Sovetsk, Administrative center in Kirov Oblast, Russia
Located at the intersection of Pijma and Viatka rivers, Sovetsk extends across 27 square kilometers at an elevation of 100 meters above sea level.
Founded in 1594 during Russian colonization of Mari territories, the settlement was initially named Kukarka and received its current name in 1918.
The territory belonged to the Mari principality of Chumbylat in the 12th century, marking the historical presence of Mari ethnic groups in the region.
The town maintains a population of approximately 16,500 residents and functions as the administrative center for the surrounding Sovetsky District.
Soviet politician Vyacheslav Molotov, who served as a high-ranking official under Stalin, was born in this town when it was still called Kukarka.
Location: Sovetsky District
Inception: 1594
Elevation above the sea: 100 m
Website: http://admsovetsk.ru/
Website: http://admsovetsk.ru
GPS coordinates: 57.60131,48.93861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
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