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Sverdlovsky City District, Perm


Sverdlovsky City District (Russian: Свердло́вский райо́н) is one of the seven city districts of the city of Perm in Perm Krai, Russia, located in the Kama River's left bank. Population: 210,477 (2010 Census);215,487 (2002 Census);236,681 (1989 Census). It is the most populous district of Perm.

It is named for Yakov Sverdlov, who led the party organizations in the Urals during the revolution of 1905-1907.

The district was established on May 27, 1936 as Stalinsky (Ста́линский).

Coordinates: 57°59′00″N 56°15′00″E / 57.9833°N 56.2500°E / 57.9833; 56.2500


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