Paramonovo, Moscow Oblast Explained

Paramonovo (ru|Парамо́ново) is a village in Dmitrovsky District of Moscow Oblast, Russia,^[1] located 80km (50miles) 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

• 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.

56.2456°N 37.4442°W

Notes and References

1. Московская областная Дума. Закон Московской области. 74/2005-ОЗ. 28 февраля 2005 г. О статусе и границах Дмитровского муниципального района и вновь образованных в его составе муниципальных образований. Закона Московской области. 48/2007-ОЗ. 19 апреля 2007 г.. Moscow Oblast Duma. Law of Moscow Oblast. 74/2005-OZ. February 28, 2005. On the Status and the Borders of Dmitrovsky Municipal District and on the Newly Formed Municipal Formations in Its Composition. Law of Moscow Oblast. 48/2007-OZ. April 19, 2007.