Tim, Kursk Oblast

Tim (Russian: Тим) is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) in Timsky District of Kursk Oblast, Russia. Population: 3,070 (2021 Census);^[4] 3,186 (2010 Census);^[1] 3,758 (2002 Census);^[5] 4,104 (1989 Soviet census).^[6]

Tim Тим
Urban-type settlement
Coat of arms
Location of Tim
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Coordinates: 51.6218°N 37.1227°E / 51.6218; 37.1227
Country	Russia
Federal subject	Kursk Oblast
Administrative district	Timsky District
Elevation	263 m (863 ft)
Population  (2010 Census)[1]
• Total	3,186
Time zone	UTC+3 (MSK [2])
Postal code(s)[3]	307060
OKTMO ID	38642151051

History

Initially a village, it was granted town status and renamed Tim in 1779.^[7] In 1872, there were 73 craftsmen and two small factories in Tim.^[7] In the late 19th century, Tim hosted two weekly markets.^[7]

During World War II, the German occupiers operated a Jewish forced labour battalion in Tim.^[8]