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Novomoskovsk, Russia

Novomoskovsk (English)
Новомосковск (Russian)
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Central square in Novomoskovsk
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Location of Tula Oblast in Russia
Novomoskovsk is located in Tula Oblast
Novomoskovsk
Novomoskovsk
Location of Novomoskovsk in Tula Oblast
Coordinates: 54°05′N 38°13′E / 54.083°N 38.217°E / 54.083; 38.217Coordinates: 54°05′N 38°13′E / 54.083°N 38.217°E / 54.083; 38.217
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City Day May 25
Administrative status (as of June 2014)
Country Russia
Federal subject Tula Oblast
Administrative district Novomoskovsky District
City under district jurisdiction Novomoskovsk
Administrative center of Novomoskovsky District, Novomoskovsk Town Under District Jurisdiction
Municipal status (as of October 2009)
Urban okrug Novomoskovsk Urban Okrug
Administrative center of Novomoskovsk Urban Okrug
Head Anatoly Prorokov
Representative body Assembly of Deputies
Statistics
Area 74.7 km2 (28.8 sq mi)
Population (2010 Census) 131,386 inhabitants
Rank in 2010 124th
Density 1,759/km2 (4,560/sq mi)
Time zone MSK (UTC+03:00)
Founded 1930
City status since 1930
Previous names Bobriki (until 1933),
Stalinogorsk (until 1961)
Postal code(s) 301650–301654, 301657, 301659–301666, 301668, 301670, 301679
Dialing code(s) +7 48762
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Novomoskovsk (Russian: Новомоско́вск) is a city and the administrative center of Novomoskovsky District in Tula Oblast, Russia, located at the source of the Don and Shat Rivers. Population: 131,386 (2010 Census);134,081 (2002 Census);146,302 (1989 Census); 143,000 (1974); 107,000 (1959); 76,000 (1939).

The city originated in the 18th century as the family manor of Counts Bobrinsky, who industrialized it towards the end of the 19th century. The city, under the name of Bobriki (Бобрики) was officially established in 1930 and continued to develop as a coal (lignite) mining center throughout the Soviet period. In 1933, it was renamed Stalinogorsk (Сталиногорск). During World War II, the city was occupied by the German Army from November 22, 1941 to December 11, 1941. In 1961, it was given its present name. The city was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor on January 14, 1971.

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Novomoskovsk serves as the administrative center of Novomoskovsky District. As an administrative division, it is, together with three rural localities, incorporated within Novomoskovsky District as Novomoskovsk City Under District Jurisdiction. As a municipal division, the territories of Novomoskovsk Town Under District Jurisdiction and of thirteen rural okrugs of Novomoskovsky District are incorporated as Novomoskovsk Urban Okrug.


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