Balashov () is a

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, located on the Khopyor River. Population: It was previously known as ''Balashovo'' (until 1780).

History

It has been known as the '' selo'' of Balashovo () since the end of the 18th century. In 1780, it was granted town status and became known as Balashov. Between 1954 and 1957, it was the capital of the Balashov Oblast of

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Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Balashov serves as the

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of Balashovsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as Balashov Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the

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. As a municipal division, Balashov Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated within Balashovsky Municipal District as Balashov Urban Settlement.Law #101-ZSO

Military

It was home to the Balashov air base.

Geography

The town is located on the Khopyor River.

Climate

Balashov has a

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''Dfa'') with long cold winters and warm, often hot summers.

Notable people

* Denis Baryshnikov, footballer * Yuri Garnaev, test-pilot *

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, theoretical physicist prominent in the fields of statistical mechanics, kinetics, and especially in plasma physics.

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External links

Official website of Balashov

Directory of organizations in Balashov
{{Authority control Cities and towns in Saratov Oblast Balashovsky Uyezd