Kovrov (Russian: Ковро́в) is a city in Vladimir Oblast,[10] Russia, located on the right bank of the Klyazma River, a tributary of the Oka.

[14] Overshadowed by the neighboring Starodub-on-the-Klyazma since the 12th century, Kovrov was eventually granted town status in 1778.

[citation needed] On July 13, 1978, the city's 200th anniversary, Kovrov was decorated with the Order of the Red Banner of Labor.

The city has warm summers and relatively cold winters with frequent snowfall.

The highest amount of precipitation is on average in July, the driest month is March.