Vesyegonsk

Vesyegonsk sits along the shores of the Rybinsk Reservoir and serves as the administrative center of its district in Tver Oblast. The town spreads across flat terrain with streets lined by older buildings and everyday facilities for residents.

The original settlement was relocated in 1939 due to the construction of the Rybinsk Reservoir, which flooded the earlier location. This move shaped the town as it exists today and its relationship with the water that surrounds it.

The town preserves two churches—Trinity and Kazan—that reflect the religious life and building traditions of the area. The District Museum shows how residents connected with their past through the objects and stories kept there.

The town is reachable by train from major cities, with regular rail connections available. Local accommodations offer basic comforts suitable for a short stay or a stopover.

The town's name comes from an ancient people called the Ves, who lived in this region during the early Middle Ages. This overlooked connection to the area's early history adds an unexpected depth to the place.

Location: Vesyegonskiy shahar okrugi

Inception: 1564

Elevation above the sea: 108 m

GPS coordinates: 58.65000,37.26667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:33