Paramonovo, Moscow Oblast
Paramonovo (Russian: Парамо́ново) is a village in Dmitrovsky District of Moscow Oblast, Russia,[1] located 80 kilometers (50 mi) west of Moscow. It is well known for its winter sports activities.
Sporting activities
Among its well-known activities are skiing and snowboarding. Construction occurred between February and December 2007 on a bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track which would officially open on March 10, 2008.
References
- ^ Московская областная Дума. Закон Московской области №74/2005-ОЗ от 28 февраля 2005 г «О статусе и границах Дмитровского муниципального района и вновь образованных в его составе муниципальных образований», в ред. Закона Московской области №48/2007-ОЗ от 19 апреля 2007 г.. (Moscow Oblast Duma. Law of Moscow Oblast #74/2005-OZ of February 28, 2005 On the Status and the Borders of Dmitrovsky Municipal District and on the Newly Formed Municipal Formations in Its Composition, as amended by the Law of Moscow Oblast #48/2007-OZ of April 19, 2007. ).
- FIL-Luge.org February 15, 2007 on the foundation being laid for the Moscow track.
- September 15, 2007 Moscow Times article featuring Paramonmovo. - accessed May 26, 2008.
- Skeletonsport.com December 28, 2007 story on the Moscow track opening up.
- Track officially opened on March 10, 2008.
56°14′44″N 37°26′39″E / 56.24556°N 37.44417°E
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