Tver Toponymic Dictionary – Russian Place Names & Historical Geography by V. Vorobyov

Tver Toponymic Dictionary – A Historical Guide to Russian Place Names

An original 2005 Russian hardcover reference book by Vyacheslav M. Vorobyov, published by Russkiy Put in Moscow.

Tver Toponymic Dictionary: Names of Settlements (Тверской топонимический словарь: Названия населённых мест) is a comprehensive scholarly study of geographic names throughout Russia's historic Tver region.

The dictionary traces the origins and meanings of settlement names, exploring their linguistic roots, historical development, regional pronunciation, and cultural significance.

Drawing on historical documents, linguistic research, and field studies, this 472-page reference offers valuable information about Russian villages and settlements, their former names, and the history preserved within them.

Book Specifications

• Author: Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Vorobyov

• Published: 2005

• Publisher: Russkiy Put, Moscow

• Country: Russia

• Pages: 472

• Language: Russian, with an English summary

• Binding: Burgundy hardcover

• ISBN: 5-85887-178-X

• Print Run: 2,000 copies

• Subject: Toponymy, Etymology, Historical Geography, Regional History

• Condition: Good vintage used condition with minor shelf wear

For History and Language Enthusiasts

An interesting collectible reference for genealogists, historians, linguists, researchers of Slavic languages, and anyone studying Russian regional history.