Alexandrov (town)
| Alexandrov (English) Александров (Russian) |
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| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Vladimir Oblast |
| Administrative district | Alexandrovsky District |
| Administrative center of | Alexandrovsky District |
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| Municipal district | Alexandrovsky Municipal District |
| Urban settlement | Alexandrov Urban Settlement |
| Administrative center of | Alexandrovsky Municipal District, Alexandrov Urban Settlement |
| Head | Anatoly Ravin |
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| Population (2010 Census) | 61,551 inhabitants |
| - Rank in 2010 | 262nd |
| Time zone | MSK (UTC+03:00) |
| Founded | mid-14th century |
| Town status since | 1778 |
| Previous names | Alexandrovskaya Sloboda |
| Postal code(s) | 601650-601657 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 49244 |
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Alexandrov (Russian: Александров; IPA: [ɐlʲɪˈksandrəf]) is a town and the administrative center of Alexandrovsky District in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located 120 kilometers (75 mi) northeast of Moscow. Population: 61,551 (2010 Census);64,824 (2002 Census);68,220 (1989 Census).
It was established in the mid-14th century and was known as Alexandrovskaya Sloboda (Александровская Слобода). It served as the capital of Russia for three months (from December 1564 to February 1565) under Tsar Ivan the Terrible until he agreed to return his court and the relics of Moscow which he had taken with him. Ivan agreed to return after the church gave him permission to found the Oprichnina.
It was granted town status in 1778.
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Alexandrov serves as the administrative center of Alexandrovsky District, to which it is directly subordinated. As a municipal division, the town of Alexandrov is incorporated within Alexandrovsky Municipal District as Alexandrov Urban Settlement.
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