• Source: Mtsensk

      • Mtsensk (Russian: Мценск) is a town in Oryol Oblast, Russia, located on the Zusha River (a tributary of the Oka) 49 kilometers (30 mi) northeast of Oryol, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 43,222 (2010 Census); 47,807 (2002 Census); 48,400 (1989 Soviet census); 28,000 (1970).


      History



      It was first mentioned in the Nikon Chronicle in 1146 as a part of the Principality of Chernigov. The name comes from the Mtsena River, a tributary of the Zusha, beside which the fortress stood. In 1238, Mtsensk was destroyed by Batu Khan. Since 1320, it was under the rule of Lithuania, eventually becoming a part of the Muscovy in 1505. Since the beginning of the 19th century, Mtsensk was rapidly developing as an industrial town.
      During Operation Barbarossa, German armoured forces captured the town in the fall of 1941. In particular, troops of the 3rd Panzer Division, 4th Panzer Division, and Infantry Regiment Großdeutschland saw combat in the immediate vicinity. During the Battle of Kursk in 1943, Mtsensk served as the primary war zone. On 20 July 1943, Mtsensk was liberated by Soviet troops of the Bryansk Front.


      Administrative and municipal status


      Within the framework of administrative divisions, Mtsensk serves as the administrative center of Mtsensky 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 Mtsensk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Mtsensk is incorporated as Mtsensk Urban Okrug.


      Twin towns – sister cities



      Mtsensk is twinned with:

      Kubrat, Bulgaria


      See also


      Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District (disambiguation)


      References




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      Орловский областной Совет народных депутатов. Закон №522-ОЗ от 6 июля 2005 г. «Об административно-территориальном устройстве Орловской области», в ред. Закона №1187-ОЗ от 1 апреля 2011 г «О внесении изменений в законодательные акты Орловской области». Вступил в силу с момента официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Орловская правда", №116, 13 июля 2005 г. (Oryol Oblast Council of People's Deputies. Law #522-OZ of July 6, 2005 On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of Oryol Oblast, as amended by the Law #1187-OZ of April 1, 2011 On Amending the Legislative Acts of Oryol Oblast. Effective as of the moment of the official publication.).
      Орловский областной Совет народных депутатов. Закон №435-ОЗ от 25 октября 2004 г. «О статусе и границе города Мценска как муниципального образования Орловской области», в ред. Закона №1077-ОЗ от 8 июня 2010 г «О внесении изменений в Закон Орловской области "О статусе и границе города Мценска как муниципального образования Орловской области"». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Орловская правда", №196, 30 октября 2004 г. (Oryol Oblast Council of People's Deputies. Law #435-OZ of October 25, 2004 On the Status and Borders of the Town of Mtsensk as a Municipal Formation of Oryol Oblast, as amended by the Law #1077-OZ of June 8, 2010 On Amending the Law of Oryol Oblast "On the Status and Borders of the Town of Mtsensk as a Municipal Formation of Oryol Oblast". Effective as of the day of the official publication.).
      Орловский областной Совет народных депутатов. Закон №434-ОЗ от 25 октября 2004 г. «О статусе, границах и административных центрах муниципальных образований на территории Мценского района Орловской области», в ред. Закона №1191-ОЗ от 1 апреля 2011 г. «О внесении изменений в некоторые законодательные акты Орловской области о статусе, границах и административных центрах муниципальных образований». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Орловская правда", №196, 30 октября 2004 г. (Oryol Oblast Council of People's Deputies. Law #434-OZ of October 25, 2004 On the Status, Borders, and Administrative Centers of the Municipal Formations on the Territory of Mtsensky District of Oryol Oblast, as amended by the Law #1191-OZ of April 1, 2011 On Amending Various Legislative Acts of Oryol Oblast on the Status, Borders, and Administrative Centers of the Municipal Formations. Effective as of the day of the official publication.).

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