identity of its own. To many Russians, the name Mytishchi immediately brings to mind two vital elements of urban life: water and transit.
The city first gained national importance in the late 18th century when Catherine the Great commissioned the Mytishchi aqueduct to provide Moscow with its first centralized supply of clean, fresh drinking water. In the modern era, Mytishchi is best known as the home of Metrowagonmash, a massive engineering enterprise that has manufactured the subway cars used by millions of commuters every day in Moscow, Eastern Europe, and beyond.
Today, Mytishchi is a rapidly growing urban center that offers a bridge between the high-paced life of Moscow and the greener, more spacious environs of Moscow Oblast. With its proximity to the Losiny Ostrov (Elk Island) National Park and a booming residential sector, it serves as a highly desirable location for families and professionals.
