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Penza is a city in Russia, the administrative center of Penza Oblast in the Volga Federal District. It stands on the Sura River, 625 km south-east of Moscow. Penza's Population: 518,025 (2002 Census).

History:

Penza was founded in 1663 as a frontier outpost on the then southeastern border of Russia. During the 18th century Penza became an important trade center.

In 1774, Penza was taken by insurgent army Yemelyan Pugachev, citizens of the town themselves opened the gates of Penza to re read more...

Tags: city, russia, center, volga

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Date Added: 09 Jul '06


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