Country Russia Administrative district Bologovsky District | Federal subject Tver Oblast | |
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Municipal district Bologovsky Municipal District Urban settlement Kuzhenkinskoye Urban Settlement Administrative center of Kuzhenkinskoye Urban Settlement | ||
Kuzhenkino (Russian: Куженкино) is an urban-type settlement in Bologovsky District of Tver Oblast, Russia. Population: 2,834 (2010 Census); 3,537 (2002 Census); 3,969 (1989 Census). It is located on the north of the oblast, close to the border with Novgorod Oblast.
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Map of Kuzhenkino, Tver Oblast, Russia
History
In 1907, Bologoye - Polotsk Railway was opened, and Kuzhenkino became one of the original stations of the railway. At the time, it belonged to Valdaysky Uyezd of Novgorod Governorate. In August 1927, the governorates and uyezds were abolished. Bologovsky District, with the administrative center in the town of Bologoye, was established within Borovichi Okrug of Leningrad Oblast effective October 1, 1927. It included parts of former Valdaysky Uyezd. Kuzhenkino became a part of the district. On July 23, 1930, the okrugs were abolished, and the districts were directly subordinated to the oblast. On January 29, 1935 Bologovsky District was transferred to newly established Kalinin Oblast.
In 1939, Kuzhenkino was granted urban-type settlement status. In 1990, Kalinin Oblast was renamed Tver Oblast.
Transportation
Kuzhenkino is located on athe railway line which connects Bologoye with Velikiye Luki via Andreapol. There is infrequent passenger traffic along the line.
The M10 highway, which connects Moscow and St. Petersburg, passes just north of Kuzhenkino.