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TREKHGORNAYA MANUFACTURING FACTORY
Trekhgornaya Manufaktura () is one of the oldest textile factories in Russia, founded in
1799 on the banks of the Moscow River. The factory played a key role in the develop-
ment of the Presnya district. Over the years, it has employed hundreds of thousands
of mill girls, weavers and designers. The company survived both Wars of the Father-
land (War of 1812 and WWII), as well as the uprisings of 1905, which took place at its
doorstep. It has survived both nationalization and privatization. Now, the JSC is learn-
ing to survive capitalism.
Although the company continues to design and produce fabrics, the level of produc-
tion has dropped dramatically since its peak in the early 1980s. Meanwhile, the ad-
ministration of Moscow has been actively moving industry out of the historic city
centre. (Never mind that Trekhgornaya is part of the history of this city centre; it too
must go.)
Most of the company's production has already moved to Yaroslavl, but the design
centre and administrative offices continue to operate in the original location. In that
vein, many of its warehouses have been converted into studios and showrooms, espe-
cially for interior design. Like other re-purposed industrial zones, Trekhgornaya has
become a hot spot for nightlife, as restaurants and clubs take advantage of the prime
location and vast postindustrial spaces. Clubs such as Jagger remember their roots,
displaying the looms and other paraphernalia that built this place.
Despite this nostalgia, Trekhgornaya is still going strong. If you need any proof, just
check out their product line at the Factory Outlet ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.trekhgorka.ru ;
Rochdelskaya ul 15;
Barrikadnaya) .
9.30am-8.30pm Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm Sun;
Entertainment
LIVE MUSIC
SIXTEEN TONS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 495-253 1550; www.16tons.ru ; ul Presnensky val 6; cover R600-1200;
11am-6am, concerts 8pm Sun-Thu, 9pm Thu-Sat, midnight Fri & Sat; ; Ulitsa 1905 Goda)
Downstairs, the brassy English pub-restaurant has an excellent house-brewed bitter. Up-
stairs, the club gets some of the best Russian bands that play in Moscow, hosting such
names as Mara and Theodor Bastard, among others. Show times are subject to change so
check the website for details.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
TCHAIKOVSKY CONCERT HALL
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