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Novy Vasyugan (Russian: Новый Васюган) is a rural locality (a selo) in Kargasoksky District of Tomsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Vasyugan River 370 kilometers (230 mi) from Kargasok, the administrative center of the district. Population: 2,265 (2012 est.).
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Map of Novyy Vasyugan, Tomsk Oblast, Russia, 636740
History
It was founded in 1933 as a settlement for convicts and was initially called Mogilny Yar (Могильный Яр). Until 1959, it served as the administrative center of Vasyugansky District, which was later merged into Kargasoksky District.
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Novy Vasyugan Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA