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Murom

Coordinates: 55°34′N 42°02′E / 55.567°N 42.033°E / 55.567; 42.033
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Murom
Муром
City[1]
Murom Transfiguration monastery
Murom Transfiguration monastery
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Murom is located in Russia
Murom
Murom
Location of Murom
Murom is located in Vladimir Oblast
Murom
Murom
Murom (Vladimir Oblast)
Coordinates: 55°34′N 42°02′E / 55.567°N 42.033°E / 55.567; 42.033
CountryRussia
Federal subjectVladimir Oblast[2]
First mentioned862
Government
 • Head[3]Yevgeny Rychkov[3]
Elevation
115 m (377 ft)
Population
 (2010 Census)[4]
 • Total116,075
 • Estimate 
(2018)[5]
109,072 (−6%)
 • Rank140th in 2010
 • Subordinated toCity of Murom[2]
 • Capital ofMuromsky District,[6] City of Murom[2]
 • Urban okrugMurom Urban Okrug[7]
 • Capital ofMurom Urban Okrug,[7] Muromsky Municipal District[8]
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK Edit this on Wikidata[9])
Postal code(s)[10]
602250
Dialing code(s)+7 49234
OKTMO ID17735000001
Websitewww.murom.info

Murom, a city steeped in history and cultural significance, stands as a testament to Russia's rich heritage. Nestled along the western bank of the Oka River, this picturesque city serves as a gateway between Vladimir Oblast and Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, situated approximately 137 kilometers from the administrative center of Vladimir.With a population of 107,497 as of the 2021 Census, Murom has evolved from a small settlement into a thriving urban center, attracting visitors from near and far. The city's strategic location along the Oka River has played a crucial role in its development, serving as a vital transportation hub and facilitating trade and commerce throughout the region.Murom's history dates back to the 12th century, when it was first mentioned in the Primary Chronicle as a fortified town. Over the centuries, the city has witnessed numerous significant events, including its role as a stronghold during the Mongol invasion and its subsequent incorporation into the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Today, Murom stands as a testament to its resilience, having weathered the storms of history and emerged as a vibrant and prosperous city.The city's rich cultural heritage is evident in its well-preserved historical monuments, including the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Murom also boasts a thriving arts scene, with several museums and galleries showcasing the works of local and national artists.As a modern city, Murom has embraced progress while maintaining its traditional charm. The city's economy is diverse, with industries ranging from machine-building to food processing. Murom is also a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors with its picturesque landscapes, historic landmarks, and warm hospitality.In conclusion, Murom is a city that seamlessly blends its storied past with a vibrant present. Its strategic location, rich cultural heritage, and thriving economy make it an essential part of Russia's tapestry of cities. As Murom continues to evolve and grow, it remains a place where history and modernity coexist in perfect harmony.

History

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Volga Finns

Historical group of Uralic-speaking peoples

Modern Representatives

Mari people, Erzya, Moksha Mordvins, Merya, Muromians, Meshchera

Languages

Mari language, Mordvinic languages (Erzya and Moksha)

Location

Basins of the Sura and Moksha rivers, interfluve between the Volga and Belaya rivers

Subgroups of Mari People

Meadow Mari, Mountain Mari, Eastern Mari

Population Census (2002)

604,298 identified as Mari; 18,515 as Mountain Mari; 56,119 as Eastern Mari

Majority Residence

Mari El Republic, with significant populations in Tatarstan and Bashkortostan

Murom, a city situated along the western bank of the Oka River in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, holds a significant place in the history of the region. In the 9th century AD, it marked the easternmost settlement of the East Slavs in the land of the Finnic Muromians, as mentioned in the Primary Chronicle as early as AD 862, making it one of the oldest cities in Russia. Around 900 AD, Murom served as an important trading post connecting Volga Bulgaria to the Baltic Sea.Between AD 1010 and AD 1393, the city was the capital of a separate principality, with rulers such as Saint Gleb, assassinated in AD 1015 and later canonized in AD 1071, Saint Prince Konstantin the Blessed, and Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom, whose story inspired an opera by Rimsky-Korsakov. Murom is also believed to be the hometown of the celebrated East Slavic epic hero, Ilya Muromets, whose statue depicts him holding the hilt of a sword in his left hand and a cross in his right.The city's history includes a significant event in the 20th century, when on June 30, 1961, Murom witnessed a spontaneous protest and riot against the police and Soviet authorities, following the death in police custody of a senior factory foreman named Kostikov.

Administrative and municipal status

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Within the framework of administrative divisions, Murom serves as the administrative center of Muromsky District,[6] even though it is not a part of it.[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the Cit] of Murom — an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[2] As a municipal division, the territory of the City of Murom together with nine rural localities in Muromsky District are incorporated as Murom Urban Okrug.[1][7]

Economy

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Murom has since 1941 and the Great Patriotic War against the Nazis played host to the JSC Murom instrument making plant (MIMP) which produces the means of initiation and ignition of ammunition, as well as various pyrotechnic devices. It is a subsidiary of Rostec State Corporation.[11] The MIMP was sanctioned on 23.06.2023 in the EU's 11th package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.[12]

Sights

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  • Three historic abbeys in the city center
    Three historic abbeys in the city center
  • The main church of the Holy Trinity Monastery (1642–1643)
    The main church of the Holy Trinity Monastery (1642–1643)
  • Painting by Ivan Kulikov 1914
    Painting by Ivan Kulikov 1914
  • Aerial view of the city in 2014
    Aerial view of the city in 2014

Murom still retains many marks of antiquity. The Savior monastery, one of the most ancient in Russia, was first chronicled in 1096, when Oleg of Chernigov besieged it and killed Vladimir Monomakh's son Izyaslav, who is buried there. In 1552, the monastery was visited by Ivan the Terrible who commissioned a stone cathedral, which was followed by other churches.

The Trinity convent, where the relics of Sts. Peter and Fevronia are displayed, features a fine cathedral (1642–1643), Kazan church (1652), a bell-tower (1652), a wooden church of St. Sergius, and stone walls. It is rivaled by the Annunciation Monastery, founded in the reign of Ivan the Terrible to house the relics of local princes and containing a cathedral from 1664. Two last-mentioned cathedrals, being probably the works of the same masters, have much in common with the Resurrection Church (1658) in the downtown. Quite different is the tent-like church of Sts. Cosmas and Damian, built in 1565 on the bank of the Oka to commemorate the Russian conquest of Kazan.

International relations

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See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Russia

Murom is twinned with:

Notable people

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Among notable natives are the father of color photography, Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky (1863), the painter Ivan Kulikov[13](1875) and the father of television, Vladimir Zworykin (1888) and Russian physicist Igor Irodov.

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Resolution #433
  2. ^ a b c d Law #130-OZ
  3. ^ a b Official website of Murom Urban Okrug. Yevgeny Rychkov, Head of the Urban Okrug Archived March 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine (in Russian)
  4. ^ Russian Federal State Statistics Service (2011). Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года. Том 1 [2010 All-Russian Population Census, vol. 1]. Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года [2010 All-Russia Population Census] (in Russian). Federal State Statistics Service.
  5. ^ "26. Численность постоянного населения Российской Федерации по муниципальным образованиям на 1 января 2018 года". Federal State Statistics Service. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  6. ^ a b Государственный комитет Российской Федерации по статистике. Комитет Российской Федерации по стандартизации, метрологии и сертификации. №ОК 019-95 1 января 1997 г. «Общероссийский классификатор объектов административно-территориального деления. Код 17 244», в ред. изменения №278/2015 от 1 января 2016 г.. (State Statistics Committee of the Russian Federation. Committee of the Russian Federation on Standardization, Metrology, and Certification. #OK 019-95 January 1, 1997 Russian Classification of Objects of Administrative Division (OKATO). Code 17 244, as amended by the Amendment #278/2015 of January 1, 2016. ).
  7. ^ a b c Law #53-OZ
  8. ^ Law #58-OZ
  9. ^ "Об исчислении времени". Официальный интернет-портал правовой информации (in Russian). June 3, 2011. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  10. ^ Почта России. Информационно-вычислительный центр ОАСУ РПО. (Russian Post). Поиск объектов почтовой связи (Postal Objects Search) (in Russian)
  11. ^ "JSC "MUROM INSTRUMENT MAKING PLANT"". RS Trade. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  12. ^ "EU blacklists 71 individuals, 33 companies as part of new anti-Russian sanctions package".
  13. ^ Brief biography and appreciation Archived 2013-01-10 at archive.today @ the Museum of Nizhny Novgorod State University

Sources

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  • Законодательное Собрание Владимирской области. Закон №130-ОЗ от 10 декабря 2001 г. «Об административно-территориальном устройстве Владимирской области и о порядке его изменения», в ред. Закона №22-ОЗ от 18 марта 2014 г. «О признании утратившими силу части 1 статьи 15 Закона Владимирской области "Об административно-территориальном устройстве Владимирской области и о порядке его изменения" и пункта 3 статьи 1 Закона Владимирской области "О внесении изменений в Закон Владимирской области "Об административно-территориальном устройстве Владимирской области и о порядке его изменения"». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования (13 декабря 2001 г.). Опубликован: "Владимирские ведомости", №232, 13 декабря 2001 г. (Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast. Law #130-OZ of December 10, 2001 On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of Vladimir Oblast and on Procedures for Its Change, as amended by the Law #22-OZ of March 18, 2014 On Abrogating Part 1 of Article 15 of the Law of Vladimir Oblast "On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of Vladimir Oblast and on Procedures for Its Change" and Item 3 of Article 1 of the Law of Vladimir Oblast "On Amending the Law of Vladimir Oblast "On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of Vladimir Oblast and on Procedures for Its Change". Effective as of the day of the official publication (December 13, 2001).).
  • Администрация Владимирской области. Постановление №433 от 13 июня 2007 г. «О реестре административно-территориальных образований и единиц Владимирской области», в ред. Постановления №169 от 5 марта 2015 г. «О внесении изменения в Постановление Губернатора области от 13.06.2007 №433 "О реестре административно-территориальных образований и единиц Владимирской области"». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Владимирские ведомости", №114, 20 июня 2007 г. (Administration of Vladimir Oblast. Resolution #433 of June 13, 2007 On the Registry of the Administrative-Territorial Formations and Units of Vladimir Oblast, as amended by the Resolution #169 of March 5, 2015 On Amending Resolution #433 of the Oblast Governor of June 13, 2007 "On the Registry of the Administrative-Territorial Formations and Units of Vladimir Oblast". Effective as of the day of the official publication.).
  • Законодательное Собрание Владимирской области. Закон №53-ОЗ от 11 мая 2005 г. «О наделении статусом городского округа муниципального образования округ Муром и установлении его границы», в ред. Закона №85-ОЗ от 12 октября 2011 г «О внесении изменений в Приложения 1 и 2 к Закону Владимирской области "О наделении статусом городского округа муниципального образования округ Муром и установлении его границы"». Вступил в силу 17 мая 2005 г. Опубликован: "Владимирские ведомости", №156–157, 17 мая 2005 г. (Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast. Law #53-OZ of May 11, 2005 On Granting Urban Okrug Status to the Municipal Formation of the Okrug of Murom and on Establishing Its Border, as amended by the Law #85-OZ of October 12, 2011 On Amending Appendices 1 and 2 to the Law of Vladimir Oblast "On Granting Urban Okrug Status to the Municipal Formation of the Okrug of Murom and on Establishing Its Border". Effective as of May 17, 2005.).
  • Законодательное Собрание Владимирской области. Закон №58-ОЗ от 13 мая 2005 г. «О наделении соответствующим статусом вновь образованного муниципального образования Муромский район и вновь образованных муниципальных образований, входящих в его состав, и установлении их границ», в ред. Закона №115-ОЗ от 10 августа 2009 г «О внесении изменений в Закон Владимирской области "О наделении соответствующим статусом вновь образованного муниципального образования Муромский район и вновь образованных муниципальных образований, входящих в его состав, и установлении их границ"». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования (18 мая 2005 г.). Опубликован: "Владимирские ведомости", №№158–165, 18 мая 2005 г. (Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast. Law #58-OZ of May 13, 2005 On Granting an Appropriate Status to the Newly Established Municipal Formation of Muromsky District and to the Newly Established Municipal Formations Which Comprise It, and on Establishing Their Borders, as amended by the Law #115-OZ of August 10, 2009 On Amending the Law of Vladimir Oblast "On Granting an Appropriate Status to the Newly Established Municipal Formation of Muromsky District and to the Newly Established Municipal Formations Which Comprise It, and on Establishing Their Borders". Effective as of the day of the official publication (May 18, 2005).).

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