People have always been interested in the paranormal, but if a couple of centuries ago they were afraid of meeting with otherworldly forces, now the situation has changed. Ghosts and spirits have become very popular thanks to horror films and psychic shows. On the net you can find many answers to the question: "How to call a ghost?"
If you live in the capital or are going to visit it in the near future, do not miss this 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 capital, but are in search of thrills, pay attention to our rating the scariest horror movies in the world.
13. Black Monk
You can meet this otherworldly guest in the Aleshkinsky forest (Khimki forest park). Its history is unknown. He is a tall, thin man, very pale. He is wearing a monastic robe. There is one difference from ordinary monks: his head is covered with a hood. It is said to only appear in rainy weather. Loves to talk and often tells people how to save a lost soul. Park guests who have never heard of it may mistake the ghost for a madman. Remember: in no case should you talk to him, otherwise misfortune will happen in your family.
Interesting fact. The Black Monk was seen on the eve of terrible events: the terrorist attack in the underpass on Pushkin Square and the tragedy in the "Nord-Ost".
12. Limousine of Lawrence Beria
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 comes out of the limousine, who gives orders to the driver and security. According to rumors, Lavrenty Pavlovich invites the girls to take a ride in a luxury car. The frivolous beauties who said "Yes" to the ghost were never seen again. Most likely, these are fictions, but Beria really had a weakness for beautiful women.
11. Ghosts of Alexander Herzen and Nikolai Ogarev
On the observation deck of Vorobyovy Gory, two unusually dressed men can be seen. These are the ghosts of Alexander Herzen and Nikolai Ogarev. It was at this place that the friends swore eternal friendship, they also promised each other to fight for the freedom of their country. Both Herzen and Ogarev 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. A rather famous ghost lives here - the old man Kusovnikov. He lived here with his wife in a huge mansion (at the 17th and 19th houses). They were very rich, but they saved on everything. Disaster soon struck: they lost all their fortune. The Kusovnikovs kept the money in a large box, and this time they decided to hide it in the oven. The servant lit a fire, only some of the banknotes were saved. Kusovnikov's wife could not stand this and died, and Alexei spent the rest of his life trying to regain his wealth.Attempts to exchange charred banknotes were unsuccessful, but even after the death of Kusovnikov, he did not retreat from his goal. The old ghost still regrets the money he lost. To prevent this story from repeating itself to you, keep your money in reliable banks, not under the pillow.
9. Black cat
Another kind ghost, who is considered the prototype of Bulgakov's Behemoth. He was seen on Tverskaya Street, in the area 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, you should not be afraid of him. The ghost brings good luck.
The black cat is a famous person, he was even included in the "International Directory of Ghosts".
8. Dead wife of the barber
The ghost of the barber's dead wife lives in the house on Lefortovsky Lane. Classics of the genre. He loved her and was very jealous. Soon the man lost the remnants of his mind, he dreamed of rivals everywhere. He killed his wife with a razor. For a long time, she frightened the students; there used to be drawing workshops here. Now the house is a police stronghold. Apparently, the dead woman hesitates to bother them. We haven't heard of her for a long time.
7. The ghost of the Frenchwoman Juju
Frenchwoman Zhuzhu is the mistress of the Russian businessman Savva Morozov. The ghost lives on the Kuznetsky Most. The girl worked as a fashion model in one of the shops. A tragic accident. Zhuzhu was driving across the bridge in a carriage when she heard a newspaperman shouting about Morozov's death. She hurried to buy a newspaper and walked out onto the road. She was immediately shot down by the crew. The woman could not be saved. A day later, the press seller was found dead. He was strangled with a stocking. It is believed that Zhuzhu did it, and this is not her only victim. Residents of Moscow occasionally meet a mysterious girl in white who easily slides along the sidewalk and does not look at passers-by ...
6. Ghost Train
A ghost train can be seen on the Circle Line at night. It drives counterclockwise. The guides are very fond of talking about him. They say that the train carries deceased prisoners who died during the construction of the subway. Employees of the Moscow metro do not comment on this story in any way.
5. Ghost house on the Embankment
Serafimovich Street 2. This house should be bypassed by everyone who is afraid of meeting ghosts. The house was built in 1931. The place where they decided to build it is not the most favorable. Some archaeologists believe that earlier there were torture houses here, 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 strange things happen here all the time. Voices and music are heard in empty apartments. Phantoms and extraordinary phenomena are also not uncommon.
4. Book expert Rubakin
The ghost of the bibliologist Rubakin lives in the Russian State Library. Nikolai Alexandrovich is known for compiling a guide for readers, thanks to which you can easily find the book you need. He also bequeathed his entire collection of books to the USSR library. Rubakin's footsteps can be heard in the reading room. The ghost loves to watch the readers and can even help in finding a particular book.
3. Ghosts of the nobles Khovansky
Ghosts are famous for their bad deeds. They are found on the Yaroslavl highway and are often the cause of car accidents. Ivan Khovansky, together with his son, led the rifle revolt, for which they paid with their lives. Princess Sophia ordered them to be beheaded and thrown into the swamp. Ghosts appear on the road and ask the drivers to put in a word to the princess. They want to be buried according to Christian tradition. The ghosts look intimidating, they hold their heads in their hands. An eerie sight, even horror movie lovers cannot cope with their fear.
2. Gray carriage
And again Kuznetsky Most. In the 19th century, many gambling houses were located here. The players told each other a story about a mysterious gray carriage. The coachman again waited for the losers, offering 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, you can see a battered "six" there.
1. The ghost of Princess Sophia
Visitors to the Moskva Hotel will not have to walk far to meet local ghosts. A ghost nun lives nearby. This is Princess Sophia. After Peter I came to power, the girl was sent to a monastery. She was in love with Prince Vasily Golitsyn, and in this place there was an underground passage. It connected the Kremlin and Golitsyn's chambers. That is why the ghost often comes here. Don't be scared, it won't harm you. Sophia is just looking for her lover ...
If the ghosts of the capital didn't scare you, you can get acquainted with those that live in castles Denmark, Austria and other countries.