Golitsyno () is a
town
A town is a type of a human settlement, generally larger than a village but smaller than a city.
The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic character, administrative stat ...
in
Odintsovsky District of
Moscow Oblast
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,
Russia
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, located west of
Moscow
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. Population:
History
It was founded as a settlement in 1872 and was granted town status in 2004. The city is named after
House of Golitsyn.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the
framework of administrative divisions, it is, together with six
rural localities, incorporated within
Odintsovsky District as the
Town
A town is a type of a human settlement, generally larger than a village but smaller than a city.
The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic character, administrative stat ...
of Golitsyno.
[Resolution #123-PG] As a
municipal division, the Town of Golitsyno is incorporated within Odintsovsky Municipal District as Golitsyno Urban Settlement.
[Law #64/2005-OZ]
Transportation

A railway station of the same name on the Moscow–
Minsk
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railway is located in Golitsyno.
Education
There are two schools and
Viaziomy Castle.
References
Notes
Sources
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External links
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*Golitsyno Business Director
jsprav.ru
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Cities and towns in Moscow Oblast
Odintsovsky District