Bykovo, Moscow Oblast
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Bykovo (Russian: Быко́во) is an urban-type settlement in Ramensky District of Moscow Oblast, located 34 kilometers (21 mi) south-east of Moscow. Population: 9,000 (2006 est.); 9,235 (2002 Census); 10,395 (1989 Census).
It was founded in 1861–1862 upon construction of the Moscow-Ryazan railroad, replacing the former village 1.5 kilometers (0.9 mi) to the south. Urban-type settlement status was granted to it in 1962.
Bykovo is a home (and a place of birth) for Pavel Chukhrai, Vladimir Sorokin, and Nikolay Rastorguyev.
Bykovo Airport and an aircraft repairment facility are located here.
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