Krasnoznamensk, Moscow Oblast
Town in Moscow Oblast, Russia
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Krasnoznamensk (Russian: Краснозна́менск) is a closed town in Moscow Oblast, Russia. Population: 43,868 (2021 census);[6] 36,103 (2010 census);[2] 28,044 (2002 census).[7] It was previously known as Golitsyno-2 (until 1994).
Krasnoznamensk
Краснознаменск | |
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Entrance to Krasnoznamensk | |
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 Interactive map of Krasnoznamensk | |
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| Coordinates: 55°36′03″N 37°02′09″E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Moscow Oblast[1] |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Town status since | 1981 |
| Government | |
| • Body | City Duma |
| • Head | Yury Kovtun |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 200 m (660 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 36,103 |
• Estimate (2024) | 44,657 (+23.7%) |
| • Density | 6,200/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
| • Subordinated to | closed administrative-territorial formation of Krasnoznamensk[1] |
| • Capital of | closed administrative-territorial formation of Krasnoznamensk[1] |
| • Urban okrug | Krasnoznamensk Urban Okrug[3] |
| • Capital of | Krasnoznamensk Urban Okrug[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK [4]) |
| Postal code[5] | 143090 |
| Dialing code | +7 49633 |
| OKTMO ID | 46706000001 |
| Website | krasnoznamensk |
History
It was granted town status in 1981.[citation needed] It was known until 1994 as Golitsyno-2 (Голицыно-2).[citation needed]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the closed administrative-territorial formation of Krasnoznamensk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the closed administrative-territorial formation of Krasnoznamensk is incorporated as Krasnoznamensk Urban Okrug.[3]
Military
The town hosts a reserve mission control center and a primary mission control center for military satellites, the Titov Main Test and Space Systems Control Center (compare the United States' Joint Functional Component Command for Space and Global Strike), which is reflected in its coat of arms.
Notable people
- Irina Toneva (born 1977), singer