Ivanovo
Ivanovo (Russian: Иваново, IPA: [ɪˈvanəvə]) is a city in Russia. It is the administrative center and largest city of Ivanovo Oblast, located 254 kilometers (158 mi) northeast of Moscow and approximately 100 kilometers (62 mi) from Yaroslavl, Vladimir and Kostroma. Ivanovo has a population of 361,644 as of the 2021 Census, making it the 50th largest city in Russia. Until 1932, it was previously known as Ivanovo-Voznesensk. It is the youngest city of the Golden Ring of Russia.
Ivanovo
Иваново | |
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Aerial photograph of Ivanovo near Pushkin Square | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Ivanovo | |
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| Coordinates: 56°59′48″N 40°58′55″E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Ivanovo Oblast |
| First mentioned | 1608 |
| City status since | 1871 |
| Government | |
| • Head | Vladimir Sharypov |
| Area | |
| • Total | 104.84 km2 (40.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 408,330 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 406,113 (−0.5%) |
| • Rank | 43rd in 2010 |
| • Density | 3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
Administrative status | |
| • Subordinated to | City of Ivanovo |
| • Capital of | Ivanovo Oblast, Ivanovsky District |
Municipal status | |
| • Urban okrug | Ivanovo Urban Okrug |
| • Capital of | Ivanovo Urban Okrug, Ivanovsky Municipal District |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 153002, 153003, 153005 -153009, 153011 -153015, 153020-153027, 153029-153035. |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 4932 |
| OKTMO ID | 24701000001 |
| Website | ivgoradm |
The city lies on the Uvod River, in the centre of the eponymous oblast. Ivanovo gained city status in 1871, emerged as a major center for textile production, and began to be referred to as the "Russian Manchester". The city is served by Ivanovo Yuzhny Airport.
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