Ust-Kut

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Ust-Kut (Russian: Усть-Кут) is a town in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, situated on the river Lena. Population: 54,600 (2003 est.); 49,951 (2002 Census). The town was founded in 1631 by cossack ataman Ivan Galkin, who built a fort there. The place received the official status of a town in 1954.

Leon Trotsky was exiled here for a few years. Currently, the town is considered to be the capital of the Baikal Amur Mainline[citation needed].


Coat of arms of Irkutsk Oblast Cities and towns in Irkutsk Oblast Flag of Russia
Administrative center: Irkutsk

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