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Safonovo, Administrative town in Smolensk Oblast, Russia.

Safonovo stands along the Moscow-Minsk railway line, stretching across 38 square kilometers at an elevation of 213 meters above sea level.

The settlement emerged in 1859 and gained prominence during the 1930s when brown coal deposits were discovered, leading to its designation as a town in 1952.

Lenin Street forms the central artery of the town, connecting the central park with the Cultural Palace and featuring a memorial with the Eternal Flame.

The town maintains direct transportation links through the M1 highway and railway station, connecting Moscow to Minsk while serving a population of 46,116 residents.

The Safonovo Electric Machines Factory produces specialized motors and generators, while PO Avangard manufactures glass and carbon fiber reinforced polymer components.

Location: Сафоновское городское поселение

Elevation above the sea: 213 m

Website: http://admin-safonovo.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.10000,33.25000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46

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