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Frolovo (Russian: Фро́лово) is a town in Volgograd Oblast, Russia, located on the Archeda River (Don's basin), 148 kilometers (92 mi) north of Volgograd, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 39,449 (2010 Census); 41,132 (2002 Census); 41,680 (1989 Census).
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Map of Frolovo, Volgograd Oblast, Russia
History
It was founded in 1868 as a settlement servicing the construction of the Gryazi–Povorino–Tsaritsyn railroad. It was granted town status in 1936.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Frolovo serves as the administrative center of Frolovsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of oblast significance of Frolovo—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Frolovo is incorporated as Frolovo Urban Okrug.