Stary Oskol
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Stary Oskol is a city in Russia that was renamed in 1655 to distinguish it from the nearby fort of Novy Oskol. The city experienced significant conflict during the Russian Civil War in 1919. During World War II, it was notably captured and occupied by Hungarian military forces.
Statistics
Area
200.00 km²
Population
215,937