Alexandrov (town)
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Alexandrov (Russian: Алекса́ндров) is a town in Vladimir Oblast, Russia. It is located at which is about 100km north of Moscow proper. Its population was 64,824 in 2002 according to the 2002 Census and 68,220 in 1989 according to the 1989 Census.
The town of Alexandrov served as the capital of Russia for three months (December 1564 to February 1565) under tsar Ivan the Terrible until he agreed to return his court and the relics of Moscow (which he had taken with him) to the city itself. Of course, Ivan only agreed to return after the church gave him permission to found the Oprichnina.
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Cities and towns in Vladimir Oblast |  |
| Administrative center: Vladimir Alexandrov | Gorokhovets | Gus-Khrustalny | Kameshkovo | Karabanovo | Kirzhach | Kolchugino | Kosteryovo | Kovrov | Kurlovo | Lakinsk | Melenki | Murom | Petushki | Pokrov | Raduzhny | Sobinka | Strunino | Sudogda | Suzdal | Vyazniki | Yuryev-Polsky |
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Alexandrov | Bogolyubovo | Gorokhovets | Gus-Khrustalny | Ivanovo | Kideksha | Kostroma | Moscow | Palekh | Pereslavl-Zalessky | Plyos | Rostov | Sergiyev Posad | Suzdal | Tutayev | Uglich | Vladimir | Yaroslavl | Yuryev-Polsky |
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