Bugulma

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Bugulma (Russian: Бугульма; Tatar: Bögelmä) is a town in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. It is located at around 54°32′60″N, 52°47′60″ECoordinates: 54°32′60″N, 52°47′60″E. It has a population of 93,014 (2002 Census). Bugulma is the birthplace of noted Tatar singer Alsou. It is also the location for a series of short stories by Czech writer Jaroslav Hašek, some of which have been published in English under the title 'The Red Commissar'.