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Povorino (Russian: Пово́рино) is a town and the administrative center of Povorinsky District in the east of Voronezh Oblast, Russia. Population: 16,417 (2021 census);[8] 17,692 (2010 census);[3] 18,342 (2002 census);[9] 19,450 (1989 Soviet census).[10]

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History

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It emerged as a settlement around the eponymous railway station in 1870 and was granted town status in 1954.[2]

Administrative and municipal status

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Within the framework of administrative divisions, Povorino serves as the administrative center of Povorinsky District.[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Povorinsky District as Povorino Urban Settlement.[1] As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban settlement status and is a part of Povorinsky Municipal District.[5]

Transportation

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A junction of railroads and motorways, the town is situated between Tambov and Volgograd on European route E119 from Moscow to Astara, Azerbaijan.

Military

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The town was home to Povorino air base during the Cold War.

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