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Nerekhta (Russian: Не́рехта) is a town in Kostroma Oblast, Russia. Population: 22,828 (2010 Census); 26,002 (2002 Census); 29,295 (1989 Census).
Contents
- Map of Nerekhta Kostromskaya Oblast Russia
- History
- Administrative and municipal status
- Transportation
- Sports
- References
Map of Nerekhta, Kostromskaya Oblast, Russia
History
It has been known since the early 13th century. The town does not retain many marks of antiquity, apart from several 17th-century churches. It has been known for its textiles since the 19th century.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Nerekhta serves as the administrative center of Nerekhtsky 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 Nerekhta—an administrative unit with a status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Nerekhta is incorporated within Nerekhtsky Municipal District as Nerekhta Urban Settlement.
Transportation
Railway lines connect the town to Yaroslavl, Kostroma, and Ivanovo.
Sports
The bandy club Start[1] plays in a recreational league.