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Elektrostal

City in Moscow Oblast, Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Elektrostal (Russian: Электросталь, pronounced [ɛˌlʲektrɐˈstalʲ]) is a city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located 58 kilometers (36 mi) east of Moscow. Population: 155,196(2010 Census);[2] 146,294(2002 Census);[6] 152,463(1989 Soviet census);[7] 135,000 (1977); 123,000 (1970); 97,000 (1959); 43,000 (1939). It was previously known as Zatishye (until 1928).

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Etymology

The name Elektrostal is originated from the Russian words of Электро (Elektro), lit.'Electric' and Сталь (Stal), lit.'Steel'.

It was known as Zatishye (Затишье) until 1928.[citation needed]

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History

In 1938, it was granted town status.[citation needed]

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as Elektrostal City Under Oblast Jurisdiction—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, Elektrostal City Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated as Elektrostal Urban Okrug.[3]

Economy

Elektrostal is a center of metallurgy and heavy machinery manufacturing. Major companies include:

  • Elektrostal metallurgical factory
  • Elektrostal chemical-mechanical factory
  • Elektrostal Heavy Engineering Works, JSC is a designer and manufacturer of equipment for producing seamless hot-rolled, cold-rolled and welded steel materials and metallurgical equipment.
  • MSZ, also known as Elemash, Russia's largest producer of fuel rod assemblies for nuclear power plants, which are exported to many countries in Europe.

The 9th radio center in Elektrostal is home to a high power medium wave transmitter.

The first S-400 Triumf missile defense system was deployed at Elektrostal, becoming fully operational on 1 July 2007.[8]

Transportation

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LiAZ-5256 bus

Elektrostal is linked by Elektrichka suburban electric trains to Moscow's Kursky Rail Terminal with a travel time of 1 hour and 20 minutes. Long-distance buses link Elektrostal to Noginsk, Moscow and other nearby towns. Local public transport includes buses.

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Sports

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Indoor practice ice rink named after A. Ionov.
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Pool «Kristall» - school of the Olympic reserve: diving, synchronized swimming, swimming.
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Home arena hockey team Kristall Elektrostal - Ledovyi Dvorets Sporta «Kristall» in 1995 year.

The city ice hockey team Kristall Elektrostal was established in 1949 and plays in the Junior Hockey League Division B.[9]

Notable people

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Nikolay Vtorov Street

International relations

Twin towns and sister cities

Elektrostal is twinned with:

References

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