Rzhev

Rzhev
Ржев
Town of oblast significance
Top:View of Rzhev Revolution Square and commercial area, Second:Alexander Nevsky Chapel, Rzhev Soviet (Russia) House, Third:Rzhev Herritage Post Office, Rzhev Libertors Obelisk, Bottom:Volzhskie Bridge and Volga River (all items from left to right)
Interactive map of Rzhev
Rzhev
Location of Rzhev
Rzhev
Rzhev (Tver Oblast)
Coordinates: 56°15′N 34°19′E / 56.250°N 34.317°E / 56.250; 34.317
CountryRussia
Federal subjectTver Oblast
First mentioned1216
Government
 • Head of AdministrationAlexander Shcheteshin
Elevation
190 m (620 ft)
Population
 • Total
61,982
 • Estimate 
(2025)
52,619 (−15.1%)
 • Rank257th in 2010
 • Subordinated toRzhev Okrug
 • Capital ofRzhevsky District, Rzhev Okrug
 • Urban okrugRzhev Urban Okrug
 • Capital ofRzhev Urban Okrug, Rzhevsky Municipal District
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK )
Postal code
172380
Dialing code+7 48232
OKTMO ID28745000001
Websitewww.rzhevcity.ru

Rzhev (Russian: Ржев, IPA: [ˈrʐɛf]) is a town in Tver Oblast, Russia, located 49 kilometers (30 mi) southwest of Staritsa and 126 kilometers (78 mi) from Tver, on the highway and railway connecting Moscow and Riga. It is the uppermost town situated on the Volga River. Population: 61,982 (2010 census); 63,729 (2002 census); 69,808 (1989 Soviet census).