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Chulym, Chulymsky District, Novosibirsk Oblast

Chulym () is a town and the administrative center of Chulymsky District in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia, from Novosibirsk, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: It was previously known as Chulymskoye.

History

The settlement of Chulymskoye () was founded in 1762 during the construction of the Siberian Route. In 1898, the Trans-Siberian Railway was built through the settlement. In 1947, Chulym was granted town status.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Chulym serves as the administrative center of Chulymsky District. As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Chulymsky District as the Town of Chulym. As a municipal division, the Town of Chulym is incorporated within Chulymsky Municipal District as Chulym Urban Settlement.

Geography

The town is located by the banks of the Chulym river. Lake Itkul lies to the southeast.

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