Troitsk, Moscow Oblast
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For other uses, see Troitsk.
| Government | |
|---|---|
| Country District |
Russia Central Federal District |
| Mayor | Viktor Sidnev |
| Geographical characteristics | |
| Area - City |
km² |
| Population - City (2005) |
34.100 (2005) |
| Time zone - Summer (DST) |
MSK (UTC+3) MSD (UTC+4) |
| Other Information | |
| Website: troitsk.ru | |
Troitsk (Russian: Тро́ицк) is a town in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located on the Desna River some 37 km southwest of Moscow on Kaluzhskoe highway. Population: 34,100 (2005 est.); 32,653 (2002 Census).
Troitsk was first mentioned in 1646 as a settlement of Troitskoye (Тро́ицкое). It was renamed Troitsk and granted town status in 1977. It is home to a number of research institutes.
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