Yukhnov

Yukhnov (Russian: Ю́хнов) is a town and the administrative center of Yukhnovsky District in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, located on the Kunava River (Oka's basin) 85 kilometers (53 mi) northwest of Kaluga, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 7,056 (2010 Census); 7,692 (2002 Census); 6,059 (1989 Census).

History

It has been known since 1410. Town status was granted to it in 1777.The town was occupied by the German Army from October 5, 1941 to March 5, 1942.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Yukhnov serves as the administrative center of Yukhnovsky District, to which it is directly subordinated. As a municipal division, the town of Yukhnov is incorporated within Yukhnovsky Municipal District as Yukhnov Urban Settlement.

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