Malaya Vishera

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Malaya Vishera (Russian: Ма́лая Ви́шера) is a town in Novgorod Oblast, Russia. The settlement was founded in 1843, as the construction of the Moscow-Saint Petersburg Railway (opened in 1851) passing through the modern town started. The town's name originates from a river of the same name. A train depot was opened in 1860. The M10 highway passes some 40 km west of the town.

Town status granted in 1921. Population: 13,100 (2007 estimate), 14,182 (2002 Census).

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Cities and towns in Novgorod Oblast
Administrative center: Veliky Novgorod
Coat of arms of Novgorod Oblast
Borovichi • Chudovo • Kholm • Malaya Vishera • Okulovka • Pestovo • Soltsy • Staraya Russa • Valday
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Coordinates: 58°51′N 32°13′E / 58.85, 32.217

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