Pavlovo

Pavlovo is an industrial town on the right bank of the Oka River in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, positioned where the northwestern edge of the Volga Upland descends toward the water. The town sprawls along the riverside with factory buildings, worker housing, and streets organized around manufacturing districts.

The settlement first appeared in written records through a letter from Ivan the Terrible in 1566. This early documentation marks when the place entered the historical record and began its path toward becoming an industrial center.

The town has been rooted in metalworking for centuries, and this craft tradition shapes how residents see themselves and their place. Many families pass this knowledge down through generations as a natural part of their daily life and identity.

Visitors should understand that this is a working-class town where many people are busy with their jobs during the day. The best times to explore are early morning or late afternoon when the streets come more alive.

During the 1800s, local gardeners developed special indoor lemon trees that eventually spread into homes throughout Russia. These plants became a symbol of the town's resourcefulness and showed how innovation in Pavlovo went well beyond its factories.

Location: Городское поселение город Павлово

Inception: 16 century

Elevation above the sea: 120 m

Website: https://pavlovo.nobl.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.96194,43.09000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:37