The name Elektrostal is originated from the Russian words of Электро (Elektro), lit.

Major companies include: The 9th radio center in Elektrostal is home to a high power medium wave transmitter.

The first S-400 Triumf missile defense system was deployed at Elektrostal, becoming fully operational on 1 July 2007.

[8] Elektrostal is linked by Elektrichka suburban electric trains to Moscow's Kursky Rail Terminal with a travel time of 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Long-distance buses link Elektrostal to Noginsk, Moscow and other nearby towns.