Bely Gorodok was first mentioned in the end of the 14th century (1366[REF] and 1375[REF] are commonly cited) At the time, it belonged to Principality of Tver, and later, together with the principality, it was annexed by the Grand Duchy of Moscow.
On 12 August 1929, Tver Governorate was abolished, and the area was transferred to Moscow Oblast [REF].