Balashov () is a
town
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in
Saratov Oblast
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,
Russia
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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
Russian SFSR
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.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the
framework of administrative divisions, Balashov serves as the
administrative center
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In countries with French as the administrative language, such as Belgiu ...
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
districts
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. As a
municipal division, Balashov Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated within Balashovsky Municipal District as Balashov Urban Settlement.
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Military
It was home to the
Balashov air base.
Geography
The town is located on the Khopyor River.
Climate
Balashov has a
humid continental climate
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(
Köppen climate classification
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''Dfa'') with long cold winters and warm, often hot summers.
Notable people
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Denis Baryshnikov, footballer
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Yuri Garnaev, test-pilot
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Anatoly Vlasov
Anatoly Aleksandrovich Vlasov (; – 22 December 1975) was a Russian, later Soviet, theoretical physicist prominent in the fields of statistical mechanics, kinetics, and especially in plasma physics.
Biography
Anatoly Vlasov was born in Balas ...
, theoretical physicist prominent in the fields of statistical mechanics, kinetics, and especially in plasma physics.
References
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External links
Official website of BalashovDirectory of organizations in Balashov
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Cities and towns in Saratov Oblast
Balashovsky Uyezd