Kaznacheyevskiy
District of Shchëkino
Tul’skaya Oblast’ - Russia

Shchyokino (town), Tula Oblast

Schyokino is a town and the administrative center of Shchyokinsky District of Tula Oblast, Russia, located on the Moscow—Simferopol highway 25 kilometers south of Tula. Population: 58,139; 61,588; 69,251; 72,000 (1977). It was founded in 1871 in connection with the development of brown coal deposits and soon supplanted Krapivna as the main settlement in the district. It was granted town status in 1938. The name derives from a village of Shchyokino, which then grew into a town proper.

Located at 54.0167, 37.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cities and towns in Tula Oblast

Yasnaya Polyana

Yasnaya Polyana was the home of the writer Leo Tolstoy, where he was born, wrote War and Peace and Anna Karenina, and is buried. Tolstoy called Yasnaya Polyana his "inaccessible literary stronghold". It is located 12 kilometres southwest of Tula, Russia and 200 kilometers from Moscow. In June 1921, the estate was nationalized and formally became his memorial museum. It was at first run by Alexandra Tolstaya, the writer's daughter.

Located at 54.0761, 37.5261 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Arsenal Stadium (Tula)

Arsenal Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Tula, Russia. It is used mostly for FC Arsenal Tula football matches. The stadium was constructed in 1959 and holds 20,048 people

Located at 54.1742, 37.6031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Sovetsk, Tula Oblast

Sovetsk is a town in Shchyokinsky District of Tula Oblast, Russia, located on the Upa River, 43 kilometers south of Tula. Population: 7,536; 8,770; 10,077. It was founded in 1950 as the work settlement of Sovetsky (Сове́тский). It was granted town status in 1954.

Located at 53.9414, 37.6331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Lipki, Tula Oblast

Lipki is a town in Kireyevsky District of Tula Oblast, Russia, located 38 kilometers south of Tula. Population: 8,719; 9,843; 10,355. The village of Lipki has been known since at least the 17th century. In 1949, it was granted urban-type settlement status due to the development of coal deposits. It was granted town status in 1955.

Located at 53.95, 37.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Tula State University

Tula State University (TSU) (Russian: Ту́льский госуда́рственный университе́т, ТулГУ) is the biggest state university in Central Russia. Since May 2006 its rector is Mikhail Vasilievich Gryazev, professor, doctor of technical sciences. More than 20,000 students, 400 post graduates, more than 600 foreign students from 30 countries study at Tula State University.

Located at 54.1668, 37.5872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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1930s architecture, Educational institutions established in 1930, Universities in Russia, Universities and institutes established in the Soviet Union, Buildings and structures in Tula Oblast

Tula Kremlin

Tula Kremlin is a fortress in Tula, Russia. Monument of the 16th century. There are 2 Cathedrals inside the Kremlin: Assumption Cathedral (1762-1766) Epiphany Cathedral (1855-1863)

Located at 54.1953, 37.6203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
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