Sokol (Russian: Со́кол) is a town in Vologda Oblast and administrative center of Sokolsky District (raion). 2002 population—43,042. The town is home to two large paper mills (Sukhonsky Tsellyulozno-Bumazhny Kombinat and Sokolsky Tsellyulozno-Bumazhny Kombinat). Categories: Stub | Oblasts of Russia ... See rayon for the textile made of processed cellulose. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ...

History

The village of Sokolovo on the place of the town existed since at least 1615. In 1897, a paper mill was built near the village and Sokolovo became a townlet Sokol, the primary place of residence of the employees of the mill. The townlet officially got its town status in 1932. Events June 2 - First Récollet missionaries arrive at Quebec City, from Rouen, France. ... 1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1932 (MCMXXXII) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link will take you to a full 1932 calendar). ...

External link

• ((Russian)) Official website of the town