Venyov (English) Венёв (Russian) |
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Venyov railway station |
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Administrative status (as of June 2014) | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Tula Oblast |
Administrative district | Venyovsky District |
Town under district jurisdiction | Venyov |
Administrative center of | Venyovsky District, Venyov Town Under District Jurisdiction |
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Municipal district | Venyovsky Municipal District |
Urban settlement | Venyov Urban Settlement |
Administrative center of | Venyovsky Municipal District, Venyov Urban Settlement |
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Population (2010 Census) | 15,224 inhabitants |
Time zone | MSK (UTC+03:00) |
Founded | 12th century |
Town status since | 1777 |
Postal code(s) | 301320, 301321 |
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Venyov (Russian: Венёв) is a town and the administrative center of Venyovsky District in Tula Oblast, Russia, located on the Venyovka River, 52 kilometers (32 mi) east of Tula, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 15,224 (2010 Census);16,167 (2002 Census);13,243 (1989 Census).
It was founded in the 12th century approximately 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) from its present location. It was granted town status in 1777.
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Venyov serves as the administrative center of Venyovsky District. As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Venyovsky District as Venyov Town Under District Jurisdiction. As a municipal division, Venyov Town Under District Jurisdiction is incorporated within Venyovsky Municipal District as Venyov Urban Settlement.