Shcholkine, City in Crimea
Shcholkine is a modern coastal city located on the Crimean Peninsula.
Founded in 1978 for the workers of an unfinished nuclear power plant.
Known for its proximity to the ancient Greek colony of Kerkinitis.
Offers beachside recreation and the Kazantip nature reserve nearby.
Home to the unfinished Crimean Atomic Energy Station, a remnant of the Soviet era.
Location: Chtchiolkino
Inception: 1978
Population: 10182
Elevation above the sea: 20 m
Website: горсовет.щелкино-рк.рф
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