Opochka, Russia
Опочка
Opochka is a town of 13,548 people in Pskov Oblast, Russia, founded in 1414.
Why visit Opochka
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 22 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Weather in Opochka
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About Opochka
Opochka (Russian: Опо́чка) is a town and the administrative center of Opochetsky District in Pskov Oblast, Russia, located on the Velikaya River, 130 kilometers (81 mi) south of Pskov, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 9,928 (2021 census); 11,603 (2010 census); 13,964 (2002 census); 16,190 (1989 Soviet census).
From the Wikipedia article Opochka (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks16
Дом Почепцова
Monument and historic site · 1.0 km
Дом Почепцова Андрея Ивановича (1880-1943), героя русско-японской и Первой мировой войн
77/31 улица Ленина, Опочка
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes22
10 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
It was founded in 1414. At the time, it was a fortress subordinate to Pskov and protecting it from the south. In 1426, it was besieged by the Lithuanians, and in 1427 by Germans, but it was not conquered. It did, however, burn down in 1441. In 1510, the town was annexed by the Grand Duchy of Moscow, and from 1547 it was part of the Tsardom of Russia. In 1581, it was captured by Polish King Stephen Báthory.
In the course of the administrative reform carried out in 1708 by Peter the Great, it was included into Ingermanland Governorate (known since 1710 as Saint Petersburg Governorate). Opochka is specifically mentioned as one of the towns making the governorate. In 1727, separate Novgorod Governorate was split off, and in 1772, Pskov Governorate (which between 1777 and 1796 existed as Pskov Viceroyalty) was established. Between 1772 and 1776, Opochka was the seat of the governorate. In 1776, the borders of the governorate were considerably altered, the seat was relocated to Pskov, and Opochka became the seat of Opochetsky Uyezd. In the late 19th century, the town had ten industrial plants, including tanneries. Trade in linen, hides and grain was conducted.
From the History section of Opochka on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Церковь Обретения главы Иоанна Предтечи
Church · Russian Orthodox
1Б Коммунальная улица, Опочка
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Детский оздоровительно-образовательный центр
School
4/87 улица имени М.И.Кутузова
Healthcare7
Map of Opochka
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Getting there and nearby towns
Pskov Airport (PKV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 120 km away.
- Krasnogorodsk 26 km northwest, about 26 min by car
- Zanogi 28 km southeast, about 28 min by car
- Pushkinskiye Gory 37 km northeast, about 37 min by car
- Idritsa 45 km south, about 45 min by car
- Sebezh 49 km south, about 49 min by car
- Novorzhev 54 km northeast, about 54 min by car
- Pytalovo 60 km northwest, about 1 h by car
- Pustoshka 60 km southeast, about 1 h by car
- Vybor 65 km northeast, about 1 h by car
- Ostrov 72 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- OpochkaUlitsaLenina, User:ZMer, Public domain
- Городской Вал Опочка дорожка верхнего яруса, Ilya Oleinikov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Вал Опочка верхний уровень, Ilya Oleinikov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Городской Вал Опочка, Ilya Oleinikov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Мост, городской Вал, Ilya Oleinikov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Здание бывшего технического училища, вид с улицы Ленина, Ilya Oleinikov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Здание бывшего технического училища, Ilya Oleinikov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Беседка Грот в парке усадьбы "Петровское" 05, Aglav, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Бюст П.А. Ганнибалу усадьба "Петровское" 06, Aglav, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Оз. Кучане около усадьбы "Петровское" 04, Aglav, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Озеро Кучане около усадьбы "Петровское" 03, Aglav, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Аллея в парке усадьбы "Петровское" 02, Aglav, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Аллея в парке усадьбы "Петровское" 01, Aglav, CC BY-SA 3.0
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