Tver River Terminal

The Tver River Terminal is a passenger station where the Volga and Tvertsa rivers meet, designed with symmetrical wings and a central tower. The building displays typical Soviet architectural style with balanced proportions and distinctive geometric shapes.

The terminal was completed in 1938 as a symbol of Soviet transportation infrastructure of that era. Its construction marked the modernization of river navigation in Russia during the Soviet period.

The building reflects Soviet design principles and shows how important river travel was for Russian life. Visitors can see today how the architecture expressed the central role of water transport in connecting people and goods.

The building is in a severely damaged condition and not accessible for visitors to enter, but the exterior can be viewed from the Afanasiy Nikitin Embankment. It is important to maintain a safe distance and not enter the grounds due to structural instability.

The building experienced a major collapse in August 2017 that destroyed its external walls, floors, and roof. This dramatic event transformed the terminal into an unexpected symbol of urban decay and neglect in the city.

Location: Tver

Inception: 1938

GPS coordinates: 56.86389,35.91778

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41