People have always been interested in paranormal phenomena, but if a couple of centuries ago they were afraid of meeting with otherworldly forces, now the situation has changed. Ghosts and perfumes have become very popular thanks to horror films and psychics shows. On the net you can find many answers to the question: “How to call a ghost?”.
If you live in the capital or intend to visit it in the near future, do not miss the unique opportunity: to see phantoms with your own eyes. Below is a selection of the most famous ghosts in Moscow. If you live far from the throne, but are in search of thrills, pay attention to our rating of the scariest horror films in the world.
13. Black monk
You can meet this otherworldly guest in the Aleshkinsky forest (Khimki forest park). His story is unknown. This is a tall, thin man, very pale. He is dressed in a monastic robe. There is one difference from ordinary monks: his head is covered with a hood. They say that it appears only in rainy weather. He loves to talk and often tells people about how to save a lost soul. Park guests who have never heard of him can mistake a ghost for a lunatic. Remember: you should never talk to him, otherwise misfortune will happen in your family.
Interesting fact. A black monk was seen on the eve of terrible events: a terrorist attack in an underpass on Pushkin Square and a tragedy in the Nord-Ost.
12. Limousine Lawrence Beria
It lives on Malaya Nikitskaya street. A ghost car drives up to the house where this politician once lived. Usually she stops there, and then the ghost of Beria leaves the limousine, who gives orders to the driver and the guards. If you believe the rumors, Lavrenty Pavlovich offers the girls a ride in a luxury car. Frivolous beauties who told the ghost: “Yes,” no one else saw. Most likely, this is fiction, but Beria really had a weakness for beautiful women.
11. The ghosts of Alexander Herzen and Nikolai Ogaryov
On the observation deck of the Sparrow Hills you can see two unusually dressed men. These are the ghosts of Alexander Herzen and Nikolai Ogaryov. It was at this place that friends swore eternal friendship, and they also promised each other to fight for the freedom of their country. Both Herzen and Ogaryov died far from their homeland, but they are still drawn to Russia. Ghosts do not harm people, and MSU students believe that they bring good luck.
10. Old Man Kusovnikov
Myasnitskaya Street is also notorious. Here lives a rather famous ghost - the old man Kusovnikov. He lived here with his wife in a huge mansion (at 17 and 19 at home). They were very rich, but they saved on everything. Soon a misfortune happened: they lost all their fortune. The Kusovnikovs kept the money in a large box, and this time decided to hide it in the oven. The servant started a fire; only a part of the banknotes was saved. Kusovnikov’s wife could not stand this and died, and Alexei spent the rest of his life recovering his wealth. Attempts to exchange charred banknotes were unsuccessful, but even after the death of Kusovnikov does not recede from his goal. The old ghost still regrets the lost money. To prevent this story from happening again, keep money in safe banks, not under your pillow.
9. Black cat
Another good ghost, which is considered the prototype of the Bulgakov Hippopotamus. He was seen on Tverskaya Street, in the vicinity of the Museum of the Revolution. A black cat appears out of nowhere, crosses the road and hides in a building. He does not pay attention to people, he should not be afraid. The ghost brings good luck.
The black cat is a famous person, he was even included in the “International Ghost Guide”.
8. The barber's dead wife
The ghost of the barber’s dead wife lives in a house on Lefortovsky Lane. Classics of the genre. He loved her and was very jealous. Soon, the man lost the remnants of the mind, his opponents everywhere seemed to him. He killed his wife with a razor. For a long time, she scared students, there used to be drawing workshops here. Now the house is a stronghold of the police. Apparently, a dead woman does not dare to bother them. Nothing has been heard about her for a long time.
7. Ghost of a Frenchwoman Jujuy
Frenchwoman Jujuy is the mistress of Russian entrepreneur Savva Morozov. Ghost lives on the Kuznetsk bridge. The girl worked in one of the shops as a fashion model. Tragic accident. Zhuzhu was riding in a wheelchair across the bridge when she heard a newspaperman screaming about Morozov’s death. She hastened to buy a newspaper and stepped out onto the roadway. She was immediately shot down by the crew. The woman could not be saved. A day later, the seller of the press was found dead. He was strangled with a stocking. It is believed that Zhuzhu did this, and this is not her only victim. Residents of Moscow occasionally meet a mysterious girl in white, who easily glides along the sidewalk and does not look at passers-by ...
6. Ghost Train
On the Circle Line at night you can see a ghost train. He rides counterclockwise. Guides very much like to talk about him. They say that dead prisoners who died during the construction of the subway ride on a train. Employees of the Moscow metro did not comment on this story.
5. Ghost House on the Embankment
Serafimovich Street 2. This house should be avoided by anyone who is afraid of meeting with ghosts. The house was built in 1931. The place where they decided to build it is not the most favorable. Some archaeologists believe that there used to be torture houses, which were very popular during the time of Ivan the Terrible. Also in the 30s there were quite a few suicides in the house, the repressed had no other choice. Residents say that there are always strange things happening. In empty apartments, voices and music are heard. Phantoms and extraordinary phenomena are also not uncommon.
4. Book expert Rubakin
The ghost of the book expert Rubakin lives in the Russian State Library. Nikolai Aleksandrovich is known for compiling a guide for readers, thanks to which you can easily find the right book. He also bequeathed to the USSR library his entire collection of books. Rubakin's steps can be heard in the reading room. A ghost likes to watch readers and can even help in finding a book.
3. The ghosts of the nobles Khovansky
Ghosts are famous for their evil deeds. They are found on the Yaroslavl highway and often become the causes of car accidents. Ivan Khovansky, together with his son, led a streltsy revolt, for which they paid with their lives. Princess Sophia ordered to decapitate them and throw them into the swamp. Ghosts appear on the road and ask drivers to put in a word in front of the princess. They want to be buried according to Christian custom. Ghosts look intimidating, they hold their heads in their hands. A terrible sight, even lovers of horror films can not cope with their fear.
2. Gray carriage
And again the Kuznetsk bridge. In the XIX century there were many gambling houses. The players told each other a story about a mysterious gray carriage. The coachman again waited for the losers, inviting them to drive home for a nominal sum. People who got into the carriage disappeared without a trace. They say that now instead of a carriage there you can see a battered “six”.
1. The ghost of Princess Sophia
Visitors to the Moscow Hotel will not have to go far to get to know the local ghosts. A ghost nun lives nearby. This is Princess Sophia. After the rise to power of Peter I, the girl was sent to the monastery. She was in love with Prince Vasily Golitsyn, and an underground passage was located in this place. He connected the Kremlin and the chambers of Golitsyn. That is why the ghost often comes here. Do not be afraid, it will not do you harm. Sophia is just looking for her lover ...
If the metropolitan ghosts did not scare you, you can get acquainted with those who live in castles of Denmark, Austria and other countries.
