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Guide Russia recommendations concerning the city of Tver.
ClimateClimate is rather temperate, but Russian people in Tver differentiate only two seasons instead of four, namely: summer and winter. These two seasons are the most conspicuous, as spring and autumn pass quickly and unexpectedly. Nobody knows when winter will change autumn and how long summer will last. Guide Russia is glad to assure you, there are no extreme temperatures in winter and summer. Average winter temperature is about – 14, but it rarely lasts more than two or three days. The weather is so unpredictable, that temperatures may drop from – 15 to – 5 and then to 0 degrees with slush and rain. Now, due to the climate changes, winters became milder in Tver, but if you planned to make a tour in winter, you still need some warm clothes. Spring temperatures range from – 2 at night to + 15 during the day or even higher, it depends on some definite month. However, despite this warm temperature, it’s still quite windy, that’s why, Guide Russia recommends you to have a warm jacket, to wear it zipped out during the day and zipped up at night. Summer is rather comfortable, maybe a little humid, but full of sunshine and fresh winds. Summer weather is unpredictable as well, so periodical heat waves may vary with thunderstorms, accompanied by flashes of lightning and claps of thunder. Fortunately, it’s a rare thing and average temperature is around +25 - +35; as the result the entire population pours out in the streets, in order to enjoy this cheerful weather and bathe in the sunlight. In the evenings the city is crowded with young people, wearing light and loose clothes. Somewhere in the mid of September Indian summer comes for a weak or two. Next, autumn arrives and brings with itself light chilly winds and drizzling weather with spitting rains. It’s reasonable to have an umbrella on you; otherwise you can easily get wet to the skin. |
Restaurants and cafes
The city of Tver abounds in various bars, cafes and restaurants, especially its center, where a great number of restaurants and cafes, providing luxurious menus and good food quality, are concentrated. However, among this numerous cafes and bars you may come across some fast food restaurants, which are deprived of healthy menus, as their food leaves much to be desired. Guide Russia interpreters will recommend you some nice and good places, which will meet all your requirements. Tips are not necessary, but if you want to express your evaluation of the service provided, they will perceive amount of 5-10% with gratitude.
Shopping.
Shops are usually opened from 8-9am. till 8-10pm. Weekends some of them are closed by 3-5pm., but for the twenty-four-hour stores.
Money.
The official monetary unit is rouble. After your arrival you will need to exchange your currency, what can be easily done at the airport or in Tver, full of exchange points. It is necessary to keep in mind, that in the restaurant, cafes, hotels you can pay only in roubles, even if the prices are in dollars, as it is forbidden to receive payments in dollars. There is a considerable number of banks with exchange points, so it’s strongly recommended to use them and avoid street people service.
Credit Cards.
Today you can pay with your credit card in many shops and restaurants, but not everywhere. Visa or MasterCard are the most widely accepted credit cards in Tver. However, if you plan traveling to Moscow or St. Petersburg you will find more than enough opportunities to use them. This service isn’t too popular in Tver, as many people prefer to pay in cash.
Tver history and sights.
The city of Tver has a very unique history. The first records of Tver date back to 1209 and from the beginning of the 14th century it started competing with Moscow in the ultimate supremacy upon all Russian lands. However at the beginning of the year 1485 Moscow comprehended Tver areas. The city abounds in various originally planed buildings, the witnesses of many historical events. The building of the whole city was based on the radial plan, so the roads diverge from the squares like the sun rays from the burning core. During the city sightseeing tour you will both get the interesting and absorbing information about the city of Tver and enjoy the attracting view of Russian architecture. You will definitely visit the following city landmarks and sights:
Tne old Volga Bridge
Tver City Park
Tne Trekhsvyatskaya Street
The Pushkin Monument
The Lenin Square
The Afanasiy Nikitin Monument
The World War II Monument
The Transfiguration Cathedral
The Putevoi Dvorets (Road Palace): The Museum of Local Lore and The Picture Gallery.
Every place is inherently unique and conceals a great number of interesting historical facts, events and occasions. Find out their incomparable stories and enjoy their peerless beauty.
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