cherdyn, as well as all of perm, was still governed by the dynasty of local great perm princes until 1505. after that, the grand duke sent a governor from moscow, and he chose cherdyn as his residence. in 1535, cherdyn was granted town rights. it was the starting point of an early river route to siberia. following the establishment of the babinov road—a more traveled overland route—the town quickly lost its significance.