Chebarkul

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Coat of arms of Chebarkul
Coat of arms of Chebarkul

Chebarkul (Russian: Чебарку́ль) is a town in Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, located on the shores of Chebarkul Lake 78 km west of Chelyabinsk at 54.9775° N 60.3719° E. Population: 47,144 (2002 Census); 50,062 (1989 Census).

Founded in 1736 as a fortress on the border between Russian and Bashkir lands, it later grew into a large Cossack stanitsa. Town status since October 25, 1951.

Several formations and units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation's Volga-Ural Military District have been located in the town. Currently elements of the 34th Motor Rifle Division are located here.

Central Park of the town
Central Park of the town
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Cities and towns in Chelyabinsk Oblast
Administrative center: Chelyabinsk
Coat of arms of Chelyabinsk Oblast Flag of Chelyabinsk Oblast

Coordinates: 54°59′N, 60°22′E

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