Torzhok
Torzhok (Russian: Торжо́к) is a town in Tver Oblast, Russia, located on the Tvertsa River along the federal highway M10 and a branch of the Oktyabrskaya Railway division of the Russian Railways. The town is famous for its folk craft of goldwork embroidery. Population: 47,644 (2010 Census); 48,967 (2002 Census); 49,982 (1989 Census).
Torzhok
Торжок | |
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Town of oblast significance | |
View of Borisoglebsky Monastery | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Torzhok | |
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| Coordinates: 57°02′N 34°58′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Tver Oblast |
| First mentioned | 1139 |
| Town status since | 1775 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yevgeny Ignatov |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 47,644 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 45,641 (−4.2%) |
| • Subordinated to | Torzhok Okrug |
| • Capital of | Torzhoksky District, Torzhok Okrug |
| • Urban okrug | Torzhok Urban Okrug |
| • Capital of | Torzhok Urban Okrug, Torzhoksky Municipal District |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 172000-172011 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 48251 |
| OKTMO ID | 28750000001 |
| Website | torzhok-adm |
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