Novy Oskol, human settlement in Novooskolsky District, Belgorod Oblast, Russia
Novy Oskol is a town in western Russia in the Belgorod region. It spreads along the Oskol River and features a straightforward layout with a central commercial zone, Soviet-era apartment blocks, and modest public buildings.
The town was founded in the 17th century as a fortress to guard the border. It later grew into a regional trading center along the river.
The Oskol River provides the natural reference point for getting around town. Most services and shops are in the central area and easy to reach on foot.
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