Forest boundary
Dense woodland wraps around the city on every side. The built-up area looks like a clearing with crisp, well-defined edges instead of a gradual spread.
Minimalist map poster · Russia
Sarov Map Poster & Print
54.9480° N / 43.3152° E
A forest-bound closed city on the Satis River, its planned districts cut cleanly into dense woodland.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Sarov in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Sarov, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Sarov at home
The map
About this Sarov map poster
Sarov lies in the far south of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, on the border with Mordovia, surrounded by extensive forest. Its map is unusual. The city is a compact block of planned development set deep inside woodland, with the small Satis River and its tributaries winding past. Very few roads lead out of it, and the settlement's edges are sharp.
For much of the twentieth century Sarov had no public name. It was known by code names including Arzamas-16. It became the home of the Soviet Union's nuclear weapons research centre, where the country's first atomic bomb was designed. It remains a closed city with controlled access. That history shows in the orderly, purpose-built street layout, with its broad avenues and regular residential districts.
Long before that, Sarov was known for its monastery and for Saint Seraphim of Sarov, one of the most revered figures in Russian Orthodoxy. Today, the monastery and the laboratory town share the same small patch of cleared forest. A Sarov map poster captures that unusual combination: the river, the old religious centre and the planned Soviet city, all surrounded by trees.
- Population
- 88,000
- Coordinates
- 54.9480° N / 43.3152° E
- Elevation
- 161 m
- Time zone
- Moscow
- Region
- Sarov, Russia
The Satis River
The small river and its tributaries wind along the edge of town. They add soft curves and ponds against the city's straighter planned streets.
Planned Soviet districts
Broad avenues and regular residential blocks give much of Sarov a deliberate, ordered geometry. The layout clearly shows the city's origins as a purpose-built research town.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Sarov
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Sarov
A map that means something
Sarov is a place many people know only from the inside: scientists, their families and pilgrims. A map of it holds that closed, self-contained world, and the forest outline makes a striking image even for someone who has never been there.
Edit the title, subtitle and coordinates to fit your own connection, whether a laboratory, a graduation year or a pilgrimage. Choose from five styles. Blueprint suits the city's scientific character particularly well.
Order the Sarov posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Sarov map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Sarov poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Sarov poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Sarov poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Sarov poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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