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Kuvshinovo (Russian: Кувши́ново) is a town and the administrative center of Kuvshinovsky District in Tver Oblast, Russia, located on the Osuga, 133 kilometers (83 mi) from Tver, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 10,007 (2010 Census);[3] 11,276 (2002 Census);[10] 12,435 (1989 Census).[11]

Kuvshinovo Кувшиново
Town[1]
Central square in Kuvshinovo
Coat of arms
Location of Kuvshinovo
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Coordinates: 57°02′N 34°11′E
Country	Russia
Federal subject	Tver Oblast[1]
Administrative district	Kuvshinovsky District[2]
Urban settlement	Kuvshinovo[2]
Founded	1624
Elevation	230 m (750 ft)
Population  (2010 Census)[3]
• Total	10,007
• Estimate  (2018)[4]	9,068 (−9.4%)
Administrative status
• Capital of	Kuvshinovsky District[5], Kuvshinovo Urban Settlement[2]
Municipal status
• Municipal district	Kuvshinovsky Municipal District[6]
• Urban settlement	Kuvshinovo Urban Settlement[6]
• Capital of	Kuvshinovsky Municipal District[7], Kuvshinovo Urban Settlement[6]
Time zone	UTC+3 (MSK [8])
Postal code(s)[9]	172110–172112
OKTMO ID	28634101001

History

The selo of Kamenka (Russian: Каменка), the predecessor of Kuvshinovo, was first mentioned in 1646.[12] In the course of the administrative reform carried out in 1708 by Peter the Great, it was included into Ingermanlandia Governorate (since 1710 known as Saint Petersburg Governorate), and in 1727 Novgorod Governorate split off. In 1775, Tver Viceroyalty was formed from the lands which previously belonged to Moscow and Novgorod Governorates, and the area was transferred to Tver Viceroyalty, which in 1796 was transformed to Tver Governorate. Kamenka belonged to Novotorzhsky Uyezd (with the center in Torzhok).

In the 18th century, a paper mill was opened close to Kamenka. In 1869, merchant Mikhail Kuvshinov bought the mill and considerably expanded it. The mill became known as the Kuvshinov Paper Mill. In 1912, a railway from Torzhok was completed, and the new station next to Kamenka was opened. The station was named Kuvshinovo, after the mill. Eventually, a settlement around the station developed, also with the name Kuvshinovo.[12]

On 1 October 1929, governorates and uyezds were abolished, and Kamensky District with the administrative center in Kuvshinovo was established. It belonged to Rzhev Okrug of Western Oblast.[13][14] On August 1, 1930 the okrugs were abolished, and the districts were subordinated directly to the oblast. On January 29, 1935 Kalinin Oblast was established, and Kamensky District was transferred to Kalinin Oblast.[13][15] In 1938, the selo of Kamenka and the settlement of Kuvshinovo were merged into the town of Kuvshinovo.[14] In February 1963, during the abortive administrative reform by Nikita Khrushchev, Novotorzhsky, Likhoslavlsky, and Kamensky Districts were merged into a new district which was called Torzhoksky District. On January 12, 1965 Kuvshinovsky District (which occupied the same area as the former Kamensky District) was re-established.[15] In 1990, Kalinin Oblast was renamed Tver Oblast.[14]

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Kuvshinovo serves as the administrative center of Kuvshinovsky District.[5] As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Kuvshinovsky District as Kuvshinovo Urban Settlement.[2] As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban settlement status and is a part of Kuvshinovsky Municipal District.[6]

Economy

Industry

The main industry branch in Kuvshinovo is paper production.[16] The Kuvshinovo Paper Mill (built in the 19th century by merchant Kuvshinov, hence the name) was producing paper until the 1990s, and then the local timber production stopped, and the mill had to switch to cardboard production.[17]

Transportation

A railway line which connects Likhoslavl with Soblago via Torzhok and Selizharovo passes Kuvshinovo. It is served by infrequent passenger traffic.

A road connecting Torshok with Ostashkov runs through Kuvshinovo. Another road connects Kuvshinovo with Vyshny Volochyok via Yesenovichi. There are local roads as well, with the bus traffic originating from Kuvshinovo.

Culture and recreation

Kuvshinovo has three objects classified as cultural and historical heritage of local significance. All of them are the remains of the former Kuvshinov Estate.[18] The town has a local museum as well.[17]

References

Notes

Sources

• Законодательное Собрание Тверской области. Закон №34-ЗО от 17 апреля 2006 г. «Об административно-территориальном устройстве Тверской области», в ред. Закона №66-ЗО от 1 октября 2014 г. «О внесении изменения в статью 18 Закона Тверской области "Об административно-территориальном устройстве Тверской области"». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Тверские ведомости", №17 (специальный выпуск), 19 апреля 2006 г. (Legislative Assembly of Tver Oblast. Law #34-ZO of April 17, 2006 On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of Tver Oblast, as amended by the Law #66-ZO of October 1, 2014 On Amending Article 18 of the Law of Tver Oblast "On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of Tver Oblast". Effective as of the official publication date.).
• Законодательное Собрание Тверской области. Закон №33-ЗО от 28 февраля 2005 г. «Об установлении границ муниципальных образований, входящих в состав территории муниципального образования Тверской области "Кувшиновский район", и наделении их статусом городского, сельского поселения», в ред. Закона №52-ЗО от 6 июня 2006 г. «О внесении изменений в отдельные Законы Тверской области, регулирующие вопросы установления границ муниципальных образований Тверской области». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Тверские ведомости", №10, 11–17 марта 2005 г. (Legislative Assembly of Tver Oblast. Law #33-ZO of February 28, 2005 On Establishing the Borders of the Municipal Formations Comprised by the Territory of the Municipal Formation of "Kuvshinovsky District" and on Granting Them the Status of Urban, Rural Settlements, as amended by the Law #52-ZO of June 6, 2006 On Amending Various Laws of Tver Oblast on Regulating the Issues of Establishing the Borders of the Municipal Formations of Tver Oblast. Effective as of the day of the official publication.).
• Законодательное Собрание Тверской области. Закон №4-ЗО от 18 января 2005 г. «Об установлении границ муниципальных образований Тверской области и наделении их статусом городских округов, муниципальных районов», в ред. Закона №65-ЗО от 24 июля 2012 г. «О внесении изменения в статью 2 Закона Тверской области "Об установлении границ муниципальных образований Тверской области и наделении их статусом городских округов, муниципальных районов"». Вступил в силу через десять дней после официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Тверские ведомости", №3, 21–27 января 2005 г. (Legislative Assembly of Tver Oblast. Law #4-ZO of January 18, 2005 On Establishing the Borders of the Municipal Formations of Tver Oblast and on Granting Them the Status of Urban Okrugs, Municipal Districts, as amended by the Law #65-ZO of July 24, 2012 On Amending Article 2 of the Law of Tver Oblast "On Establishing the Borders of the Municipal Formations of Tver Oblast and on Granting Them the Status of Urban Okrugs, Municipal Districts". Effective as of the day which is ten days after the official publication.).

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[de] Kuwschinowo

Kuwschinowo (russisch Кувшиново) ist eine Stadt in der Oblast Twer (Russland) mit 10.007 Einwohnern (Stand 14. Oktober 2010).[1]

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- [en] Kuvshinovo, Kuvshinovsky District, Tver Oblast

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[ru] Кувшиново

Кувши́ново — город (с 1938[3]) в Тверской области России.

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