Tver region: 10 cities worth visiting

The Tver region is located just 90 km from Moscow and is one of the most attractive Russian territories with a rich historical past for fans of their native history. It is in 38th place in size with an area of ​​84,201 km² and in the same position in terms of population: 1,269,182 people live here. The population density is low - 15.07 people/km². Despite the fact that this is almost twice the national average, on the other hand, the figure is more than ten times less than in the Moscow region and two times lower than in the Penza region. There are few cities in the region - only 23, but they are home to 76.5% of the total number of residents of the region.

Tver

The regional center boasts a large number of attractions: from the travel palace, built for Catherine II and now an art gallery, to the Starovolzhsky Bridge, the city garden, the Nativity Cathedral and the St. Catherine's Convent.

There are also unusual museums in Tver, for example, the Goat Museum and the Plyushkin Museum. And in the city there is one of the places of pilgrimage for chanson lovers - a monument to the cult performer Mikhail Krug. Next to him there are almost always people who want to sit on the bench and take a photo.

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Where to stay in Tver

Choose housing in the center - on Novotorzhskaya, Sovetskaya, Volny Novgorod, Trekhsvyatskaya streets.

Hotels with good ratings in the city center:

• Grand Hotel Zvezda
• "Hyde Park"
• "Governor"
• Guest house "Luidor"
• "Russia"
• "Premier" (it is further from the center)

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For those who want to save money on accommodation, there are many good hostels and capsule hotels in Tver.

Torzhok

There are a lot of beautiful churches in this ancient city, for example, the Church of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Church of St. George, etc. In addition, the Boris and Gleb Monastery Complex looks impressive, and lovers of wooden architecture should definitely see the Old Ascension Church.

Torzhok is also famous throughout Russia for gold seamstresses: there is a museum dedicated to them, where you can take part in a master class, and a shop with excellent souvenirs. The city also has its own culinary symbol: Pozharsky chicken cutlets in bread crumbs. They were immortalized by Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin himself in a poetic letter to Sobolevsky. Now Pozharsky cutlets are served in many cafes in Torzhok.

Kalyazin

The bell tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral, surrounded by water, is the main symbol of this small city. It reminds of a sad event in its history: during the construction of the Uglich hydroelectric power station, a significant part of the territory of Kalyazin, where many architectural monuments were located, was simply flooded.

The city has a family tourism facility - Baba Yaga's Estate, where Kikimora Bolotnaya also lives with her. And gourmets can be recommended to visit the snail farm with a tasting room, which was opened on the territory of the local yacht club.

Automobile highways

Federal highways pass through the city of Tver:

• M10 "Russia" is a main road that has the status of an object of federal significance. It is part of the European routes E105 and E18, as well as part of the Asian route AH8. The total length of the road is 697 km. The route originates in Moscow and passes through Veliky Novgorod and Tver. The final point of the route is the city of St. Petersburg. The road surface of the highway is asphalt.
• E105 is a European route with a total length of 3,770 km. The route passes through the territory of the following countries: Russia, Ukraine, Norway. The highway originates in the city of Kirkenes and runs through Murmansk, Moscow, Belgorod, Kharkov, Tula, Orel, Simferopol. The final point of the route is Yalta.

Toropets

Toropets, located 263 kilometers west of Tver, was founded back in 1074. Here you should definitely see the city ramparts and ancient churches, for example, the Korsun-Bogoroditsky Cathedral. And it was in Toropets that the first monument to a teacher in our country was built. It is very popular among schoolchildren. There is a sign that whoever strokes the foot of the monument will have success in his studies.

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Urban settlements[ | ]

Settlements that have lost the status of an urban-type settlement[ | ]

• Andreapol has been a town since 1938. Incorporated into a city in 1967.
• Berezayka has been a town since 1938. Converted to a rural settlement in 2005.
• Vesyegonsk has been a town since 1939 (before that it was a city). Incorporated into a city in 1953.
• Vypolzovo has been a town since 1939. Converted to a rural settlement in 2005.
• Western Dvina has been a town since 1925. Incorporated into a city in 1937.
• Konakovo (until 1930 - Kuznetsovo) - a town since 1925. Incorporated into a city in 1937.
• Kuvshinovo has been a town since 1925. Incorporated into a city in 1938.
• Nelidovo has been a town since 1938. Incorporated into a city in 1949.
• Sakharovo has been a town since 1972. Incorporated into the city of Tver in 2004.
• Selishche has been a town since 1940. Converted to a rural settlement in 2001.
• Trud - town since 1947. Converted to a rural settlement in 2000.
• Udomlya has been a town since 1961. Incorporated into a city in 1981.

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The iconic landmark of the city is the Holy Dormition Monastery, located on the banks of the Volga. In addition, you should definitely see the 16th-century Vvedenskaya Church and ancient forges here. And it’s just very pleasant to walk around Staritsa, admiring its fantastically beautiful landscapes.

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Outside the city, in the village of Krasnoye, there is the impressive Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, which is very reminiscent of the Chesme Church in St. Petersburg.

Cities[ | ]

Settlements that have lost their city status[ | ]

Preserved, but lost city status:

• Vertyazin is now the village of Gorodnya. The city in the XIV-XVI centuries.

Destroyed:

• Korcheva - flooded by the Ivankovsky reservoir in 1937. City since 1781.

Ostashkov

It is in the Ostashkovsky district that the source of the Volga is located: not far from the village of Volgoverkhovye. A small chapel was built next to it.

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Lake Seliger is another important natural attraction in the vicinity of Ostashkov. It is very popular among outdoor enthusiasts. In addition, on Seliger, on the island of Stolobny and partly on the Svetlitsa peninsula, there is the Nilo-Stolobenskaya hermitage - a beautiful male Orthodox monastery, which was built in memory of the Venerable Nile of Sorsk.

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Fans of steampunk and retro should check out the Museum of Forgotten Things. And not far from the Village of Khitino, Ostashkovsky district, there is the Pyramid of Hunger, which is visited by those who like to feed on positive energy.

Map of the Tver region with cities, districts and villages

Satellite map of the Tver region

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Tver region - Wikipedia:

Date of formation of the Tver region:

January 29, 1935
Population of the Tver region:
1,245,619 people.
(2021) Telephone code of the Tver region:
482
Area of ​​the Tver region:
84,100 km²
Vehicle code of the Tver region:
69

Districts of the Tver region:

Bezhepolsky • Beelsky • Belsky • Bologovsky • All -Gogonsky • Vyshnevolotsky • Zharkovsky • Zapatovinsky • Kalinsky • Kalyazinsky • Kashinsky • Kesovogorsky • Kimorsky • Konakovsky • Krasvosholmsky • Forest • Likhoslavl • Maksatikhinsky • Nelidovsky • Oleninsky • Ostashkovsky • Penovsky • Penovsky • Penovsky • Penovsky • Penovsky • Penovsky • Penovsky • Rameshkovsky • Rzhevsky • Sandovsky • Selizharovsky • Sonkovsky • Spirovsky • Staritsky • Torzhoksky • Toropetsky • Firovsky.

Cities of the Tver region - list of cities in alphabetical order:

Population of cities in the Tver region in 2022.

Andreapol city

founded in 1907.
The population of the city is 7259 people. The city of Bezhetsk
was founded in 1137.
The population of the city is 21,728 people. The city of Bely
was founded in 1350.
The population of the city is 3268 people. The city of Bologoye
was founded in 1495.
The population of the city is 21,425 people. The city of Vesyegonsk
was founded in 1564.
The population of the city is 6280 people. The city of Vyshny Volochyok
was founded in 1471.
The population of the city is 47,732 people. The city of Western Dvina
was founded in 1900.
The population of the city is 8249 people. The city of Zubtsov was founded
in 1216.
The population of the city is 6373 people. The city of Kalyazin
was founded in 1434.
The population of the city is 13025 people. The city of Kashin
was founded in 1238.
The population of the city is 14,475 people. The city of Kimry
was founded in 1546.
The population of the city is 45,504 people. The city of Konakovo
was founded in 1806.
The population of the city is 39,345 people. The city of Red Hill
was founded in 1518.
The population of the city is 5234 people. The city of Kuvshinovo
was founded in 1624.
The population of the city is 9161 people. The city of Likhoslavl
was founded in 1624.
The population of the city is 11,790 people. The city of Nelidovo
was founded in 1900.
The population of the city is 19,400 people. The city of Ostashkov
was founded in 1371.
The population of the city is 16,318 people. The city of Rzhev
was founded in 1216.
The population of the city is 59,804 people. The city of Staritsa
was founded in 1297.
The population of the city is 7872 people. The city of Torzhok
was founded in 1139.
The population of the city is 46,031 people. The city of Tver
was founded in 1135.
The population of the city is 419,898 people. The city of Toropets
was founded in 1074.
The population of the city is 12092 people. The city of Udomlya
was founded in 1478. The population of the city is 28,669 people.

Tver region

, which has changed its name more than once over its long history, is located in the western part of the East European Plain.
The region is located near Moscow - only 90 km from the capital and is one of the most popular regions among tourists. The administrative center is the city of Tver
, which was once the capital of a powerful medieval principality that competed with Moscow.

It is in the Tver region that one of the greatest rivers in Russia - the Volga - has its source. Lake Seliger is considered the pearl of the region and is a popular destination for tourists who love nature. In addition, nearby, in the historical city of Ostashkov, the annual youth forum “Seliger” takes place.

The main railway line connecting the two capitals - Moscow and St. Petersburg, passes through the Tver region. The historical cities of the Tver region are Kalyazin, Kashin, Rzhev, Staritsa and Vyshny Volochek. The “Invasion” festival, the largest rock festival in Russia, is held annually in Bolshoye Zavidovo.

Cities of the Tver region

The city of Kashin developed as the center of the subsidiary principality of the Tver Grand Duchy, which often found itself involved in the struggle between Moscow and Tver. He is also associated with Saint Anna of Kashin, a representative of the Rurik dynasty who married into the Tver royal family and later became a nun in Kashin. Today Kashin is a quaint provincial town, and one of its best features is the Kashinka River, which flows around the heart-shaped center.

The city of Rzhev is located on the Volga and is the highest city on the river, so here the largest river in Europe does not look so big! It is a city of Military Glory, primarily due to the Battle of Rzhev in World War II, where the city was at the center of operations that became known as the Rzhev Meat Grinder.

The city of Staritsa is located on the banks of the Volga River, not too far from its source. This small town has charming old churches and the famous Holy Dormition Monastery.

The city of Toropets has been called a historical city of Russia as many of its old buildings have been preserved, mainly due to its rather remote location. The city was the site of Alexander Nevsky's wedding, and it is believed that the icon of Our Lady of Toropetsk was brought to the city for the occasion.

The city of Torzhok in the Middle Ages was considered the key to Novgorod, since whoever controlled Torzhok controlled Novgorod's grain imports and thus had a great influence on the region. Later it became an important stop on the route between St. Petersburg and Moscow.

The Tver region of Russia is often called the land of rivers and lakes. The Northern Dvina, Volga, Dnieper, as well as about 1,500 smaller rivers flow through this region. The main natural attraction of the region is the source of the Volga, which is the largest in all of Europe. Around the source today there is a biosphere reserve.

Among the holy places of the region, the Okovetsky Holy Spring deserves special attention. According to legends, in the mid-16th century people saw the image of the Mother of God in the water. From now on, the water in the spring is considered healing.

Sights of the Tver region

Transfiguration Cathedral, Orshin Monastery, Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Unity, Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Trinity Church, Novotorzhskoye Theological School, Tver Cathedral Mosque, Kimry Drama and Comedy Theater, Intercession Church, Bogoroditsky Zhitenny Monastery, Imperial Travel Palace in Tver, Kazan Monastery in Vyshny Volochyok, Bell Tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral, Nilova Hermitage, Novotorzhsky Boris and Gleb Monastery, Old Voznesenskaya Church in Torzhok, Tver Kremlin, Travel Palace, Boris and Gleb Monastery, Nilo-Stolobenskaya Hermitage, Bell Tower of St. Nicholas Cathedral, Monument to Mikhail Tversky, Monument to Mikhail Krug, Lake Seliger , Central Forest Reserve, Memorial Complex "Ksty".

Vyshny Volochyok

Situated on the Tsna River, the picturesque town is definitely worth a visit. The railway station, built in the 19th century and to this day retaining its original appearance, ancient shopping arcades, the 18th century traveling palace, the Kazan Convent - this is an incomplete list of what is definitely worth seeing in Vyshny Volochyok. By the way, for lovers of the color of their native country, there is a museum “Russian felt boots”.

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Train Station

Tverskoy railway station is a division of the North-Western Regional Directorate of Railway Stations. Located at st. Comintern, 18. The opening date of the railway station is 1850. The number of platforms is 4, the number of tracks is 5. The shape of the platforms at the station is straight. Free car parking is available on the station premises. In the main building of the Tverskoy railway station, passengers have access to a spacious waiting room, storage room for luggage and personal belongings, a medical center, and ticket offices.

Every day more than 140 long-distance trains pass through the station in the following directions: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ufa, Murmansk, Helsinki, Yeisk, Novorossiysk, Anapa. Also on the Oktyabrskaya Railway there is a high-speed electric train called Sapsan, which follows the Moscow-St. Petersburg route.

Rzhev

This city of military glory pleasantly surprises tourists with a large number of attractions. Among the most impressive of them are the Monument at the mass grave of Soviet soldiers and the Museum of Military History of Rzhev with a diorama “Battle of Rzhev” and an exhibition of military equipment. The historical development of the city is noteworthy; in addition, there are many ancient temples.

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The largest cities in the Tver region by population

There is not a single million-plus population in the Tver region. The most densely populated area is the capital of the region - Tver, where 420,065 people live. In other cities, the number of residents does not even reach 100,000, and in eight of them it is less than 10,000. Since 1989, the number has been steadily falling: over 30 years it has decreased by more than by 400,000.

The most populous cities in the Tver region include:

1. Tver - 420 065.
2. Rzhev - 59,422.
3. Vyshny Volochek - 46,908.
4. Torzhok - 45,641.
5. Kimry - 44,743.
6. Konakovo - 38,486.
7. Udomlya - 28,119.
8. Bezhetsk - 21,179.
9. Bologoe - 21,158.
10. Nelidovo - 18,883.

Bezhetsk

This small ancient city in the northeast of the Tver region will appeal to those who like to take pictures against the backdrop of original attractions. For example, several years ago a monument to the balalaika appeared in Bezhetsk: it was in this city that the musician Andreev was born, who glorified the ancient Russian instrument throughout the world. Near the entrance to the local bus depot there is a monument bus, which has been preserved in excellent condition and is also a popular subject for photographs. The Raspberry Museum is also open in Bezhetsk. Before leaving, you can relax in the picturesque city garden.

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Interesting lakes and waterfalls in the Tver region

The Tver region is a lake region; there are more than 1,700 reservoirs on its territory. Some lakes are especially popular among tourists, fishermen and athletes.

Lake Brosno

• Coordinates: 56.836825, 31.940022.

A small but deep lake is located in the Andreapolsky district. The average depth of the reservoir is about 17 meters, the lowest point is at 42 meters. Popularly called the “Russian Loch Ness,” ancient legends say that a huge monster, similar to the Scottish monster, lurks in its dark waters. Few saw the creature, but many men and women claimed to have heard the dragon's roar and felt the unbearable stench emanating from its mouth.

Modern experts have found a scientific explanation for this myth. Rotting processes are continuously taking place at the bottom, the resulting hydrogen sulfide rushes upward, bubbles of poisonous air come to the surface and, bursting, spread a stench around. The seething water and unpleasant smell frightened local residents and gave rise to stories about a terrible dragon living in the lake. Nevertheless, even today, some tourists come to Brosno in the hope of seeing some fantastic creature on its shores.

Lake Bologoe

• Coordinates: 57.863357, 34.077465.

One of the largest reservoirs in the Tver region is located at the border of the region, near the city of the same name. The lake is relatively shallow, with an average depth of only 3 meters. In the middle of this attraction there is an island on which a hydrogen sulfide spring gushes out like a fountain.

Bologoe is conventionally divided into two parts: the one closer to the city is polluted with waste, the further part is clean and suitable for recreation. At the end of the 19th century, archaeologists excavated a site of primitive man on one of the banks. Later, scientists discovered the skull of an ancient dog that lived in these parts almost 10,000 years ago.

Lake Velikoye

• Coordinates: 57.890755, 33.873286.

A large relict reservoir in the Rameshkovsky district is all that remains of a huge periglacial lake. Velikoye is part of the Orsha-Petrovsky lakes system, consisting of more than 140 reservoirs, and is significantly larger in size than all its counterparts.

The even oval of the lake stretches from north to south; getting to the water is very difficult, since the banks are swampy and densely overgrown with reeds. Nevertheless, all these difficulties do not stop avid fishermen who come to Velikoye every year for a rich catch of fish. Connoisseurs of local swamps also visit the lake to pick cranberries and other edible berries.

Konstantinovsky quarry

• Coordinates: 56.846622, 36.006103.

Located near Tver. In Soviet times, sand was mined in the quarry, but in the 80s, work stopped and the quarry was flooded. Now there is a pond splashing on this place, and the sandy beaches attract local residents and tourists in the summer.

The entry into the water is gentle, so the quarry is suitable for families with children. Vacationers not only swim and sunbathe, but also dive from small islands in the middle of the reservoir, fish, spend the night in tents, go diving and sailing.

Waterfall in the village of Panika

• Coordinates: 57.000978, 35.081362.

The endangered village of Panika in the Torzhok region has practically lost its inhabitants in recent years, but receives hundreds of tourists every year. Near the settlement there are rocks with a small opening in them. In the late 80s, quarrying was going on near the village. One fine day, workers accidentally drilled a well to an underground river, and a stream of water gushed out.

Later it turned out that inside there were karst cavities in which the lake was hidden. The river began to flow through the resulting passage and fall from a height of several meters, running down three stone steps.

The picturesque waterfall attracted tourists and became a local attraction. The area around the waterfall was landscaped, steps were laid to the grotto, and a neat stone bridge appeared at the foot of the rocks. In the hot summer the waterfall dries up, but in the spring it is filled with fresh moisture again.

Kimry

The city of Kimry captivates with its ancient wooden buildings, which look very original. In addition, there is a “House of Crafts”, where you can attend interesting master classes on Russian arts and crafts, and the UFO amusement park, beloved by children. And in the village of Privolzhsky, located 15 kilometers from the city, which is considered the birthplace of the Serpent Gorynych, there is a Museum of Reptiles.

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Ekaterina Koroleva