Tambov Oblast · Russia
Where to stay in Tambov
Tambov is a city in Tambov Oblast, Russia, home to about 255,000 people.
- Best months
- May to September
- Currency
- RUBRussian ruble
- Time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Language
- Abaza, Adyghe, Aghul
About
About Tambov
Tambov is a city and the administrative center of Tambov Oblast, central Russia, at the confluence of the Tsna and Studenets rivers, about 418 km (260 mi) south-southeast of Moscow. With a population of 261,803 as of 2021, Tambov is the largest city, and historical center, of the Tambov Oblast as a whole.
Previously a southern fort built in 1636 against inroads of the Wild Field tribes the city grew into the provincial center and a bread basket of Russia. The history of Tambov is intertwined with all major events of Russian history, traces of which are imprinted on the city's architectural face. Also Tambov is famous for its wolves. In the 19th century wolf was a slang word for a season worker from Tambov, a person of rude manners.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Tambov
See
Start walking along the River Tsna Promenade which is 2 km-long and has two levels.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Tambov
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Amaks Park Hotel | 4.4 km | |
| Hotel Gallery | 0.4 km | |
| Hotel Teatralnaya | 0.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Tambov
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Tambov are May to September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; July is the wettest, with about 68 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Tambov
Getting in
Tambov railway station is 452km away from Moscow. There are direct trains arriving from Saint Petersburg, Volgograd, Novorossiysk. Airport Tambov serves flights from Moscow and Sochi.
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Questions
Tambov: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Tambov?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Tambov are May to September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; July is the wettest, with about 68 mm of rain.
What currency is used in Tambov?
Russian ruble (RUB).
Nearby
Destinations near Tambov
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.