Kresttsy[8] (Russian: Кре́стцы) is an urban locality (a work settlement) and the administrative center of Krestetsky District of Novgorod Oblast, Russia, situated on the M10 highway connecting Moscow and St. Petersburg, 86 kilometers (53 mi) east of Veliky Novgorod.

In the 18th century, Kresttsy was an important trading settlement, which lied on the road connecting Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

[3] On August 1, 1927, the uyezds were abolished, and Krestetsky District was established, with the center in Kresttsy.

On July 5, 1944, Krestetsky District was transferred to newly established Novgorod Oblast and remained there ever since.

Kresttsy was not occupied during the Second World War, though it was located close to the front line.

Kresttsy contains seventy-nine objects classified as cultural and historical heritage of local significance.