Yarovoye () is a

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, located on the north shore of lake

Bolshoye Yarovoye Bolshoye Yarovoye () is a salt lake in Altai Krai, Russian Federation. Administratively the lake falls within the limits of Slavgorod and Yarovoye municipalities, as well as Tabunsky District.Google Earth The lake is located at the northwester ...

, west of

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, the

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of the

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. Population:

History

It was established in 1943 and was granted town status in 1993.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the town of krai significance of Yarovoye—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the

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.Law #28-ZS As a municipal division, the town of krai significance of Yarovoye is incorporated as Yarovoye Urban Okrug.Law #117-ZS

Social status

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Yarovoye
'' is a popular resort that welcomes around 2 million people per summer season (June-August). The city gained popularity in the 1980s, even before "Prichal" came to build the tourist infrastructure. The Salt Lake "Big Yarovoye" is the main benefit of the city. Tourists come to breathe the healthy air, float on top of the water and walk on the healing black dirt that lies underground of the lake.

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* * {{Use mdy dates, date=January 2013 Cities and towns in Altai Krai Populated places established in 1943 Former urban-type settlements of Altai Krai