a city of Russia, in the stadtholderate of Pskow and in the province of Moscow, the capital of a circle of the same name. It stands on the river Torop, and is 370 miles distant from St Petersburg. It is a place of considerable industry. Here are many tanneries; and large quantities of linen are made from the excellent flax and hemp produced in the neighbourhood. Toropec is favourably situated for water communication by the Duna with Riga. It contains thirteen churches, two monasteries, 1250 houses, and 13,500 inhabitants. Long. 31° 41' E. Lat. 56° 29' 30" N.