Torzhok

Torzhok (Russian: Торжо́к) is a town in Tver Oblast, Russia, located on the Tvertsa River along the federal highway M10 and a branch of the Oktyabrskaya Railway division of the Russian Railways. It is situated 60 kilometres (37 mi) to the west of Tver. The town is famous for its folk craft of goldwork embroidery. Population: 41,116 (2021 census); 47,644 (2010 census); 48,967 (2002 census); 49,982 (1989 Soviet census).