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Dzerzhinsk, Russia
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Dzerzhinsk (Russian: Дзержи́нск, IPA: [dzʲɪrˈʐɨnsk]) is a city in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, located along the Oka River, about 370 kilometers (230 mi) east of Moscow and 35 kilometers (22 mi) west of Nizhny Novgorod. Population: 240,742 (2010 Russian census);[3] 261,334 (2002 Census);[7] 285,071 (1989 Soviet census).[8]
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Dzerzhinsk
Дзержинск | |
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![]() Palace of Culture of Chemists | |
Coordinates: 56°14′N 43°27′E | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Nizhny Novgorod Oblast[1] |
First mentioned | 1606 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ivan Noskov[2] |
Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 240,742 |
• Subordinated to | city of oblast significance of Dzerzhinsk[1] |
• Capital of | city of oblast significance of Dzerzhinsk[1] |
• Urban okrug | Dzerzhinsk Urban Okrug[4] |
• Capital of | Dzerzhinsk Urban Okrug[4] |
Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ![]() |
Postal code(s)[6] | 606000—606039 |
Dialing code(s) | +7 8313 |
OKTMO ID | 22721000001 |
City Day | Last Sunday of May |
Website | www |
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It was previously known as Rastyapino (until 1929).[9]