Tura, Russia

Tura, Russia

Tura ( _ru. Тура́) is an urban-type settlement in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. It is located at the confluence of the Kochechum and the Lower Tunguska rivers. It was the administrative center of Evenk Autonomous Okrug before the okrug was merged into Krasnoyarsk Krai on January 1, 2007. It is served by Tura Airport. Population: 5,836 (2002 Census); 7,474 (1989 Census). Telephone code: +7 39113.

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*ru icon [http://www.evenkya.ru/rus/?id=obsh&sid=admterdel&ssid=21 History of Tura]


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