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Russia : Tverskaya oblast'
57 degrees north, 37 degrees east (visit #1) - All Pictures


#1: East view at CP
East view at CP
#2: The north slope of the canal has 5 sluices on which boats have 38-meters climb to reach the summit on the way to Moscow
The north slope of the canal has 5 sluices on which boats have 38-meters climb to reach the summit on the way to Moscow
#3: Tunnel under Moscow Canal (sluice number one). Inscription at the top - “For the glory of labour”.
Tunnel under Moscow Canal (sluice number one). Inscription at the top - “For the glory of labour”.
#4: Lenin and Stalin monuments were erected on each side of sluice number one. Here we “restore” the Stalin monuments with an old picture
Lenin and Stalin monuments were erected on each side of sluice number one. Here we “restore” the Stalin monuments with an old picture
#5: The bridge across Volga-river in Kimry sity
The bridge across Volga-river in Kimry sity
#6: Mike at the sign “Zhilino”.
Mike at the sign “Zhilino”.
#7: Curved track to the CP
Curved track to the CP
#8: North view
North view
#9: Gena marks the CP
Gena marks the CP
#10: Alexander and Mike enjoy the discovery
Alexander and Mike enjoy the discovery
#11: Ascension church lies at the confluence of Volga and Kimrka. It is the oldest church in Kimry – it will be 200 soon
Ascension church lies at the confluence of Volga and Kimrka. It is the oldest church in Kimry – it will be 200 soon