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Vytegra (Russian: Вытегра) is a town in Vologda Oblast, Russia, located along the shores of the Vytegra River on Volga-Baltic Waterway 820 km northwest of Vologda. Population: 11,100 (2006 est.); 11,400 (2002 Census); 12,905 (1989 Census). Types of settlements in Russia, Soviet Union, and some other post-Soviet states have certain peculiarities with respect to the English language traditions. ... Categories: Stub | Oblasts of Russia ... Vytegra River (Russian: Вытегра) is a river in the Vologda Oblast in Russia. ... Volga-Baltic Waterway, formerly known as the Mariinsk Canal System, is a series of canals and rivers in Russia which link the Volga River with the Baltic Sea. ... St. ... Russian Census of 2002 (Russian: ) was the first census of Russian Federation carried out on October 9, 2002. ...


Vytegra has been known since 1710 as a village of Vyangi (Вянги) at the confluence of the Vytegra and the Vyangi Rivers. In 1773, the settlement was transformed into a town of Vytegra. // Events April 10 - The worlds first copyright legislation became effective, Britains Statute of Anne Ongoing events Great Northern War (1700-1721) War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713) Births January 3 - Richard Gridley, American Revolutionary soldier (d. ... Confluence of Rhine and Mosel at Koblenz In geography, a confluence describes the point where two rivers meet and become one, usually when a tributary joins a more major river. ... 1773 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...


There is a butter-making, a fish-processing, and an automotive and tractor overhaul and repair plants in the town, as well as several metalworking enterprises. Butter is commonly sold in sticks (pictured) or blocks, and frequently served with the use of a butter knife. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...



Coat of arms of Vologda Oblast Cities and towns in Vologda Oblast Flag of Russia
Administrative center: Vologda

Babayevo | Belozersk | Cherepovets | Gryazovets | Kadnikov | Kharovsk | Kirillov | Krasavino | Nikolsk | Sokol | Totma | Ustyuzhna | Veliky Ustyug | Vytegra Categories: Stub | Oblasts of Russia ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... St. ... Belozersk cathedral in 1909. ... Cherepovets (Черепове́ц) is the biggest city in the Vologda Oblast, Russia. ... Gryazovets (Russian: ) is a town in Vologda Oblast, Russia, located 47 km south of Vologda. ... Kharovsk (Russian: Харовск) is a town in Vologda Oblast in Russia, located on the Kubena River some 90 km north of Vologda. ... Sokol (Russian: ) is a town in Vologda Oblast and administrative center of Sokolsky District (raion). ... Totma (Russian: ) is a town in Vologda Oblast, Russia. ... Ustyuzhna (Russian: ) is a town in Vologda Oblast, Russia. ... Velikiy Ustyug, or Veliki Ustyug (Великий Устюг in Russian) is a city in the Vologda Oblast in Russia. ...

Coordinates: 61°00′N 36°24′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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Geschichte < Kreis Vytegra < Städte und Kreise < VOLOGDA (825 words)
Wie bereits erwähnt beabsichtigte der Zar Peter I. in Vytegra den Bau eines Kanals zu beginnen.
Vytegra ist der einzige Kreis der Region Vologda, wo sich die Kriegshandlungen 1941-1944 abgespielt haben.
Zu Ehren der Verteidiger von Vytegra wurde 1974 in der Kreisstadt eine Gedenkstätte eröffnet.
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