- Rasskazovo
Rasskazovo ( _ru. Расска́зово) is a town in
Tambov Oblast ,Russia , located on theLesnoy Tambov River (Tsna'stributary ) at its confluence with theArzhenka River some 40 km east ofTambov . Population: 45,500 (2005 est.); 46,516 (2002 Census); 49,058 (1989 Census).A settlement of Rasskazovo was founded in 1698. It was named after Stepan Rasskazov, a native of
Morshansk and first settler in the area. In the 18th–early 20th century, Rasskazovo was known for its cottage industries, such as stocking knitting, skin dressing, candle and soap production. In 1753, a cloth factory was built and later adyeing manufactory. Rasskazovo was granted town status in 1926.
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