Kashin

Uspensky sobor of Kashin by Sergei Prokudin-Gorskii

Kashin (Russian: ) is a town in Tver Oblast, Russia, located on the Kashinka River (Volga's tributary) 204 km away from Moscow. Population: 17,299 (2002 Census); 18,000 (1970).

Contents

1 History
2 Government
3 Economy
4 Dining
5 Entertainment
6 Bazaar
7 Geography
8 Transportation
9 See also
10 External links

History

The town of Kashin was first mentioned in a chronicle under the year of 1238, when it was sacked by the Mongols. It was given by Grand Duke Mikhail Yaroslavich as an appanage to his son Vasily, who founded a short-lived dynasty of local princes. Mikhail Yaroslavich's wife Anna took the veil in Kashin's nunnery and died there on October 2, 1368 and was glorified by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1650 as a holy patroness of all women who suffer the loss of relatives. Her miracle-working relics are preserved in the Ascension Cathedral of Kashin.

In 1382, Kashin was annexed by the Principality of Tver. From 1399 to 1426, it was held by a second dynasty of Kashin princes, which claimed their seniority in the house of Tver. In 1452, Kashin withstood a siege by Dmitry Shemyaka. It finally passed to Muscovy in 1486 with the rest of Tver Principality.

In 1708, the town was assigned to the Ingermanland Governorate, and in 1719 - to the Petersburg guberniya. There are several architectural monuments in Kashin, including monasteries, churches, and cathedrals. The most ancient of these, a wooden chapel from 1646, was burnt to the ground in 1998. The town is also known as a balneological resort.

Resurrection cathedral in the center of Kashin

Government

Kashin is part of the Tver Oblast. It is also the main town of its Kashinsky District, Tver Oblast. The current mayor of Kashin is Anatoli Sokolov.

Economy

During the present day, Kashin remains an economically important location in the Tver Oblast. For example, Kashin is home to Veresk, one of the largest alcoholic drink producing companies in the region. Another major business is the mineral water company ERA which produces the 'Kashinskaya' mineral water. The town also has a famous resort area called Kurort where many residents of Tver Oblast spend their vacation near the Kashinka River.

Dining

Kashin is home to numerous bars and restuarants. One of the most expensive resturants in Kashin is called Staryii Kashin (Old Kashin), and is frequently used to host major events such as weddings and birthday parties. Other dining locations in Kashin include the Baltika beer cafe, restuarant U Levi, tea house U Kseni, and the town dinery. The prices are relatively inexpensive in most dining locations.

Entertainment

Kashin is home to numerous places of entertainment. During the day, the most popular entertainment locations are the pool house, internet cafes, and computer clubs. One of the computer clubs is located in the non-functioning main church, Uspensky Sobor, of the town which is now called Dom Kulturi. During the nighttime, the Dom Kulturi also sometimes hosts a nightclub. On holidays and special dates, the town hosts large festivals which involve dancing, food, and various performances.

View of Kashin from the top of the Uspensky sobor.

Bazaar

Several times a week, a Bazaar takes place in the main square of the town. In it, residents of the town can sell various items, sometimes rare antiques. Also, fruits and vegetables from nearby rural farms are sold.

Geography

Kashin is located on the Kashinka River which flows into the Volga River about 20 kilometers away from the town. Kashin is located close to the border of the Tver Oblast and the Moscow Oblast and Yaroslavl Oblast. It is located in a primarily around a rural agriculutral area. Kashin is located about 25 kilometers away from Kalyazin, another major town of the Tver Oblast. Kashin is georgraphically located on 57°21′N 37°37′E, and it is located in the same time zone as Moscow.

Transportation

There are low-priced buses traveling around the town and nearby region throughout the day. For longer range transport, there are shuttle busses traveling to nearby cities: Tver, Moscow, and Yaroslavl. Also, there is a train traveling twice a day throughout Kashin; The morning train travels from Sonkovo, and travels to Savelovo, while the afternoon train travels from Savelovo to Sonkovo. The passengers can easily travel from Savelovo to Moscow via the Elektrichka train. Several times a week, a St.Petersburg train passes the station.

External links

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