Pokrov (russian: Покро́в) is a

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, located to the north of the left bank of the

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), west of

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, the

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of the

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, and east of

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. Population: 2,925 (1897).

History

It was established in the 17th century as a monastery village and was granted town status in 1778.''en.avo.ru''
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Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Pokrov is directly subordinated to

.Resolution #433 As a municipal division, the

of Pokrov is incorporated within Petushinsky Municipal District as Pokrov Urban Settlement.Law #159-OZ

Economy

Pokrov has favorable economic and geographical position between the major regional centers of the European part of Russia. The town is home to a

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chocolate factory, and in 2009 the company commissioned what is believed to be the world's first Monument to Chocolate here.

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* * {{Use mdy dates, date=October 2013 Cities and towns in Vladimir Oblast Pokrovsky Uyezd Populated places established in the 17th century