Beloretsk

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Beloretsk (Russian: Белоре́цк) is a town in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, situated on the Belaya River. Population: 71,093 (2002 Census). Geographical coordinates: 53°58′N, 58°24′E.

[edit] History

Beloretsk was founded in 1762 as a settlemet around the newly constructed Beloretsk iron works on the Belaya River. Town status was granted in 1923.

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