a city of Russia, in the province of Twer, and the capital of a circle of the same name. It is situated on the river Volga, where it receives the waters of the Ryolenka. It contains twelve churches, 1252 houses, and 7500 inhabitants. It has considerable trade by the river in the productions of the land, and some manufactures. Long. 34. 29. E. Lat. 56. 10. N.