Peno, Urban settlement in Penovsky District, Russia
Peno is an urban settlement positioned between Lake Peno and Lake Volgo in Tver Oblast. The town sits within the Upper Volga Reservoir system, serving the surrounding region.
The settlement was founded in the early 1900s as a railway station community and gained urban-type status in 1926. Its growth was driven by railway connections to the region.
The central square holds a memorial to Liza Chaikina, linked to regional World War II events that shaped local memory. This monument serves as a gathering point where residents connect with their past.
The settlement is connected by the Bologoye-Velikiye Luki railway line, allowing travel to nearby regions. The local economy centers on timber processing and construction materials, with basic services typical of smaller towns.
The settlement sits at the junction of two major lakes within the Volga River system, serving as a water management control point. This strategic location makes it a functional hub for the region's water infrastructure.
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