About the town where I live in Russia.
Kimovsk is a small town in the Tula region of Russia. It is quiet and calm. The town has a warm feel. People know each other. Life here moves at a slow and kind pace.
The town grew when people came to work in the peat fields. Peat, or turf, was very much used for heat and fuel. A group of work teams helped the town grow. The name “Kimovsk” comes from the old name KIM. This name comes from a youth group long ago. The past work and life of the town are part of its story.
The center of Kimovsk is a small square and a main street. On the square you can see the town hall and a house of culture. The house of culture is a place for meetings. People meet here for shows, concerts, and art. Children go to clubs and learn music or dance. Many town events take place here. The square is a calm place for walks and talks.
The local museum tells the town story. In the museum you can see old photos, tools, and small things from the life of the first people. The show tells how the peat work was done. It also shows life in old days and the work of local people in wars. The museum helps both kids and grown ups know the past.
A strong and quiet part of Kimovsk is the memory of war. There are small memorials and a park with a monument to those who died in the Great War. On May 9 each year people come to bring flowers and stand in a quiet line. The town remembers its people who left for the war and did not return.
The town has a small church. The church is a warm and calm place. People come to pray, to mark big days, and to meet their friends. The church shows that life here holds faith and old ways. The church is a calm part of the town view, with its simple roof and neat grounds.
Around Kimovsk you can find wide fields, wet lands, and old forests. In spring and summer the green grows fast. In fall the woods turn gold and red. In winter the snow makes the land very quiet and very white. Many people in the town like to walk in the woods, go fishing in small lakes, or pick berries and mushrooms. The nature near Kimovsk is simple and kind. It gives a feel of peace and calm.
The town also has small shops, a school, a clinic, and small factories. Farmers and small firms help the town life. Young people often go to larger cities to study or to find more jobs. Yet many come back to start a small shop or to raise a family. The town life keeps a kind mix of old and new.
In the warm months the town has small fairs and holiday days. People sell home food, hand art, and simple toys. The fairs bring a bright mood and a chance to meet friends. Music and small food stands make the streets feel alive for a short time.
For a guest, Kimovsk is a town for slow walks. You can stroll along the main street, sit on a bench by the square, visit the museum, and walk near the pond or in the woods. The town may not have big sights like a big city. But it has real and warm life. It shows a way of life that is close to nature and to people’s hearts.
Kimovsk is the kind of place where small acts mean much. A help from a neighbor, a light in the shop at dusk, a child running to school — all these small things make the town a home. It is a place to rest the mind and to see life in calm and clear way. For those who like peace and small town ways, Kimovsk is a quiet and true find.
I miss my family and my apartment in Kimovsk.
