Ostashkovsky District

Ostashkovsky District is an administrative area in northwestern Tver Oblast that covers the forested Valdai Hills region with numerous lakes. The territory is characterized by woodlands and contains Lake Seliger along with many smaller water bodies throughout its area.

The area was reorganized in 1708 under Peter the Great as part of the Ingermanland Governorate and gained its current structure as Ostashkovsky District in 1929. This administrative reshaping coincided with a period of Soviet reorganization that defined the territory's modern form.

The Ostashkovsky District Museum, established in 1889, preserves local artifacts and documents detailing the evolution of this Russian territory through centuries.

The district is accessible via rail connections that link towns like Bologoye and Velikiye Luki, offering convenient transportation access to broader networks. Road networks cross through the area and connect to major highways including the M10, making longer trips easier to arrange.

The Volga River, Europe's longest river, begins its journey at Volgoverkhovye within the district's boundaries. This inconspicuous source is where one of Europe's most important waterways starts its course across Russia.

GPS coordinates: 57.16963,33.14359

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42