TAMBOV, the capital of the above government, on the Zna, 125 miles N.E. of Voronej, and 263 S.E. of Moscow. It is an old town, built chiefly of wood, and surrounded by a rampart, which was erected as a barrier against the incursions of the Tartars. There are 13 churches, 6 of which are only of wood, a monastery of our Lady of Casan, a gymnasium, military school, seminary for priests, hospital, &c. Many of the inhabitants are employed in farming, but there are also manufactories of cloth, canvass, cordage, shawls, and an imperial establishment for making alum and vitriol. Some trade is carried on; and an annual fair held here in spring is much frequented. Pop. 14,000.