Raduzhny, Vladimir Oblast
Closed town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia
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Raduzhny (Russian: Ра́дужный) is a closed town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the Pol, Buzha, and Uzhbol Rivers, 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) south of Vladimir. Population: 17,569 (2021 census);[6] 18,211 (2010 census);[2] 17,506 (2002 census).[7]
Raduzhny
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| Coordinates: 56°00′N 40°20′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Vladimir Oblast[1] |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Town status since | 1991 |
| Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 18,211 |
• Estimate (2021) | 17,569 (−3.5%) |
| • Subordinated to | closed administrative-territorial formation of Raduzhny[1] |
| • Capital of | closed administrative-territorial formation of Raduzhny[1] |
| • Urban okrug | Raduzhny Urban Okrug[3] |
| • Capital of | Raduzhny Urban Okrug[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK  [4]) |
| Postal code[5] | 600910 |
| OKTMO ID | 17737000001 |
History
It was established in 1971 as a settlement for the workers of a defense industry design bureau.[citation needed] In 1977, it was granted work settlement status and named Vladimir-30 (Влади́мир-30). In 1991, it was granted town status and renamed Raduzhny.[citation needed]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the closed administrative-territorial formation of Raduzhny—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the closed administrative-territorial formation of Raduzhny is incorporated as Raduzhny Urban Okrug.[3]