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Kalyazin

Kalyazin (English)
Калязин (Russian)
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In Kalyazin
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Location of Tver Oblast in Russia
Kalyazin is located in Tver Oblast
Kalyazin
Kalyazin
Location of Kalyazin in Tver Oblast
Coordinates: 57°14′N 37°53′E / 57.233°N 37.883°E / 57.233; 37.883Coordinates: 57°14′N 37°53′E / 57.233°N 37.883°E / 57.233; 37.883
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Coat of arms
Administrative status (as of December 2012)
Country Russia
Federal subject Tver Oblast
Administrative district Kalyazinsky District
Urban settlement Kalyazin
Administrative center of Kalyazinsky District, Kalyazin Urban Settlement
Municipal status (as of July 2009)
Municipal district Kalyazinsky Municipal District
Urban settlement Kalyazin Urban Settlement
Administrative center of KalyazinskyMunicipal District, Kalyazin Urban Settlement
Statistics
Population (2010 Census) 13,867 inhabitants
Time zone MSK (UTC+03:00)
Founded 12th century
Town status since 1775
Postal code(s) 171571, 171573
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Kalyazin (Russian: Каля́зин) is a town and the administrative center of Kalyazinsky District in Tver Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Volga River, 175 kilometers (109 mi) northeast of Tver, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 13,867 (2010 Census);14,820 (2002 Census);15,544 (1989 Census).

A sloboda (a settlement for people relieved from paying taxes) appeared on the site of modern Kalyazin in the 12th century. Its importance grew significantly with the foundation of the Makaryevsky Monastery on the opposite bank of the Volga in the 15th century. This abbey used to be the most conspicuous landmark of Kalyazin and comprised numerous buildings of historic interest, including a refectory from 1525. The name of the town originates from certain Kolyaga, a land proprietor in the 15th century.

In the 18th century, the area was included into Moscow Governorate. In 1775, Kalyazin was granted town rights and Kalyazinsky Uyezd was established. It was a part of newly established Tver Viceroyalty. In 1796, the Viceroyalty was abolished and transformed into Tver Governorate. Kalyazinsky Uyezd was abolished, but in 1803, it was re-established. On May 30, 1922, Kalyazinsky Uyezd was abolished and merged into Kashinsky Uyezd. On October 3, 1927, Kashinsky Uyezd itself was abolished and split between Bezhetsky and Kimrsky Uyezds.


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