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M7 Highway (Russia)
The Russian Route M7 (also known as the ''Volga Highway'') is a major trunk road running from Moscow through Vladimir and Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan in Tatarstan and Ufa in Bashkortostan. It generally follows the route of the historic Vladimirka road and, to a large extent, forms part of the European route E22. The section from Yelabuga to Ufa is also part of European route E017. Major junctions Route : 0 km — Moscow Ring Road : 35 km — Elektrostal and Noginsk : 65 km — Malaya Dubna near Orekhovo-Zuyevo : ''Vladimir Oblast'' : 81 km — Pokrov : 130 km — Lakinsk : 158 km — Yuryevets : 162 km — Vladimir : 225 km — a branch to Kovrov : 273 km — Vyazniki : 313 km — Gorokhovets : ''Nizhny Novgorod Oblast'' : 397 km — crossing the Oka River in Nizhny Novgorod (over the Myza Bridge) : 430 km — Kstovo : 463 km — Rabotki : 491 km — Lyskovo : 544 km — Vorotynets : ''Chuvash Republic'' : 634 km — crossing the Vyatka Highway in Cheboksary : 679 km ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moscow
Moscow ( , US chiefly ; rus, links=no, Москва, r=Moskva, p=mɐskˈva, a=Москва.ogg) is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city stands on the Moskva River in Central Russia, with a population estimated at 13.0 million residents within the city limits, over 17 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in the metropolitan area. The city covers an area of , while the urban area covers , and the metropolitan area covers over . Moscow is among the world's largest cities; being the most populous city entirely in Europe, the largest urban and metropolitan area in Europe, and the largest city by land area on the European continent. First documented in 1147, Moscow grew to become a prosperous and powerful city that served as the capital of the Grand Duchy that bears its name. When the Grand Duchy of Moscow evolved into the Tsardom of Russia, Moscow remained the political and economic center for most of the Tsardom's history. When ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sobinsky District
Sobinsky District (russian: Со́бинский райо́н) is an administrativeLaw #130-OZ and municipalLaw #38-OZ district (raion), one of the sixteen in Vladimir Oblast, Russia. It is located in the center and the south of the oblast. The area of the district is . Its administrative center is the town of Sobinka Sobinka (russian: Со́бинка) is a town and the administrative center of Sobinsky District in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Klyazma River ( Oka's tributary), southwest of Vladimir, the administrative center of t .... Population: 24,864 ( 2002 Census); The population of Sobinka accounts for 34.3% of the district's total population. References Notes Sources * * * {{Authority control Districts of Vladimir Oblast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shuya, Ivanovo Oblast
Shuya ( rus, Шу́я, p=ˈʂujə) is the third largest town in Ivanovo Oblast, Russia; located on the Teza River. Population: History The first record of Shuya is dated by 1393. Since 1403, the area was held by a branch of the House of Suzdal, which got their name " Shuysky" after the town. In 1539, the town was sacked by Safa Giray of Kazan. In 1566, it was taken by Ivan the Terrible as his personal property into Oprichnina. In 1722, the town was visited by Peter the Great, who launched textile manufacturing there. Town status was granted to it in 1778. By the 19th century, Shuya was developed into a major flax-processing center, although it has been since superseded in importance by the neighboring town of Ivanovo. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Shuya serves as the administrative center of Shuysky District,Law #145-OZ even though it is not a part of it.Law #145-OZ stipulates that the borders of the administrativ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kovrov
Kovrov (russian: Ковро́в) is a city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Klyazma River, a tributary of the Oka. Kovrov's population as of the 2021 Census was 132,417, down from 145,214 recorded in the 2010 Census, and further down from 155,499 recorded in the 2002 Census and 159,942 recorded in the 1989 Census. In terms of population, it is the second-largest city in Vladimir Oblast after Vladimir. In 1977, Kovrov's population had been estimated at 140,000.''Encyclopædia Britannica'', 1982 Edition, Vol. V, p. 906 History Overshadowed by the neighboring Starodub-on-the-Klyazma since the 12th century, Kovrov was eventually granted town status in 1778. On July 13, 1978, the city's 200th anniversary, Kovrov was decorated with the Order of the Red Banner of Labor. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Kovrov serves as the administrative center of Kovrovsky District, even though it i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seninskiye Dvoriki
Seninskiye Dvoriki (russian: Сенинские Дворики) is a rural locality (a village) in Novoselskoye Rural Settlement, Kovrovsky District, Vladimir Oblast, Russia. The population was 28 as of 2010. Geography Seninskiye Dvoriki is located 30 km south of Kovrov Kovrov (russian: Ковро́в) is a city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Klyazma River, a tributary of the Oka. Kovrov's population as of the 2021 Census was 132,417, down from 145,214 recorded in the 2010 Census, ... (the district's administrative centre) by road. Nerekhta is the nearest rural locality. References Rural localities in Kovrovsky District {{Kovrovsky-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kovrovsky District
Kovrovsky District (russian: Ковро́вский райо́н) is an administrativeLaw #130-OZ and municipalLaw #52-OZ district (raion), one of the sixteen in Vladimir Oblast, Russia. It is located in the north of the oblast. The area of the district is . Its administrative center is the city of Kovrov (which is not administratively a part of the district).Resolution #433 Population: 31,148 ( 2002 Census); Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Kovrovsky District is one of the sixteen in the oblast. The city of Kovrov serves as its administrative center An administrative center is a seat of regional administration or local government, or a county town, or the place where the central administration of a commune is located. In countries with French as administrative language (such as Belgium, L ..., despite being incorporated separately as an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a munici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diveyevo
Diveyevo (russian: Диве́ево) is a rural locality (a '' selo'') and the administrative center of Diveyevsky District of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia. Population: Serafimo-Diveyevsky Convent, one of the largest and frequently visited monasteries in Russia, is located in Diveyevo. This is a popular Russian Orthodox pilgrimage destination because of major historical significance connected with Seraphim of Sarov Seraphim of Sarov (russian: Серафим Саровский; – ), born Prókhor Isídorovich Moshnín (Mashnín) ро́хор Иси́дорович Мошни́н (Машни́н) is one of the most renowned Russian saints and is vener .... References Rural localities in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Diveyevsky District Ardatovsky Uyezd (Nizhny Novgorod Governorate) {{NizhnyNovgorodOblast-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murom
Murom ( rus, Муром, p=ˈmurəm; Old Norse: ''Moramar'') is a historical city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, which sprawls along the left bank of the Oka River. Population: History In the 9th century AD, the city marked the easternmost settlement of the East Slavs in the land of the Finnic Muromians. The '' Primary Chronicle'' mentions it as early as AD 862. It is thus one of the oldest cities in Russia. Circa 900 AD, it was an important trading post from Volga Bulgaria to the Baltic Sea. Between AD 1010 and AD 1393, it was the capital of a separate principality, whose rulers included Saint Gleb, assassinated in AD 1015 and canonized in AD 1071, Saint Prince Konstantin the Blessed, and Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom, subjects of an opera by Rimsky-Korsakov. It was believed to be the home town of the most celebrated East Slavic epic hero, Ilya Muromets. The town has a statue which shows Ilya holding the hilt of his sword in the left hand and a cross in the right. On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gus-Khrustalny (town)
Gus-Khrustalny (russian: Гусь-Хруста́льный) is a town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the Gus River (a tributary of the Oka River) south of Vladimir, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 65,000 (1970); 40,000 (1939); 17,900 (1926). Etymology The name of the town may be translated as "crystal goose", for it is known as one of the oldest centers of glass industry in Russia and stands on the Gus River. There are reasons to believe that its name is not derived from ''goose'' directly, but rather from the common Slavic term ''"goose"'' (in the respective languages) for a large (up to several gallons) bottle. History Gus-Khrustalny was founded in 1756 with the construction of a crystal plant, Gus Crystal. It was granted town status in 1931. Gus-Khrustalny is one of the towns of the Golden Ring. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Gus-Khrustalny serves as the administrative center of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudogodsky District
Sudogodsky District (russian: Судого́дский райо́н) is an administrativeLaw #130-OZ and municipalLaw #60-OZ district (raion), one of the sixteen in Vladimir Oblast, Russia. It is located in the center of the oblast. The area of the district is . Its administrative center is the town A town is a human settlement. Towns are generally larger than villages and smaller than cities, though the criteria to distinguish between them vary considerably in different parts of the world. Origin and use The word "town" shares an ori ... of Sudogda. Population: 44,429 ( 2002 Census); The population of Sudogda accounts for 29.3% of the district's total population. References Notes Sources * * * {{Authority control Districts of Vladimir Oblast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
