Tomsk
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Tomsk is a historic city situated on the Tom River and serves as the administrative center of Tomsk Oblast in Russia. Founded in 1604 by decree of Tsar Boris Godunov, it evolved into a major educational hub often referred to as the Siberian Athens. The city is home to several prestigious universities.
Statistics
Area
294.60 km²
Population
544,566