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Kovrov (Russian: Ковро́в) is a city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, situated 250 km from Moscow on the right bank of the Klyazma River (tributary of the Oka). Kovrov is the administrative center of Kovrovsky District of Vladimir Oblast. Kovrov's population as of 2002 Census was 155,499 (down from 159,942 recorded in the 1989 Census), making it the second-largest city in Vladimir Oblast (after Vladimir). Types of settlements in Russia, Soviet Union, and some other post-Soviet states have certain peculiarities with respect to the English language traditions. ... Coat of arms of Vladimir Oblast Vladimir Oblast (Russian: ) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). ... Position of Moscow in Europe Coordinates: , Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Government  - Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Area  - City 1,081 km²  (417. ... Klyazma (Кля́зьма) is a river in Russia which is the left tributary of Oka. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Oka (Russian: Ока́) is a great river in Russia, the biggest right confluent of the Volga. ... Kovrovsky District (Russian: ) is one of the districts (raions) of Vladimir Oblast, Russia. ... Coat of arms of Vladimir Oblast Vladimir Oblast (Russian: ) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). ... Russian Census of 2002 (Russian: ) was the first census of Russian Federation carried out on October 9, 2002. ... The 1989 Soviet Census was the final and most comprehensive census taken within The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics The census officially recorded the popullation of the USSR at 286,717,000, making it the third most populous country in the world. ... Population 315,954 (2002) Time zone Moscow (MSK/MSD), UTC +0300 (MSK)/+0400 (MSD) Latitude/Longitude Vladimir (Russian: ) is an old city in Russia. ...

Dialing code: +7(49232).

Kovrov is a major center of Russia's defense industry, specializing in mechanical engineering, metal processing, textile and light industry, and building industry.

Kovrov is home to Degtyaryov plant, Kovrov Mechanical Factory, Kovrov Electromechanical Factory, and CB Armatura. The Degtyaryov plant (officially the Open Joint Stock Company V.A.Degtyaryov Plant, Russian: ОАО Завод имени В.А. Дегтярёва, commonly abbreviated as ЗиД (ZiD)) is one of the most important weapon-producing enterprises of Russia. ...

Located on the Moscow to Nizhy Novgorod rail line - one of Russia's oldest railroads and one of the alternative routes of the Transsiberian, - Kovrov is also connected to Murom (which is served by the Moscow to Kazan rail line) by the Murom Railway. Trans-Siberian line in red; Baikal Amur Mainline in green. ... Murom downtown sprawls along the bank of the Oka Murom (Russian: ; Old Norse: Moramar) is a historic city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, which sprawls majestically along the left bank of Oka River, about 300 km east of Moscow, at 55°34′N 42°02′E. Population is 145,500 (2002). ... The Murom Railway (Russian: , or Muromskaya zheleznaya doroga) is a state-owned railway in Russia, built between the towns of Kovrov and Murom in 1874-1880. ...

Overshadowed by the neighboring Starodub-on-the-Klyazma since the 12th century, Kovrov eventually attained town status in 1778. On July 13, 1978—city's 200th anneversary—Kovrov was decorated with the Order of the Red Banner of Labour. Starodub-on-the-Klyazma used to be a prominent urban centre of Russian Opolye from the 12th until 14th centuries. ... July 13 is the 194th day of the year (195th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... The Order of the Red Banner of Labour was an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union for accomplishments in labour and civil service. ...

	Cities and towns in Vladimir Oblast
	Administrative center: Vladimir Alexandrov | Gorokhovets | Gus-Khrustalny | Kameshkovo | Karabanovo | Kirzhach | Kolchugino | Kosteryovo | Kovrov | Kurlovo | Lakinsk | Melenki | Murom | Petushki | Pokrov | Raduzhny | Sobinka | Strunino | Sudogda | Suzdal | Vyazniki | Yuryev-Polsky Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Coat of arms of Vladimir Oblast Vladimir Oblast (Russian: ) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Population 315,954 (2002) Time zone Moscow (MSK/MSD), UTC +0300 (MSK)/+0400 (MSD) Latitude/Longitude Vladimir (Russian: ) is an old city in Russia. ... Alexandrov (Russian: ) is a town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia. ... Gorokhovets coat of arms combines Vladimirs heraldic lion with peas, alluding to the plant which gave rise to the towns name. ... Gus Khrustalny (Гусь-Хрустальный in Russian) is a town in the Vladimir Oblast in Russia, located on the Gus River (a tributary of the Oka River) 63 km south of Vladimir. ... Coat of arms of Kameshkovo Kameshkovo (Russian: ) is a town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located 41 km northeast of Vladimir. ... Kirzhach is a Russian town of 22,700 inhabitants. ... Kolchugino (Russian: ) is a town in Vladimir Oblast in Russia, located on the Peksha River (Klyazmas tributary) some 74 km northwest of Vladimir. ... Kosteryovo (Russian: ) is a town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the Lipnya River (Klyazmas tributary), 52 km west of Vladimir. ... Coat of arms of Lakinsk Lakinsk (Russian: ) is a town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Klyazma River, 32 km southwest of Vladimir. ... Murom downtown sprawls along the bank of the Oka Murom (Russian: ; Old Norse: Moramar) is a historic city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, which sprawls majestically along the left bank of Oka River, about 300 km east of Moscow, at 55°34′N 42°02′E. Population is 145,500 (2002). ... Coat of arms of Petushki Petushki (Russian: ) is a town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Klyazma River, 67 km west of Vladimir. ... Coat of arms of Raduzhny Raduzhny (Russian: ) is a closed town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the Pol, Buzha, and Uzhbol Rivers, 12 km south of Vladimir. ... Sobinka (Russian: ) is a town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Klyazma River (Okas tributary), 37 km southwest of Vladimir. ... Strunino (Russian: ) is a town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located 131 km northwest of Vladimir. ... Sudogda (Russian: ) is a town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Sudogda River (Klyazmas tributary) 40 km south-east of Vladimir at . ... St. ... Vyazniki is a town of 40,400 inhabitants in the Vladimir Oblast of Russia. ... Yuryev-Polsky, or Yuriev Polskoy (Russian: ), is an old town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located in the upper reaches of the Koloksha River, 68 km northwest of Vladimir. ...