Aksay, Rostov Oblast
| Aksay (English) Аксай (Russian) |
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| Administrative status (as of October 2012) | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Rostov Oblast |
| Administrative district | Aksaysky District |
| Urban settlement | Aksayskoye |
| Administrative center of | Aksaysky District, Aksayskoye Urban Settlement |
| Municipal status (as of May 2010) | |
| Municipal district | Aksaysky Municipal District |
| Urban settlement | Aksayskoye Urban Settlement |
| Administrative center of | Aksaysky Municipal District, Aksayskoye Urban Settlement |
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| Population (2010 Census) | 41,969 inhabitants |
| Time zone | MSK (UTC+03:00) |
| First mentioned | 1569 |
| Town status since | 1957 |
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Ust-Aksayskaya (until 1791), Aksayskaya (until 1957) |
| Postal code(s) | 346720, 346721, 346723, 346724, 346739 |
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Aksay (Russian: Аксай) is a town and the administrative center of Aksaysky District in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Don River, 18 kilometers (11 mi) northeast of Rostov-on-Don, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 41,969 (2010 Census);38,012 (2002 Census);33,389 (1989 Census).
It was first mentioned in 1569 as a Cossack settlement. Until 1791, it was known as Ust-Aksayskaya (Усть-Акса́йская). From 1791, it was known as the stanitsa of Aksayskaya (Акса́йская). In November 21–29, 1941, Aksayskaya was occupied by German troops. In 1957, it was granted town status and renamed Aksay.
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Aksay serves as the administrative center of Aksaysky District. As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Aksaysky District as Aksayskoye Urban Settlement. As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban settlement status and is a part of Aksaysky Municipal District.
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