Losino-Petrovsky

Losino-Petrovsky (Russian: Лоси́но-Петро́вский) is a town in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located at the confluence of the Vorya and Klyazma Rivers 52 kilometers (32 mi) northeast of Moscow. Population: 22,550 (2010 Census); 22,324 (2002 Census); 22,906 (1989 Census).

History

In 1708, a manufacture for producing elk leather uniforms was established by Peter the Great. The sloboda around the manufacture was named Losinaya Petrovskaya (Лоси́ная Петро́вская). The manufacture existed until 1858, by which time several other textile factories were established. In 1928, the sloboda was granted urban-type settlement status, and in 1951—town status.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as Losino-Petrovsky Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, Losino-Petrovsky Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated as Losino-Petrovsky Urban Okrug.