Upper Volochek gained the status of a city in 1770. Now it is part of the Tver region. The population is 48.177 thousand people. as of 2016. We learn a lot of interesting things about the city later in the article.
How to get there?
It will be useful for each guest or resident of the capital to visit the Upper Volochek. How to get from Moscow? There are trains, buses and trains. The road on the shortest route in public transport will take about 3-4 hours, depending on the time of departure. Departure on the route Moscow - Upper Volochek is carried out from the Leningrad station every 20-25 minutes.
The foundation of the settlement occurred in 1471, but it gained its current status several centuries later. It is worth saying a few words about the monument depicting the founder of the city. Upper Volochek was decorated with a bronze monument to Catherine II in September 2007. It was installed near the Vanchakova line. Opposite is a drama theater. The height of the monument is 2.8 m. Weight - 1.7 tons. Under the statue there is a pedestal of granite. The author of the project is J. Zlodi. In the Empress’s right hand is a scepter, and in the left is a wreath. Her Upper Volochek is obliged to establish and acquire the status of a city.
Magistrate Building
The city has a large number of interesting sights and skillful architectural ensembles. One of them is the building of the Magistrate. To see him, people descend to Fire Embankment. The construction is dated to the period from 1777 to 1780. Architect - P.R. Nikitin. The style of construction is 18th century classicism. At first, the distance between the buildings was equal. In the 19th century, a brick house was built between the two buildings. There is a fire tower of great height. The decor repeats the style characteristic of other elements of the composition. Reconstruction was carried out, as a result of which the tower became the center of the architectural ensemble. The original layout was kept unchanged. Only the introduction of partitions somewhat distorted the historical truth.
Kazan Avenue
The Upper Volok (Vyshny Volochek) is able to please the visitor with many interesting points. It is recommended to take a walk along the Kazan Avenue. It is the main street in the city.
It takes its beginning near the train station, intersects with a large number of streets. The end is on Tverskaya embankment. The name is received from the eponymous cathedral. In the era of the USSR, the place was called ul. Lenin.
In the central part, near this street, Verkhny Volochek concentrated the main educational and cultural institutions of the city - college, medical school, drama theater, museum of local lore, a large number of memorials, entertainment venues and shops.
Trading buildings
It will be useful to visit the trade center on the street. Moscow. To do this, go to the territory located between Kazan Avenue and the Tsna River. The first of the two buildings of the center was built in 1937. The second building appeared in 1854. She totaled 116 counters. Architect - F. Lvov.
Three large-scale fairs were held annually. In summer, many goods were brought on sea vessels. They were successfully sold right here. Cloth was bought, high-quality linen and tobacco, salted fish of various types, honey, hemp. People acquired fur, wax, glass and clay dishes, and other things that were useful in the household. Now there remains one building, which is used for its intended purpose. It was restored, the points of sale were placed here. The second building is dilapidated, not currently in use.
Hydrology
Water resources harmoniously decorate the Upper Volochek. Photos of natural landscapes and ponds are vivid proof of this. One of the oldest systems in the country was created artificially. It connects the Tvertsa River (a tributary of the Volga) and the Baltic Sea.
Parts of the watershed section are the Sivers and Vishersky channels and storages, p. Msta. In the 19th century, transit ships sailed here in the direction of St. Petersburg, which ceased in the 1890s. In the Soviet era, transport was also rare here. Rebuilt the gateways. Because of this, transit has become impossible.
In modern realities there is no shipping on a regular basis. Inland waterways include 2 sections: a reservoir in the village of Zdeshevo-Pererva and a dam on the Mste River. The city of Tsna is divided into two sections. The river originates on the Tsninskaya Upland. The end of the reservoir - Lake. Mstino.
Its shores are picturesque. Between the channels there are a large number of small islands. People cross them over bridges. At the Tvertsky Canal, the river goes around a loop forming the Tsninsky Canal, characterized by narrowness, tortuosity and beauty. Passes parks and ancient buildings.
It will be very interesting to visit
A beautiful place is Venetsianovsky Square, located in the city center. It is interesting to look at old buildings. This primarily concerns the Drama Theater. He is the oldest in the entire territory of the former Tver province. It was founded in 1896.
In the center of the square there is a monument to the Russian artist, who founded household painting, A. G. Venetsianov. It was opened in the 1980s in honor of the 200th anniversary of the master. There is also a stage for organizing concerts and performances on holidays.
One of the unique places is the museum dedicated to glass, called "Red May". It was founded in 1968. It is the largest in all of Russia at the moment. There are products created in different periods, starting from the end of the 19th century. It is located in the building of the factory of the same name. Now production is suspended. The expositions are full of interesting technical and artistic products. In total, more than 4 thousand exhibits are collected here.
It is curious to personally get acquainted with the creative work. Performance materials are often rare and unusual. For example, ruby glass, which served as raw material for the manufacture of Kremlin stars. The museum complex receives visitors on weekdays from 9:00 to 14:00. Entrance ticket price - 30 rubles.
Where to stay?
Local nature deserves attention. There is a tourist base near the reservoir. Many city dwellers who dream of outdoor recreation go precisely to the Upper Volochek. Rest as a savage, as they call life in a cottage or directly in the open air, in a tent, is good because it allows a person to get in touch with nature.
The local tourist base Zdeshevo has a sauna and parking for visitors. The rooms have sofas, microwaves, kettles, plasma TVs. Such a vacation can be called not so wild. It is characterized by a high level of comfort and interaction with an environmentally friendly environment. Clients of the institution strengthen their strength in a cozy bar or restaurant. Barbecue is prepared upon request.
From entertainment available windsurfing, kiting, wakeboarding, cycling, fishing. You definitely won’t be bored here. Visit here and see for yourself.