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Torzhok: Ancient Crossroads
Authors: Irina Dakhnovskaya Lawton and Irina Savelieva
Russian Life: May/June 2008
Department: Features
Page: 28 ( 8) pages
Summary: This ancient river town long stood at the crossroads of Russian commerce and travel. It may even have once saved Rus' from the Horde. Today, it has a more modest goal: reclaiming its heritage and becoming a thriving tourist destination.
This article appeared in the May/June 2008 issue of Russian Life. The text of this article is not available online.
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Weblinks related to this story:
- About the National Trust The official website of the Russian trust that is redeveloping downtown Torzhok.