Chyormoz (, ) is a

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in Ilyinsky District of

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, located on the shores of the

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, north of Perm, the

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of the

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. Population: .

History

It was founded in 1701. In 1763 baron Nikolay Stroganov founded a steel mill in Chyormoz, which was later sold to Ivan Lazarev. In 1943 Chyormoz was granted town status. In 1956, the mill was closed, as it was in a flood zone of the

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Chyormoz is subordinated to Ilyinsky District.Law #416-67 As a municipal division, the

of Chyormoz, together with twelve rural localities, is incorporated within Ilyinsky Municipal District as Chyormozskoye Urban Settlement.Law #1731-353 Before 1959 the town was the seat of Chyormozsky District.

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External links

Official website of Chyormoz

Chyormoz Business Directory
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