The total area of the Pskov region is about 55 300 sq. km., it is larger than that of Denmark or Switzerland.

Pskov is very ancient Russian city.яPskov lies in the north - west of Russia, on the border with Estonia, between St. Petersburg, (Pskov is 280 km far away from St. Petersburg) and Riga (Latvian).яYou can visit Kremlin, ancient fortresses and monasteries. Pskov, although a small city, has a rich cultural heritage, which is evident from the vast number of ancient monuments and merchnt's chambers, monasteries and forts around Pskov. It is very ancient city.я

Russia is a unique "giant planet" where two cultures - Eastern and Western - meet each other. The richest heritage of the old Russia continues to charm and surprise, while its great future potential has not yet been fully realized. The purpose of this publication is to help you discover and appreciate our cultural treasures. Pskov located in the north - west of Russia. It is economic and cultural center of Pskov region, northwestern Russian Federation, situated on the Velikaya River near the southern shore of Lake Pskov 300 km/186 mi southwest of St Petersburg. The area of the Pskov region is larger than Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, Armenia or Estonia. The length of the borders on the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Baltic Republics is 790 km.

Mineral and natural resources. On the territory of the region there are large peat deposits, limestone for construction and cement, refractory and fusible clays, gypsum, construction, molding and glass sand, limestone tuf and supropels. Peat is one of the most abundant natural resources. In the Pskov region forests occupy 1,8 m hectares, that is 32 per cent of the territory.