a city of Russia, in the province of Moscow, the capital of a statholderate of the same name, which is 26,010 miles in extent, and contains a population of 1,270,000 persons. The city is on the right bank of the Wolga, where the waters of the Twerza and the Tmaka fall into it. Twer has no fortifications, but is surrounded with palisades. There is a citadel, in which is a palace with elegant gardens, belonging to the emperor. The city is laid out in regular streets, but the high street alone consists solely of stone houses, and most of the others are of wood. There are a cathedral and other twenty-eight churches, with two monasteries. The quays along the banks of the Wolga are very fine, and the whole is extensive; but many parts of the city are still unoccupied by buildings. It is a place of considerable trade. The inhabitants make nails and other ironmongery, much linen both of flax and hemp, a great quantity of stockings, cables, ropes, and twine, besides making oil and leather, and melting tallow for exportation. The Wolga is the great pathway of its productions. The city contains 24,800 inhabitants. It is 376 miles distant from St. Petersburg, in longitude 35. 52. 16. E. and latitude 56.51. 44. N.