Sokolniki, Tula Oblast

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Coordinates: 54°04′N, 38°29′E

Sokolniki (Russian: Соко́льники) is a town in Tula Oblast, Russia, located 83 km east of Tula. Population: 11,142 (2002 Census); 12,219 (1989 Census).

It was founded in 1958 in place of the village of Sokolniki which existed since at least the 19th century.

Brown coal is mined in the town.

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Cities and towns in Tula Oblast
Administrative center: Tula
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