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Kovrov
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Kovrov (Russian: Ковро́в) is a city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, situated 250 km from Moscow on the right bank of the Klyazma River (tributary of the Oka). Kovrov is the administrative center of Kovrovsky District of Vladimir Oblast. Kovrov's population as of 2002 Census was 155,499 (down from 159,942 recorded in the 1989 Census), making it the second-largest city in Vladimir Oblast (after Vladimir).
Dialing code: +7(49232).
Kovrov is a major center of Russia's defense industry, specializing in mechanical engineering, metal processing, textile and light industry, and building industry.
Kovrov is home to Degtyaryov plant, Kovrov Mechanical Factory, Kovrov Electromechanical Factory, and CB Armatura.
Overshadowed by the neighboring Starodub-on-the-Klyazma since the 12th century, Kovrov eventually attained town status in 1778. On July 13, 1978—city's 200th anneversary—Kovrov was decorated with the Order of the Red Banner of Labour.
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Cities and towns in Vladimir Oblast |  |
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