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The capital city of Tambov oblast.
Tambov (also spelled Tambow) is a city in Russia, an administrative center of Tambovskaya oblast (province). The city is located on the river Tsna (Volga basin), 482 km from Moscow. Tambov city is a railway juncture on South-Eastern railway, lines to Saratov and Kamyshin start here.
Tambov population is about 279,000 (2009).
Tambov city phone code - +7 4752; postal code - 392000.
Tambov was founded in 1636 on the bank of the Tsna, where the river Studenets flows into it. Tambov was built as a fortress for protecting borders of Moscow state. The city fulfilled its destination - never has it been occupied by the enemy.
From mid-18th century Tambov started developing as a trade and economic center of a large agricultural district. In 1781 the first plan of the city’s construction was affirmed as well as the coat of arms of Tambov depicting a golden beehive and three bees on a blue-green background.
The city “jumped” ahead at the end of 18th century, when G.R.Derzhavin was a vice-gerent. Thanks to him the streets of the city are geometrically strict and convenient. Besides, he founded a theater, a printing house, the first in Russia provincial newspaper “Tambovskiye izvestia” and a school.
In the first half of 19th century were opened: a mathematics school, a spiritual school, a gymnasium, a public library, noble ladies’ Alexandrinsky Institute, Teachers’ Training Institute and a museum of history and ethnography.
By the end of 19th century intensive construction started in Tambov city. There were metal-processing and agricultural plants. Hotels and restaurants were opened as well as large and small parks. In the 30s of 20th century the construction continued.
After the World War II industry intensely grew. Tambov became one of the centers of chemical machine building. There were plants working mainly for military purpose.
For the last 16 years has been done a lot to honor the famous inhabitants of Tambov. The church of Russian Novomucheniki (newly suffered) was opened. The same time Tambov became a University city: three higher institutions were united into two Universities - Technical and Classical.
Tambov city view
Tambov Russia city view
Tambov city winter view
Originally the name of the city was written like “Tonbov” and was related to a possible place where a fortress was founded - on the river Lipovitsa opposite Mordovian village Tonbov and the river Tonbov. Although the city was founded in another place it retained its original name.
The climate of Tambov city area is defined by its geographical position. The climate is of moderate continental type, all the seasons are clearly defined. The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is about -9C, the warmest (July) - about +20C.
Tambov city transportation is presented by trolley-buses, buses and minivans.
Having become a modern center of the oblast, Tambov city retained its special view combining new and traditional things. Present day Tambov means lively streets and quarters all in green, high new buildings and cozy old houses, old-fashioned small streets and alleys decorated with fountains.
There are over 30 monuments of culture, history and architecture. The most remarkable are the following:
Tambov Russia city street
Tambov city street
Tambov city street view
Tambov city scenery
Tambov city administration
Tambov Russia city eparchy
Tambov Russia city cathedral
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