Dubna
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 Headquarters of JINR in Dubna |
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| Administrative status (as of January 2013) | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Moscow Oblast |
| Administratively subordinated to | Dubna Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction |
| Administrative center of | Dubna Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction |
| Municipal status (as of May 2009) | |
| Urban okrug | Dubna Urban Okrug |
| Administrative center of | Dubna Urban Okrug |
| Mayor | Valery Prokh |
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| Population (2010 Census) | 70,663 inhabitants |
| - Rank in 2010 | 223rd |
| Population (2012 est.) | 72,357 inhabitants |
| Time zone | MSK (UTC+03:00) |
| Postal code(s) | 141980 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 49621 |
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Dubna (Russian: Дубна́; IPA: [dʊbˈna]) is a town in Moscow Oblast, Russia. It has a status of naukograd (i.e. town of science), being home to the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, an international nuclear physics research center and one of the largest scientific foundations in the country. It is also home to MKB Raduga, a defense aerospace company specializing in design and production of missile systems. The modern town was developed in the middle of the 20th century and town status was granted to it in 1956. Population: 70,663 (2010 Census);60,951 (2002 Census);65,805 (1989 Census).
The town is 120 meters (390 ft) above sea level, situated approximately 125 kilometers (78 mi) north of Moscow, on the Volga River, just downstream the Ivankovo Reservoir. The reservoir is formed by a hydroelectric dam across the Volga situated within the town borders. The town lies on both banks of the Volga, and the dam serves as the only bridge. The western boundary of the town is defined by the Moscow Canal joining the Volga, while the eastern boundary is defined by Dubna River joining the Volga.
Dubna is the northernmost town of Moscow Oblast.
Fortress Dubna (Russian: Дубна) belonging to Rostov-Suzdal Principality was built in the area in 1132 by the order of Yuri Dolgoruki and existed until 1216. The fortress was destroyed during the feudal war between the sons of Vsevolod the Big Nest. The village of Gorodishche (Городище) was located on the right bank of the Volga River and was a part of the Kashin Principality. Dubna customs post (Дубненское мыто) was located in the area and was a part of the Principality of Tver.
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