16 Facts About Tambov

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Tambov is a city and the administrative center of Tambov Oblast, central Russia, at the confluence of the Tsna and Studenets Rivers, about 418 kilometers south-southeast of Moscow.

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In terms of its layout, Tambov was no different from other fortified cities - the Kremlin, the prison and a small settlement.

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In 1779, the Tambov governorship was formed, later renamed to the province.

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About 150 years since its establishment in 1636, Tambov freely developed around the fortress, which stood at the bend of the Tsna River, and was divided into two parts by the Studenets River.

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5.

From Tambov there were roads to Penza and the district towns of Kozlov, Morshansk, Lipetsk.

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6.

Together with other cities, a fortress city of Tambov was built on it, the foundation of which dates back to 1636.

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7.

Trade routes passed through Tambov, connecting it with Moscow, the cities of the Black Earth Region and the Volga Region.

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8.

Tambov wool became the reason for the creation of the first cloth factories in Tambov.

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9.

Tambov proved himself to be an excellent administrator and expert in the economy of the region entrusted to him.

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10.

Only in 1822, almost 40 years later, the paving of the Tambov streets began, for which the stone, prepared during Derzhavin times, was used.

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11.

In November 1830, during the Cholera Riots in Russia, the citizens of Tambov attacked their governor, but they were soon suppressed by the regular army.

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12.

Later in the 19th century, Tambov became a significant cultural centre that supported a growing number of schools, libraries, and other institutions.

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13.

In 1921, a Tambov Republic was established, but it was crushed by the Red Army under the command of Mikhail Tukhachevsky.

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14.

Tambov finally became the centre of Tambov Oblast, which was created from oblasts of Voronezh and Kuybyshev on 27 September 1937.

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15.

Tambov is the location of the Tambov air base of the Russian Air Force.

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16.

Ice hockey team is HC Tambov plays in Supreme Hockey League, the second level of ice hockey in Russia.

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