Vidnoye, Industrial town in Moscow Oblast, Russia
Vidnoye is an industrial town in Leninsky District of Moscow Oblast, located roughly halfway between the capital and its southern suburbs. The settlement covers around 10 square kilometers and sits on a gentle elevation of 160 meters above sea level.
The town was established in 1949 around the Moscow Coke and Gas Works, a factory whose construction started in 1937. World War II interrupted the project, but after the conflict ended the plant resumed operations and drew workers to the area.
The local newspaper Vidnovskiye Vesti, founded in 1931, continues to inform residents about community events and developments in the Moscow Oblast region.
The town is connected to Moscow and surrounding communities through Rastorguevo station and several bus routes. Travelers arriving from the capital will find regular services that shape the daily rhythm of commuters.
The local newspaper Vidnovskiye Vesti has been published since 1931 and covers events in the region. The paper has followed the lives of residents for decades and connects generations through local news.
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