Memorial sign to the first Soviet electric plough
Modern Goncharovsky Park is not only a recreation area but also a place with rich historical and cultural heritage. It is located on the territory of the former Butyrsky Farm, where the educational and experimental farm of the Moscow Higher Zootechnical Institute (MVZI) was once situated. It was here that events related to the testing of the first Soviet electric plow and the visit of V.I. Lenin unfolded. On October 22, 1921, tests of the first domestic electric plow took place in the fields of Butyrsky Farm. The attention of the head of state, V.I. Lenin, to the event underscored the importance of electrification for the modernization of agriculture within the framework of the GOELRO plan. Lenin devoted the entire day to the tests, delving into technical details. However, the result of his assessment was critical: Lenin pointed out design flaws – the instability of the unit and the complexity of operation (requiring five people), which made it inefficient at that time. The memory of this event was immortalized decades later: on November 5, 1968, a memorial stele with a description of the historical event was installed. In the summer of 1988, the composition was supplemented with a granite structure symbolizing a furrow. To this day, only the stele remains from the ensemble. In 2004, the park territory officially received the status of a historical and cultural monument of regional significance. After a large-scale renovation in 2013, the green area acquired its modern name – Goncharovsky Park. Today, it is a multifunctional space where history organically coexists with active leisure. For visitors, there are children’s playgrounds, a volleyball field, a workout area, a dance floor, and a stage for events. The park combines the function of a guardian of historical memory and a comfortable urban environment for recreation.
Address: Moscow, Goncharovsky Park
