Morshansk

Town in Tambov Oblast, Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Morshansk

Morshansk (Russian: Морша́нск) is a town in Tambov Oblast, Russia, located on the Tsna River (Oka's basin) 93 kilometers (58 mi) north of Tambov. Population: 41,556(2010 Census);[2] 44,486(2002 Census);[6] 50,055(1989 Soviet census);[7] 44,000 (1970).

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Morshansk (Tambov Oblast)
Coordinates: 53°27′N 41°49′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectTambov Oblast[1]
First mentioned16th century
Town status since1779
Elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Population
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41,556
  Subordinated totown of oblast significance of Morshansk[1]
  Capital ofMorshansky District,[1] town of oblast significance of Morshansk[1]
  Urban okrugMorshansk Urban Okrug[3]
  Capital ofMorshansk Urban Okrug,[3] Morshansky Municipal District[3]
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK [4])
Postal code(s)[5]
393950
OKTMO ID68720000001
Websitepromorshansk.ru
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History

The exact origins of Morshansk are unknown; however, documents mention a populated place in this location since at least the 16th century.[citation needed] Formerly a village called Morsha (Морша), it was granted town status in 1779 by Catherine the Great because of its growth in relation to the fact that it was a major bread trading center on the Tsna River.[citation needed]

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Morshansk serves as the administrative center of Morshansky District, even though it is not a part of it.[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of oblast significance of Morshansk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Morshansk is incorporated as Morshansk Urban Okrug.[3]

Notable people from Morshansk

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