Dzerzhinsk, Russia
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 Census); 261,334 (2002 Census); 285,071 (1989 Census).
Dzerzhinsk
Дзержинск | |
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Palace of Culture of Chemists | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Dzerzhinsk | |
Dzerzhinsk Location of Dzerzhinsk Dzerzhinsk Dzerzhinsk (Nizhny Novgorod Oblast) | |
| Coordinates: 56°14′N 43°27′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Nizhny Novgorod Oblast |
| First mentioned | 1606 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ivan Noskov |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 240,742 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 230,639 (−4.2%) |
Administrative status | |
| • Subordinated to | city of oblast significance of Dzerzhinsk |
| • Capital of | city of oblast significance of Dzerzhinsk |
Municipal status | |
| • Urban okrug | Dzerzhinsk Urban Okrug |
| • Capital of | Dzerzhinsk Urban Okrug |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 606000—606039 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 8313 |
| OKTMO ID | 22721000001 |
| City Day | Last Sunday of May |
| Website | www |
It was previously known as Rastyapino (until 1929).
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