Klin (90 km) is one of the oldest cities of Central Russia
For the first time it was mentioned in the chronicles in 1234. Due to its advantageous position the town grew rapidly. Klin is famous for P. Tchaikovsky's house3*-4*museum. The Great Russian composer lived here for the last 8 years of his life. In Klin he wrote The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty, completed the opera The Queen of Spades. The memorial museum attracts not only musicians from all over the world but also lovers of the Great Russian composer.
