| | Nizhny Novgorod Regional Government || Balakhna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) |
 | | The town of Balakhna was founded in 1474 and along with Arzamas and Gorodets, holds the status of Historical Town of the Russian Federation. |
 | | And a third postulates that as the old town evolved under "natural law" – ie: there were no import and export offices set up, and there was no town administration – the following saying came into being: "If you move to Balakhna, you will start to dress untidily". |
 | | Master craftsmen and artists set up stalls on the main square to demonstrate their methods of painting, carving, pottery, lace making, basket weaving and whistle carving. |
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