Kimrsky District: Wildlife Sanctuary and Tupolev Memorial

Sanctuary, memorials and excursions

The Kimrsky State Complex Wildlife Sanctuary was established on July 21, 1975. It is an active state nature sanctuary of regional significance in Kimrsky District. If you are planning a visit to the sanctuary, check its operating conditions in advance.

The history of the sanctuary and the memorial sites in Pustomazovo offer different starting points for a trip to the district: nature and landscape sit alongside a specific cultural and historical connection. You can plan your time around the topics that interest you most, rather than limiting yourself to just one type of excursion.

A monument at the site of the former village of Pustomazovo commemorates aircraft designer A. N. Tupolev, who was born there in 1888 and spent his childhood there. The site also contains a memorial complex that includes a fragment of the Tupolev family estate. His birth, childhood and remembrance together form a distinct historical focus.

The Gadov Museum offers excursions and entertainment programs. If you are planning a visit, contact the museum to make arrangements. The museum adds another way to engage with the destination, complementing the nature and history of Kimrsky District.

A wider look at Tver Oblast

The Central Forest Reserve offers further nature experiences in the wider destination of Tver Oblast. An excursion takes visitors to the Staroselsky Mokh raised bog; visitors use their own vehicles for this tour. The Boloto Staroselsky Mokh ecological trail passes through a picturesque raised bog with broad open areas completely covered in moss and unusual plants. Guided excursions are also offered along the Tainy Okovskogo lesa and Lesnaya azbuka ecological trails.

Another option in Tver Oblast is a hike to the Barsuchikha cordon. It can be taken as a day trip or with an overnight stay in a forest hut; along the way, you will see southern taiga forest and a raised bog. The options are easy to distinguish: a guided trail walk, an excursion in your own vehicle, and a hike with the choice of a day trip or overnight stay.

The reserve’s visitor center is located on the grounds of its central estate. It features information about the organization’s history and structure, a regular exhibition of children’s artwork, and a souvenir shop. The reserve’s natural history museum presents the protected area’s main ecosystems and the species that live there; a separate hall is dedicated to scientific research.

Cultural attractions in Tver Oblast also offer different points of interest. In Torzhok, Verkhneye gorodishche is located in the historic center; it is an archaeological monument of federal significance and a tourist attraction. The Novotorzhsky Borisoglebsky Monastery was founded in 1038 and is one of Russia’s oldest Orthodox monasteries. The festivals Blin s Pripyokom and Kuzminki v Torzhke are held annually in the Novotorzhsky Kremlin. Check the specific event dates when planning your visit.

Nilova Pustyn, a monastery and center of religious and pilgrimage tourism, is located on Stolobny Island. Together with the attractions in Torzhok, it offers another perspective on the culture of Tver Oblast. These regional examples complement a visit to Kimrsky District without replacing its sanctuary, memorial sites or museum.

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For the broader travel overview: Tver Oblast.