You don't have to leave the city to swim in sea water. We present six swimming pools in Moscow, where the water will make you feel like you’re at a resort.
Mikhail Karpukhin
Deputy Head of the Moscow State University Research Center, Candidate of Biological SciencesSea water contains two microelements, which are very depleted in our habitat (flat areas far from the sea): iodine and selenium. It is worth noting that our body is capable of absorbing iodine over its entire surface; those who made an iodine mesh for themselves, for example, for muscle strains, were convinced of this. Also, sea water is a less favorable place for the development of microorganisms harmful to humans. For example, salmonella, which loves constant water temperature, does not develop in sea water by default. Sea water has a higher density and is a little easier to swim in, so we can assume that it will be easier for beginners to learn to swim in a pool with sea water rather than fresh water. However, do not forget that the quality of water in such a pool will depend on the quality of the water at the place of its intake. Special requirements are imposed on the collection site to protect the consumer from undesirable health consequences. Also, do not forget that even sea water is subject to careful control and disinfection.
The quality of water in the pool should be checked when changing the disinfectant, after general cleaning, according to the analytical testing plan. At the same time, not only the quality of water in the pool is monitored, but also washouts from surfaces (in the shower, next to the pool bowl, etc.) are taken to determine microbiological safety. Some large swimming pools have their own laboratories for constant technological monitoring of the condition of the system.
Pool "Atlant"
Address: m. "Volgogradsky Prospekt", st. Talalikhina, 28.
Working hours: Mon-Fri - 07:00-22:00, Sat-Sun - 08:00-21:00.
Cost of visit: 1,000 rub. per session, subscription for 4 visits - 3,600 rubles, subscription for 8 visits - 6,800 rubles.
The Atlant pool was already included in our selection. We told you that the saturated salt solution is extracted from an underground sea lake and then undergoes a thorough cleaning before being released into the pool. “Atlanta” has 7 lanes of 25 meters each, the depth varies from 1 to 5 meters, and the water temperature, as a rule, is not less than 28 degrees. A special feature of Atlanta Moscow is that you can even go scuba diving in the pool and receive an international certificate. The pool is open to everyone; sea water will be useful for pregnant women and infants. You won’t be allowed into Atlant without a certificate, but if you didn’t have time to go to the clinic, you can undergo a medical examination right on the spot (cost - 500 rubles). "Atlant" offers special prices for "family" visits to the pool, discounts for children and pensioners - the price can be specified.
Zlata Ludannaya
young mother, pool visitorI am completely satisfied - the pool is clean, the water is a pleasant temperature, and my skin does not dry out after visiting the pool. Of course, when choosing a pool, the composition of the water and the cleaning system played a big role. I went to Atlant for special classes for pregnant women, and soon we will go there with my daughter for infant swimming.
Fitness club "Kimberly Land"
Ekaterina Druzhinina
advertising manager of the Kimberly Land fitness clubSea water in our fitness club is prepared according to recipes from the legendary balneological resorts of Russia: Essentuki, Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk. Every two hours we monitor the water quality in the club's pool. The main peak of the pool's workload occurs in the morning (from 9:00 to 10:30) and in the evening (from 18:00 to 20:30). The rest of the time you can swim freely on the paths.
Fitness club La Salute
The La Salute fitness club has a spacious seawater swimming pool (4 lanes of 23 meters each), lined natural stone. The club uses the latest system ionization of water, which made it possible to abandon its chlorination. Both children and adults can learn to swim under the guidance of professional trainers. Visitors can also choose group and personal classes in any type of water aerobics. After visiting the pool, you can relax in the hydromassage, relax on a sun lounger, or visit the Roman steam room or sauna.
Margarita Shcherbina
vice-champion of the Moscow Cup in the category of classic female bodybuildingI have been visiting the La Salute club for several months now. When choosing a club, I was guided by the convenience of the location and a varied range of services, functional exercise equipment, since I play sports professionally and am a fairly sophisticated user. I often visit the club’s pool; after a hard training week I like to relax, swim and go to the hammam. I think that the seawater pool perfectly complemented the considerable range of services offered by the club. In many fitness clubs, the workload occurs in the evening, but at La Salute I did not notice such sharp changes - you can always swim freely.
Fitness club "Fitness Territory"
Four clubs of the Territory of Fitness network have a swimming pool: on Aviamotornaya, Bratislavskaya, Zhulebino and Pechatniki. The pool uses brine - this is concentrated sea water with a salinity 1.5 times greater than the salinity of the world's oceans. The water in the Fitness Territory pools goes through three stages of purification: first it is passed through a quartz sand filter, then it undergoes biological disinfection, followed by ultraviolet purification. In addition to individual classes and water aerobics classes, visitors to the Fitness Territory in Pechatniki and Zhulebino can train on a water exercise bike.
Anastasia Peleshenko
director of water programs of the network of clubs "Territory of Fitness"I have heard more than once from our club members that we do not have the smell of chlorine, which is usually present in municipal swimming pools. This is not only pleasant from an aesthetic point of view, but also gives a good cosmetic effect. The skin becomes softer, there is no feeling of dryness after leaving the pool. Athletes who regularly exercise in the pool note a beneficial effect on their nails and hair - they become stronger and look healthier. It is believed that salty water calms and helps relieve stress. At the same time, sea water helps beginners learn to swim - it is a little easier to stay on the surface, which is especially good for children.
Water aerobics is very popular in our clubs. We offer more than 20 types of group lessons in the water, and each one is almost fully booked. This type of training is in the top in terms of attendance. We conduct functional, strength and aerobic classes that are in no way inferior in effectiveness to training in the gym. Water aerobics has some advantages: the muscles don’t hurt, the load on the joints is less, and the exercises are easier to perform. And group lessons in the water are a great way to lift your spirits. The more people, the more emotions and the more stronger energy workout! Sometimes it seems that the pool is simply boiling and seething with the endorphins that we produce.
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If you stay in the city this summer and don’t go to the sea, this does not mean that you are destined to do without a tan and not lie on the white Maldivian sand. Localway has prepared a list of the most comfortable, beautiful and accessible beaches and outdoor pools in Moscow. Parties by the water, water aerobics classes, jazz concerts and refreshing cocktails are already in our guide!
Pool, Beach
15 000 square meters at VDNKh they were allocated for the city beach “Port”. Four swimming pools, two for adults (standard and VIP), two for children with a slide for games. The water is heated to 28–30 degrees and automatically purified.
There is an area with sun loungers, volleyball courts, table tennis tables and a training area. You can play sports alone or in groups: in the morning there are classes in yoga, water polo, and swimming. Animators work in the children's area throughout the day. Master classes for children are often organized; a detailed schedule is on the pool website.
In Porto you can also take Lindy Hop dance classes.
You can refresh yourself in the restaurant of the same name, or refresh yourself with soft drinks or cocktails in one of three themed bars.
How much: for one session (3 hours) in the standard zone 800 rubles on weekdays and 1500 rubles on weekends, in the VIP zone 2000 and 3000 rubles respectively. Sun lounger included in price
When: Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 22:00, Friday to Sunday from 10:00 to 6:00
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Two small swimming pools for children and adults in Sokolniki Park have been in constant demand for several seasons. This is what causes the queues: it is better to come here in the morning if you want to swim and sunbathe calmly.
The Pool has artificial ponds made in Italy and Germany (one heated), sun loungers, ping-pong tables, aerobics classes, and a cafe with a summer veranda. There are changing rooms and showers. People come here not only to swim, but also to dance by the pool. Parties take place from Monday to Saturday, with guests from Gipsy, Space Moscow, Icon and other fashionable metropolitan establishments playing.
How much: one session on weekdays for adults - from 400 to 500 rubles, for children - from 150. On weekends for adults - from 600 to 1100, for children - from 300. You can spend the whole day in the pool, from Monday to Friday it will cost from 600 to 1100 rubles, on weekends - from 1400 to 1700 rubles. A sun lounger is included in the price. The schedule of sessions can be found here http://park.sokolniki.com/activities/3
When: daily from 10.00 to 22.00
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You can sunbathe in Gorky Park on three platforms, but you can’t swim anywhere. A white sand beach has appeared at Pionersky Pond, sun loungers have been placed at Golitsynsky Pond and Wi-Fi has been installed, so if you are looking for the perfect workplace on weekends, then you can safely go here. There is no need to pay to rent sun loungers.
Those who like to sunbathe by the water can go to Olive Beach on the Moskva River embankment. You can enjoy the sun on the public part of the beach for free, bringing a towel with you. You will have to pay for another part of the beach, sun loungers, showers and the opportunity to order refreshing lemonade or Greek salad.
How much: free at Pionersky and Golitsynsky ponds. “Olive Beach” - free if you order food (average bill 1500 rubles), if you take a sun lounger separately, then from 700 to 1000 on weekdays and weekends, respectively
When: daily from 10:00 until the last guest
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Krymsky Val (Pushkinskaya embankment 8), 9, Moscow
Volleyball, Beach, Fitness, Gym, Playground, Pool
If you can’t go to the Maldives this summer, you can go to the Water Stadium. The Royal Beach Club has specially brought Maldivian sand, umbrellas and wooden sun loungers. Swimming is officially allowed, but the water is not perfectly clean, although the bottom is cleaned regularly. There are two recreation areas: regular and VIP.
In the cafe located right there you can enjoy a salad with artichokes, asparagus, pear and Gorgonzola, tuna tartare with avocado and fennel, pizza, pasta, steaks and grilled dishes. Entertainment includes a dance floor, water skiing and scooters. Parties are held here periodically, but there is no fixed schedule; you can see the poster on the website http://royalbar.moscow/afisha/.
How much: 1000 rubles from Monday to Thursday for the whole day, 2000 rubles from Friday to Sunday and on holidays. The price includes a sunbed and a towel
Pool
There are two swimming pools on Luzhnetskaya Embankment - one sports, one beach. The sports facility has 8 lanes for professionals and for those who like to swim fast. Those who prefer a relaxed style and a comfortable water temperature swim at the beach - it is heated to 29°C. There is a row of sun loungers nearby where you can sunbathe.
It has its own fitness studio, specializing in functional training and running, and in the mornings you can practice water aerobics under the guidance of a professional trainer.
There are locker rooms and saunas, the cost of which is included in the ticket. As for entertainment, you can play beach volleyball or lie on the lawn in the recreation area. Equipped for children special area, and for the fans healthy eating- fresh bar.
How much: on weekdays - from 800 to 1500, on weekends and holidays - from 800 to 2000
Pool, Beach
One of the most budget-friendly pools in Moscow - a session of swimming and sunbathing from 200 rubles. Two adult and one children's pools are installed on pontoons directly in the Moscow River, which creates swimming conditions in natural conditions. The water is supplied from the river, but is purified and heated to 24°C.
Here you can play volleyball, climb the climbing wall or work out on a specially equipped area. Good news for outdoor barbecue lovers - there is a special area near the beach where you can grill kebabs.
Mini golf, Beauty salon and spa, Bath and sauna, Fitness, Dancing, Gym, Swimming pool, Tennis
The capital's most popular open-air swimming pool with 50-meter and 25-meter artificial reservoirs with eight lanes is no less in demand in the summer. There are also two children's pools, the water in which is heated.
At Chaika, under the guidance of a trainer, you can learn to swim, do aqua aerobics, mini-golf, yoga, running, and dancing. One of important points- a medical certificate is required here, so before going you will have to see a doctor.
How much: a whole day in the pool costs 2,000 rubles, this amount includes any training and a sauna. Two hours in the pool - 1,000 rubles. There are cards for one and several months, when using which the price is much more favorable
When: Monday to Saturday from 7:00 to 22:45 (entrance until 22:00), Sunday from 8:00 to 21:00 (entry until 20:00)
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If you've never been to a backyard beach, visiting Flacon will be an interesting experience. The design factory, converted from an abandoned industrial area, is small in size, but located in the very center. There is a small pool and sand area. Although the place is open 24 hours a day, swimming in the pool at night is not allowed.
The first ski park in Russia also operates here, and you can rent a skimboard. Skimiing is something like surfing, the difference is in the size of the board and the fact that you can surf in shallow water. There are many cafes, local designer shops, and open spaces around. There is a summer bar, there are hammocks, gazebos, and ping-pong tables. Admission is free, but you will have to pay to rent a sunbed and towel.
Beach
You can soak up the sun, occasionally taking a dip in the pool and admiring the yachts moored on one side of the club, at the Shore house. The author of the project is restaurateur Arkady Novikov, so, of course, there is also a cafe here, where you can order refreshing lemonades, hookahs, and dishes of Azerbaijani, Uzbek, European and Japanese cuisines. On Saturdays and Sundays there is a children's menu and a children's room.
Entertainment includes renting boats, speedboats, water skis and wakeboards.
How much: weekdays - 1,000 rubles (entrance, towel, sun lounger); weekends - 2,000 rubles (entrance, towel, sun lounger)
When: daily from 10:00 to 21:00
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Find yourself on an island while staying in the city - in Serebryany Bor the Moscow River makes a bend, encircling a small part of the land. The beach stretches along the shore and takes more than a kilometer. It’s always crowded here, with the biggest crowd on Sunday afternoons: it’s worth taking this into account if you want to sunbathe in a relaxed atmosphere. The territory of Serebryany Bor is one large beach, divided into sections, beach No. 3 is the most popular. Swimming is officially allowed; you can buy ice cream and cold drinks on the shore. There are volleyball courts, changing cabins, toilets, and umbrellas.
You can also swim in Bottomless Lake, which is located on an island where there are usually slightly fewer people. By the way, you can also find barbecue places there.
How much: free
When: 24 hours a day
Moscow is not the most favorable place for lovers of swimming: a few beaches and a river with a bad reputation force city residents, even with the arrival of summer, to go to the sea in other countries or go to swimming pools. At the beginning of the next swimming season, The Village made a selection of city pools in the center and not only: what you need to get into the pool, how much a subscription costs and where you can learn to swim with a coach - in our guide.
Things to think about in advance
Medical certificate
A certificate is required to be presented at all pools from the list below, except for the Aqua Complex in Luzhniki. It’s actually not difficult to get it even without a visit to the clinic. One of simple ways, although not the most budget-friendly, - get it right in the Chaika outdoor pool, and at the same time swim there and sunbathe.
Session schedule
Most public pools, especially those attached to educational institutions, have strict schedules. Some hours during the day are reserved for students or students of sports schools. Evening and morning sessions are usually free for single visits and season ticket holders. This can be annoying at first, but if you get used to arriving at a specific session, you can learn to better manage your time. Most pools regularly update their session schedules on their website.
Prevention in the summer season
In summer, almost all pools are closed for about a month for maintenance or repairs. Not at the same time. Everyone has their own prevention schedule, so you can always find a workable option.
Sports training
If you need to learn to swim or improve your level in this matter, you can check the contacts of a coach or swimming school in the pool. Usually the administrator is ready to provide the phone number of specialists who work in the pool and swimming schools that rent lanes for group and individual training. Mavis School, I Love Swimming and Swim Rocket often hold their classes in the pools in the center.
Swimming pool "University" at Moscow State Technical University (PKU) named after K. G. Razumovsky
Address: st. Zemlyanoy Val, 71, building 2, art. "Taganskaya Ring"
Working hours: Mon. - Fri: 07:00–23:00; Sat. - Sun: 09:00–22:00
Options: length 25 meters, depth 1.8–2.05 meters, 4 tracks
Prices: one-time visit - 400 rubles, subscription for 10 visits over 5 weeks - 3,500 rubles, not tied to a calendar month, valid from the date of the first lesson
The pool is located near the Taganskaya metro station - five to ten minutes walk from the Circle. It is quite new (built in 2011-2012), there are high ceilings, large windows and a lot of natural light during sunny days, colorful tiles on the walls.
Current information about available sessions can be found on the website. According to pool visitors, not all classes are included in the schedule - for example, around noon on Sunday there are a lot of children, although this is not noted in the schedule. You can pay for your visit by card through the terminal with a small commission.
Swimming pool of the Palace of Children and Youth Creativity on Miusy
Swimming pool of the Palace of Children and Youth Creativity on Miusy
Address: st. Alexandra Nevsky, 4, st. "Belorusskaya"
Working hours: Mon. - Sat: 07:00–22:00; Sun: 09:00–17:45. In June 2018, opening hours: Mon. - Sat: 07:45–21:00, Sun. - day off.
Options: length 25 meters, depth 1.1–4 meters, 4 tracks
Prices: there are no one-time visits, a subscription can be purchased for at least 4 sessions, the price per session is 350 rubles
Open until the end of June, then closed for renovations until the end of summer
The pool was recently renovated and a three-stage water purification system was installed: ultraviolet, sand, chlorine. There are no one-time visits; you can buy a subscription for at least four visits a month, which will also help you develop a habit. The show schedule and information about downloading tracks are published on the website.
To practice swimming in a group with a coach, you can enroll in one of the swimming schools that rent lanes for classes here: for example, “Mavis” or I Love Swimming. You can also study individually at a swimming school or get a recommendation from a coach directly at the pool administrator.
Swimming pool of the Russian University of Economics named after G. V. Plekhanov
Prices: one-time visit - 350 rubles, subscription - 280 rubles per session, minimum 4 sessions per calendar month
Opening hours during the summer season - 2018: in July and August will be open only on weekdays from 14:30 to 22:00
It is convenient to walk to the pool from “Serpukhovskaya” or “Paveletskaya” (about ten minutes). You can pay for the session in cash or by card at the administrator. IN group pool on VKontakte, employees answer questions and publish a schedule of the pool’s workload for each month: when which lanes are occupied by swimming schools, students and season ticket holders. A nice bonus is that we recently installed tropical rain shower heads.
If you want to go to the pool with a subscription, you need to keep in mind that they are sold from the 21st until the end of the previous month. That is, for example, a subscription for July must be purchased before the end of June.
Sports complex "Burevestnik" of the I.M. Sechenov University
Sports complex "Burevestnik" of the I.M. Sechenov University
Address: st. Plyushchikha, 57, st. "Park Kultury", "Frunzenskaya", "Smolenskaya"
Working hours: Mon. - Fri: 07:00–23:00, Sat. - Sun: 07:00–21:00
Options: length 25 meters, depth 2.30–2.70 meters, 8 lanes
Prices: one-time visit: 07:00–15:00 - 350 rubles, 16:00–23:00 - 500 rubles, subscriptions - 1,200–4,500 rubles depending on the number of classes per month and session time
“Burevestnik” is a clean and modern swimming pool; it began operating after restoration in March 2016. The pool itself is covered in stainless steel, and there is even a small sauna in the showers. Open to visitors at any time, except during sanitary academic hours (14:45–15:30, 17:00–20:00). It is better to check the exact schedule of sessions on the website before visiting. So, the first session starts at 07:15. The locker rooms are small, but there are usually not many visitors early in the morning or evening.
Training and sports center "Trud"
Address: Varshavskoe highway, 14, building 1, st. MCC "Verkhnie Kotly"
Working hours: Mon. - Fri: 07:00–22:30; Sat: 07:00–21:00; Sun: 09:00–21:00, the exact schedule of sessions can be found on the pool website
Options: main pool length 50 meters, depth 2.20 meters, 8 lanes
Prices: there are no one-time visits, a subscription for 3 months - 10 thousand rubles, 6 months - 13 thousand rubles, a year - 17,900 rubles
Opening hours during the summer season - 2018: Every year the pool closes for a week at the end of August
The Trud sports complex was built in 1979 for the 1980 Olympics to train professional swimmers. By 2016, the pool was restored - it is quite neat, clean and bright thanks to large windows along the entire pool.
Students from Olympic reserve schools still train here. Anyone can also use a subscription, but strictly during the hours open to individual visitors. The exact schedule of sessions can be found on the website or by phone. There are also extended subscriptions, which include other services of the sports center, including GYM's and group classes, like in a fitness club. The pool complex also includes a shooting range.
For older visitors, the first two lanes are usually allocated, there is a separate lane for professional swimmers, and group classes are usually held on the other, outer lane. You need to be mentally prepared for the fact that a pool employee is constantly on duty in the locker rooms.
Swimming pool "Pioneer"
Swimming pool "Pioneer"
Website: No
Address: st. Fotieva, 16, bldg. 2, art. "University", "Sparrow Hills"
Working hours: Mon. - Sat: 07:00–23:00; Sun: 09:30–20:00, the exact schedule of sessions can be clarified by phone
Options: length 25 meters, depth 1.25–3.95 meters, 6 lanes
Prices: there are no one-time visits; subscriptions - 350 rubles per session (for purchases of three sessions or more), tied to a calendar month; no new subscriptions will be issued until September 2018
"Pioneer", according to reviews of local residents, is a well-renovated Soviet swimming pool in the area. The windows are large, there is a lot of natural light during the day. The locker rooms are in fair condition. There are no one-time visits, you can buy a subscription, for this you will need to conclude an agreement, so don’t forget your passport.
This season you won't be able to get into the pool until September. Although it officially closes for maintenance only at the end of June, new passes are no longer issued.
Sports complex "Arbat"
Address: st. Kompozitorskaya, 17, tel. Art. "Smolenskaya"
Working hours: Mon. - Fri: 07:00–22:00; Sat. - Sun: 09:00–19:00, the exact schedule of sessions can be found on the pool website
Options: length 25 meters, depth 1.4–1.7 meters, 5 tracks
Prices: one-time visit: weekday evenings and weekends - 350 rubles, weekday mornings and afternoons - 300 rubles, subscriptions - 1,800–1,900 rubles for 8 visits within 30 days depending on the time of the session, without reference to the calendar month
The main advantage of the Arbat pool is its location inside the Garden Ring - behind Lotte Plaza, not far from the intersection of the Garden Ring and New Arbat. But this circumstance also has a downside - the pool is small, and the changing rooms and showers can be crowded during peak hours. The visit can only be paid in cash. In addition to the certificate, you must present your passport.
Swimming pool of the Grebnoy Canal complex in Krylatskoye
Swimming pool of the Grebnoy Canal complex in Krylatskoye
Address: st. Krylatskaya, 2, st. "Krylatskoe"
Working hours: Mon. - Sun: 07:00–23:00
Options: length 25 meters, depth 1.2–1.8 meters, 8 tracks
Prices: one-time visit: 07:00–16:00 - 300 rubles, 16:00–23:00 - 400 rubles, subscriptions 2–4 thousand rubles depending on the number of classes per week and session time; Season ticket sales are currently suspended
Opening hours during the summer season - 2018: closed from July 2 to August, exact opening date in August will be announced later
The swimming pool in Krylatskoye opened in February 2018 as part of a large-scale reconstruction program of the Grebnoy Canal sports complex. Here, competitions and classes in rowing, kayaking and canoeing are held on open water.
The equipment here is quite modern. There is also a gym in the pool building.
This year the pool will be closed for about a month from July 2nd. The sale of season tickets has already been stopped and will be resumed in August.
Sports complex "Olympic"
Address: Olympic Ave., 16, building 1 and 2, art. "Peace Avenue"
Working hours: training pool: Mon. - Fri: 07:00–22:00; Sat. - Sun: 09:00–19:00; demonstration pool: Mon. - Fri: 18:00–20:00; Sat. - Sun: 09:00–19:00; jumping sector: Mon. - Sun: 07:00–22:00
Options: swimming sector: length 50 meters, depth 2.2 meters, 10 lanes; jumping: length 25 meters, depth 6 meters, 8 tracks
Prices: one-time visit - 300–450 rubles depending on the time of the session, subscription for at least 4 sessions: 275 rubles per session in the daytime, 380 rubles per session in the evening
Opening hours during the summer season - 2018: will be closed in August
The Olympic swimming pool was built specifically for the XXII Olympic Games 1980
There are actually three swimming pools at the Olimpiyskiy: a 25-meter one in the diving sector and two 50-meter ones in the swimming section: training and demonstration. The water at the Olimpiysky is called fast - 12 Olympic records, 49 world and 42 European records were set in it, as follows from the information on the pool’s website. If you want to feel the atmosphere of records, it is better to go straight to the demonstration bath, where professional championships are held.
If you are interested in trying to learn diving, you can sign up for the appropriate section. The training includes exercises on land - there is a special room in the pool for this.
According to some visitors, the concentration of chlorine in the Olimpiysky tastes higher than in other pools. According to official data, water quality in the pool is constantly measured to ensure compliance with all necessary standards.
Outdoor swimming pool "Chaika"
Outdoor swimming pool "Chaika"
Address and contacts: Turchaninov lane, 3, building 1, art. "Park Kultury" (radial)
Working hours: Mon. - Sat: 07:00–22:45; Sun: 08:00–20:45
Options: large swimming pool: length 50 meters; depth 1.5–3 meters, 8 tracks; small: length 25 meters, depth 6 meters, 4 tracks
Prices: one-time visit - 1,500 rubles on weekdays, 1,800 rubles on weekends; subscriptions - from 6,900 rubles (Molodezhnaya card for a month), 9,500 rubles (Maximum card for a month for visitors over 25 years old and without benefits)
Opening hours during the summer season - 2018: during the summer, the 25-meter and 50-meter pools will be closed alternately for preventive maintenance, that is, one of them will be available all summer; The exact dates of prevention are not yet known
Now “Chaika” is the main and almost the only outdoor swimming pool in Moscow, which is open all year round. Some people do not approve of the pricing policy, others are annoyed by the fitness club system against the backdrop of a not fully modern infrastructure: showers and locker rooms, despite the renovation, still do not live up to the polish of a fitness club. But it’s hard not to appreciate the two open all year round swimming pool, amphitheater wooden terraces, where it’s nice to sunbathe in the summer - fortunately, a ticket to “Chaika” does not have any time restrictions.
CSKA is another pool with history. It was built in 1954 and was Moscow's first Olympic-standard swimming pool. In 2013, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of CSKA, the pool underwent a major renovation. As in the Olimpiyskiy, in addition to the swimming pool, there is a diving sector with towers of one, three, five, seven and ten meters. Subscription visits are not limited in time and are not tied to a calendar month.
Outdoor swimming pool of the Luzhniki water complex
Outdoor swimming pool of the Luzhniki water complex
Address and contacts: st. Luzhniki, 24, st. "Sparrow Hills"
Working hours: 07:00–23:00
Options: large: length 50 meters, depth 1.8 meters, 8 tracks; small: length 25 meters, depth 1.5 meters, no division into paths
Prices: one-time visit - from 800 rubles depending on the type of visit; subscriptions: from 8 thousand rubles per month on weekdays and 13 thousand on all days
Opening hours during the summer season - 2018: the pool is open all summer, but until July 20, because of the World Cup, you cannot enter the Luzhniki grounds without a special pass
The current outdoor swimming pool at Luzhniki appeared as a temporary option between the closure of the old outdoor swimming pool and the completion of construction of a new one in its place. It works only in the summer season. The aqua complex has two swimming pools: a 50-meter sports pool and a small one for relaxation. The ticket price depends on the type of visit: you can buy a ticket with a time limit or for the whole day and spend it on the territory of the aqua complex, where, in addition to the pools, there is an area with sun loungers and a juice bar.
The space of locker rooms and showers at Luzhniki is perhaps the most pleasant of all Moscow swimming pools that are not located in fitness clubs. During the day on weekends, especially in good weather, there are many visitors. If you want to swim calmly, it is better to come early in the morning. And most importantly, this is the only pool where a medical certificate is not required.
This year, to get to the aquatic complex, you will have to wait until after the World Cup. Until July 20, in connection with this, access to the territory of Luzhniki is strictly limited: without a pass you will not be able to get into the pool.
Open complex of the Moscow Olympic Aquatics Center
Address and contacts: st. Ibragimova, 30, st. "Semyonovskaya", "Izmailovo"
Working hours: Mon. - Sat: 07:00–20:30; Sun: 08:00–19:00
Options: length 50 meters, depth 2 meters, 8 tracks
Prices: one-time visit on weekdays before 16:00 - 350 rubles, after 16:00 - 400 rubles, on weekends - 400 rubles; subscription: for 30 days without time limit, without reference to a calendar month - 6,300 rubles.
Opening hours during the summer season - 2018: the pool is open until the end of June, then closes for renovations; start dates after repairs will appear on the website
There is another outdoor swimming pool (besides the Chaika), which is open all year round, but is located further from the center - between the Semenovskaya and Izmailovo metro stations, but the prices are much lower. The pool offers urban views of nearby buildings.
Photos: cover, 1 – Andrey Noskov, 2 – Sports complex “Burevestnik”, 3 – Sergey Rodionov, 4 – Swimming pool of the Grebnoy Canal complex in Krylatskoye, 5 – Outdoor swimming pool “Chaika”, 6 – Outdoor swimming pool of the aquatic complex “Luzhniki”