Tambov Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in central Russia
About Tambov
Previously a southern fort built in 1636 against inroads of the Wild Field tribes the city grew into the provincial center and a bread basket of Russia. The history of Tambov is intertwined with all major events of Russian history, traces of which are imprinted on the city's architectural face. Also Tambov is famous for its wolves. In the 19th centurywolfwas a slang word for a season worker from Tambov, a person of rude manners. Not being a touristy hot spot, the city has preserved many historical buildings in the center, some of them are related to Russian Classicism like the building of Post Office (1786) or houses in Art-Nouveau style like cinemaModern(1908).
Where to Stay in Tambov
- 🏨Derzhavinskaya
- 🏨Hotel Grand
Tambov Travel Guide Sections
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