Pokrov (town)

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Coat of Arms of Pokrov
Coat of Arms of Pokrov
Pokrov Railways station
Pokrov Railways station

Pokrov (Russian: Покров) is a town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located 5 km to the north of the left bank of the Klyazma River (Oka's tributary) on the 101st kilometre from Moscow on the M7 motorway. Population: 15,920 (2002).

The settlement was founded in the 17th century. It was granted town rights in 1778.

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Coordinates: 55°54′42″N, 39°11′5″E

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Cities and towns in Vladimir Oblast
Administrative center: Vladimir
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