Kolomna
- For a historic district in Saint Petersburg, see Kolomna, Saint Petersburg.
Kolomna (Russian: Коло́мна) is an ancient city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, situated at the confluence of the Moskva and Oka Rivers. The city was founded in 1177. It is currently the administrative center of Kolomensky District of Moscow Oblast. Population: 150,129 (2002 Census); 161,881 (1989 Census).
Like some other ancient Russian towns, Kolomna has a kremlin, which is a citadel similar to the more famous one in Moscow (it is also built from red brick). Kolomna citadel was a part of the Great Abatis Border. Several towers and two parts of walls have been preserved and are held in good shape; a museum is located inside.
Transport
Kolomna is located on the Ryazan line of the Moscow railroad 116 km from Moscow, at 55°5′N 38°47′E / 55.083°N 38.783°E. Kolomna Bus Terminal is located in the city.
Demographics
| Year | 1897 | 1926 | 1939 | 1959 | 1962 | 1967 | 1970 | 1973 | 1976 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 20,9 | 35 | 85 | 118 | 125 | 131 | 136 | 140 | 145 | 146.5 |
| Year | 1982 | 1986 | 1989 | 1992 | 1996 | 1998 | 2000 | 2001 | 2003 | 2006 |
| Count | 151 | 158 | 162 | 163,7 | 153,6 | 152,1 | 150,7 | 149,6 | 150,1 | 148,0 |
Other sights
- Bobrenev cloister
- Staro-Golutvin cloister
- Novo-Golutvin cloister
- Posad with several beautiful churches in it
- John the Baptist church—one of only three preserved 14-century buildings of Moscow Oblast [1].
Sister cities
Molodechno (Belarus);
Bauska (Latvia);
Raleigh, North Carolina (USA);
Moscow (Russia);
External link
Template:Historical towns of Moscow region
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