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| | The Tver Oblast |
 | | In fact, Tver Oblast was the first to form a "flax" consortium that included enterprises involved in breeding, processing, and machine building, as well as scientific and trading organizations. |
 | | Presently, only 30% of viable woodcutting area is utilized, leaving a quarter of the oblast's standing trees "over-ripe." There are 27 large forestry farms in the oblast and 23 saw mills producing lumber, sawing materials, veneer, paper, cardboard, and furniture (the total number of such enterprises including small firms is approximately 400). |
 | | The oblast is also famous for its unique historical monuments, ancient monasteries, convents and temples; 14 towns are considered "urban monuments" representing 18-20th century lifestyle. |
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