Belogorsk, Railway city in Amur Oblast, Russia.
Belogorsk is a town in Amur Oblast, Russia, situated on the Tom River at an elevation of 170 meters (558 feet). Gentle hills and agricultural fields surround the urban area, which includes a station on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
The village of Aleksandrowskoje was founded in 1860 as a settlement for Russian peasants and received town status in 1926. Several name changes followed until the place adopted its current name in 1957.
Residents speak Russian and follow Orthodox traditions reflected in church buildings and public holidays. Local markets offer regional goods and reflect everyday life in this far-eastern area.
The railway station sits centrally and offers connections in both directions of the Trans-Siberian line. Buses run through town and link residential areas with public facilities.
The former name Aleksandrowsk nad Tomem refers to its location on the river and its founding under Tsar Alexander. During the 20th century the name changed three times before the current form was established.
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