Bor, Industrial town on Volga River, Russia.
Bor sits on the left bank of the Volga River across from Nizhny Novgorod, with two bridges linking the two sides. The town sprawls along the waterfront with glass factories and other industrial buildings forming the core of its landscape.
The area was first noted in records during the 14th century and became an official town in 1938. The opening of the glass factory in 1934 redirected growth toward industrial production and marked a turning point for the settlement.
The glass factory remains central to how local residents see their town and provides work for many families. Walking through the streets, you notice the industrial facilities and their chimneys everywhere, shaping what people talk about daily.
You can reach Bor from Nizhny Novgorod using two bridges or by ferry during the navigation season. The best time to visit is between May and October when crossing options are fully available and weather is milder.
From Nizhny Novgorod's riverbank, you get a full view of Bor's industrial landscape and town layout spread across the opposite side of the Volga. This panorama reveals how compact the settlement is and how closely its fate is tied to the water.
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