Taldom

Taldom (Russian: Та́лдом) is a town and the administrative center of Taldomsky District in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located 110 kilometers (68 mi) north of Moscow, on a suburban railway connecting Moscow to Savyolovo. Population: 13,819 (2010 Census); 13,334 (2002 Census); 14,410 (1989 Census).

History

It was founded in 1677. In 1918, it was granted town status and renamed Leninsk—the first town to be renamed after Vladimir Lenin (who was still alive then). In 1929, the original name was restored.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Taldom serves as the administrative center of Taldomsky District. As an administrative division, it is, together with five rural localities, incorporated within Taldomsky District as the Town of Taldom. As a municipal division, the Town of Taldom is incorporated within Taldomsky Municipal District as Taldom Urban Settlement.

Taldom transmitter

Taldom transmitter, the most powerful broadcasting station in the world, is located in the vicinity of Taldom.