Tosno

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Coordinates: 59°32′N, 30°53′E Tosno (Russian: То́сно) is a town in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, the administrative centre of the Tosnensky District. Population: 38,683 (2002 Census). It is located on the Tosna River, 53 km south-east of Saint Petersburg. The M10 motorway connecting Moscow to St. Petersburg and the Moscow-Saint Petersburg Railway pass through the town.

[edit] History

The village of Tosno was first mentioned in Russian chronicles in 1500. Its development in 18-19 centuries was mainly due to its geographic location on the road between the two Russian capitals. It was mostly destroyed during the World War II and subsequently rebuilt. Town status granted in 1963.

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Cities and towns in Leningrad Oblast
Administrative center: Saint Petersburg (administratively separate)
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