Slantsy, Industrial town in Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Located on the Plyussa River, Slantsy extends across 36 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 40 meters above sea level.
The settlement emerged in 1934 following Sergey Kirov's discovery of oil shale deposits, leading to extensive mining operations in the surrounding region.
The population of Slantsy decreased from 43,087 residents in 1989 to 33,485 in 2010, reflecting changes in local industrial activities.
Slantsy maintains administrative connections with the surrounding Slantsevsky District while offering basic urban services to its current population of 34,628 residents.
The town's name derives from the Russian word for oil shales, reflecting the natural resource that shaped its industrial development through the 20th century.
Location: Slantsevskoye urban settlement
Inception: 1934
Elevation above the sea: 40 m
Website: http://slanmo.ru/sovet-deputatov-goroda.html
GPS coordinates: 59.11778,28.08806
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
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