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Tambov, Russia

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.

Type CityPopulation 261,803

Why go

  • City in Tambov Oblast, Russia.
  • Served by Donskoye Airport (TBW).

History

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.

Airports

Donskoye Airport (TBW) 9.6 km to the centre
Tambov, TAM, RU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (UTair-Express) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Moscow (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • UTair-Express UR (ATR 72) · 1 route: Moscow

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Goreloye Airfield 26 km to the centre
Tambov, TAM, RU
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Tambov, Russia
Tambov, Russia
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Donskoye Airport (TBW); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TBW has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Moscow).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tambov, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.