Novy Vasyugan

Novy Vasyugan (Russian: Новый Васюган) is a rural locality (a selo) in Kargasoksky District of Tomsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Vasyugan River 370 kilometers (230 mi) from Kargasok, the administrative center of the district. Population: 2,265 (2012 est.).^[1]

History

It was founded in 1933 as a settlement for convicts and was initially called Mogilny Yar (Могильный Яр). Until 1959, it served as the administrative center of Vasyugansky District, which was later merged into Kargasoksky District.

References

↑ Administration of Tomsk Oblast. "Registry of the Administrative-Territorial Units of Tomsk Oblast" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 23, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2013. (as of 2012), p. 14 (in Russian)

58°34′36″N 76°29′49″E / 58.5767°N 76.4969°E / 58.5767; 76.4969

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[2012Est-1] Administration of Tomsk Oblast. "Registry of the Administrative-Territorial Units of Tomsk Oblast" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 23, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2013. (as of 2012), p. 14 (in Russian)

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