Kondrovo

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Kondrovo (Russian: Кондрово) is a town in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, located on the Shanya River, a tributary of the Ugra (in Oka's drainage area, some 40 km northwest of Kaluga. Population: 16,900 (2005 est.); 17,177 (2002 Census)

[edit] History

Kondrovo is first mentioned in 1613. In 1790 a paper mill was built in the village, and by the end of the 19th century it was famous for its high quality paper. It was granted town status in 1938.

[edit] Economy

The towns main industry is still the paper mill KBK - Kodrovskaya Bumazhnaya Kompaniya (russisk: Кодровская бумажная компания - КБК), which today produces parchment, notebooks, toiletpaper and female hygiene articles.

[edit] External links

Kondrovo at MojGorod.ru (in russian)

Coordinates: 54°48′N, 35°56′E

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Administrative center: Kaluga

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