Подчуршинское городище, Archaeological settlement in Pervomaysky, Russia

Podchurshinskoye Gorodische is a fortified settlement perched on a high hill above the Vyatka River in Russia. The site features sturdy defensive walls and three square towers topped with tent-shaped roofs.

The hillfort dates to the 13th–14th centuries and belonged to a chain of fortified settlements, including Krivoborskoye, that marked the presumed borders of the volost around the Vyatka town of Nikulitsyn (now Nikulchino). It stood between Slobodskoy and the mouth of the Cheptsa River and probably served as a watch fortress. Excavations in 1988 covered 148 m².

The site reveals a mixed population through discoveries like weapons, jewelry, locks, gaming pieces, and Slavic-Finnic pottery. These objects tell the story of different groups living together at this location.

The hillfort lies in the centre of Pervomaysky settlement, within the town limits of Slobodskoy, between the town and the mouth of the Cheptsa River. The site occupies a high hill rather than a river promontory, so the climb is steep. Excavations in 1988 covered 148 m²; the remains of defensive walls are the main feature to look for.

The lower defensive levels contained living quarters and storage areas, while the upper level featured gabled roofs with arrow slits for defense. This two-tiered design shows how carefully the settlement was planned for protection.