Valuyki

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Valuyki (Russian: Валуйки) is a town in Belgorod Oblast, Russia, situated on the Valuy River some 225 km east of Belgorod. Population: 35,800 (2005 est.); 35,790 (2002 Census); 27,000 (1969).

Valuyki was founded in 1593 as a fortress for protection against the Tatar raids.


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Administrative center: Belgorod

Alexeyevka | Biryuch | Grayvoron | Gubkin | Korocha | Novy Oskol | Shebekino | Stary Oskol | Stroitel | Valuyki

Coordinates: 50°13′N, 38°06′E


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