Bratsk
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Bratsk (Russian: ) is a city in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Angara River, at . Population: 259,335 (2002 Census).
History
Bratsk was founded by Russian settlers in 1631 as a fortress. Several wooden towers from the 17th-century fort are now exhibited in Kolomenskoye Estate of Moscow. The city's rapid development started in the mid-1950s with the construction of the 4,500-megawatt hydroelectric plant.Economy
Other industries in the city include aluminum plant and a wood pulp plant.Education
Educational facilities include Bratsk State Technical University and a branch of Irkutsk State University.Transportation
Bratsk is connected by the Baikal Amur Mainline and an international airport.
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