Istra is a town in the Moscow Region of Russia, the center of the Istra Urban District. Some facts about the city:It was founded in 1589. From 1781 it was named Voskresensk, in 1930 it was renamed Istra. Area - 7 km². Time zone - UTC+3:00. Population - 34,971 people (2024). Telephone code - +7 498-31. Postal code - 143500. The city is situated on the river Istra, 40 km north-west of Moscow, in a picturesque area of the southern slope of the Klin-Dmitrovskaya ridge. The main attraction is New Jerusalem Monastery (XVII century). The city holiday - Istra City Day - is celebrated on June 12.
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