Tuma, Work settlement in Klepikovsky District, Russia.
Tuma is a work settlement in Klepikovsky District, located in the central part of Ryazan Oblast. The settlement functions as a local hub for the surrounding rural communities in the region.
The settlement emerged in the 19th century and grew significantly during the Soviet era. Its administrative status changed several times as it was assigned to different district jurisdictions.
The settlement maintains Russian administrative traditions, functioning as a central point for surrounding rural communities in the Klepikovsky District.
The settlement is best accessed via local roads that connect it to neighboring communities. Summer months offer the most comfortable conditions for visiting, as road access is typically clearer.
Population records show an increase from 454 residents in 1859 to over 6,000 in recent decades, reflecting the settlement's evolution through imperial and Soviet periods.
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