Slobodskoy

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Coordinates: 58.7208° N 50.185° E

Slobodskoy (Russian: Слободско́й) is a town in Kirov Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Vyatka River, 35 km northeast of Kirov. Population: 33,477 (2002 Census); 39,249 (1989 Census).

It was first mentioned in 1505 as a fortified settlement. From 1562 it was known as Slobodskoy posad (Слободско́й поса́д). Town status since 1780.

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