Zarechny, Penza Oblast
Closed town in Penza Oblast, Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zarechny (Russian: Заре́чный), called Penza-19 (Пе́нза-19) in 1962–1992, is a closed town in Penza Oblast, Russia, located 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) east of Penza. Population: 63,601 (2010 Census);[2] 62,970 (2002 Census).[6]
Zarechny
Заречный | |
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 "Kosmos" Hotel and Lenin statue in Zarechny | |
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Location of Zarechny  | |
 Zarechny Location of Zarechny  Zarechny Zarechny (Penza Oblast) | |
| Coordinates: 53°12′00″N 45°10′00″E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Penza Oblast[1] |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Government | |
| • Head | Vyacheslav Gladkov |
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 63,601 |
| • Rank | 249th in 2010 |
| • Subordinated to | town of oblast significance of Zarechny[1] |
| • Capital of | town of oblast significance of Zarechny[1] |
| • Urban okrug | Zarechny Urban Okrug[3] |
| • Capital of | Zarechny Urban Okrug[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK [4]) |
| Postal code(s)[5] | |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 8412 |
| OKTMO ID | 56734000001 |
| Website | zarechny |
History
It was formed in 1958, on the territory of Penza's Zarechny City District.[citation needed] It was closed and named Penza-19 in 1962 and renamed Zarechny in 1992.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the town of oblast significance of Zarechny—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Zarechny is incorporated as Zarechny Urban Okrug.[3]
Economy
Zarechny's main employer is Rosatom and a major industry is manufacture of nuclear weapon components. Other industries include electronics and software.
Notable people
- Maria Titova, rhythmic gymnast
References
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