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Kuybyshev: see Samara Samara (səmä`rə), formerly Kuybyshev, city (1989 pop. ..... Click the link for more information. , Russia. Samaraformerly (1935–91) KuybyshevCity (pop., 2002: 1,158,100) and river port, western Russia. Located on the left bank of the Volga River at its confluence with the Samara River, it was founded in 1586 as a fortress protecting the Volga trade route. It was the scene of the rebellion of Yemelyan Pugachov against Catherine II in 1773–74. Samara later became a major trade centre. Its growth was stimulated during World War II by the relocation there of numerous government functions when Moscow was threatened by German attack. It is highly industrialized and is the centre of a network of pipelines. Oil and petrochemicals are the major industries. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Alexander Ivanovich VORONIN was born on July 12, 1936, in the village of Yelkhovka, Sergievskiy Rayon, Kuybyshev Oblast; served in the USSR and RF Armed Forces for over 40 years; the M. Kuybyshev with gold medal (1981), Military Academy of the RF Armed Forces General Staff with honors (1995). |
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