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Donetsk (Russian: Доне́цк) is a town in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located on the Seversky Donets River on the border with Ukraine. By road it is located 388 kilometres (241 mi) west of Volgograd. Population: 50,098 (2010 Census); 48,040 (2002 Census); 48,673 (1989 Census); 38,000 (1970).
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Map of Donetsk, Rostov Oblast, Russia
History
The settlement was founded in 1681 by the Don Cossacks. It was known as Gundorovka until 1955.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as Donetsk Urban Okrug—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban okrug status.
References
Donetsk, Russia Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA