the administrative center of Borovichsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of oblast significance of Borovichi—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts (one of the three in Novgorod Oblast). As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Borovichi is incorporated within Borovichsky Municipal District as Borovichi Urban Settlement. Economy Industry In Borovichi, there are enterprises of construction material production, timber industry, and food industry. There is also production of woodworking machines and of engines. Transportation Borovichi is connected by a railroad with Uglovka and thus with the railway between Moscow and Saint Petersburg. There are road connections to Tikhvin (via Lyubytino), Okulovka, and Pestovo. Borovichi is a local bus transportation hub. Culture and recreation The town of Borovichi contains one cultural heritage monument of federal significance—the arch bridge across the Msta—and additionally ninety-nine objects classified as cultural and historical heritage of local significance. The town is home to the Borovichi Regional Museum. The famous rapids of the Msta River popular among tourists are located just upstream from Borovichi. Sports Bandy Club Borovichi is the only professional sports team in Novgorod Oblast. In 2010, it was playing in the High Division (the first tier) of the Russian Bandy Super League, but in 2011 due to financial difficulties it was relegated to the First Division (the second tier). Their home arena has the capacity of 5,000. Notable people Alexey Kuznetsov, Soviet official Sergei Gennadyevich Yegorov, Russian association football player Twin towns and sister cities Borovichi is twinned with: Binghamton, New York, United States Haapsalu, Estonia Pereira, Colombia Suolahti (consolidated in 2007 with Sumiainen to make Äänekoski), Finland (status unknown) References Notes Sources External links Official website of Borovichi Borovichi Business Directory Cities and towns in Novgorod Oblast Borovichsky Uyezd