Kursk
Kursk (Russian: Курск, IPA: [ˈkursk]) is a city and the administrative center of Kursk Oblast, Russia, located at the confluence of the Kur, Tuskar, and Seym rivers. It has a population of 440,052 (2021 Census).
Kursk
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Kursk street view | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Kursk | |
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| Coordinates: 51°43′N 36°11′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Kursk Oblast |
| First mentioned | 1032 |
| City status since | 1779 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Kursk City Assembly (Russian: Курское городское Собрание) |
| • Head | Alexander Zakurdayev |
| Area | |
| • Total | 188.75 km2 (72.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 415,159 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 448,733 (+8.1%) |
| • Rank | 42nd in 2010 |
| • Density | 2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi) |
Administrative status | |
| • Subordinated to | city of oblast significance of Kursk |
| • Capital of | Kursk Oblast, Kursky District |
Municipal status | |
| • Urban okrug | Kursk Urban Okrug |
| • Capital of | Kursk Urban Okrug, Kursky Municipal District |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 305000 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 4712 |
| OKTMO ID | 38701000001 |
| City Day | September 25 |
| Website | www |
The area around Kursk was the site of a turning point in the Soviet–German struggle during World War II and the site of the single largest battle in history.
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