Aprelevka

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Coordinates: 55°33′N 33°37′E

Aprelevka (Russian: Апре́левка) is a town in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located along the railway Moscow—Kiev. It is 42 km away from Moscow. Population: 18,357 (2002 Census); 21,178 (1989 Census).

Aprelevka was founded in 1899. It received the urban-type settlement status in 1935, and the town status in 1961.

The town's name comes from the Russian word "апрель" (aprel), meaning "April".

Aprelevka's most notable industry was the Soviet Union's largest plant producing vinyl discs, which was founded in 1910 by three German businessmen. There is also a chemical plant in the town.

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• Official website of Aprelevka

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