Bor, Russia
Бор
Bor is a town of 60,647 people in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, founded in 1400.
Why visit Bor
Townapedia lists 171 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 121 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 56 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Nizhny Novgorod, Chkalov Stairs, Музей науки «Нижегородская радиолаборатория» and Музей речного флота.
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About Bor
Bor (Russian: Бор) is a town in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, located on the left (northern) bank of the Volga River, across from Nizhny Novgorod. The two cities are connected by bridges built in 1965 and 2017, and by ferry service. Population: 78,372 (2021 census) 78,058 (2010 census); 61,525 (2002 census); 64,512 (1989 Soviet census); 51,000 (1969).
From the Wikipedia article Bor, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do56
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Nizhny Novgorod
Monument and historic site · 6.9 km
Russian Orthodox cathedral in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Chkalov Stairs
Monument and historic site · 5.0 km
Staircase, a landmark of Nizhny Novgorod
Church of St. John the Baptist (Nizhny Novgorod)
Monument and historic site · 5.7 km
Church in Russia
Dobrolyubov Linguistics University of Nizhny Novgorod
School · 4.7 km
University in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Great Mosque (Nizhny Novgorod)
Monument and historic site · 4.6 km
Mosque in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Kazansky Rail Terminal
Monument and historic site · 7.9 km
Former station of the Nizhny Novgorod Moscow-Kazan railway
Neustroevs-Bashkirov manor house
Monument and historic site · 4.9 km
Architectural ensemble
Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
Monument and historic site · 5.5 km
Fortified complex in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Nizhny Novgorod State Architectural and Civil Engineering University
School · 6.9 km
Public University in Russia
Pechersky Ascension Monastery
Monument and historic site · 4.3 km
Monastery in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Privolzhsky Research Medical University
School · 5.1 km
Medical University in Nizhny Novgorod
Stroganov Church
Monument and historic site · 6.5 km
Church in Nizhny Novgorod
44 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks171
Краеведческий музей
Monument and historic site · 1.3 km
1 Интернациональная улица, Бор
Tu-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00
Литературный музей А.М. Горького
Monument and historic site · 4.7 km
26 улица Минина
We-Su 09:00-13:00,14:00-17:00
Усадьба Рукавишниковых
Museum · 4.9 km
7 Верхне-Волжская набережная
Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su 12:00-19:00
61-К
Monument and historic site · 4.2 km
37-мм автоматическая зенитная пушка 61-К
Dmitrievskaya Tower
Museum · 5.5 km
Tower of Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, unofficial symbol of Nizhny Novgorod
Monument to Minin and Pozharsky
Monument and historic site · 5.8 km
The small copy of the Moscow monument in Nizhny Novgorod
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БРДМ-2
Monument and historic site · 4.2 km
Бронированная разведывательно-дозорная машина БРДМ-2
159 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Парк живой истории «Pax Romana»
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 km
Парк исторической реконструкции на тему древнеримской истории с элементами стилизации. Вход – 200 рублей.
12Д улица Луначарского, Бор
Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Веревочный парк «Паутинка»
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 km
В парке работает три маршрута: «Детский», «Семейный» и «Экстремальный». Минимальный возраст посетителя парка – 4 года, рост – 90 см....
12В улица Луначарского, Бор
Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes121
Skuratov Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.8 km
44 Большая Печёрская улица, Нижний Новгород
Mo-Su 06:55-23:05
109 more on the map.
History
Bor was founded in the 14th century and was granted town status in 1938. In June 2021, an American studying in Nizhny Novgorod was abducted and murdered in Bor.
In early 2008, the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast authorities were discussing the plans for constructing a futuristic "Globe Town" on the low Volga shore opposite Nizhny Novgorod, within Bor's town limits. In March 2008, the Italian architectural firm of Dante O. Benini was chosen as the main designer for the project.
From the History section of Bor, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Churches and places of worship17
Часовня в честь великомученика и победоносца Георгия
Church · Russian Orthodox · 5.0 km
2А Верхне-Волжская набережная
Храм-часовня во имя святого праведного воина Феодора
Church · Orthodox · 4.6 km
28Т литМ улица Минина
Церковь в честь иконы Божией Матери "Всех скорбящих Радость"
Church · Russian Orthodox · 4.9 km
2 улица Нестерова
Церковь Николая Чудотворца
Church · Russian Orthodox · 1.3 km
29 улица Куйбышева, Бор
Церковь Тихона, епископа Амафунтского
Church · Old Believers · 1.2 km
7 переулок Воровского
Церковь Успения Пресвятой Богородицы
Church · Russian Orthodox · 1.0 km
18 Интернациональная улица
Часовня во имя священномученика Лаврентия, епископа Балахнинского
Church · Orthodox · 4.4 km
108а Приволжская слобода, Нижний Новгород
Shopping58
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Healthcare43
Медицинский центр "Папа, мама и малыш"Медицинский центр "Папа, мама и малыш"
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.0 km
195 улица Максима Горького
Map of Bor
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Getting there and nearby towns
Nizhny Novgorod (Strigino) (GOJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 km away.
- Nizhniy Novgorod 6 km southwest, about 6 min by car
- Kstovo 25 km south, about 25 min by car
- Dzerzhinsk 40 km west, about 40 min by car
- Bogorodsk 45 km southwest, about 45 min by car
- Gorodets 49 km northwest, about 49 min by car
- Zavolzh’ye 52 km northwest, about 52 min by car
- Semënov 54 km northeast, about 54 min by car
- Volodarsk 57 km west, about 57 min by car
- Chkalovsk 68 km northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lyskovo 70 km southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2024-04-09 - A crossroad of Internatsionalnaya and Krupskoy streets in Bor, Voltmetro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bor, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia - panoramio, Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- 2024-04-27 - Alisa, Bor - 1, Voltmetro, CC0
- 2024-04-27 - Teplokhod, Bor, Voltmetro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-04-09 - A bus in Bor, Voltmetro, CC BY 4.0
- 2023-03-08 - Postal office in Bor, Oleg Bkhambri (Voltmetro), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-11-05 - Lenina Street in Bor - 2, Voltmetro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-11-05 - Lenina Street in Bor - 1, Voltmetro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-04-27 - Alisa, Bor - 2, Voltmetro, CC0
- 2022-11-05 - Borskaya cableway station, Voltmetro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-11-05 - 106, Lunacharskogo in Bor, Voltmetro, CC0
- 2024-04-09 - 31 Internatsionalnaya street, Bor, Voltmetro, CC0
- 2024-04-09 - A coffee pavillion near the Borskaya cableway station, Oleg Bkhambri (Voltmetro), CC0
- 2024-04-09 - Tourist center near Borskaya cableway station, Voltmetro, CC0
- 2024-04-09 - A souvenir shop in Bor near Borskaya cableway station, Voltmetro, CC0
- Bor, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia - panoramio (2), Svetlov Artem, CC BY 3.0
- 2023-05-28 - Internatsionalnaya street in Bor, Voltmetro, CC0
- 2023-05-28 - The 606440 postal office in Bor - An exit door, Voltmetro, CC0
- 2023-05-28 - The 606440 postal office in Bor - Service desks, Voltmetro, CC0
- 2023-03-08 - Building at 24 Internatsionalnaya street in Bor, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Oleg Bkhambri (Voltmetro), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-11-05 - Nizhny Novgorod Cableway in Bor - 1, Voltmetro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-11-05 - Nizhny Novgorod Cableway in Bor - 2, Voltmetro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-05-28 - 172, Lenina street in Bor, Voltmetro, CC0
- 2024-04-27 - Burger King in Bor, Voltmetro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-04-09 - a park near Mukhinskoye lake, Bor, Voltmetro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-11-05 - Lenina Street in Bor - 3, Voltmetro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Nizhny Novgorod (June 2024) - 3, Vyacheslav Bukharov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Чкаловская лестница. Вид со стороны Нижне-Волжской набережной, WildPea, CC0
- Нижегородский государственный лингвистический университет, Панн, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Novacard office 01, Алексей Трефилов, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Вид на Нижегородский кремль с высоты cropped, WildPea, CC0
- Nizhny Novgorod Ilyinskaya Street 07-2019 13, Алексей Трефилов, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NN 01-09-2021 08, Алексей Трефилов, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nizhny Novgorod 29-04-2024 Nativity church, AlexTref871, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NN 30-06-2022 Dmitrovskaya Tower of Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin 01, Алексей Трефилов, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NN-16-05-2022 33, Алексей Трефилов, CC BY-SA 4.0
- БМП-1 с учебного полигона Алматинского Института Сухопутных Войск, Kalabaha1969, CC0
- BTR70 002, Torin, Public domain
- BRDM-2 (1964) owned by James Stewart pic8, AlfvanBeem, CC0
- 61-K anti-aircraft gun, 2007, One half 3544, Public domain
- The building of Nizhny Novgorod Radiolaboratory2, Torin-ru, Public domain
- Great Mosque (Nizhny Novgorod, 04-07-2025)-1, Il Nur, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nizhny Novgorod. Pechersky Ascension Monastery P5241419 2350, Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 4.0
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