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oblast (ō`bläst, ŏ`–, Rus. ô`bləstyə) [Rus.,=region], administrative and territorial division in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and the former USSR. In the USSR, oblasts in which the majority of the population was of a nationality different from that of the constituent republic in which they were included generally enjoyed autonomous status. There is only one surviving autonomous oblast in Russia; the others became republics. The boundaries of oblasts are usually based on economic and administrative considerations; as a result, oblasts vary considerably in size and population. 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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The patients originated from the oblast of Kostanajskaya in north Kazakhstan. Buryatia and Irkutsk Oblast have difficult and diverse terrain, vegetation and soil, and harsh climatic conditions. Petersburg) and three nonmetropolitan areas (Novgorod, Moscow Oblast and Ryazan) were eligible for the study. |
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