Tver

Grand Principality of Tver

Between the 13th and the 14th centuries Tver was a capital of the powerful and economically strong state called Grand Principality of Tver. During this time Tver fought against Moscow for the right to be called the "Capital of the Russian land".

Tver was very strong state, because in 1293 the Mongols did not decide to attack Tver. In the summer of 1327 civilians found out that Tver would become Islamic and the Mongols would dethrone Aleksandr (Tverian Prince). Although Aleksandr urged them not to rebel, on 15 august 1327 there was an insurrection against Mongols.

In 1485 Moscow captured Tver and Tver became part of the Grand Duchy of Moscow.

Russian Empire

On May 12, 1763 the center of Tver burned down. And Catherine the Great ordered to rebuild Tver like Saint Petersburg (Triradiate structure)

Soviet Union

From october to december 1941, during the WW2 Tver was occupated by Nazi army, on december 16, 1941, Tver was liberated by Soviet army. Tver is the first city that was liberated by Soviet army

Districts

Tver is divided into 4 districts:

1. Zavolzhskiy district - The largest district. Located north of the Volga River.
2. Tsentral'niy (Center) district - The smallest district. Located in the center of the city. The city government is located there
3. Moskovskiy district - Located in the east of the city
4. Proletarskiy district - Located in the west of the city

Bridges

There are more than 30 bridges in Tver. 5 bridges connect the southern part of the city with the northern part of the city, namely:

• Migalovskiy Bridge
• Tver train Bridge
• Old Volga River Bridge
• New Volga River Bridge
• East Bridge
• West Bridge (under construction, the government said it will be finished in 2026)